Principal Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $74,000 to $85,000 Annually

As Central Ohios regional council, MORPC is an association of cities, villages, townships,

counties and regional organizations and serve rural, suburban, and urban areas. We take pride in

bringing communities of all sizes and interests together to collaborate on best practices and plan

for the future of our growing region. We do this through a variety of programs, services, projects

and initiatives all with the goal of improving the lives of our residents and making Central Ohio

stand out on the world stage.

One of Central Ohios greatest strengths is the diversity of our communities, and to best serve our

region, MORPC assertively values diversity and inclusion and strives to reflect those values in our

team, our work, and our positive impact for the region. Our work progresses when our team can draw on a wide range of personal experiences and backgrounds, and when each member is open to learning from the experiences of others, both internally and externally. As an equal opportunity employer, we fully support all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and do not discriminate against applicants for employment or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical conditions, age, disability or other handicap, genetic information, marital / familial

status, veteran status, military status, or income or status with regard to public assistance in

any aspects of our personnel policies, working conditions, or hiring and recruitment.

To create and nourish a workforce as diverse as the Central Ohio region, MORPC encourages members of groups traditionally underrepresented in local government and professional positions to apply for our open career opportunities.

MORPC recognizes the value of a healthy work / life balance for our team members and as such, we

provide a variety of benefits to promote that balance. Eligible employees receive a free

system-wide transit pass and discounted access to other alternative transportation modes to provide options for commuting to work. MORPC encourages opportunities for career advancement through

generous tuition and professional development incentives, leadership programs, and participation in

local and national organizations. For eligible permanent positions, MORPC also offers flexible

schedules and remote work options as well as paid time off and holidays. MORPC employees may also be eligible for excellent health, vision and dental insurance, employee assistance programs,

employer paid short-term & long- term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance in the

amount of $50,000 coverage, participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, plus two Deferred Compensation Plans that employees can opt into for additional retirement funding. More info can be found in the benefits link within the online posting.

Examples of Duties :

Develops project design, budget, methodology, scheduling and recommendations for planning

projects with guidance from supervisor.

Provides guidance and review of the work of other planning personnel engaged in the compilation

and analysis of data for planning purposes.

Conducts and analyzes field studies and surveys to collect primary data for planning

purposes.

Prepares research and planning reports and summaries.

Presents reports and represents MORPC to government officials, citizen groups, and professional

organizations.

Works directly with consultants to provide information required for studies to benefit the

public and reviews the day to day work of consultants hired by MORPC.

Has familiarity with cultural diversity and applies diversity and inclusion efforts in daily

business

Typical Qualifications-Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Strong communication (both written and verbal),

Research, analytical, and organizational skills are required.

Working knowledge of MS Office, GIS, statistical databases, and Adobe software is

essential.

Ability to learn additional analytical techniques is required.

Must possess a thorough knowledge of the land use planning processes and be familiar with

comprehensive planning practices.

Must possess the ability to work independently and in a team.

Must be able to work under pressure with limited direction from supervisor.

Must be a good listener and adept at providing guidance and support to members of the planning

team.

Should have sufficient command of the English language to be able to convey and understand

ideas.

Should feel comfortable with public speaking.

Must be able to attend evening meetings outside of the agency.

Acceptable Experience and Training :

A minimum of six years of applicable planning experience of increased responsibility, including

strong project and personnel management, and an advanced degree in City and Regional Planning,

Urban Planning, Geography is preferred.

A BS / BA in these fields combined with a minimum of eight years applicable planning experience

may be accepted.

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is required.

Must have valid drivers license, good driving record and maintain liability insurance coverage

as required by MORPC.

Supplemental Information :

Excellent benefit package. MORPC is an EOE / AAP employer. Please apply online at

http : / / www.morpc.org / careers / or you may mail a resume to or complete an application at MORPC, 111 Liberty St., Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215 ATTN : PL-1-25

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we cannot accept phone call inquiries.

www.morpc.org

Salary : $74,000 - $85,000