Environmental and Land Use Planner

• Base Pay $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

This position is responsible for assisting local governments in areas of community planning, environmental management, sustainability and smart growth, hazard mitigation, transportation, zoning, community development, and grant preparation. This is a professional position that engages in local government issues involving administration, project management, and developing innovative solutions in coordination with member governments. It involves the application of considerable knowledge, research, and planning in matters of government, planning, urban design, historic preservation, transportation, housing, public administration, and any related matters.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides technical assistance to local governments with the development of various plans including but not limited to comprehensive plans, pre-disaster mitigation plans, transportation plans, green space plans, and recreation master plans.
• Conducts regional planning activities including maintenance of a Regional Comprehensive Plan, Regionally Important Resources Plan, and other similar documents.
• Assists local governments in the development of policies and programs that increase the sustainability and resilience of local communities.
• Serve as project lead for activities of the Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition and support the work and activities of other regional organizations working to improve environmental quality.
• Assists local governments with a wide variety of technical assistance, including administration, research, project management, and developing innovative solutions to the community’s problems.
• Works with local elected and appointed officials to develop and prepare grant and loan applications for public infrastructure, community development, recreation, sustainability, and other identified program areas.
• Assists local governments in the facilitation and formation of various special projects, such as housing needs assessments and economic development strategies.
• Supports local governments and their affiliates through workshop attendance, facilitation, and participation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal ordinances, laws, and regulations.
• Knowledge of grant programs and funding sources from public, private, and non-profit sectors.
• Knowledge of the day-to-day functions of local, state, and federal governments.
• Functional knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat.
• Ability to read, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend professional journals, government regulations, reports, and business correspondences.
• Ability to decipher federal and state regulations and instructions.
• Ability to successfully work on multiple projects at one time.
• Skill in communicating professionally both orally and in written form.
• Skill to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times and in a wide variety of professional situations.

The Environmental and Land Use Planner should, at a minimum, have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or a related field from an accredited college or university and one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master's Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or Public Administration is preferred.

Historic Preservation knowledge/ experience is a plus.

The Director of Planning Public Administration assigns work in terms of general instructions requiring the use of judgment. Completed work is reviewed for compliance with procedures and for the nature and propriety of the final results. The Environmental and Land Use Planner does not have any supervisory responsibility.

The Environmental and Land Use Planner is regularly required to travel to meetings held throughout the Middle Georgia Regional Commission service area. The Environmental and Land Use Planner must possess a valid driver's license and must have access to reliable transportation. The Environmental and Land Use Planner is sometimes required to attend meetings that occur during the evening (after working hours), and/or during the early morning (prior to working hours).

Occasional overnight trips may be required. Some meetings may be held in areas outside the Middle Georgia Regional…