A CWCOG Planner is responsible for research, development and/or implementation of plans, studies, ordinances, and recommendations pertaining to land use, comprehensive planning, community development, housing, urban growth management, transportation, demographic information, economic development, environmental issues, and other regional and community planning areas.

The position conducts data research and analysis, prepares reports; works with local jurisdiction staff, committees, planning commissions, and the public; assists with development of scopes of work for agency budgets and grant applications, and authors plans and studies.

The position works directly with transportation program staff, collaboratively on a variety of technical and procedural activities related to a five county regional transportation planning program and federally designated metropolitan planning organization for an urbanized area. The position involves extensive work with numerous public agencies, various committees, members of jurisdiction staff, elected officials and the public.

Work is performed with latitude for independent judgment within the scope of agency programs and policies, but reports to the Executive Director.

The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in urban and regional planning or related field and have three to five years experience within a planning process related to transportation.

To be considered, candidates must demonstrate self initiative and a positive attitude; along with a skill set for transportation planning. GIS experience is preferred.

Please see the Employment section at https://www.cwcog.org/about/employment/. A letter of interest, application, resume, and an example of writing are required.

This position will remain open until filled. Entry level planners will be considered as a Planner I.

Salary: $4,991 —$5,615 per month DOQ

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