Hybrid Planner II bei City of Flint, MI

About the Department

Planner II position plans, coordinates and reviews the work of City Planning initiatives. The position is responsible for a variety of City planning activities such as master plan implementation, neighborhood planning, environmental planning, zoning administration, and related type work. On occasion, the Planner II position may function as a project manager while performing work on large planning projects and exercising a high degree of decision-making authority. Planner II will also be tasked with conducting public hearings and public meetings. Planner II collects and analyzes data, evaluates existing conditions and trends, and conducts development review analyses and/or Plan monitoring activities. Additionally, prepares a variety of written materials including research reports, staff reports, environmental assessments, planning studies and evaluations, and public hearing items. Makes presentations to staff, Planning Commission, and/or citizens groups.

Position Duties

• Research, develop and guide the implementation of master plan strategies
• Provide guidance and support regarding city planning issues and concerns.
• Provide planning, information and analysis to other departments, outside agencies and the general public. 
• Ability to prepare neighborhood and small area plans in collaboration with city neighborhood planning efforts.
• Deliver presentations to report recommendations and other findings.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and effectiveness of implementation programs.
• Maintains the planning of websites and social media outreach.
• Ability to manage and report on division operating budget.
• Leads multiple public planning groups through convening, facilitation, and organization.
• Ability to manage planning department interns/college students working on capstone projects involving urban planning topics in Flint.
• Writes grant applications for planning-related work.
• Leads the preparation and maintenance of programs and large planning projects for the department.
• Performs professional planning work, data collection, assists in writing reports and completes project reviews.
• Assists as needed on city committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Community Development, Urban Studies, Resource Development, Public Administration or a related field.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Two (2) years of professional planning experience in a planning office, private sector or non-profit organization that primarily provides services to the public sector.
• Knowledge of urban planning principles and practice.
• Extensive understanding of the Imagine Flint master plan and Flint’s 5-year strategic plan.
• Knowledge of social, economic, and environmental issues facing Flint.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and follow complex oral and written directions.
• Ability to lead and convene meetings among multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to administer tasks and provide necessary follow-up.
• Ability to read maps and other graphic materials.
• Proficient in desktop computing, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) mapping software is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with graphic design software is highly desirable.