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SUMMARY: This position requires the individual to be proficient in the terminology and application of the technical and political processes concerned with the use of land, public welfare, and the design of the natural and built environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES shall include the following:
- Produce subdivision and land developme nt reviews
- Work cooperatively with other staff, general public, and local officials
- Manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and organize information
- Attend public meetings, day or evening
- Develop expertise in particular areas of planning topics
- Participate in professional planning organizations and events
- Actively engage in professional development activities
- Work on special projects and multiple section efforts
- Duties as assigned
SPECIALIZED SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES in addition to all of the above shall include some combination of the following:
- Write regulatory and policy language for various planning issues.
- Author and produce plans, studies, reports, and other planning-related documents
- Have technical knowledge in land use, housing, transportation, open space, environmental, demographics, landscape design, zoning, planning law, and/or related subjects
- Assist with and occasionally lead the management of MCPC-led funding and administrative programs.
- Research, collect, analyze, and communicate data and information to colleagues, boards, and the public
- Grant writing
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must 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.
- Master’s Degree in Planning or related degree plus 3 or more years of relevant experience
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to be successful in the position
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills including public speaking
- Good analytical, organizational, logical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to use state of the art business and audio visual equipment
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong organizational skills and time management
- Knowledge of essential professional office computer software to perform word processing, spreadsheet analysis, presentations, design and ability to learn certain geographic information system (GIS) functions and other software for planning work
- Have a valid driver’s license
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