Senior Community Planner Rochester Hills, MI

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of planning experience, 6 for Senior Planner
• Degree in urban or regional planning, urban studies, urban design, architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, geography, or related field of study
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• Knowledge of methodology, principles, and practices of planning, research, and data collection
• Familiarity with municipal planning and zoning administrator activities
• Knowledge of development processes, real estate finance, incentives, and other public approvals, preferred
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages the production of presentation materials, technical reports and letters, and other project deliverables for planning and planning-related projects (e.g. master plans and updates, neighborhood framework plans, etc.)
• Develops and leads community engagement activities
• Develops and leads data collection and analysis
• Manages project budgets
• Develops strategies to promote economic and community development, address housing challenges, promote efficient land use consistent with community goals, improve streetscapes and mobility, and advance other community initiatives
• Works with dynamic teams including municipalities in the area, owners/developers, architects, landscape architects, engineering trades, contractors, and community organizations
• Interprets and applies applicable state, county, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Assists in the preparation of proposals and fee estimates for potential projects
• Supervises junior staff
• Represents   at networking events, conferences, public meetings, and within the community