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MRB Group · 1 day ago

Senior Planning Associate

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

MRB Group is a nationwide multi-disciplined local government services firm that values creativity and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Planning Associate to join their long-range planning practice, where the role involves managing complex planning projects and developing sustainable, community-driven planning solutions.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervise and execute research, public engagement, and plan development for a range of planning projects such as Comprehensive and Long-Range Plans

Zoning and Development Code Updates

Waterfront, Neighborhood, and Downtown Revitalization Plans

Housing Strategies

Active Transportation Plans

Community Development and Placemaking Strategies

Qualification

AICP CertificationUrbanRegional PlanningProject ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteArcGISSustainable DevelopmentPublic EngagementTeambuildingProblem SolvingWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationTeam-oriented

Required

Bachelor's Degree (Masters Preferred) in Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field

7+ years of local government planning or consulting experience

AICP or RLA Certification (preferred)

Project management experience leading long-range planning projects

Working knowledge of software programs such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and/or ArcGIS

Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and techniques in the following planning areas: Land Use, Housing, Transportation, Neighborhood Revitalization, Urban Design, Sustainable Development

Passion for continued learning and planning innovation

Team-oriented and desire to engage in interdisciplinary projects

Confident public speaker and engagement facilitator

Preferred

AICP or RLA Certification

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan - Includes a generous 20% employer match to help you plan for your future.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays - Includes one floating holiday per year, to be used at your discretion.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Available for dependent care and healthcare expenses, offering tax savings.

Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Stock Ownership Opportunities - Available for select employees.

Licensure Support

Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program - Designed to support the growth of junior staff.

Flex Time and Remote Work Options - We promote work-life balance with flexible scheduling and a hybrid work model that blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Team Building and Company Events