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City of Cedar Rapids · 2 weeks ago

Planner I or II (Community Development)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

The City of Cedar Rapids is hiring a Planner I or II to join their Community Development team. This position will focus on supporting the development of a regional transportation system and contribute to long-range planning, GIS-based analysis, and community development initiatives.

Building MaintenanceGovernmentResidentialSustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinates the development and implementation of long-range planning activities

Develops and maintains GIS-based projects for data analysis related to long-range planning, annexations, and infrastructure investment

Research best practices and innovative strategies related to long-range planning activities and other planning principles, projects, and makes appropriate recommendations

Prepares reports, open house display materials and documentation related to planning projects

Provides information and responds to internal requests and questions from the public, developers, and other stakeholders

Analyzes and prepares recommendations for ordinance and policy amendments for consideration

Participates in the administration of the Neighborhood Services Program including work plans and budgets, and other related activates

Researches best practices and innovative strategies for increasing quality of life and social offerings for the purposes of workforce retention and attraction

Performs related work as required

Coordinates the development and implementation of long-range planning activities

Develops and maintains GIS-based projects for data analysis related to long-range planning, annexations, and infrastructure investment

Research best practices and innovative strategies related to long-range planning activities and other planning principles, projects, and makes appropriate recommendations

Prepares reports, open house display materials, and documentation related to planning projects

Provides information and responds to internal requests and questions from the public, developers, and other stakeholders

Analyzes and prepares recommendations for ordinance and policy amendments for consideration

Participates in the administration of programs and initiatives including: Financial management; Marketing, promotion, and education; and Performance monitoring and evaluation

Researches best practices and innovative strategies for increasing quality of life and social offerings for the purposes of workforce retention and attraction

Performs related work as required

Qualification

UrbanRegional planningGIS-based analysisPublic administrationMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaborative work

Required

Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, architecture, public administration, or related field, and up to 1 year of related experience in planning, urban design, or public administration

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience. (i.e., one year of relevant work experience may substitute for one year of education.)

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, architecture, public administration, or related field, and 3 to 5 years of experience in planning, urban design, or public administration

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience. (i.e., one year of relevant work experience may substitute for one year of education.)

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

Benefits

Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: Choice Plan and Traditional Plan)

Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities

Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa

100% city paid basic life insurance

Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance

IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City (IPERS)

Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs

Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year

Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off

Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget)

Longevity Pay for years of service

Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year

A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

Company

City of Cedar Rapids

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPUpSvOfG-o Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa, which translates to a stimulating work environment that offers room to grow and develop professionally.

Founded in 1849

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

1001-5000 employees