The Economic Development & Planning Department is seeking a Planner to assist with community planning and historic preservation within the City of Lansing. This is a great opportunity to implement your knowledge of planning principles and basic data & statistical methods.
The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefit package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, and sick leave.IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:- Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field;AND
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience in Zoning & Planning or a combination of work experience and internship, (municipal setting preferred).
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:- Participates in the preparation, updating, and implementation of plans, including those for transportation, housing, community development and overall comprehensive plan.
- Creates surveys and investigations and prepares reports on planning problems.
- Creates sketches, maps, graphs and charts for graphic and oral presentations.
- Assists in analyzing needs for facilities or services and provides pertinent statistical studies to determine needs and impact.
- Collects, analyzes and evaluates data related to planning programs.
- Coordinates and participates in citizen participation activities, arranges meetings, prepares public notices, reviews permit applications for compliance with zoning and other applicable city ordinance requirements.
- Prepares grant applications for historic preservation projects.
- Provides planning, zoning, and historic preservation information to the public.
- Assists in providing staff support to the Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Historic District Commission.
- Assists in coordinating the City’s work for Redevelopment Ready Communities and Certified Local Government programs.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.See links below for our Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policies:
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HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Submit cover letter, resume, verification of college education (OFFICIAL transcripts)
