Planner
| Company | TKDA |
|---|---|
| Location | Minneapolis, MN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture or a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant planning experience
- Experience managing tasks at varying phases within multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and in coordination with other disciplines
- Experience facilitating public engagement sessions using a variety of methods to capture feedback
- Knowledge of planning principles applied to zoning matters
- Proficiency with graphics and illustrations, a working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License
Responsibilities
- Review and coordinate planning and zoning applications (e.g., subdivisions, conditional use permits, variances)
- Provide public guidance on development regulations and application procedures
- Address planning and zoning concerns from citizens and clients
- Collect data, prepare GIS maps, and conduct analyses for reports and plans
- Lead and coordinate comprehensive and specialized planning projects
- Develop and update zoning ordinances and address community needs through better planning initiatives
- Participate in and lead city, township, and agency meetings
- Present staff reports and policy proposals at public meetings
- Design and develop transportation projects (e.g., corridor studies, schematic designs)
- Oversee project management, coordination, and monitoring
- Communicate effectively in technical reports and presentations for diverse audiences
- Facilitate community engagement through meetings, workshops, and forums
- Create marketing materials and graphics for clients
- Build client relationships and promote planning services
- Attend project-related events in the Twin Cities metro and adapt to occasional travel needs
Preferred Qualifications
- AICP certification
- 2 years prior project management experience (i.e. designing and implementing complex projects or initiatives from beginning to completion)
- In-depth understanding of data management and ArcGIS
- Prior experience with Adobe Create Suite
- Prior experience preparing and submitting funding solicitation applications
- Prior experience developing conceptual project graphics