Planner-Long Range

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Starting Salary: $70,306.14-$76,937.77 (depending on experience)

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

As Edmond's Long Range Planner, you'll lead the implementation of our community's comprehensive plan and mobility plan. Duties include (but are not limited to) preparing and coordinating various projects; coordinating area/neighborhood plans; selecting and managing consultant teams; and working with other City departments and allied agencies. This position also has supervisory responsibilities for the Associate Planner-Long Range. You'll need to bring all your skills to bear, and you'll have the opportunity to learn something new every day. We look forward to hearing from you!

This position will work from 7:30-5:30 Monday through Thursday, and from 7:30-11:30 on Friday.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the city's adopted long-range plans are maintained and kept up to date

• Manage complex planning studies and mapping/database projects and programs

• Manage complex projects that require the city to hire a consultant team, including preparing the request for proposal, managing the selection process, finalizing contractual agreements, and administering the scope of work

• Conduct research and prepare statistical reports on land use and physical, social, & economic issues

• Provide professional planning assistance on varied land use projects

• Conduct meetings with advisory boards and elected officials

• Provide assistance to support the City's mobility plan

• Manage the implementation of the city's adopted long-range plans, including the comprehensive plan

• Supervise and oversee the work and job duties of Associate Planning staff

• Present reports and other findings to staff, the Planning Commission, and City Council

• Serve as a liaison to committees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning or a related field

• Master's degree preferred

• 6 years of related experience and/or training

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3 years of management experience

• People and/or project management

• AICP Certification preferred

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Preferred Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices, & techniques of planning

• Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as urban design, affordable housing, economic development, or land use

• Knowledge of principles, methodology, and practices of research and data collection

• Knowledge of effective writing techniques

Necessary Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ArcGIS

• Intermediate knowledge of Cloud-based file management/sharing and Adobe creative suite

• Basic knowledge of web-based tools for team coordination and survey creation/distribution tools

• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position

• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance

• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents

• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits

• Paid parental leave

• Potential for bilingual pay

• A tangible impact to the Planning & Zoning Department and residents in the City of Edmond

• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JULY 21, 2024.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.