Planning position
Posted in Employment/Internship on November 15th, 2011 by PSamuels – Comments OffPLANNER, Parsons, St. Louis, MO
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under general supervision, develops plans for utilization of land and physical facilities of cities, counties, and metropolitan areas, applying diverse knowledge of planning principles and practices. The Planner at this level applies experience and increasing proficiency in the use of urban/environmental planning theories, practices, and company policies. Some assignments involve application of computer software.
Primary responsibilities will include Planning and CAD/GIS support of Federal and military facility surveys and condition assessments, building requirement and space use planning, and energy planning projects. Duties will include collection and analysis of field data and writing reports based on that data. Data collection and analysis will occur both within CAD/GIS and as paper exercises. Responsibilities will include collection and analysis of field data and writing reports based on that data. The position may also carry out cost estimating, utility and infrastructure planning, site and area development planning, development of design guidelines, capital investment strategies and other related DOD and Federal property planning efforts. Travel within the United States and internationally is required. Travel may account for up to 25 percent of the position’s time.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs various assignments requiring conventional planning expertise, but may include some difficult planning and coordination requirements. Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use.
Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, social scientists, and land planning and development specialists to devise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, transportation, industrial, and community uses.
Develops recommendations based on governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation to control and guide community development and renewal.
Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.
Reviews and evaluates environmental impact reports.
Assists in coordinating Reuse and Redevelopment Master Plans.
May coordinate the work of technicians and/or lower-level Planners.
Ability to complete construction planning projects and/or environmental compliance projects. Candidates should have or be working toward AICP, PE-EIT, or AIA/RA
Certification.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
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