SLU Public Policy Studies

PLANNER, 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.
PlannerPlanner jobs in St. Louis currently available at Parsons Corporation. Additional St. Louis military jobs also available at Parsons Corporation.

On the PMRA website, you will see some important news for Association members.  First, we have listed the call for paper proposals for the May 25-27, 2012 conference at Fudan University in Shanghai, China, titled:”Public Management Research Conference: Seeking Excellence in a Time of Change.” Please consider submitting a proposal by the due date, December 20, 2011.
 
Second, the free virtual issue of the collection of papers honoring H. George Frederickson is available for download at the web page.
 
In addition, there is a reminder and specific dates listed for the 2013 PMRC in Madison, Wisconsin.
 
Finally, a special thanks to all of you who responded to the PMRA survey that was fielded this fall.  We have initial results and will be looking at the best format for distributing them to members.  We would like to take some time to synthesize what we see in them and prepare a summary of the findings for members as well.  One thing we do know from our initial review is that there continue to be many challenges with renewing JPART subscriptions/memberships.  Even drawing only from those of us in formal leadership roles in the association, we have assembled quite a number of “horror” stories about our problems.  Feel free to add yours to the collection (if you didn’t already do so through the survey) by sending them directly to me.  We are going to be taking this up with Oxford *very* soon.
 
Thanks and best wishes,
 
Carolyn Heinrich
PMRA President

City Management Intern
City of University City

The City of University City is seeking a talented MPA, or MPPA student for a City Management internship position. This program is for graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in a professional career in city management. The internship will last 24 weeks. A specific weekly schedule is negotiable. Salary range is $11.07-$13.50 per hour, with a 40 hour work week. The majority of the internship will take place in administrative services completing administrative projects, assisting the City Manager and Administrative Analyst. Applicants should submit an application, résumé and a detailed cover letter containing career aspirations, previous work and school experience, and e-mail address by November  21, 2011 to: City of University City-Human Resources, 6801 Delmar Blvd., University City, MO 63130 or e-mail same to: hr@ucitymo.org. An application and a complete job description is available at: http://www.ucitymo.org/jobs.aspx  EOE