Junior Urban Planner

Performs various assignments requiring conventional architectural 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. 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. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. Bachelor s degree in Urban/City Planning, Town Planning, or related field. 3 7 years of related work experience. Planner certification is preferred at this level. Working knowledge of urban and environmental planning, architectural practices, and procedures. Proficiency in utilizing PC and various software packages typically used in urban/environmental planning assignments is required.