The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a full-time employee at the Associate, Planner, or Senior level in the Planning Department. We are interested in applicants with a general planning or public administration background; however, we are particularly interested in applicants with strong project management skills and experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Regulations.

Position Description

Successful candidates would be part of a large department and provide intermediate technical work researching, analyzing, and writing in support of CMAP’s program to increase municipal compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Regulations, as well as collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across departments in planning project work for the agency.

The individual in this position will largely support the agency’s technical assistance services designed to increase municipal compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Regulations. Planners are expected to lead one or more independent or team projects using the Agency’s project management methodologies and tools to manage project scope and achieve high-quality deliverables including tracking all financial aspects of the project. Overall, the position will plan a critical role in the success of individual projects.

Work is typically performed under the supervision of a Program Manager/Principal. This position requires travel throughout the region and candidates must have the ability and willingness to work with communities across the region.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field such as geography, architecture, sociology, public administration, public policy, or environmental science, plus a minimum 2 years of experience, through professional practice, with planning projects including content development, research, data collection and analysis, data mapping, field work, and graphic design (excludes internships, fellowships, graduate or classwork).

Preferred is 1 year of professional experience with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including Self-Evaluations and Transition Plans. Multilingual preferred. ADA Coordinator Certification and/or AICP is also preferred.

Company Description

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See cmap.illinois.gov/about for more information on the agency’s vision and core values.
 
CMAP is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application! 

Salary Range:

Associate: $57, 746 - $70,739

Planner: $66,409 - 81,351

Senior: $73,375 - $93,553

If you are unable to complete this application, need an accommodation under the ADA, or have questions, please contact CMAP Human Resources at hr@cmap.illinois.gov or 312-386-8774.