The Three Rivers Regional Commission is seeking to hire an additional Planner within the Planning Department. In this position, you will be assisting communities within our 10 county region with a wide variety of community development, planning and economic development related initiatives. Areas include comprehensive planning, regional planning, economic development, hazard mitigation, personnel management, environmental planning, transportation and transit planning. In addition to community development and planning, this position involves grant writing for local governments to fund projects such as infrastructure improvements, trail development, and various other community needs.

This is a professional position that engages in administration, project management, and innovative solutions in coordination with member governments. It involves the application of considerable knowledge, research, and planning in matters of government, public administration, historic preservation, transportation, housing, economics, and related matters. To achieve this, we work closely with state and federal agencies including the Department of Community Affairs/Historic Preservation Division (DCA and HPD), Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Economic Development Administration (EDA), Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), and the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC).

Examples of job duties:

• Assist with preparing region wide planning documents such as the Regional Plan and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
• Reviews local comprehensive plans and capital improvement elements (CIE).
• Assists in the review of Developments of Regional Impact (DRI).
• Provides technical assistance to local governments with the development of various plans including but not limited to: comprehensive plans, pre-disaster mitigation plans, urban redevelopment plans, downtown development plans, greenspace plans, and recreation master plans.
• Assists local governments with a wide variety of technical assistance, including administration, research, project management, and developing innovative solutions to the community’s problems.
• Works with local elected and appointed officials to research, develop (prepare) and administer grant and loan applications for various projects such as public infrastructure, community and economic development, public safety, recreation, and other identified program areas.
• Assists local governments in the facilitation and formation of various special projects and initiatives, such as housing needs assessments and economic development strategies.
• Supports local governments and their affiliates through workshop attendance, facilitation, and participation.

Requirements:

The candidate should, at a minimum, have a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field from an accredited college or university and two to five years of related experience and/or training. A Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or Urban Planning is welcome. Grant application development and administration experience is ideal. They will also have knowledge of local government administration, the ability to perform research and prepare written documents, and assist in various public engagement settings.

Additional Qualifications:

• Possess a team mindset is required.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal ordinances, laws, and regulations.
• Knowledge of grant programs and funding sources from public, private and non-profit sectors.
• Knowledge of the day-to-day functions of local, state, and federal governments.
• Functional knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read, manipulate, analyze and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend professional journals, government regulations, reports, and business correspondences.
• Ability to decipher federal and state regulations and instructions.
• Ability to work successfully on multiple projects at one time.
• Skill in communicating professionally both orally and in written form.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times and in a wide variety of professional situations.
• Valid Class C Driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary benefits 10 paid holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance offered, Free Retirement Benefit up to 6% with option to fund a separate 457 plan.

Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year with negotiation.

This is a full time position with flexible schedule options also available including telework and flex time after a probationary period. The position will be based at the office in Franklin, GA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Franklin, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations