Urban Planner

Job Title: Urban Planner

Job Description

This role is vital for the continued growth of our Planning team. The Urban Planner will work under the direction of a Senior Planner, contributing significantly to the team's success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update community planning documents, such as land use plans, parks and recreation plans, zoning updates, and downtown development initiatives.
• Support and help develop public engagement strategies throughout all phases of Master Plan development.
• Conduct research and contribute to written reports and technical documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for applicants and public officials on a limited portfolio of clients and projects, including planning, zoning, and compliance-related matters.
• Build and maintain client relationships, including support with reporting and billing activities.
• Compile, analyze, and summarize data, presenting findings clearly and effectively.
• Develop maps using ArcGIS and prepare statistical tabulations, charts, graphs, and other visual materials.
• Collect and analyze economic, social, and physical data that influence land use and development decisions.
• Participate in and facilitate planning workshops, public engagement sessions, and public presentations, both in person and virtually.
• Review proposed development projects for compliance with ordinances, draft ordinance amendments, respond to resident and developer inquiries, and support day-to-day planning and zoning activities.
• Attend planning commission, zoning board of appeals, and elected official meetings as needed.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to support the professional development of planning staff.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including municipal engineers, landscape architects, administrative staff, and other design professionals.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional planning experience.
• AICP certification required, or the ability to obtain certification within an agreed-upon timeframe.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS.
• Familiarity with tools such as Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, and other software commonly used in planning.
• Strong understanding of municipal planning principles and practices.
• Experience conducting research and producing high-quality technical writing to meet client needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in community planning for cities, townships, and villages preferred.
• Experience with master planning, zoning, and downtown planning is a plus.
• Availability to attend evening meetings as needed (approximately 1–4 per month).

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work environment with the option to work from either Flint or Farmington Hills locations. The company provides a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including overtime pay at time and a half, BCBS medical insurance options with industry-low cost sharing, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, and traditional 401(k) retirement plans with a 4% company match, automatic enrollment, and target-date investment options.

This is a Permanent position based out of Farmington Hills, MI.

The pay range for this position is $73000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Overtime pay at time and a half. BCBS medical insurance options with industry‑low cost sharing. Dental, vision, and employer‑paid life insurance. Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with a 4% company match, automatic enrollment, and target‑date investment options.

This is a hybrid position in Farmington Hills,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Salary : $73,000 - $85,000