Planner

Buckeye Hills Regional Council is a council of governments dedicated to improving the lives of residents in southeast Ohio. By working collaboratively with elected officials across Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties, we grow strong communities through our four divisions: Aging & Health, Home Care, Development, and Planning.

Buckeye Hills Regional Council is currently seeking a full-time, non-exempt Planner. This position assists local communities in identifying and assessing needs and planning, preparing and implementing projects for which Buckeye Hills may or may not be contractually obligated.

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform professional work related to a variety of local and regional planning assignments.
• Assist with the development of plans, studies, research, data collection, analysis, and statistical reports related to land use, physical, social, and economic issues.
• Manage planning studies, development applications, and consultant proposal reviews.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with advisory boards, working groups, elected officials, member communities, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal departments and external organizations to establish project goals, priorities, and implementation strategies.
• Develop project budgets; monitor contract expenditures; and support compliance with grant, contract, and program requirements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and other written materials for staff, working groups, appointed boards, and elected officials.
• Conduct field inspections and gather information related to development review processes and project compliance with approved plans.
• Provide professional planning assistance to member communities on a variety of projects and initiatives.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with local, state, and federal officials, community partners, and the public.
• Respond to citizen concerns, help resolve conflicts, and support communities in identifying priorities for future investment.
• Maintain and expand professional knowledge through meetings, conferences, training seminars, and other professional development opportunities.
• Use or develop proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support planning activities.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, community development, public administration, business administration, geography, GIS, political science, or a related field. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in public administration, regional planning, community development, or a related field.

Starting Salary Range:
$42,434.00 – $53,042.89

Fingerprinting, background check, drug test, and valid driver’s license required for hire.

We offer an excellent benefits package including but not limited to:

• Great health, vision, dental, and life insurance packages
• 35-hour work week
• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate
• Generous paid sick, personal, and annual leave
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System
• Optional Deferred Compensation

For full consideration, please email a resume, references, and Buckeye Hills Regional Council application to Angie Lawrence alawrence@buckeyehills.org no later than 3:30 pm October 30, 2026. Employment applications can be found on the Buckeye Hills Regional Council Careers page: buckeyehills.org/careers

Angie Lawrence

Buckeye Hills Regional Council

2585 Glendale Road

Marietta, OH 45750

Buckeye Hills Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $42,434.00 - $53,042.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• public administration, regional planning, comm development: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,434 - $53,042