Planner I

The Planner I position within the Department of Planning and Development assists with the coordination and facilitation of neighborhood planning initiatives and Parks and Recreation responsibilities. The position is responsible to ensure efforts related to both parks and recreation and community development are in complete alignment with the master plan. These duties include but are not limited to: community outreach and engagement, neighborhood planning initiatives, day to day oversight of parks maintenance and partnership opportunities, community and economic development activities, and providing support to Department efforts related to master plan implementation. The individual should have working knowledge of HUD programming, as well as compliance review awareness.

• Understand the elements of land use plans, detailed site plans, and property site analysis.
• Provides support when needed to relevant Department staff for public commissions, councils, planning meetings.
• Analyze and synthesize demographic, housing and development data.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to residents, neighborhood associations, city staff, and community stakeholders.
• Provide information and analysis to other departments, outside agencies and the public. 
• Have an understanding of   HUD grant programs such as CDBG, HOME, ESG grant.
• Ability to monitor, evaluate and coordinate on-going planning processes with the city to align with master plan implementation.
• Ability to assist in preparation of neighborhood and small area plans in collaboration City neighborhood planning efforts.
• Guides community outreach and engagement activities for planning related initiatives, responsible for ensuring public awareness of city planning efforts and community events.
• Handles the development and documentation of annual neighborhood gatherings, including updating and maintaining comprehensive data on neighborhood level programs and projects.
• Give thoughtful and thorough public presentations.
• Monitors, assesses, and provides task assistance to various projects and committees.
• Performs planning work, data collection, assists in writing reports; and project review.
• Assists in programming project objectives, research activities, and related activities.
• Analyzes data, designs, and reviews and makes recommendations for revisions of plans, programs, or proposals. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Community Development, Urban Studies, Resource Development, Public Administration or closely related field and some related work experience which may be satisfied through the completion of an internship, or directly related project; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of urban planning principles and practice.
• Extensive understanding of the Imagine Flint master plan and 5-year strategic plan.
• Knowledge of social, economic, and environmental issues facing Flint.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to interpret and follow complex oral and written directions.
• Ability to lead and convene meetings among multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to administer tasks and provide necessary follow-up.
• Ability to read maps and other graphic materials.
• Proficient in desktop computing, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) mapping software is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with graphic design software is highly desirable.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Ability to travel to community meetings.

Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings and conferences outside of normal

working hours.

Have a valid driver’s license and ready access to a motor vehicle

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver’s License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration. Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.  

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.  It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Salary : $19 - $27