Senior Planner I
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Job Description
THE COMPANY
ROWE Professional Services Company is an employee-owned full-service professional consulting firm specializing in civil engineering surveying aerial photography/mapping LiDAR landscape architecture planning and land development.
At ROWE our core values include safety quality people service and growth. We are seeking a Community Planner to join our proactive team of ethical talented passionate professionals and leaders at our Flint MI office.
POSITION SUMMARY
ROWE is currently looking for a Community Planner to join our team. Community Planners work in a group and independently on a variety of projects for various clients while building and maintaining meaningful client relationships. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Client and project management.
- Team coordination.
- Assist municipal clients in zoning administration and compliance.
- Management and development of proposals projects and budgets.
- Planning in areas such as land use parks and recreation and downtown development.
- Review and prepare drafts for a variety of community plans in areas such as land use parks and recreation zoning and downtown development.
- Support and develop public engagement strategies in all phases of master plan development.
- Review development applications for consistency with zoning ordinance standards.
- Complete site plan reviews recreation plans master plan reviews zoning ordinances and comprehensive or master plans.
- Participate in and facilitate planning workshops/charrettes public engagement meetings public presentations etc. in person or virtually.
- Work with downtown development authorities (DDA) to update Downtown Development and Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Plans and lead discussions on Michigan Main Street programming.
- Develop and implement long-term strategic plans aligned with the goals of the DDA (examples: action plans capital improvement plans and market analysis to support DDA initiatives project and priorities.)
- Compile and analyze data on economic social and physical factors affecting land use and prepares or requisitions graphic and narrative reports on data.
- Complete technical analysis and drafts zoning ordinance updates.
- Assume responsibility for managing tasks and proactively identifying potential issues with a client or project.
- Serve as a point of contact for municipal clients in zoning administration and compliance.
- Serve as a point of contact for applicants and public officials for a limited subset of clients and projects.
- Assist with business development.
- Provide mentorship and guidance and to support development of staff.
- Coordination with other design services staff including municipal engineers landscape architects administrative staff and others.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
We are seeking forward-thinking safety-conscious and energetic individuals who are excited to work on both small-scale and large-scale projects. Qualifications include:
- Bachelorsdegree in Urban or Regional Planning or an equivalent field of study masters degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years experience.
- AICP certified or ability to become certified is preferred.
- Experience in community planning for cities townships and villages.
- Familiar with ArcGIS Revit Bluebeam REVU Adobe Creative Suite and other programs typically used for planning purposes.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal planning with experience in researching and providing technical writing required to meet client needs.
- Knowledgeable in master planning zoning and downtown planning.
- Exceptional communication writing and facilitation skills.
- Strong attention to detail excellent analytical/judgement capabilities.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Available to attend night meetings.
- Ability to work independently or on a team.
- Ability to work remote and in person effectively.
WHY WORK HERE
ROWE offers a highly competitive wage and benefits package which includes:
- Overtime pay at time and a half.
- BCBS medical insurance options with industry-low co-shares.
- Dental vision and employer-paid life insurance plan.
- A generous PTO program and paid holidays.
- Flex time schedulingandtelework opportunities.
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with 4% company match auto-enroll and target-based funds.
ROWE is truly dedicated to providing a collaborative workspace rewarding projects and a business culture that is reputable ethically minded and growth driven. With offices in Flint Lapeer Farmington Hills Grand Rapids Mt. Pleasant Grayling Oscoda MI and Myrtle Beach SC we have lots of opportunity to grow.
WE BUILD CAREERS!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
