Planner - Lancaster, United States - Lancaster County, PA
Description
Position Summary:
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Our full-time positions come with an array of excellent benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, a pension plan, flexible spending accounts and even a student loan reimbursement program.
That's why we offer paid time off for sick, vacation and holidays, an employee assistance program, and family medical leave.
JOB SUMMARY
Planners play a support role in implementing places2040 (the Lancaster County comprehensive plan) and related plans and policies.
They assist senior staff in facilitating a countywide and regional approach to land use and transportation planning focused on the big ideas and policies, future land use and transportation map, and catalytic tools in places2040.
Working with senior staff, they are responsible for research and analysis, maintaining records, and supporting development of the department's plans and programs.
Planners document existing conditions and trends, forecast change, and research best practices in functional areas of planning practice such as comprehensive planning, growth management, land use, transportation, environment, heritage conservation, placemaking, planning education, civic engagement, and data analysis.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND UPDATE PLANS - 25%
Work with senior staff to develop and update places2040 and other countywide plans such as the Lancaster County Transportation Plan (connects2040) and the Lancaster Active Transportation Plan.
Help senior staff develop and implement regional and municipal plans and policies consistent with countywide plans.
PROGRAM AND PROJECT ASSISTANCE - 25%
On assigned projects, assist senior staff in accomplishing objectives defined by the leadership team (Executive Director and team leaders). Contribute to meeting the goals of broader programs managed by Principal Planners.
Contribute to the preparation of project scopes of work and requests for proposals for consulting contracts.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND OUTREACH - 25%
Support senior staff in facilitating public, private, and nonprofit partnerships to implement the goals outlined in countywide and regional plans.
Assist in preparing for public meetings such as the Lancaster County Planning Commission, the Lancaster Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and related committees.
RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND EDUCATION - 25%
Assist in preparing advisory reviews of regional and municipal comprehensive plans, studies, ordinances, areawide, subdivision and land development items, and other scopes/studies.
Work with senior staff to educate Lancaster County Planning Commission members and planning partners on countywide, regional, and municipal plans; functional areas of planning; and/or geographical areas within the county.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning or a related field - or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform this job.
Some experience (internships and/or previous employment) in the planning field is desirable.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
COMMUNICATION
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
PLANNING CONCEPTS
Knowledge of or interest in comprehensive planning, transportation, housing, environment, heritage conservation, placemaking, planning education, civic engagement, and data analysis is desirable.
LEADERSHIP
Ability to work effectively with staff and planning partners to achieve measurable results.
Commitment to taking active responsibility in meeting priorities identified by the leadership team, rather than a passive approach focused narrowly on assigned tasks.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES
A valid driver's license and ability to provide personal transportation.
Acceptable pre-employment driver history check in accordance with county policy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily sedentary in nature. No special physical demands are required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here.
- Lancaster County
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