Associate/Assistant Planner

Position Overview

The Bossier City – Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission is seeking a full-time professional to assist in bringing community development initiatives and plans from concept to completion The Associate/Assistant Planner will work closely with property owners, contractors, developers, administrators, permit technicians, and other City Parish departments as you contribute to a wide variety of projects that affect our community. We also foster a strengths based management style to assist in your growth as a planning professional. The ideal candidate should have a great attitude, be detail oriented, collaborative, capable of managing multiple projects and bringing them to completion, and serve as a contributing member of the planning team.

Essential Functions and Duties 

• Consult with citizens to provide information, guidance, and advice in response to inquiries regarding land use, zoning, platting, development applications, and other planning matters.
• Receives, reviews for completion, and processes development applications including evaluation of site plans, subdivision plats, rezoning applications, and other land development proposals; ensures applications conform to the development code and the Comprehensive Plan.
• Act as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans.
• Utilizes the Geographic Information System (GIS) and ESRI data to assist in current planning and long-range planning projects.
• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and receive direction leads, with the ability to also lead projects.
• Assist with grant writing, administration, and management.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, database management, AutoCAD and/or GIS.
• Prepare for presentations with the use of graphics, charts, drawings, maps, as needed for special projects.
• Consults with citizens and developers and provides guidance on the development application process, including types of approvals that will be needed;
• Skilled in customer service, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in person and in writing.
• Conducts field evaluations and assessments.
• Occasional evening or variable hours in order to attend meetings, are required.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: The position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Geography, Architecture or some other closely related field. Experience related to construction, architecture, and engineering related fields is a plus.

Required Experience:

• 0-1 year of similar or related experience is preferred. (Internship experience is considered.) Four (4) years related experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
• Have excellent oral, interpersonal and written skills.
• Familiarity with using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and/or Google Meet.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

Licensure: The candidate should have the ability to convey oneself to and from geographical locations frequently and timely, and must possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver's License and acceptable driving record.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must pass employment background and drug screening test.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills preferred but not required.

Salary Range: $49,000 – $55,000

Benefits:

Position offers medical, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation benefits, vacation/leave, paid and qualifying educational reimbursement.

How to join our team:

Please send a cover letter and resume by email to [email protected]

The Bossier City – Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission is an equal opportunity employer.