Town Planner

The Town of White Springs is looking for a forward-thinking town planner to develop plans that plot out the best use of land and geographic resources in urban areas. The town planner is responsible for planning resource-efficient urban infrastructures that will be long-lasting and sustainable.

To be successful as a town planner you must be able to study a city's population and current use of land through surveys, field investigations, and other research methods.

Town Planner Responsibilities:

• Planning the design and construction of new urban infrastructures.
• Assisting in the management of a city’s current infrastructure and urban resources.
• Designing and adapting city plans for population growth and development.
• Keeping communities informed of city planning developments.
• Recommending the most suitable placement of various urban infrastructures, such as schools or roads.
• Helping draft legislation pertaining to land use and development.
• Ensuring the environment is protected throughout the planning and urban development process.
• Suggesting and implementing zoning regulations for private properties, within urban areas.
• Using computer software applications to assist the planning process, including mapping land areas, forecasting planning and development costs, and predicting trends, such as population growth.
• Preparing reports that detail the location and characteristics of different urban infrastructures, as well as population factors.
• Holding public meetings with government officials, land developers, lawyers, special interest groups, and the general public to address issues regarding urban land use and development.

City Planner Requirements:

• Master's degree in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, urban design, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working as a city/town planner.
• Certification with The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), preferred.
• Member of the American Planning Association (APA), preferred.
• Superb project management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced at using Adobe Creative Suite programs, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Working knowledge of web-based mapping platforms, such as CartoDB and Mapbox.
• Ability to generate high-quality graphics, diagrams, maps, sketches, and/or renderings.
• Detailed knowledge of the principles behind new urbanism, transit-oriented development, and complete street design.

Position Open Until Filled