Urban Planner

Description

DOES THIS DESCRIBE YOU?

Civic engagement energizes you. As an urban planner, you have a passion for developing comprehensive plans, housing elements, specific plans, and zoning updates; engaging with the communities they affect; and collaborating with the agencies that implement them. You thrive where the community interfaces with government forums where passions flare, needs are realized, and policy solutions are conceived. Zoning and policy development are exciting to you, and you understand how a plan must be both effective and approachable, both textually and visually (the best-laid plans look the part). You wake up before your alarm clock, having realized better phrasing for that policy text you've been working on, and type it into your notes before you forget it. You are not afraid to try bold new plan design and policy strategies and love collaborating with colleagues in urban design and climate action planning.

THE ROLE:

• Collaborate with other planners and design professionals on projects throughout the state
• Consult with a local agency regarding housing requirements, a housing element update, or a zoning update
• Prepare planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs, and regulations
• Research policies, plans, and regulations, including zoning ordinances and codes
• Lead data gathering, research assignments, and analysis, as well as mapping and spatial analysis
• Conduct planning, demographic, and statistical analysis
• Facilitate and organize workshops and meetings, including preparing presentation and presentation materials
• Assist project managers and/or directors in project management activities 
• Attend a local conference and present on a topic of interest
• Partner with environmental planners to define a design or policy solution to protect sensitive resources
• Advance your urban planning career through training and mentorship
• Enjoy social and community service events and the camaraderie of being an Ascentian

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional planner experience
• Bachelor’s or master's degree with major coursework in urban and regional planning, community development, geography, and landscape architecture

Ascent offers a supportive, fun, and intellectually challenging work environment with excellent benefits. We invest in our employees’ careers and welfare and strive to provide high-quality outcomes for our clients. We offer flexible hours, collegial teamwork, participation in important and challenging projects, opportunities to contribute to and join in service events for our local communities, and regular performance recognition.

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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Ascent prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.