Urban Planner

Garver
Fayetteville, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2022 CLOSED ON 10/20/2022

Job Posting for Urban Planner at Garver

Garver’s Urban Planning Team is expanding, and we are seeking an experienced and motivated Urban Planner to join us. Garver is in award winning professional services firm serving primarily public clients. Garver is committed to providing unparalleled professional services to cities, counties, MPOs, regional government bodies and other public agencies throughout an eleven-state area. The applicant should have a passion for the pursuit of public planning projects relating to land use, economic development, and transportation for public entities of all sizes and types. This Planner will have the opportunity to work with our diverse staff comprised of engineers, technicians, environmental scientists, designers, landscape architects, and fellow planning professionals to achieve our clients' goals for their surrounding communities.
General responsibilities of this role will include:
  • Coordinate with members of Garver’s Municipal Teams to serve the planning needs of clients throughout Garver’s multi-state service area
  • Developing and writing planning studies and reports such as comprehensive plans, transportation plans, sub-area plans, downtown plans, overlay districts, infrastructure prioritization plans, and recreation plans
  • Assisting existing client municipalities with development review, answering public questions on behalf of the client, and assisting with long-range planning efforts
  • Assisting with the review of development proposals and site plans to ensure compliance with codes, plans, and regulations
  • Assisting with preparing or presenting detailed reports and plans for clients
  • Researching and compiling data relevant to producing reports and/or maps to include demographic and socioeconomic data
  • Assisting with the evaluation of re-zonings, ordinance amendments, site plans, permits, variances, or other proposals
  • Supporting efforts of the client to resolve questions or issues involving planning projects or information shared with the public.
  • Conducting field evaluations and assessments
  • Attending client and public interest meetings
  • Utilizing GIS software to develop maps, author geospatial data, and conduct technical analysis
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field
  • Five (5) to Ten (10) years of relevant planning experience.
  • Practical knowledge of the principles of planning
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including, Excel, Outlook, and Word
  • Strong knowledge of ESRI GIS Mapping Software such as ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
  • AICP certification
  • Practical experience in municipal or regional planning or direct client management as a planning consultant
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned multi-disciplined engineering, planning, architectural, and environmental services firm with more than 900 employees across the United States. Offering a wide range of services focused on aviation, construction, facilities design, federal, survey, transportation, water, and wastewater, Garver sits in the top 125 of the Engineering News-Record's prestigious Top 500 Design Firms list and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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