Urban Planner

• Synthesize complex and diverse information; collect and objectively weigh data; use experience, intuition, and critical thinking to complement data; and support health impact assessments, rapid needs assessments or other programs and tools necessary to support the BEU and IRT objectives.
• Perform qualitative and geo-spatial analysis (ArcGIS) to support the development of project recommendations.
• Identify and track current issues related to the built environment and flood resilience and mitigation and formulate concepts for new or expanded areas of research.
• Project development that will include educating, engaging, and/or training multi-sectoral stakeholders and community members to envision and advocate for environmental improvements in Harris County neighborhoods.
• Analyzes and utilizes social, economic, demographic and physical data and makes recommendations for reports.
• Coordinate with internal colleagues, external stakeholders and the general public.
• Responsibilities include other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event. 

• Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Health, or related field.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license (TX upon hire)

• Minimum three (3) years experience in the field of Urban Planning, Flood Resilience, or Health Equity.

• Must be organized, detail oriented, a problem solver, and meet deadlines in a multi-tasked and dynamic environment, exceptional in customer service skills, above average in accuracy and quality of work and able to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills-the ability to assemble, summarize and interpret pertinent technical literature, prepare and present oral and written presentations.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have thorough understanding of effective community and stakeholder engagement processes and tools.
• Must be knowledgeable about effective communication and outreach strategies.
• Must have skills in establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships with persons and groups across a variety of disciplines.
• Must have the ability to organize and work independently on time-sensitive projects.

• Understands the organizational mission
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

• Ability to adapt to change

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
• Uses sound judgment
• Self-motivated
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing 

•  Minimum 1 (one) year experience with ArcGIS preferred.

• This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.
  
  

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
  

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending and standing for periods at a time.
  
  

• Harris County Public Health: Environmental Public Health - 1111 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002 

Salary : $88,878 - $112,278