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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
Regional Planner, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
POSITION TITLE: Regional Planner
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITITIES
Working knowledge of regional planning and programming concepts
Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or related field
Master’s degree and three + years’ experience preferred
Proficiency in basic math skills and English grammar
Demonstrated abilities in use of spreadsheets, word processing and communications software
as well as PC equipment (GIS skills are desired)
Written and verbal communications skills
Problem solving and time management skills
Ability to work well as a team member; and possess meeting and group facilitation skills
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED DUTIES
Conduct certain planning activities related to implementation of the Comprehensive Regional
Plan, such as staff support for the urban core (environmental justice communities)
subcommittee and participation in the livable centers local planning initiative
Conduct freight planning activities, such as at-grade crossing study; freight infrastructure GIS
database
Prepare the annual list of obligated transportation projects
Assist with public involvement activities
ANTICIPATED POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Full-time – Professional A or B, depending on
qualifications
SALARY / WAGE PARAMETERS: Salary: $33,611 – 43,437, depending on qualifications
RESERVED RIGHT OF EMPLOYER / APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The employer reserves the right not to fill this position. Apply by 4:30 p.m. September 21,
2012. However, the position will remain open until filled.
APPLY WITH LETTER, RESUME AND REFERENCES TO:
Steve Strains
Deputy Director/ Director of Planning
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Road
Portage, Indiana 46368-6409
Voice 219-763-6060, ext. 130; Fax 219-762-1653
sstrains@nirpc.org