PLANNER II (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Cook County Offices Under the President - Chicago, IL
Cook County Offices Under the President - Chicago, IL
| Under the guidance of the Director of Strategic Planning and Policy, provides administrative and technical assistance to senior staff and refers administrative, financial, legal, and technical problems. Assists with the analysis of social, economic, land use, housing, and transportation data; produces independent research; and develops strategic transportation projects for departmental management. Prepares analyses of proposed transportation policies and projects’ impacts relative to land use, community development and economic development plans. Plans assignments, resolves minor difficulties, conducts studies and collects/analyzes various transportation types of data and prepares progress reports. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree is required. (Must provide original college/university transcript at time of interview)* One (1) year of full-time work experience as a Grant Writer, Research Analyst, Economic Development Specialist, Community Development Specialist, or Urban Planner is required. A valid driver's license is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Sociology or Political Science is preferred. * Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS Knowledge of existing Federal and State grant programs for urban areas which may include transportation; community and economic development; environmental assessment and remediation; or housing issues. Knowledge of planning theory, policies, principles and practices respective to transportation planning. Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills. Ability to think logically, draw conclusions and provide recommendations. Ability to read, understand and interpret maps and graphics. Skill analyzing US Census data, social and economic statistics, and interpreting the information as it relates to planning issues, proposals and programs. Skill creating databases, graphics and maps. This position requires moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County. The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Benefits Package Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ COOK COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |