Planner
Borough of State College
Professional Area:
Economic Planning and Development
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Planning Law
Urban Design
Zoning Administration
Experience:
1-3 years
Location:
State College, PA
The Borough of State College, Pennsylvania, is accepting applications for individuals interested in joining an innovative and entrepreneurial team as a Planner with the Borough’s planning and community development department. State College is located in beautiful central Pennsylvania with a population over 45,000 and includes the core campus for Penn State University. The position will support the Borough’s planning and community development efforts. Key responsibilities include the development and preparation of plans and reports and coordinating activities which will lead to the implementation of these plans, with a focus on areas of redevelopment and housing. The Planning Department is currently leading several exciting redevelopment initiatives and will soon be embarking on an update to the Borough’s zoning ordinance. This position is an excellent opportunity to work on projects that will have a lasting impact in a remarkable university community.
The Planner position reports to the Planning Director. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and issues involving local government planning efforts with some knowledge of land development and zoning regulations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with good communications skills both orally and in writing; and be able to provide effective presentations to a wide variety of audiences. A master’s degree in planning, urban studies, public administration or a related field and at least one year of related experience in local government planning is preferred. Must possess or obtain AICP designation within two years of employment. Any combination of education and experience which provides the required skills and abilities may be considered for the position. Preferred knowledge of and ability to use ArcGIS 10.0 or higher, Microsoft Office applications, and familiarity with demographic data (e.g. US Census). Knowledge of federal community development programs is also preferred. The salary range for this position is $52,367 to $64,407 plus a generous benefit package. To complete the online application, visit our website at www.statecollegepa.us/jobs; attach a cover letter, resume and writing samples. Deadline is December 31, 2015. State College Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.