Assistant
Planner (LTA1016)
October 6,
2016
Job
Category: Assistant Planner
Experience
Required: 0 to 2 years
Salary Range: $45,000
- $55,803
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for
Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a full-time employee to contribute to the
agency’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program. CMAP was created in 2005 to integrate
planning for land use and transportation in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane,
Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. CMAP
is our region’s official comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are developing ON
TO 2050, a new comprehensive regional plan to help the seven counties and 284
communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address
transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and
other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov
for more information. For detailed information about our benefits, please go
to http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers#benefits.
Position Description
This
position is expected to contribute primarily to the LTA program. The LTA program was initiated in spring 2011
to create innovative local projects in the Chicago region that support
livability principles, implement GO TO 2040, and build capacity in local
communities. Over 130 projects have been
completed to date, with 50 more underway, including comprehensive plans,
corridor or subarea plans, zoning revisions, studies of special topics such as
housing, stormwater management, or economic development, and similar planning
activities. To obtain more information
on the LTA program, please visit www.cmap.illinois.gov/lta.
In
particular, CMAP is seeking candidates with interest in outreach and public
engagement. The ideal candidate will
have training as an urban planner but also demonstrate a deep commitment to
engaging the public in the planning process.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
·
Familiarity with the purpose, scope, and practice of
regional planning.
·
Knowledge
of or familiarity with local planning practice in northeastern Illinois,
including plan and ordinance preparation, and the role of appointed and elected
officials.
·
Understanding
of the links between transportation, land use, housing, economic development, community
development, environment and natural resources, and governance.
·
Ability
to contribute to complex projects and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary
team and across departments.
·
Ability
to conduct trainings and workshops and develop methods to elicit ideas and
concerns from stakeholders.
·
Interest
in identifying and utilizing best practices and innovative practices in
outreach tools and methods to support public engagement.
·
Experience
or interest in working with elected officials, government agencies,
nongovernmental organizations, and other partners in designing and implementing
policies and strategies.
·
Interest
and ability to interact with partner agencies, local governments, and the
general public.
·
Excellent
written and oral communication skills.
Education
and/or Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in planning
or a related discipline is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred.
How
to Apply
Please submit cover
letter and resume via the web at: http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers.
Please refer to Job Code (LTA1016).
Posting
End Date
This posting will close
on November 6, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
All applications must be completed and submitted within this timeframe.
The
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.