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Planner, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)

Title: Planner, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)

Type: Full-time, on-site
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: 
$69,769.35 To $85,467.39 Annually

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a full-time employee at the Planner level in the Planning Department. We are interested in applicants in the field of planning with experience and subject matter expertise in general transportation and land use planning, particularly connecting that work to policy and regulations, economic development efforts, infrastructure planning, and grant funding. Additionally, we are interested in applicants that have familiarity with R analysis, Excel pivot tables, advancing GIS skills, and general data collection, analysis, and storytelling.  

 

Job Description:

Successful candidates would be part of a large department and provide technical and professional support for CMAP’s long-range comprehensive regional plan, technical assistance program, policy development, advanced data analysis and mapping work (GIS, R, Excel, etc.) and other activities as assigned to contribute to the agency’s mission.  

Project management experience leading and supporting planning projects and initiatives is preferred for this role. Projects may include, but are not limited to, long-range land use and transportation planning, short-range planning services, policy development, corridor and economic development strategies, plan implementation support for partners, and similar planning activities. Planners typically fill project management, contributor, and GIS specialist roles on these projects.  

Work is typically performed under the supervision of a Program Manager/Principal. This position requires travel throughout the region and candidates must have the ability and willingness to work with communities across the region. 

Education and/or Experience Qualifications 

Required is a bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field such as geography, architecture, sociology, public administration, public policy, or environmental science.

Minimum Requirements for Planner: A minimum 2 years of experience, through professional practice, with urban planning projects including content development, research, data collection and analysis, data mapping, field work, and graphic design. 

Hiring Range for Planner: $69, 769.35-$85,467.39 


In order to be considered for this position, you are required to upload a cover letter sharing your interest in this position. Please submit (upload) a Cover Letter as a PDF labeled LastNameFirstName_CoverLetter_CMAP1099_DATE.