Planning Manager - Community Development

Standard office equipment.

Systems used: MS Office applications, Arc GIS, and Internet.

Position Requirements:

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree highly preferred, in a planning related field from an accredited institution whose program of study has been recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the United States Department of Education.

Minimum of five (5)-years of related experience.

Professional certification as a Certified Planner.

Ability to plan and coordinate capital projects.

Demonstrated experience with grant management, implementation and budgeting.

Knowledge of the operational and technical problems involved in the administration of a specialized program and methods of planning, developing, and administering programs.

Knowledge of State and Federal laws and legislative processes related to the work.

Knowledge of factors in the analysis of data to provide the basis for long-range planning of land and resource uses and their management.

Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing, writing and presenting the results of environmental impact studies.

Knowledge of the procedures and methods of statistical analysis; ability to prepare charts, maps, and other graphs to show the analysis of data; ability to analyze and evaluate data.

Excellent presentation, communication (both oral and written), and interpersonal skills; strong ability to speak effectively before groups and respond to questions effectively.

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate program and administrative activities of a complex, interrelated, and interdependent nature where unknowns and numerous contingency factors are involved.

Ability to formulate policies and procedures relevant to program areas based on information of a conceptual nature from varied and complex sources.

Ability to prepare projections in such areas as land use, water use, and population for planning reports and studies required.

Pokagon Band Preference Code applies.

Physical Requirements:

Work is generally sedentary in nature and will frequently require sitting, however standing and walking will occasionally be necessary.

Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment.

Frequently required to talk and hear.

Work environment:

Office and/or outdoor environment. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Standard office equipment available.

Using Financials

Continuous Learning

Project Management

Quality Focus

Organizational Savvy