Community Planner

Overview

Job Announcement:
Community Planner (Filled as a Planner I or II). The Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) prepares transportation plans, coordinates land use across communities as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Utah's Wasatch Front, and aims to build consensus to enhance quality of life. WFRC is seeking a full-time Community Planner to work in a collaborative environment addressing challenges of one of the fastest growing states.

The successful candidate will help communities plan land use, economic development, and transportation to shape the region's future livability. Located in downtown Salt Lake City, WFRC’s office is accessible by walking, biking, transit, and driving. Salt Lake City offers urban amenities near outdoor activities.

Description The primary role of the Community Planner is to provide planning technical assistance and project management of consultant-funded projects in support of member communities’ priorities. In addition, the Community Planner will participate in regional planning, manage the Transportation and Land Use Connection (TLC) program, and may fulfill other duties based on skillset and need. This work helps communities integrate land use with local and regional transportation in line with the Wasatch Choice Vision.

• Work with WFRC team members to assist communities. Provide planning technical assistance and support to local government members and partners of WFRC.
• Provide planning assistance to local governments, which may include public engagement, policy recommendations, mapping and GIS, graphical and written communications, and plan writing.
• Provide guidance to cities as they update general plans.
• Contribute to the TLC program, assisting WFRC staff and/or communities with scoping, procuring, and administering planning efforts; ensure projects meet community and regional goals.
• Aid in evaluating program applications.
• Coordinate ongoing development, production, and maintenance of the TLC Program, including an annual progress report, web and online map updates, progress tracking, and public outreach efforts.
• Provide support in managing the TLC Consultant Pool.
• Prepare and deliver written and oral communications to a wide variety of stakeholders, conveying transportation and land use concepts and recommendations clearly and persuasively.
• Collaborate with WFRC groups on elements of the Wasatch Choice Regional Vision, and participate in outreach and implementation activities.
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, and a public-service attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in urban planning, engineering, geography, landscape architecture, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum one to two years of professional experience in urban/city planning, urban design, or related fields. Desired skills include experience with spreadsheets, mapping and GIS applications, land use and corridor planning, project management, and professional communication skills.

Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and responsibility. Full benefits package including participation in the Utah Retirement System; 401k/457 with employer match up to 7.65%; medical, dental, vision, life insurance; paid time off, and transit and parking benefits. Hybrid work schedule with in-office days on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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