Planner in Chicago, Illinois at Chicago Metropolitan Agen

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire two full-time employees 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 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 experience working for or on behalf of a municipality and/or have advanced data analysis and mapping experience (GIS, R, and otherwise).

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, and otherwise) 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, and the following:

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