The South Alabama Regional Planning Commission (SARPC) is currently seeking a PRINCIPAL PLANNER I. SARPC is a locally controlled and organized instrument of local government in Southwestern Alabama. SARPC serves the three counties of Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia and twenty-nine municipalities through the provision of programs and services in community development; employment and economic development; grant writing and administration; senior and social services and transportation planning. Through its role as a resource for communication, coordination, advocacy, policy-making and technical assistance, SARPC helps facilitate the deliberation and resolution of common problems and issues of member government representatives, elected and non-profit officials and private-sector leaders throughout the South Alabama region.
Nature of Work
This is responsible planning work in the field of regional planning.
Work involves responsibility for the application for specialized knowledge of regional human services, governmental services, community development and research planning studies and programs. Work includes responsibility for the assignments requiring considerable skilled technical planning research analysis, and presentation of data. Considerable initiative and judgment is exercised in carrying out programs and projects. Work is reviewed by the Director of Planning through daily supervision, conferences and the evaluation of reports submitted.
Examples of Duties
Participants in the development of regional planning activities relating to community development, human services, social services and governmental services; participates in the development and administration of applications for Federal and State assistance or grants.
Participates in the collection and interpretation of technical and statistical information.
Provides analyses and reports to jurisdictions pertinent to various regional and local plans.
Provides liaison between the commission and specified community organizations and groups.
Carries out specific regional and local planning studies relating to socio-economic base, employment, population, housing, recreation, land use, zoning, etc.
Performs other duties assigned.
Controls Over Position
This position is immediately responsible to the Director of Community Development. Assignments to this position are made by the Director of Community Development and other supervisory staff and are specific in nature.
Applicable Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
To perform effectively in this position, the person should have:
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practice of planning as it pertains to the study, research, design, and development of comprehensive plans concerning regional, county, and urban areas.
The Ability to present ideas and technical material within the scope of this position clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
An understanding of current office practices, procedures, and equipment.
The ability to prepare drafts of graphs, charts, and graphic material in connection with work assignments.
A working knowledge of the methods of study and analysis of land usage development controls.
The ability to maintain effective working relations with the general public, fellow and subordinate staff members.
Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university in Urban or Regional Planning, Geography or related field, with some academic work in or related to any of the following subjects: Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Economics, Architecture, Geography, Sociology, Landscape Architecture, Business Administration; or any combination of education and experience to demonstrate ability to satisfactorily perform in the positions.
Salary Range
$37,400.00 to $43,680.00
Interested persons should email resumes to Diane Burnett at dburnett@sarpc.org, no later than 5:00pm on July 16, 2021.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.