Contract Planner


Employer
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission
Savannah, Georgia

Description
The Chatham County–Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) is seeking qualified applicants for the contract position of Contract Planner, Advance Planning/Special Projects. Reports to: Executive Director/CEO.

Job Requirements
Will work with the Executive Director/CEO and Advance Planning team on the updates to the City of Savannah and Chatham County Comprehensive Plans. Contract Planner will be responsible for:

  • Performing professional and technical work in a range of areas to include land use planning, zoning, ordinance review, natural resources, transportation, historic resources, sustainability, and resiliency with limited supervision
  • Developing strategies to promote economic and community development and efficient land use consistent with community goals and objectives
  • Collecting and organizing statistical data for demographic and socioeconomic studies and analyses for the Comprehensive Plans in compliance with Georgia law/Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) requirements; and
  • Utilizing GIS/mapping using ArcView GIS software to improve current and long-range planning functions

Skills:

  • Planner must possess strong Project management skills and techniques.
  • Experienced in researching planning issues, land use planning, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting information graphically and in writing.
  • Must have the ability to use research methodology and standard statistical procedures in applying economic, demographics and social data in Advance Planning.
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written presentations.
  • Required to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication and public presentation skills are essential.
  • Previous hands-on experience in a collaborative work environment with land use, sustainability and resilience, urban planning, and project management is desired.

Educational Background:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
  • A Master’s Degree or extensive experience is preferred.
  • The candidate should have a degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field and ten (10) years of work experience in Planning, drafting Comprehensive Plans or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

MPC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/H

Salary Range
Commensurate with experience

Benefits
none

How to Apply
Send resume, cover letter and writing sample to:
Pamela Everett, Assistant Executive Director Compliance & Operations
Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission
P. O. Box 8246, Savannah, GA 31412-8246

or email to or phone: 912-651-1440

Deadline
06/06/2025

Published:  May 7, 2025
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