Community Planner I
Employer
Blue Cypress Consulting
Decatur, Georgia
Description
Blue Cypress is seeking a Community Planner I with one to two years of experience to support current and future projects in the areas of land use and transportation planning and related program implementation. The Community Planner will be an integral part of our team and play a key role in public and stakeholder engagement efforts, collect and interpret data, carry out technical analysis related to land use and transportation, and draft planning narratives and outreach materials. This candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills, be adaptable to working on a variety of projects, and excel at working in a collaborative team environment and engaging regularly with community stakeholders. The ideal candidate is innovative and experienced at balancing multiple tasks. If you are excited about shaping your career to fit your passions and want to influence the direction in which our company grows, we want to talk to you!
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting community planning services, including community outreach, land use planning, transportation planning, program implementation, and other strategic planning initiatives
- Helping design and facilitate community and stakeholder meetings, activities, and events
- Developing graphics and promotional materials such as social media posts, handouts, flyers, banners, and yard signs for use at in-person activities and to create an online presence
- Using a variety of platforms such as websites, survey tools, MailChimp, ESRI StoryMaps, Adobe Creative Suite, and other emerging technologies to facilitate community engagement and create project documentation
- Collecting and preparing data for inclusion in planning analyses and documents
- Creating project documentation in the form of technical memorandums, final plan documents, outreach summaries, and slide decks
- Performing current and long-range planning tasks and analyses concerning land development, transportation planning, urban design, and others, as current project work allows
- Supporting office functions as needed, such as marketing initiatives
- Helping staff and facilitate evening and weekend project meetings and events
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position is not expected to be responsible for supervising direct reports.
Travel
- There is potential travel up to 20%, consisting primarily of travel within the local Metropolitan Area (e.g. driving to client sites, attending meetings/conferences, etc.) with some travel that may be required out of state.
- Project meetings/conferences may require evening or weekend commitments.
Work Authorization
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- This is a hybrid position (in office/remote).
- We offer a telecommute option to work once a week from the office, with a minimum of 6 times per month at the office, and the remainder of the time to work from home. If desired, employees may work up to every day in the office instead of at home. The Community Planning team aims to work collaboratively in the office two days per week, with flexibility for project and individual needs.
- During onboarding, new hires may be required to work more frequently in-person at the office with their supervisor. While in the office, the employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. Smoking and vaping shall be prohibited in all enclosed areas within the workplace.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Company Profile
Blue Cypress Consulting is a vibrant and growing firm based in Decatur, GA, with growing offices in Cincinnati, OH, and Seattle, WA. Formed in 2013, the firm provides clients with best-in-class infrastructure management and community planning consulting services. We add value through responsiveness; a focus on innovation; offering honest, respectful, and well-thought-through advice; and high-end analytical services. We strive to stay sharp, monitor and set trends, and think outside the box to offer fresh ideas to our clients. We sweat the details, while keeping our eye on the strategic horizon. Above all, quality and integrity are the touchstones of Blue Cypress culture.
Employee Development – Our Philosophy
We believe in helping our employees align their energy with their passion. We believe in setting our employees up for success by providing a structure to develop their careers. We believe in mentorship that nurtures passion and challenges the intellect. We embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and are seeking a candidate with the same passion for making our company their own and changing the world. We support getting involved in community and trade organizations, attending career related training opportunities, and attending conferences to present and to learn.
Benefits of Working with Us
Blue Cypress Consulting has received recognition as a Best Place to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Our commitment to our team members and the company culture is a top priority. At Blue Cypress Consulting, we offer flexible work arrangements/schedules and strive to promote work/life balance. We utilize remote working tools such as screen sharing and professional conference calling equipment, as well as cloud file storage, enabling our consultants access to their team and data from any client site. We offer competitive paid time off, a retirement account matching program, and comprehensive healthcare plans.
The Ministry of Culture (MOC) at Blue Cypress is an employee-driven, management-supported effort that provides a place to guide company culture, promote team building, and create a positive work environment that makes employees feel valued and appreciated. The MOC currently implements the following four initiatives:
- Team Building
- Community Involvement
- Enrichment
- Wellness & Environmental
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
Blue Cypress Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Additional Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree in City, Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Design, Public Policy, or a related field
- Understanding of land use planning, zoning principles, and related practices
- Understanding of transportation planning data tools, processes, trends, and best practices
- Demonstrated understanding of major data sources for planning including the U.S. Census, U.S. Department of Labor, local zoning and community development ordinances, GDOT transportation and transit requirements, GIS, and others
- Flexibility and desire to work on a variety of planning projects
- Team-oriented, self-starter
- Ability to provide creative and critical thinking and strategies to planning work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products (InDesign, Illustrator)
- Exemplary work ethic
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite products (InDesign, Illustrator) to develop documents, graphics, promotional content, and similar deliverables.
- Experience developing websites, social media content, graphics, and other communications materials within an organizational setting
- Experience in Esri ArcGIS Suite, including ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, and StoryMaps
- AICP certification or pursuing AICP certification
Salary Range
$65,000 – $72,000
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