Missouri State University accepting applications for ASSOCIATE PLANNER and SENIOR PLANNER.  

Up to two positions will be filled in any combination of the advertised postings.

Positions contingent upon continued funding.

The Associate Planner assists with and may manage community and regional planning programs and long-range planning for rural/small town communities by providing technical and advisory assistance regarding a variety of disciplines including disaster recovery planning, hazard mitigation planning, comprehensive and land use planning, land development and zoning regulations, site plan review, transportation planning, community development, and/or economic development. The Associate Planner conducts plan preparation and related research for assigned projects and coordinates planning activities with elected officials, citizen advisory committees, and the general public. The Associate Planner assists in the analysis of census and other statistical data and in the preparation of reports for local governments and community organizations. The Associate Planner helps to prepare grant applications and administer awarded grants. Continuation of this position is dependent on external funding.  Pay Grade: 43. Salary $46,500-$55,000/annually. 

The Senior Planner manages community and regional planning programs and long-range planning for rural/small town communities by providing technical and advisory assistance regarding a variety of disciplines including disaster recovery planning, hazard mitigation planning, comprehensive and land use planning, land development and zoning regulations, site plan review, transportation planning, community development, and/or economic development. The Senior Planner oversees plan preparation and related research for assigned projects and coordinates planning activities with elected officials, citizen advisory committees, and the general public. The Senior Planner must analyze census and other statistical data and prepare reports for local governments and community organizations. The Senior Planner may help formulate grant applications and administer awarded grants. The Senior Planner drafts program budgets and project proposals and may oversee the distribution and monitoring of grant funds to local jurisdictions. The Senior Planner supervises Planning student interns and assists the Director in assigning tasks among other professional planning staff.  Continuation of this position is dependent on external funding. Pay Grade: 45. Salary $55,000-$65,000/annually.

If you are interested in the Associate Planner, please apply at:
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/78249

If you are interested in the Senior Planner, please apply at:
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/78246

If you are interested in being considered for both positions, you will need to submit your application and materials to both postings.

Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. EO/AA/M/F/VETERANS/DISABILITY/SEXUAL ORIENTATION/GENDER IDENTITY EMPLOYER AND INSTITUTION