Assistant Planner

Job Duties

• Research, collect, analyze, and clearly communicate data from a variety of sources

• Develop accurate, attractive, and easy-to-understand planning documents that integrate sound policy, clear writing, and effective visual communication

• Create maps, ArcGIS Online applications, graphics, planning concepts, presentations, and other materials that help clients and community members understand planning issues and opportunities

• Contribute to comprehensive plans, parks and recreation plans, downtown and neighborhood plans, housing studies, zoning and development review, consulting planner-of-record services, private development concepts, and related planning projects

• Help plan and facilitate meaningful public engagement activities, including public meetings, workshops, open houses, surveys, and online engagement

• Participate in client meetings and communicate professionally with internal and external clients under the direction of more experienced staff

• Complete assigned work within contracted scopes, schedules, and budgets while communicating questions, needs, and potential issues promptly

• Collaborate effectively with planners, engineers, landscape architects, architects, GIS professionals, and other members of multidisciplinary project teams

• Assist with proposals and statements of qualifications that communicate MSA’s experience and approach and support continued firm growth

• Travel regularly within the Twin Cities metropolitan area and occasionally throughout the region for client meetings, fieldwork, and public engagement activities; some evening meetings will be required

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, geography, community development, or a related field required.

Minimum Experience Required

No required work experience specified.

Shift

Rotating

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$61,289.00 - $98,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55107-1835

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

3240

Job Benefits

• Compensation Range: $61,289 –$98,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Flex Time: Work 42 hours this week? Have 2 hours added to your Flex Time balance to use as time off in the future

• ESOP: Receive MSA stock shares annually, at no cost to the employee

• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse, domestic partner, and eligible dependents

• 17+ days PTO (potentially higher pending experience) + 8 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave regardless of birth parent

• 401(k) plan with company matching

• Short term incentive program for annual bonus opportunities

• Company paid life & disability insurance