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Posted : Friday, June 28, 2024 01:29 PM
*Planner*
Starting Salary - $50,000
Benefits include:
* Health insurance - Blue Cross/ Blue Shield – Illinois
* Retirement & Death Benefits – Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
* Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
*To Apply: *For more information about this position and how to apply please visit *greateregypt.
org*.
Applications will be reviewed as received.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
No phone calls, please.
*Summary of Work* Greater Egypt is a five-County Regional Government Organization providing comprehensive planning and technical services to communities and agencies within the region.
Projects within the Environmental Planning Department vary depending on grants awarded, current projects include watershed-based planning, solid waste management planning, urban stormwater planning, and nutrient assessment reduction planning.
Work will be primarily office based, with occasional days conducting field assessments or traveling for outreach and meetings.
Under the general direction of the GIS and Environmental Planning Director, performs assigned work in any one or more of the commission’s planning programs.
Typical work will consist of assisting local units of government in preparing grant applications, conducting research and preparing reports, field assessments and sample collection for environmental planning projects, mapping and geospatial analysis of environmental data, drone surveys and aerial photography for various projects, attending local units of government meetings, assisting with environmental outreach events, and providing technical assistance as requested.
*Essential Functions* * Assist in the development of Greater Egypt’s Water Quality Management Planning including: watershed-based planning, educational materials, agricultural studies, and workshops.
* Assist with Greater Egypt’s GIS services.
* Assist with environmental reviews for federal and state projects.
* Assist local units of government to prepare applications for federal or state funding and assist local governments with the implementation of grants received.
* Collect a variety of statistical data and prepare reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rates.
* Prepare administrative reports as required by Commission and granting agencies.
* Conduct field evaluations and assessments.
* Conduct Davis-Bacon Wage Surveys on grants administered by the Commission.
* Assist with Transportation and Economic Development planning projects as needed.
*Qualifications and Education Requirements* * Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited University or College in Forestry, Ecology, Geography, Urban Planning, or similar degree.
* Must be Authorized to Work in the US * Ability to work outdoors for extended periods * Experience utilizing ArcGIS Suite is required.
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in English.
Must be able to keep business matters strictly confidential.
* Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
* Ability to read and comprehend State and Federal regulations.
* Ability to communicate with all public officials with whom the Commission works.
* Ability to write reports that are clearly-presented and easily understood as well as grammatically and technically correct.
* Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and public.
*Preferred Skills* * Experience with ArcHydro tools, stormwater modeling, and natural resource analyses * Experience with other modeling software including HEC-RAS, EPA STEPL, and EPA SWMM * Knowledge and experience in photography * Experience in grant writing *Other Requirements* * Must be able to travel and attend meetings as needed.
Participation in offered professional development opportunities is encouraged.
* Must live in the GERPDC district or move within 6 months of start date (Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, and Williamson County, Illinois).
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $50,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Marion, IL 62959: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
org*.
Applications will be reviewed as received.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
No phone calls, please.
*Summary of Work* Greater Egypt is a five-County Regional Government Organization providing comprehensive planning and technical services to communities and agencies within the region.
Projects within the Environmental Planning Department vary depending on grants awarded, current projects include watershed-based planning, solid waste management planning, urban stormwater planning, and nutrient assessment reduction planning.
Work will be primarily office based, with occasional days conducting field assessments or traveling for outreach and meetings.
Under the general direction of the GIS and Environmental Planning Director, performs assigned work in any one or more of the commission’s planning programs.
Typical work will consist of assisting local units of government in preparing grant applications, conducting research and preparing reports, field assessments and sample collection for environmental planning projects, mapping and geospatial analysis of environmental data, drone surveys and aerial photography for various projects, attending local units of government meetings, assisting with environmental outreach events, and providing technical assistance as requested.
*Essential Functions* * Assist in the development of Greater Egypt’s Water Quality Management Planning including: watershed-based planning, educational materials, agricultural studies, and workshops.
* Assist with Greater Egypt’s GIS services.
* Assist with environmental reviews for federal and state projects.
* Assist local units of government to prepare applications for federal or state funding and assist local governments with the implementation of grants received.
* Collect a variety of statistical data and prepare reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rates.
* Prepare administrative reports as required by Commission and granting agencies.
* Conduct field evaluations and assessments.
* Conduct Davis-Bacon Wage Surveys on grants administered by the Commission.
* Assist with Transportation and Economic Development planning projects as needed.
*Qualifications and Education Requirements* * Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited University or College in Forestry, Ecology, Geography, Urban Planning, or similar degree.
* Must be Authorized to Work in the US * Ability to work outdoors for extended periods * Experience utilizing ArcGIS Suite is required.
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in English.
Must be able to keep business matters strictly confidential.
* Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
* Ability to read and comprehend State and Federal regulations.
* Ability to communicate with all public officials with whom the Commission works.
* Ability to write reports that are clearly-presented and easily understood as well as grammatically and technically correct.
* Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and public.
*Preferred Skills* * Experience with ArcHydro tools, stormwater modeling, and natural resource analyses * Experience with other modeling software including HEC-RAS, EPA STEPL, and EPA SWMM * Knowledge and experience in photography * Experience in grant writing *Other Requirements* * Must be able to travel and attend meetings as needed.
Participation in offered professional development opportunities is encouraged.
* Must live in the GERPDC district or move within 6 months of start date (Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, and Williamson County, Illinois).
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $50,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Marion, IL 62959: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
• Phone : NA
• Location : 3117 Civic Circle Blvd, Marion, IL
• Post ID: 9111775856
