MISSISSIPPI RIVER REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (MRRPC)

JOB OPENING AND POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission (www.mrrpc.com) in La Crosse Wisconsin is accepting applications for a Senior Planner to serve a nine county region in Western Wisconsin. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding employment experience in the scenic Driftless Area where recreation activities abound, please apply. 

SENIOR PLANNER:

This position will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks focused on planning and development. The person should have in-depth knowledge of community planning development practices and be able to provide assistance to local, state, federal officials, general public and the MRRPC. Transportation planning and development issues will be a significant work component of this position. The Senior Planner reports to the Director.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Planning and Development Assistance

▪ Being courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times with co-workers, supervisors, commissioners, public officials, customers and the general public.

▪ Prepare or assist in preparing local, county and regional plans including but not limited to comprehensive, capital improvement, transportation, economic development, park and recreation, emergency response, hazard mitigation, downtown revitalization and tax incremental financing.

▪ Provide technical assistance to local, county and regional organizations in implementation of their plans.

▪ Participate on area, community, or state planning teams and task groups.

▪ Identify funding opportunities and prepare applications and proposals to secure funding to assist the MRRPC

   accomplish its mission, provide services and meet its responsibilities.

▪ Represent MRRPC at meetings with elected officials and various agencies at the local, regional, state,

   and national levels.

▪ Prepare grant applications and provide grant administration assistance to local units of government and

   the MRRPC.

▪ Prepare budgets and work plans, redevelopment, housing, and comprehensive plans, etc.

▪ Write grant applications and develop financial programs to implement community and regional plans and projects.

▪ Conduct business revolving loan fund and microloan fund underwriting.

▪ Prepare loan closing documents.

▪ Prepare, draft and finalize planning documents for the MRRPC and/or its customers.

▪ Undertake other work as assigned by the Director that is in accordance with the services, policies and

  work needs of the MRRPC.

▪ May serve as staff lead on a variety of transportation, economic development or land use training functions.

▪ Prepare plans and studies for all modes of travel including auto/truck, bus, water, air, rail, bicycles, pedestrians,

   paratransit and shared ride taxi.

▪ Review and comment on transportation projects and programs and impacts from transportation projects, or impact on transportation from proposed developments.

▪ Prepare annual transportation work program (for financial assistance from federal, state, and local agencies),

   budgets, progress reports, news articles, and represent the MRRPC at meetings.

▪ When directed serve as a liaison between local governments, the La Crosse Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in regard to transportation planning, programming and policy.

▪ Collect, analyze and report on land use and transportation-related data for-studies related to corridor planning, access control, pavement management, and ridership/usage surveys for transit.

▪ Assist public transit providers in planning and implementation of public transportation services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

▪ Knowledge and understanding of local, regional, statewide, national, and international planning trends and issues.

▪ Familiarity with Federal and State planning grant programs.

▪ Ability to complete data collection, planning analysis, plan preparation.

▪ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of other

   agencies, civic and business organizations, and the general public.

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Business, Economics, Environmental Science,

  Geography or related field and a minimum of two years of experience is preferred.

• Master's degree in the above fields is a plus and counts towards two years’ experience.
• Strong communication skills and understanding of local government.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in ArcView, ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Pro is also a plus.
• Possess a driver’s license.   

ANNUAL SALARY AND BENEFITS

▪ The annual salary range for this fulltime position is $52,000 to $62,000 and includes an excellent benefit package including health insurance and Wisconsin Retirement.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE

▪ The deadline for applying is December 16, 2022 or until the position is filled.

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