Planning and Development Careers

Consider a career shaping the built environment of our community.

Some of our positions

Desire to learn local land use planning ordinances and state statues governing planning, public hearing and environmental decision-making processes.
Urban design concepts and theory, including architectural design.
Explain and apply policies, laws, administrative rules and codes.
Ability to coordinate, negotiate and resolve conflicting points of view and perform effective public outreach meetings and events.
Use computers, applications and software relevant to the field, including GIS and graphic design tools.
Ability to compile and analyze data.
Work primarily in an office setting while sitting at a computer or assisting customers at a counter.

Options are available from the high school and GED-diploma level through college degrees, including an associate or bachelor's degree.