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Planner I (Planning)
Summary
Title:Planner I (Planning)
ID:1365
Location:Lafayette, LA
Department:Community Development and Planning
Salary Range:HOURLY $21.48-$26.84/DOE
Description

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PURPOSE AND NATURE OF WORK

Position is responsible for researching, analyzing, and reporting on various planning projects and programs as part of the Comprehensive Plan. Incumbents are also involved with formulating, modifying and administering current and/or long-range master plans. Essential functions include: the provision of staff support related to planning projects, completion of research projects, data compilation including survey (questionnaire) work and lands records research, field evaluations and assessments, demographic analysis, grants administration, public outreach, public meeting facilitation, preparation of maps, charts, and planning reports, and the performance of other duties as assigned. Current vacancy has a focus on public outreach and community engagement. Incumbent will be required to facilitate and lead public meetings in order to elicit input on planning priorities and provide recommendations for plan adjustments in keeping with same. Experience with public speaking strongly desired, and ability to attend events outside of normal working hours required under this area of assignment. Eligible applicants as determined by this examination may be submitted for consideration to other areas of assignment in the comprehensive planning division.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, or a closely related field; or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Strong data and GIS skills preferred.

TYPE OF EXAMINATION

Examination will be a rating of education and experience through a structured interview.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: FIRST 10 RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2026, NOON!!

 

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