Assistant Planner-Community/Economic Development
Job Title: Assistant Planner-Community/Economic Development
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Omaha, NE
The Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) seeks resumes from qualified planning professionals to provide technical support and planning duties for MAPA area communities. Specific areas of work include: annexation, grant writing and administration, comprehensive plans including subdivision and zoning, land use planning, housing programs, and economic development assistance.
MAPA is an association of local governments in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. MAPA performs work related to community and economic development, transportation and other issues of regional significance.
The ideal candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of Community and Regional Planning; the ability to prepare and administer Federal and State Community/Development Grant programs; the ability to employ methods of data collection and analysis; the ability to work with local elected officials and, state/federal officials and the public.
This position requires a Bachelors degree in Community and Regional Planning or related studies.
Starting annual salary will be approximately $41,350. MAPA reserves the right to hire at an appropriate level. MAPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Resumes will be accepted until close of business May 20, 2013.
For more information on MAPA see our website at mapacog.org
Submit resume to: Melissa Engel
MAPA Personnel Officer
2222 Cuming Street
Omaha NE 68102-4328
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