Barrett Planning Group is growing again. We have an immediate need for a full-time senior planner. The position involves the following duties and responsibilities:
Basic Duties
· Manage and assist teams of co-workers and subcontractors on complex planning projects for state and local government clients in New England;
· Gather, interpret, and analyze a variety of data, and prepare reports, maps, and advanced data visualizations for a variety of audiences;
· Assist with drafting zoning ordinances, bylaws, and regulations;
· Develop competitive proposals and project budgets;
· Build and nurture client relationships;
· Present reports to municipal officials and staff, and the general public;
· Represent the firm at evening and weekend meetings (both in-person and remote); and
· Supervise and assist with training junior planners
Required/Highly Desirable Knowledge
· Knowledge of principles and practices of planning, data collection; research methods, and statistics; and data visualization techniques;
· Excellent writing and presentation skills;
· Advanced knowledge of GIS; and
· Sound working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office.
Necessary Skills
· Oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain complicated information clearly to the public;
· Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems;
· Proven ability to create graphic designs and sketches, and make effective use of advanced visualization techniques;
· Ability to work on several projects simultaneously; and
· Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience. AICP strongly preferred. Must have valid Massachusetts driver’s license and ability to drive to and from client sites.
We are a hybrid work environment. Position requires some in-person work in our Hingham, Massachusetts office, and some evening meetings with clients (remote and in-person). Send resume, cover letter, list of three references, writing sample, and samples of original GIS maps and data visualizations, to Judi Barrett, Principal, Barrett Planning Group, judi@barrettplanningllc.com. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Salary range $90-$105K, depending on experience and qualifications. No phone calls, please.