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Location: Milwaukee, WI

Senior Planner

Salary: $94,758-$112,137 annually

Closing: 7/26/2024

Description
The Senior Planner carries out data analysis, visualization, and geographic information systems (GIS) mapping to support the DCD’s neighborhood planning and housing and economic development efforts. The incumbent collects, analyzes, and communicates in both written and graphical form demographic, economic, and land use data in connection with comprehensive plans, area and corridor plans, housing and economic development planning, and development/redevelopment studies. In collaboration with colleagues and external community partners, the Senior Planner manages complex projects and identifies the most effective strategies to use data and mapping to advance departmental goals and keep the public and City policymakers informed.

Essential Functions
Project Management 

  • Lead and collaborate on team projects carrying out citywide and neighborhood planning projects, including managing consultants, interns, and staff on specific assignments and carrying out public engagement.
  • Analyze data and draft reports for use in grant applications, policy planning, and other departmental initiatives. Research and recommend changes to public policy and regulations to achieve land use goals. Maintain knowledge of best practices in the planning field, including legislation, case law, and professional practices and techniques for conducting analysis and producing compelling visualizations accessible to a variety of audiences.
  • Produce high-quality public-facing finished products/deliverables tailored for the applicable audiences.
  • Manage the development and updates to the Annual Housing Affordability Report and the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP).
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to neighborhood groups, public bodies, and community partners. Disseminate planning information for use in decision making.

GIS Mapping

  • Lead GIS mapping activities for the Planning Division and provide support to other DCD Divisions, including using GIS software to create maps and conducting analyses to support planning and development projects.
  • Liaise with the City of Milwaukee Information Technology Management Division (ITMD) to coordinate the availability and updating of departmental data for inclusion on citywide mapping and data platforms.
  • Provide support and training to Planning Division staff who use GIS and identify new technology and tools to support and streamline planning work.
  • Build capacity and train Planning Division staff in the use of GIS for mapping and data analysis.

Data Analysis

  • Manage planning projects that rely on data analysis and projections to inform land use, development planning, and policy recommendations, including creating compelling narratives, stories, and data visualizations, conducting market studies, preparing data summaries for public use, and developing neighborhood indicators.
  • Conduct data analysis to support comprehensive and strategic planning efforts, including identifying appropriate data sources, analyzing data, performing trend and market analysis, presenting findings, and making recommendations based on findings.
  • Lead the ongoing analysis and monitoring of Anti-Displacement and Neighborhood Change Indicators.
  • Explore data analysis tools, techniques, and other technological advancements, such as 3D land use planning and analysis tools to advance outcomes and efficiencies.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, geography, urban informatics, data science/analytics, economics, statistics, GIS, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Four years of professional urban planning experience, including experience managing projects incorporating data analysis and GIS mapping.
  • Ability to travel independently throughout the City of Milwaukee by public transportation, walking, bicycling, ridesharing, or driving at time of appointment and throughout employment.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. For example, a related Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus two years of experience as described under #2, above, may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree plus four years of experience as described above.

Desirable Qualifications

  • A Master’s Degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience using statistical analysis software and graphic design software for data visualization.
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.

How to Apply
Apply online at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MIL/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=2406&R2=4165&R3=001