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Missouri State University

Associate Planner

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $47K - $55K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Associate Planner. The role involves managing and assisting community and regional planning programs, conducting comprehensive plan updates, developing land use plans, researching zoning code updates, and providing technical assistance to local governments in collaboration with the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments.

Highlights

  • Assist with small-town and county comprehensive plan updates and sub-area land use plans.
  • Research zoning code and development regulation updates and provide recommendations.
  • Provide technical assistance to local governments on multiple planning disciplines.
  • Manage plan preparation, conduct research, and coordinate planning activities with officials and public.
  • Prepare grant applications and administer awarded grants.
  • Proficient in computer skills including word processing, database management, graphic design, and presentation software; knowledge of AutoCAD, EMSI, ArcGIS/ArcMAP, and ESRI products preferred.
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in City or Regional Planning or related field and at least one year of practical planning experience.
  • Experience preferred in disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, land development, transportation, community and economic development, and rural or regional planning.
  • Certification with American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.
  • Annual salary range is $46,528 to $55,000; position requires occasional day travel and evening meetings.