East AL Regional Planning & Development Commission

East AL Regional Planning & Development Commission

Employer
East AL Regional Planning & Development Commission
Anniston, AL

Position Summary

The Regional Planner is a professional role responsible for managing various projects that serve local governments across a ten-county region. This position reports to the Director of Planning and Development and involves conducting planning projects, providing technical assistance, and performing related tasks. The role requires initiative and judgment, and performance is evaluated through meetings, reports, and document reviews.

Work Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyze data for planning studies and reports.

Documentation: Prepare written analyses and reports for planning studies.

Support and Liaison: Provide support for studies and documents required by the Alabama Department of Transportation or other
State and Federal Agencies

Grant Management: Prepare, submit, and manage grant applications.

Public Engagement: Attend public meetings to gather information or present findings.

Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Urban and Regional Planning: Extensive knowledge of planning principles and practices.

Research Methods: Familiarity with research methods for planning studies.

Professional Application: Ability to apply planning principles to projects.

Public Administration: Some knowledge of municipal and county administration.

Project Development: Understanding of project development and planning document preparation.

Grant Management: Knowledge of grant programs and management.

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office and relevant software.

Cartography and GIS: Basic knowledge of cartography and GIS.

Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to maintain effective relationships with colleagues and the public

Ability to drive an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license, and ability to meet the criteria for authorization to drive Commission vehicles, as established by the Commission’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.

Competencies:

 Effective Communication: Written & Oral
 Relationship Management
 Continual Improvement
 Critical Thinking & Evaluation
 Ethical Practice
 Cultural Awareness

The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Commission does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services.

Required Education and Experience:

 Master’s degree from a program in urban and regional planning; or
 Master’s degree from a program in a closely related field and 1+ year related experience; or
 Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in urban planning or related experience with a bachelor’s degree
 Degrees must be from accredited relevant University Programs.

Preferred Education and Experience:

 Master’s degree in urban and regional planning or closely related field
 5+ years of professional planning experience

Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Planning

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Work Environment: Office Setting – Hybrid

Expected Hours of Work: Full-Time Position / 40 Hours / Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – will require attendance to periodic meetings outside core work hours

Salary and Benefits

Position Classification Pay Grade: 15 – $59,064

Paid Single Health/Dental Insurance

50% Paid Family Health Dental Insurance

Employees Retirement System of Alabama

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and
Employee Life and AD&D Policies

Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program

Accrued Sick Leave

Accrued Annual Leave

13 Paid Holidays

2 Paid Floating Holidays

Corporate Wellness Program

Employee Recognition Program for Employee Birthdays and Service Time

Employee Longevity Promotion Plan

How to apply:

Send Resume to Email: [email protected]

Deadline: June 6, 2026

Published: May 22, 2026
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