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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