Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Planning Technician
DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department
LOCATION: Tribal Headquarters, Plummer, Idaho
REPORTS TO: Public Works Director
SALARY RANGE: $28,000 – $38,000 DOE
DURATION: Full-Time Permanent
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This is an entry level planning position with primary work assignments focused on the areas of economic development, community development, and transportation planning. In addition to these responsibilities, the incumbent performs general professional planning duties in the office and in the field. General direction and project assignments are received from the Public Works Director. The details of the work are independently planned and carried to completion. Work is performed independently or with other planners who may be support or lead staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
• Implements projects and plans for economic development and community development;
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
• Updates Tribal transportation planning documents Indian Reservation Roads Program inventory and other transportation-related programs;
• Acts as lead or support staff for various planning activities including land use studies, neighborhood analysis, demographic surveys, parking and transportation, planning and environmental studies, and may assist in the design and implementation of resulting programs;
• Performs studies involving research, investigation and analysis of sociological, economic and environmental factors related to tribal, municipal or community development;
• Participates in the preparation of grant applications, particularly in the area of economic development;
• Collects, tabulates and analyzes data on census statistics and economic indicators;
• Participates in the preparation of economic development plans and proposals;
• Assists in defining and maintaining economic development data in the Tribe’s electronic data base in Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
• Assists in determining feasibility and cost benefit analyses of alternative economic development projects;
• May participate in meetings with legislative bodies, public officials, and citizen advisory commissions, to advise them on economic development issues and projects;
• Performs miscellaneous office work and maintains records of work activities;
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the concepts, principles, methods, techniques, terminology and practices used in land use planning, economic development planning, and programs; good knowledge of the principles, methods, terminology and practices used in rural, reservation, and regional planning; good knowledge of accepted methods and techniques for data collection and analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and the interpretation and analysis of statistical data; good knowledge of the sociological, economic and environmental factors involved in tribal planning and economic development; good knowledge of research methods and techniques; ability to communicate ideas and deal effectively with community groups, landowners, public officials, and the general public; ability to prepare clear and accurate reports and make oral and written presentation of ideas; ability to understand complex oral and written directions; ability to deal with close deadlines and competing requests for time; ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community; initiative and resourcefulness; creativity; tact and good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Most work performed in an office setting; however, considerable fieldwork is also performed and possibly exposed to extreme weather conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Frequently communicate with department managers, directors, project leaders, employees, community members, and elected officials on a daily basis.
• Requires occasional travel, produce timely and accurate work at times in a stressful environment under general supervision.
• Requires ability to work with diverse groups or members of community and surrounding area.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, or a closely related field or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of the date of hire.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Six months experience in comprehensive planning, community planning, transportation planning, or project coordination.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience working with Indian Policy is preferred.
• Must be computer literate and demonstrate experience and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony involving dishonesty within the past five years
An applicant may be asked to participate in an interview to establish whether he/she meets minimum qualifications. Interviews do not create a right to employment and provide no promise or other guarantee of any employment position with the Tribe.
The Coeur d’Alene Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy.
Applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug test and at-random testing following employment. Positions with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe are subject to a 6-month orientation period.
To apply, submit and application and resume to: Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 408, Plummer Idaho 83851 or fax to 208/686-6216. For more information, visit our website at www.cdatribe-nsn.gov/hr.shtml or call 208/686-4068.
http://www.cdatribe-nsn.gov/docs/hr/jobdesc/2008/2008.155.pdf