MRB Group
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Category Planning
Description MRB Group is a nationwide multi-disciplined, high-energy local government services firm where creativity and innovation are valued. We are recruiting a Senior Planning Associate to join our growing planning practice in our Waco, Texas office.
As a Senior Planning Associate, you will be a part of the interdisciplinary Municipal Services Division that includes planners, architects, economic developers, policy advisors, grant writers, and engineers, all working to build healthy communities for our clients. Our planning team strives to be on the cutting edge of community planning, engaging in innovative, collaborative, sustainable, and community-driven approaches.
The position is based out of our Waco, TX office with the opportunity to negotiate a hybrid work model. You will primarily work with communities across central Texas and the metroplex (with the potential to assist our SC, NY, and MI offices) to conduct planning, economic development, and urban design projects.
The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for community-driven planning, with extensive experience managing complex planning projects. As a project manager, you will supervise and execute research, public engagement, and plan development for a range of planning projects such as:
Comprehensive and Long-Range Plans
Zoning and Development Code Updates
Development Review and Current Planning
Neighborhood and Downtown Revitalization Plans
Housing Strategies
Active Transportation Plans
Community Development and Placemaking Strategies
As a firm with clients ranging from small rural towns to large metropolitan areas, we seek a versatile candidate that can incorporate best planning practices into projects for communities of all sizes.
Position Requirements The ideal candidate will have extensive consulting and/or municipal planning experience and a proven track record of managing projects on time and within budget. You will be an integral part of developing the firm’s community planning practice, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior planning staff. You will need to demonstrate exceptional project management, problem solving, written and oral communication, public engagement, and teambuilding skills. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree (Masters Preferred) in Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field 7+ years of local government planning or consulting experience AICP or RLA Certification (preferred) Project management experience leading long-range planning projects Working knowledge of software programs such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and/or ArcGIS Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, regulations, and techniques in the following planning areas:
Land Use Housing Transportation Neighborhood Revitalization Urban Design Sustainable Development
Passion for continued learning and planning innovation Team-oriented and desire to engage in interdisciplinary projects Confident public speaker and engagement facilitator LOCATION: Waco (hybrid/other Dallas regional locations possible) Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 As of this posting, the estimated annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 – $130,000. Actual base salary will be based upon criteria such as experience, qualifications and skill level. We are an EEO Employer.* * The salaries noted are good faith estimates of the salary ranges for the positions in our offices at the time of posting. The estimates do not include other forms of compensation or benefits, including but not limited to, insurance, PTO andmarket-leading retirement contributions.
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