Planner

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge, and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect, and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

This position will be located at 1659 E. Elm St., Jefferson City MO.

The Planning and Development (P&D) Program’s team is one that thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and diverse setting that emphasizes professionalism without losing sight of the importance of having fun.

• Direct the development of state park and historic site Conceptual Development Plans ( https://mostateparks.com/CDP ).
• Lead the Division in strategic planning efforts, providing guidance on planning frameworks and methodologies.
• Lead and/or support special projects and planning initiatives.
• Prepare maps and perform spatial analysis utilizing ArcGIS Pro.
• Analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate data insights to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external stakeholder meetings.
• Conduct research and prepare reports associated with outdoor recreation and Missouri State Parks.
• Oversee multiple projects at once, while shifting priorities as necessary.
• Provide team support as needed.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, consider the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Technology Application: Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Engineering, Architecture, Park Management, Parks and Recreation, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Botany, Biology, Natural Sciences, Geography, GIS, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience (Substitutions may be allowed).
• (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)
• Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to walk long distances on rough terrain.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings, and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

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• State of Missouri

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