Planner and GIS Technician

Position Highlights:

The Stewart Community Planning Team is growing! We are looking for an inspired, detail-oriented Planning / GIS Technician to assist with planning efforts in the across the Carolinas. You will be challenged with a diverse portfolio of projects that bring Stewart's industry-leading planning efforts to municipalities and counties. Because of the diverse portfolio, you will gain a broad spectrum of experience in planning at all scales. You will be encouraged to think creatively and develop innovative project deliverables, especially in designing, configuring, and managing GIS data and associated mapping. This position requires someone who is technical, self-directed, and curious about ways to serve, lead and strengthen communities.

Position Responsibilities:

In this position, you will be working with a collaborative team of engineers and planners to deliver projects such as Comprehensive Plans and Development Ordinances. Essential functions of this position include the preparation of maps, configurable applications, data products, reports, and presentations in support of various GIS and technology projects. 

This job might be for you if you enjoy tasks such as:

• creating maps, reports, and presentations in support of various GIS and technology projects.
• creating, designing, and editing graphics and documents
• working and learning on an interdisciplinary planning team with diverse communities and projects
• working with others and engaging with the public to create context-sensitive solutions
• researching planning/land use related issues, gathering and analyzing data
• using various GIS software (ArcGIS, ArcPro) for geographic analysis.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in City Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or equivalent
• Professional planning and GIS experience preferred
• GISP certification preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe products (including InDesign)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience using ArcGIS and spatial mapping concepts and tools to support planning activities
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including knowledge of technical writing techniques
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while remaining detail-oriented.
• Willingness to participate in night meetings and travel, as required
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Belief that Trust, Humility, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Discipline are important values to embrace and live out.
• Commitment to diversity of thought, contributing new ideas and perspectives while also respecting different points of view.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for an employment-based visa. 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to work in a professional, climate-controlled office environment with moderate noise levels and exposure to lots of light, both natural and artificial. Workstations are in an open space layout with frequent collaboration and interactions from co-workers throughout the day. Within the office you are willing and able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Additional requirements include providing on-site technical assistance by occasionally accessing client or construction sites with varying terrain. Must be willing to perform work after regular business hours, and occasional weekends, when necessary. Out of town travel requiring overnight stays is sometimes required (typically <15% annually).

Our Team:

Stewart's Community Planning practice area is a response to our clients' needs for building healthy, equitable, resilient, and connected communities. Now, more than ever, our communities are adapting to changing climate, demographics, land use trends, environments, and technologies. We are a team of experienced community planners, designers, and engineers that focus on provided high quality data-driven and design-focused solutions for our clients. Our Community Planning Group provides services such as the development of comprehensive and small area plans, urban design plans, GIS mapping, scenario planning, and land use ordinances. We see these planning processes as an opportunity to facilitate meaningful dialog, address priorities and strengthen communities.