The essential functions or duties described below are the primary functions and duties of the position. There may be other types of work that may be performed, and the omission of a particular duty or function does not exclude that duty or function from the position provided the duty or function is similar in work, related to the work or logically assigned to the position.

• Develop, maintain, and update the city’s Master Plan of Conservation and Development and other core planning documents associated with the City Planning Department, such as the Complete & Safe Streets Plan, Waterfront Master Plan, Affordable Housing Plan, and Climate Action Plan.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in urban and regional planning.
• Research, analyze, and report on various social, economic, regulatory, and environmental data associated with a variety of city projects.
• Find creative solutions to complex problems and present them in a clear and concise manner to relevant stakeholders (city departments, government officials, community groups, etc.).
• Develop and implement comprehensive community outreach and engagement strategies to incorporate
feedback into planning processes
; support the development of Engage Bridgeport platform to expand public input opportunities.
• Review planning issues and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established city policy, ordinances, and plans.
• Make recommendations as to the relevance and applicability of various city proposals to established city plans, regulations, and goals.
• Write local, state, and federal grants and permit applications; administer grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and reporting.
• Research and respond to requests for information from the general public, businesses, and other governmental entities.
• Understand and utilize mapping software (GIS) to accomplish required tasks specific to each project.
• Performs other duties as required.

Bridgeport participates in the the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS) (www.osc.ct.gov/rbsd/cmers/muniretire.htm), which requires both employer and employee contributions. Please be aware that your earnings from this position are not covered under Social Security; instead, you will make contributions towards your government pension plan. For further information, you may visit the Social Security website at ssa.gov.
 

For more information about Bridgeport's Office of Planning & Economic Development, see:  https://www.bridgeportct.gov/government/departments/planning-economic-development/planning-department 

Mail, deliver or email a resume, a cover letter, one writing sample, and three (3) professional references to the Civil Service Commission Office, Room 106, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 or by email to COB.Jobs@bridgeportct.gov. Please include “Planner II - OPED” in the subject line.