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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Planner
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability
HR Home Department
020734 CENTER RESOURCE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
Pay Grade
42
Proposed Salary
$42,000-$46,000
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Planner assists with community and regional planning programs and long-range planning for rural/small town communities by providing technical and advisory assistance regarding transportation planning, economic development, disaster recovery planning, hazard mitigation planning, comprehensive and land use planning, and land development regulations. The Planner conducts plan preparation, related research for assigned projects, and coordinates planning activities with elected official and citizen advisory committees and the general public. The Planner also assists in the analysis of census and other statistical data and in the preparation of reports for local governments and community organizations. The Planner helps to prepare grant applications and administer awarded grants.
Description of Primary Duties
The Planner will:

• Coordinate regional transpiration planning activities
• Facilitate a Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) and Multi-Modal TAC to identify and prioritize rural transportation needs
• Develop local transportation plans and recommend transportation policies for local governments
• Assist with the development of local comprehensive plans
• Assist with the development of land use regulations and policies
• Assist with the development of grant proposals for community and transportation projects
• Assist with scoping new planning projects and service contracts
• Present transportation needs, project overviews, and funding proposals to a variety of audiences
• Provide administrative services to the APA Missouri Chapter

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree in city and regional planning or a related field is required.
Experience: Practical experience in planning is required. Experience in transportation planning is preferred, however, experience in rural/small town planning, regional planning, economic and/or community development, or a related field will be considered.
Skills: Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning and a strong research background are required. Strong verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, including word processing, database management, graphic design, and presentation software, and the ability to compile and analyze technical and statistical data are required. The ability to work with minimum supervision, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in non-routine situations is required. The ability to work effectively with the public and elected officials is required.
Other: The position requires occasional day travel (150 mile radius) and may include occasional overnight stays. The position requires attending occasional evening meetings.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/2522-planner.htm
Open Date
03/27/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
This posting is Open Until Filled. First date of consideration is May 11, 2026.
Please attach unofficial transcripts to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260073FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85736