Job Information
Licking County Planner in Newark, Ohio
Date Opened: February 2, 2026 Date Closed: UNTIL FILLED
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Position: Planner Agency: Planning & Development
Summary:
The Planner position requires an individual who has obtained a planning or planning related degree and is in the early stages of their planning career. This position involves professional-level duties and judgment to evaluate and process development applications. This position reports to the Planning Manager and may be assigned to work on projects with other senior planning staff as necessary. Individuals in this role will develop knowledge and skills in the areas of land planning, subdivision process, minor subdivisions, construction and compliance, and/or development based on the needs of the department. This position will work closely with the Assistant Planning Manager and Principal Planner and will serve as a junior staff member.
The Planner position includes the application review various types of plan sets (Preliminary Plans, Construction Plans, Subdivision Plats, Soil Erosion & Stormwater Plans, Grading Plans, etc.) and will actively participate in communication, progress, and record keeping for online applications and permits. The role of Planner will include working with the general public, property owners, design professionals and developers to address planning-related needs. The role of Planner is a multi-task role within the department that may provide support (as directed by the Planning Director or Planning Manager) to other sections of the office such as Development and Construction Compliance as workload requires, but will have focus within a single area. This position requires the ability to solve problems quickly and to analyze and present reports to the Planning Commission in public settings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a city planning, landscape architecture, urban design or related program; Two (2) to five (5) years of related planning experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept. Qualifications):
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Outlook and other related software.
Experience with ESRI and ArcGIS software.
Experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign is preferred.
Familiarity with online application software and online web applications/software preferred.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively
Desire to learn new skills
Ability to review / analyze applications
Ability to effectively read and interpret construction drawings
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Basic knowledge of general land use and planning principles
Basic understanding of transportation planning, access management, floodplain regulation and stormwater regulation
Understanding of state and federal development grant programs a plus
Understanding of general inspection and code enforcement procedures a plus
General understanding of drone operation/flight a plus
Valid Ohio Driver's License
American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP)