Planner

As a Planner at Harrison Consulting Solutions, you'll be responsible for leading the development of technical reports, managing community engagement activities, and overseeing data collection. You will also handle project budgets and strategies focused on community development, addressing housing challenges, and improving mobility. Additionally, you will represent us at various events and supervise junior staff, making this role vital to our project success.

To be a successful candidate for the Planner position at Harrison Consulting Solutions, you will need to have a Master’s degree in urban planning or a related field, along with at least 3 years of relevant planning experience, or 5 years for a Senior Planner role. AICP certification is a requirement, along with proficiency in planning tools like Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD.

At Harrison Consulting Solutions, community engagement is a priority. As a Planner, you will lead activities that involve stakeholders from various backgrounds. You'll facilitate discussions, gather insights from community members, and ensure that planning efforts are reflective of the community's needs and aspirations. Engaging with the community allows us to create effective and sustainable development strategies.

Planners at Harrison Consulting Solutions utilize a range of tools to support their work, including Adobe Creative Suite for presentation materials, ArcGIS for mapping and data analysis, AutoCAD for design purposes, and Bluebeam Revu for document management. Being proficient in these technologies is crucial for success in planning projects effectively.

The work culture at Harrison Consulting Solutions is collaborative and innovative, designed to support professional growth and community impact. We foster an environment where creativity is encouraged, and team members work closely together, sharing ideas and resources to deliver outstanding planning projects. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a supportive workspace for our staff.

Discuss specific examples where you engaged with community stakeholders. Highlight strategies you employed to gather feedback and how that influenced project outcomes, demonstrating your understanding of the importance of community in planning.

Be specific about the planning tools like ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or Adobe Creative Suite. Share instances of how these tools facilitated your work in past projects, emphasizing their importance in your role as a Planner.

Choose a project that highlights your problem-solving skills. Discuss the specific challenges faced, how you approached them, and the resolution you reached, showcasing your ability to remain composed and resourceful under pressure.

Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning in urban planning. Mention any specific resources, professional organizations, or conferences that you engage with to ensure you are informed about current best practices and changes in regulations.

Focus on your communication and mediation skills. Explain your approach to addressing differing opinions, ensuring that all voices are heard, and finding a balanced solution that aligns with project goals.

Discuss your experience with budget management. Include specific strategies you’ve employed to track expenses, forecast costs, and ensure project adherence to financial goals, ensuring the interviewer understands your fiscal responsibility.

Address the importance of blending creative solutions within regulatory frameworks. Provide examples of how you have successfully integrated innovative ideas while ensuring compliance with city ordinances and zoning laws.

Illustrate your approach to data collection, including both qualitative and quantitative methods. Share experiences that demonstrate your analytical skills and the impact that well-collected data has had on your project outcomes.

Share a specific project where your planning efforts enhanced mobility. Highlight the process taken to gather input, the solutions implemented, and the measurable impact the project had on the community's transportation network.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining open channels of communication. Highlight methods like regular updates, meetings, and collaborative platforms you utilize to keep everyone informed and engaged throughout the planning process.