The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is seeking a skilled and motivated individual with knowledge, experience and interest in helping transform communities into vibrant, thriving, and inclusive places for all. This position will lead the Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) program along with other local planning initiatives undertaken by the Community Development Group. Are you passionate about creating thriving communities that reduce our reliance on single-occupancy vehicles? Do you have outreach and organizing experience to ensure everyone’s voice is heard? Are you driven to connect land use, transportation, and environmental issues in a holistic way? The Planning Administrator (LCI Program Manager) must have an excellent grasp of land use policies and challenge both LCI applicants and the consultant community on a regular basis to create more inclusive and impactful outcomes. This is a perfect role for a leader with a collaborative work style that can translate concepts into actions.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the detailed examples of responsibilities and abilities contained herein, all employees of the Atlanta Regional Commission are expected to model behavior consistent with the guiding principles outlined in our Evolution Strategy. Specifically, incumbents are responsible for demonstrating work habits that are: