Urban Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 30 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges . Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth .

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, passionate, and results-oriented Urban Planner who has a desire to contribute to our clients’ success in a collaborative work environment. This position will be working out of our Madison, WI or Franklin, WI (The Roc Ballpark Commons) locations.

Come join The Foth Planning Team! We work with community clients on the front-end to develop strategies that lead to future growth guided by local policies. Foth has a group of planning professionals that have a passion for local Wisconsin communities and a vested interest in seeing them prosper. Our Team has certifications in planning (AICP) and economic development (CEcD) as well as a wide breadth of experience from daily municipal planning services to completion of long-range comprehensive plans.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Prepare, amend, and administer zoning, subdivision, and other ordinances for local communities
• Meet with developers and prepare staff reports for development applications, providing background information, analysis of ordinance and plan consistency, and recommendations for local government review and action
• Lead discussions of development applications and general planning initiatives at plan commission and board meetings
• Facilitate public meetings and workshops to foster public involvement, education, and input on planning and ordinance development initiatives
• Develop long-range plans and studies for communities that may include comprehensive plans, neighborhood and corridor plans, transportation plans, outdoor recreation plans, and other economic development initiatives

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Why Foth :

Established Reputation : With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.

Dynamic Culture : Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.

Challenging Projects : Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com / careers

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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