Town Planner at PWAN Stars

Responsibilities

• Design and administer government plans and policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, and housing.
• Determine project viability by assessing its potential impact on the community and ensuring it aligns with the set objectives of the business.
• Analyze data to determine and recommend an appropriate course of action in each facet of development, including project scope, traffic flow, and water and waste management.
• Research into relevant town planning policy, the legislative framework, and specific legislation applicable to a particular project or sector at an early stage in the project development and planning process, to be able to provide strategic advice on the town planning requirements
• Visit the project site to monitor ongoing development and ensure compliance with planning policies and regulations
• Create, prepare, or requisition graphic and narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as population density.
• Ensure proper management of current infrastructure and urban resources.
• Coordinate with other local governments and prepare site approval documents
• Guide engineers/architects on the production of drawings and supplemental planning information concerning planning submissions
• Monitor construction-related activities to ensure that planning consents and directions are fully complied with
• Management of databases for any assistance with public consultation
• Create and interpret maps and diagrams
• Review and evaluate environmental impact reports about private and public planning projects and programs.
• Ensure the environment is protected throughout the planning and urban development process.
• Keep abreast of economic and legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• B.Sc holder or it's equivalent in an accredited institution.
• Master's Degree is an added advantage
• Membership of Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (NITP) or any related professional body
• Minimum of 2 years Post Nysc experience in Town & Regional Planning
• Computer literate.
• Ability to create and carry out plans for development
• Must be proficient in the use of any of the Softwares such as Auto Cad and GIS.
• Must reside on the Island.

Requirements and Skills:

• Ability to develop business relationships
• Creative thinking and great attention to detail
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Analytical skills
• Geography and mathematics knowledge
• An interest in improving peoples’ environments.
• Ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision
• Ability to create and carry out plans for development
• Ability to recommend areas to ease or avoid social, economic and environmental problems within the estate.