MAPA Employment Application Form - Community & Economic Development Manager

The Omaha–Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) is seeking a motivated and experienced planning professional to lead the agency’s community and economic development activities. The Community and Economic Development Manager will be responsible for setting departmental goals, prioritizing workload, and supporting staff members.  The Manager participates in planning activities involving collection, analysis, and preparation of data, and development of conclusions; as well as creates and maintains channels of communication with citizens and public officials.  The Manager will partner with the Heartland 2050 Coordinator to coordinate department activities with the Heartland 2050 Regional Vision.  The Manager supports the Executive Director to promote agency services to communities.  

A successful candidate will be technically competent, highly organized and have strong verbal and written communication skills.  The candidate must be self-motivated and able to work and develop skills independently.  The candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with multiple organizations. 

MAPA is the Council of Governments serving a six-county region (Cass, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties in Nebraska and Mills and Pottawattamie Counties in Iowa).  MAPA performs work related to planning, community development, and transportation and other issues of regional significance. As a senior planner at MAPA, this position will have the opportunity to help shape the future by working on core issues that impact the vibrancy of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area and its surrounding communities.

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