City planner job description

Class Description

A City Planner Supervisor oversees a section engaged in city, environmental or emergency planning projects. Work of this class involves supervising emergency planning and other city-planning personnel.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include evening and weekend hours and are subject to 24-hour call-back. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their application will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position.Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a master's degree in urban or regional planning, sustainability or environmental studies, public administration, public health, emergency planning, transportation or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have five years of experience in performing urban, regional, transportation, environmental, sustainability, or emergency planning work.

OR

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of experience in performing urban, regional, transportation, environmental, sustainability, or emergency planning work.

Completion of postgraduate education in urban, regional or emergency planning, sustainability or environmental studies, public administration, public health, transportation or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.

LICENSE, REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:Some positions in this class may require a Maryland Class C driver's license.

Supplemental Information

EXAMINATION PROCESS:

Applicants must provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Financial Disclosure: UnderSections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the EthicsLaw outlinesthe City officials and employees who are required to file. Each year, the Ethics Board, in collaboration with City agencies and the Department of Human Resources, identifies required filers based on the Ethics Law's criteria.

These positions typically include:

As a general matter, the following public servants must file financial disclosure statements:

* Officials and many non-clerical employees of City agencies and instrumentalities (§§ 7-7 and 7-8);
* "Non-clerical" means any compensated public servant who is not employed solely in a secretarial, clerical, or custodial capacity.

* Members of most City boards and commissions (§§ 7-7 and 7-8);
* Individuals filling procurement, enforcement, and legislative liaison functions (§ 7-9);
* Individuals vacating any of these positions (§ 7-11).
* Individuals filling a vacancy in any of these positions (§ 7-12).
* Candidates for qualifying elected positions (§ 7-13).
* Designees of the Mayor and of the City Council President (§ 7-14).

Function

Are you committed to public service, professionalism and a improving your community?

Then come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community, celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the 757 and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development. Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, flexible and/or remote work opportunities, excellent healthcare insurance and other fringe benefits.

Youare invited to contribute to the advancement of City priorities such as economic growth, placemaking, living with water, educated and engaged citizenry, safe and clean community, good government, family resilience and economic empowerment? Would you like the opportunity to grow professionally, in a flexible work environment where you can take advantage of tuition reimbursement and certification training?

If you have these traits, joining the Community Development team may be for you:

* Creativeproblem solver
* Proactive self-starter
* Life-long learner
* Strong team player
* Passionate about excellent customer service
* Enjoy collaborating with other colleagues who share your passion
* Positive, can-do attitude
* Effective communicator
* Desire to impart knowledge to others
* Embracing new technology

What You'll Be Doing

This position works with ateam of planning professionals to develop comprehensive plans, ordinances and programs to provide for future growth, utilization and revitalization of land and physical facilities of the City. You will evaluate land use and development proposals and implements planning policies which support adopted City goals and objectives. Examples of Work

* Applies considerable knowledge of City ordinances and other public policies to the review of site plans, subdivision plans, master plans, development proposals, landscape plans, building plans and elevations, urban design etc. in order to ensure compliance with basic health, safety and public welfare objectives and to further other public objectives.
* Compiles, constructs, manages, tracks and analyzes data which supports organizational goals and objectives (monthly, quarterly, etc.).
* Utilizes raw data to draw insightful and pertinent conclusions as well as to illustrate and support opinions, policies and recommendations.
* Creates reports utilizing raw data sources which identify trends and/or recommendations drawn from these sources.
* Develops trend and/or performance indicators, tracks said indicators and draws conclusions related to significant assignments.
* Synthesizes trends, conclusions, theories, forecasts and recommendations from quantitative information.
* Manages self-directed projects (to their effective completion on time within allocated resources with the desired outcome) requiring little or no resources outside the Planning and Zoning Administration Division of the Community Development Department.
* Produces presentations that demonstrate the ability to analyze data, draws conclusions and communicates findings effectively, resulting in the acceptance of the results/presentation by the targeted audience (e.g. Planning Commission, City Council, Wetlands Board, IDA).
* Establishes effective communication networks/working relationships with all major customer groups to include organizing and conducting forums.
* Generates effective and/or creative solutions with team members on particularly complex and/or politically sensitive issues.
* Accomplishes tasks in a way that maximizes resource utilization and which enhances the ability to further organizational goals or values.
* Represents the Planning and Zoning Administration Division in various interdepartmental and regional responsibilities.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Urban or Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Social Science or a related field of study. Master's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, or related field of study preferred.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience equivalent to the City Planner level, preferably obtained in a municipal, state or federal agency or related area. Working knowledge of GIS preferred. Considerable working knowledge of available resources, ordinances (e.g. site plan, subdivision, zoning and wetlands).

Knowledge, skills and abilities include, but are not limited to: organized and detail oriented; flexible and focused on both process and outcome; excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical, statistical, problem solving and research skills; global perspective; excellent deductive and intuitive reasoning skills; effective in garnering assistance as needed. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to read and interpret documents such as regulations, policies and procedures; ability to conduct briefings; ability to compile data and prepare reports and projections; ability to use a personal computer; ability to interact effectively with diverse populations; ability to effectively confront and resolve interpersonal conflict at the lowest level; ability to see issues within the broader context.

Must possess a valid driver's license and must have an acceptable driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria and a criminal background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Experience may substitute for education on the basis of one year of appropriate experience for each year of education.

Features

Performs duties within a self directed team under the limited supervision of the Planning Services Manager. This is the senior level of the planner series and the incumbent will work closely with other planning team members as well as mentor less senior team members. May require working beyond a standard 40 hour workweek to include evenings and weekends. Requires some local travel. This is an exempt position.

**JOB ANNOUNCEMENT**

**CITY PLANNER V (Zoning)**

**DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT**

**Bureau of Zoning**

**Number of Positions: 1**

**Starting Salary: $75,852.00**

Under general supervision, performs professional urban planning of a complex nature, typically requiring the coordination of projects relating to the development and revitalization of residential, commercial, and industrial communities, and performs related duties as required.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**

+ Participates in and coordinates planning studies and reports

+ Researches and makes recommendations related to best practices on zoning and land use policy

+ Evaluates development proposals for conformity with City goals, objectives, regulations, and funding eligibility

+ Prepares reports for review by the Chicago Plan Commission and City Council committees

+ Works with City departments, sister agencies, and private consultants on planning and policy projects

+ Reviews and interprets legislation from other jurisdictions pertaining to potential ordinance proposals

+ Represents the department at conferences, meetings, and to elected officials and members of the general public regarding planning, policy, and ordinance initiatives

+ Functions as collaborative liaison with other governmental agencies regarding long and short-term planning and policy priorities

+ Provides technical assistance to the general public and City staff concerning proposals, planning, policy, or ordinance related efforts

+ Serves as project manager for planning, policy, and ordinance proposals to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and regulations, as required

+ Conducts site inspections of work in progress to ensure adherence to development plans, as required

_Additional duties may be required for this position_

**Location:** City Hall, 9 th Floor

**Days:** Monday - Friday (occasional weekend hours may be required)

**Hours:** 8:30am - 4:30pm (occasional evening hours may be required)

**THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE**

**Qualifications:**

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of planning work experience; **OR**

+ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of planning work experience

**SELECTION REQUIREMENTS**

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment and/or written exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

**ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.**

**The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.**

**City of Chicago Department of Human Resources**

Lori Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

**Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/27/2022**