Coordinating Planner, City of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Job Announcement Coordinating Planner Department of Housing and Economic Development Number of Positions: 1 The Coordinating Planner will be responsible for implementing complex planning projects, supporting the Chicago Neighborhoods Now initiative, and managing regional and neighborhood planning studies. Working as part of a highly professional team, the Coordinating Planner will initiate and facilitate planning and development activities to promote and implement the City's economic development, design, land use, and sustainability goals. Working in close coordination with the Department's three Bureaus, other City departments, and sister governmental agencies, the Coordinating Planner will serve as a departmental point person to lead internal efforts to advance priority projects. While coordinating the management of multiple projects, the Coordinating Planner will apprise senior management of results by synthesizing data to create detailed reports and presentations materials. Other responsibilities include: 1) representing the City in meetings with business and community groups, 2) managing consultants conducting land use planning and economic feasibility studies, and 3) monitoring the implementation of public and private development projects. DUTIES: Design and oversee the conduct of large scale implementation plans, planning studies and surveys impacting on social and economic development issues Establish project assignments, work objectives and timelines and monitors their implementation Participate in and oversee the collection and analysis of social and economic development data Evaluate project tasks and implementation strategies for feasibility and compliance with City development goals and prepare planning programs and position papers to advice senior management Coordinate planning efforts between Department bureaus, City departments, community organizations, sister governmental agencies and developers for the purpose of implementing project work plans Represent the department at public hearings and meetings to discuss proposed planning and redevelopment projects Develop and maintain relationships with private consultants and developers regarding the implementation of planning programs and projects Manage planning initiatives from original study design through the implementation of the plan's recommendations Request data for proposed projects within Chicago Neighborhoods Now areas from liaisons within City departments and sister agencies Generate periodic progress reports on projects underway in Chicago Neighborhoods Now areas, highlighting opportunities and issues for management attention THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning or a directly related field supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in the development and management of major planning or research studies, including two years in a supervisory capacity. Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program. Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired. NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS  This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:  Experience using GIS mapping tool Experience researching trends, data, and policy in the field of Urban Planning VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE : The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on the online application that asks, "Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?" In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.  Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted. An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment. If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976, TTY: 312-744-5035. 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