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City Planner V - City of Chicago

CITY PLANNER V
City of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Job Number:
249582

Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

City Planner V

Department of Transportation

Number of Positions: 1

Under general supervision, the class performs professional urban planning work of the most complex nature typically requiring the coordination of projects relating to the development and revitalization of residential, commercial and industrial communities, also functions as a working supervisor on larger scale planning projects while maintaining own projects; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Supports, manages, and coordinates activities for the review of large scale projects at the CDOT Plan Review Committee for compliance of municipal codes, CDOT policies and procedures

Establishes new and improves existing public space policies to ensure that the design and use of the City street and alley right-of-way network is safer for pedestrians, transit users, bicyclists and drivers

Prepares and presents CDOT policies, procedures and guidelines at public forums such as City Council, City Council Committees, Chicago Plan Commission and community meetings

Serves as project manager for the evaluation of public way use permits, prior to legislation, for conformity with City codes, policies, goals and objectives

Coordinates with CDOT staff, other City departments, public agencies, community stakeholders, elected officials, and design professionals to prepare public space policies, recommendations, and guidance

Participates in and coordinates planning surveys; oversees the completion of planning reports detailing social and economic trends and their impact on current and future resources

Evaluates development project proposals submitted by private consultants and public agencies for conformity with City development goals and objectives, governmental regulations and funding eligibility

Prepares project summary reports for review by City Council committees

Works with other City departments, governmental agencies and private consultants on major planning and policy studies

Prepares grant applications, proposals, and preliminary budgets for planning projects

Reviews and interprets state and federal legislation pertaining to planning programs and prepares position papers for management

Serves as project manager for planning projects to ensure compliance with specifications and governmental regulations

Represents the department at community forums, civic and business organization meetings and conferences to discuss planning activities and projects

Functions as a liaison to state and federal agencies involved in collaborative planning projects

Provides technical assistance to community organizations, delegate agencies and developers pertaining to planning and development projects and work plans

May provide direction to lower level staff

Location:
30 N LaSalle, Chicago, IL Ste 500

Hours:
8:30am to 4:30pm

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 four years of progressively responsible planning experience including one year of supervisory experience

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:
You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing.

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 Requirement:
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:

Proficiency operating a Personal Computer

Experience with GIS, spreadsheets and statistical software packages

Experience with municipal, state and federal laws and regulations impacting on urban planning and design

Experience analyzing data on economic, physical and social factors affecting planning issues

Experience analyzing and evaluating project proposals

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 applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement:
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. You will be required to provide information regarding your request.

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

City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Soo Choi, Commissioner

Job Posting

:

Oct 18, 2013, 12:00:00 AM

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Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

:

Nov 1, 2013, 11:59:00 PM

BU

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10

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Salary

:

$59,436

Pay Basis