The Office of Planning is currently recruiting for three (3) Community Planners within the Neighborhood Planning Division. All positions are open to the public. The job announcements are posted on the HR Board in the Kitchen Area. *Job ID # 23757 - one (1) position* *CS-0020-12 - Salary $64,375 * *Opening/Closing Date – December 4-18* *Job ID# 23751 - two (2) positions* *CS-0020-13 - Salary $74,171 * *Opening/Closing Date – December 3-17*
The DC Office of Planning is currently recruiting for three Community Planners in its Neighborhood Planning Division. One position is an entry level position, Grade 12 with a salary of $64,375. The closing date for this position is December 18. The other two positions are mid-level, Grade 13 with a salary of $74,171. The closing date for these positions is December 17. The Job Descriptions are pasted below. Applications should be completed online at www.dchr.dc.gov . *Job Description* Job Title: Community Planner Job ID: 23757 Location: 1100 4th Street, SW Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular *General Job Information* "Pay Plan, Series & Grade: CS-0020-12 Salary Range: $64,375 - $64,375 PA Area of Consideration: Open To The Public Opening Date: December 4, 2013 Closing Date: December 18, 2013 Duration of Appointment: Permanent Number of Vacancies: One (1) Promotion Potential: Promotion Potential to Grade 13 Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit. Tour of Duty: 8:00am - 5:00pm - Monday - Friday Agency: D.C. Office of Planning *Duties:* Brief Description of Duties: Researches, collects, and verifies data on demographics, planning, revitalization, community or development issues from various sources (technical literature, public meetings, site visits, census data, etc.) to be used in the development of planning studies and projects. Develops plans for the Associate Director on special projects or assignments related to major development projects and planning studies. Prepares specialized technical and analytical reports based on data collected. Contribute to community outreach and engagements for planning studies and projects, including preparing for and participating in community meetings. *Qualifications:* Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Preferred Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and application knowledge of current topics, best practices and theory of planning, neighborhood revitalization, and community engagement. Experience in conducting research, performing analysis, and the ability to write technical reports that evaluate and analyze planning issues and data. Education Requirement: Master's degree in the field of urban planning, public policy, and government or a related field or Bachelor's degree in the above referenced fields combined with 1-2 years of experience in the urban or regional planning field. Time-in-Grade Restrictions: Time in grade restrictions must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. *Ranking Factors:* Submission of Ranking Factors: The following ranking factors will be used in the evaluation process. All applicants MUST respond to the ranking factors. Please respond specifically to the ranking factor(s) by either typing directly into the free form area provided or by pasting from a text document. Please describe specific incidents of sustained achievements from your experience that show evidence of the level at which you are applying. You may refer to any experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, etc. that include the degree to which you possess the job related knowledge, skills and abilities described in the ranking factors. The information given in response to the ranking factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION. *Ranking Factor #1*: Knowledge of the advanced principles, theories, and concepts of planning, neighborhood revitalization, economic development, urban design, research techniques, and statistical analysis. *Ranking Factor #2*: Working knowledge of current topics and best practices in planning, neighborhood revitalization, and community engagement *Ranking Factor #3*: Ability to integrate and analyze data from different sources and effectively communicate that information to diverse public and private sector audiences. *Ranking Factor #4*: Must be skilled in the use, operation, and application of Microsoft platform (Windows NT, XP), word processing, spreadsheet, power point, data base management, Geographic Information systems (GIS) mapping software. Skills in graphic and presentation software, such as InDesign and Adobe Illustrator, are desired. *Job Description* Job Title: Community Planner Job ID: 23751 Location: 1100 4th Street, SW Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular *General Job Information* "Pay Plan, Series & Grade: CS-0020-13 Salary Range: $74,171 - $74,171 PA Area of Consideration: Open To The Public Opening Date: December 3, 2013 Closing Date: December 17, 2013 Duration of Appointment: Permanent Number of Vacancies: Two (2) Tour of Duty: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit. Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential *Duties* Brief Description of Duties: Participates as a team member or performs professional planning activities, which include technical and policy analysis, vision and goal setting, and specific recommendations/implementation plan development. Responsibilities include: identifying critical planning issues, completing physical site planning, conducting detailed analyses of redevelopment and revitalization opportunities, leading a participatory public engagement process, and managing a team of internal planners or external consultants. Serves as the project manager for planning activities with responsibilities that include: developing scopes of work, project work plans, and schedules; coordinating all phases of the assigned projects procurement process; and serving as the contracting officer's technical representative. Prepares draft and final reports, studies and analysis which address various planning issues and problems throughout the city. Serves as principal liaison between public and private sectors, the community and neighborhood groups for planning activities. Responsibilities include developing community engagement strategies to ensure an inclusive, multi-stakeholder process; evaluating public support for project plans; and developing public relations approaches to galvanize support or address resistance. Participates in intra-agency and special project teams to review and comment on projects or proposals. Provide input on recommendations, policies, and planning approaches to address important issues or concerns from the neighborhood planning perspective. Coordinates the integration of sustainable principles into land use policies affecting the natural and built environment. Assists in the development of sustainability planning priorities/plans and policy recommendations needed to advance sustainability initiatives. Responds to telephone, email, and written public inquiries concerning planning and development activities according to established customer service standards. Represents the Office of Planning at meetings of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC), other community organizations, and inter-agency working groups or task forces, and inter-governmental meetings. Performs other duties as assigned. *Qualifications* Specialized Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience that included at least one year of project leadership and coordination experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Education Requirement: Master’s degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, engineering, business administration, public administration or related fields. Time-in-Grade Restrictions: Time in grade restrictions must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. *Ranking Factors* Submission of Ranking Factors: The following ranking factors will be used in the evaluation process. All applicants MUST respond to the ranking factors. Please respond specifically to the ranking factor(s) by either typing directly into the free form area provided or by pasting from a text document. Please describe specific incidents of sustained achievements from your experience that show evidence of the level at which you are applying. You may refer to any experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, etc. that include the degree to which you possess the job related knowledge, skills and abilities described in the ranking factors. The information given in response to the ranking factors should be complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO ALL RANKING FACTORS WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION. *Ranking Factor #*1: Knowledge of the advanced principles, theories, and concepts of comprehensive planning, neighborhood revitalization, economic development, real estate development, sustainable development, urban design, research techniques, and statistical analysis. *Ranking Factor #2*: Demonstrated ability in managing planning and implementation projects. *Ranking Factor #3*: Skill in interacting with a wide variety of people ranging from neighborhood residents to high-level agency officials. *Ranking Factor #4*: Ability to work effectively as part of a team/work group or independently to complete work assignments. *Ranking Factor #5*: Excellent writing and editing skills. Experience in communicating ideas, theories and analyses in reports, memoranda, white papers, PowerPoint presentations and various planning documents. *Ranking Factor #6*: Ability to work effectively as part of a team/work group or independently to complete work assignments. *Conditions of Employment* Physical Effort: Work is sedentary, but will periodically require surveys of various neighborhood conditions or site visits to review development proposals. Such activity would entail walking, driving, or taking public transportation Working Conditions: The work is performed in an office setting with the exception of periodic outdoor surveys, site visits, and presentation to other entities. Considerable pressure to meet deadlines. *Priority Consideration* Displaced Employee Priority Placement: Eligibles for the District of Columbia's Displaced Employee Program (DEP) and Agency Reemployment Priority Placement Program (ARPP) will be given priority consideration for this position if found qualified. *Employment Benefits* Employee Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District of Columbia government's retirement plan. However, if selectee was previously employed in the District of Columbia government under an appointment for which he/she was eligible for Civil Service Retirement (CSR), contributions to CSR will resume upon re-employment. *Information to Applicants* Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application. Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace. *How to Apply* Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to HR Answers at (202) 442-9700 Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore a DC 2000 job application or online job application is required to be submitted. Posting Cancellation: A non-competitive selection of an eligible candidate from the Agency Reemployment Priority Placement Program (ARPP) or the District's Displaced Employee Program (DEP) will result in the cancellation of this announcement. Where to Apply (Judiciary Square): D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR) Job Center located in the South Lobby at 441 - 4th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. All inquiries should be directed to HR Answers at (202) 442-9700. *Closing Statement* Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the Office of Human Resources Only. Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation. EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.