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City Planner II Baltimore City Department of Planning - Baltimore, MD

City Planner II

Baltimore City Department of Planning

Professional Area: 
Information Technology / GIS
Other topics not covered above
Experience: 
1-3 years
Location: 
Baltimore, MD


City Planner II
$60,800 - $97,300
The Baltimore City Department of Planning (DoP) is seeking a Research & Strategic Planner/ Demographic Specialist to undertake demographic and GIS analysis in our Research and Strategic Planning Division.
Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinates the collection, analysis, and reporting of data and research on demographic and socioeconomic trends and their implications for the DoP and City of Baltimore using a broad range of data sources, including census and ACS data.
  • Develops maps and geospatial databases for use in plans, reports, proposals, and presentations.
  • Provides programming assistance, produces tables, figures, and graphs on area demographic trends, and writes and edits short articles for web and print publications on demographic trends.
  • Prepares Baltimore City’s population, household and employment estimates and projections at the Transportation Analysis Zone level for the Baltimore region cooperative forecast, performing annual updates.
  • Assists in the City’s preparation for the Decennial census.
  • Reviews and evaluates annual population estimates and develops Neighborhood Statistical Area profiles.
  • Converts, analyzes, and manages complex geo-databases; produces customized data layers, services, maps (both fixed and online), tables, and reports.
  • Coordinates the development and dissemination of GIS data and cartographic projects such as data files and layers, reconciling multiple datasets.
  • Responds to inquiries about demographic topics or data and providing custom analyses and maps. Contributes to research summaries and other written materials.
  • Maintains/increases own knowledge and expertise in the field with the attendance at conferences, seminars, etc. as well as reading of topics in the field. Prepares and gives presentations on demographic and socioeconomic data to city agencies, groups, and the public.
How To Apply
To see the education and experience requirements and to apply, visit the Baltimore City’s website (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/baltimorecity/default.cfm) and click on“City Planner II”
Closing Date: November 1, 2015
Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date; therefore, qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early. This position requires the passing of drug and alcohol screenings, a criminal background investigation, and education verification.
To view other vacancies at the Baltimore City Department of Planning, click on http://www.planetizen.com/node/80034.
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