Senior Planner
City of Hartford
Professional Area:
Other topics not covered above
Contact person:
Human Resource
Phone:
888-888-8888
Email:
none@given.com
Location:
Hartford, CT
Salary Range: $49,024.56- $66,183.26/Annually
POSITION
Vacancies are in the Planning Division of the Development Services Department. Under general supervision, works closely with community and neighborhood organizations to prepare and implement strategic planning and neighborhood revitalization initiatives. Reviews projects and site plans and provides pre-development assistance. Conducts and participates in surveys and special studies. Prepares reports and comments on development submissions. Subject to periodic review, prepares preliminary studies and recommendations on redevelopment or land use in the location and type of public works and park facilities and public and commercial buildings. Performs complex analysis of socio-economic and land use data. Review and studies appropriate federal, state and local legislation as it affects redevelopment and planning programs. Prepares professional reports and makes presentations to land-use boards and commissions. Provides technical and development assistance to the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) project Performs related work as required. This is a Union position. The hours of this position are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime. One of the vacancies is a grant-funded position renewable on an annual basis. The City of Hartford is not obligated to fund this position upon termination of funding.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in city planning, public administration, engineering or a closely-related field. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in planning or redevelopment. A Master’s Degree in city planning from an accredited college or university recognized by the American Planning Association may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience requirement.
A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED.
EXAMINATION
Open to all applicants who meet the above qualifications. The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and may also include a written test, an oral test, a performance based test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure: Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern city planning; Knowledge of urban geography and construction management; Knowledge of federal and state laws as they pertain to city planning or redevelopment; Ability to read and interpret development proposals; Ability to analyze data and prepare reports; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, colleagues, clients and the general public; Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will be required to serve 3 to 12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state and municipal laws, rules and regulations.
The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY, SEPTEMEBER 11, 2015.
Exam No. 2959
Issued: 8/28/15
Applications are obtained from and submitted to
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
550 MAIN STREET
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06103
TELEPHONE (860) 757-9800
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.