Department of Planning and Development
City of Chicago, IL
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.
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.
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.
Education & Employment Verification
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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 you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.
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 would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Department of Human Resources
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor
Soo Choi, Commissioner
Job Posting: Aug 8, 2016, 12:01:00 AM
BU : 20
Salary : $78,492.00-$80,868.00
City of Chicago, IL
$78,492 - $80,868 a year
Job Number: 280767
Job Number: 280767
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Aug 22, 2016, 11:59:00 PM
The Coordinating Planner will be responsible for implementing the Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus Ordinance and managing and conducting City-wide complex planning projects such as Mayor Emanuel's Industrial Corridor Modernization Initiative. In addition, the planner will assist with Chicago Neighborhoods Now annual reports and managing and conducting regional and neighborhood planning studies. Working with other bureaus in DPD, the Coordinating Planner will facilitate planning and development activities to promote and implement the City’s economic development, design, land use, and sustainability goals.
The Coordinating Planner will develop and conduct land use planning and economic feasibility studies and apprise senior management of land use policies and plans through detailed maps, reports and presentation 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
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or a directly related field, plus five years of work experience in the development and management of major planning or research studies, including two of supervisory experience related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.
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.
The Coordinating Planner will be responsible for implementing the Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus Ordinance and managing and conducting City-wide complex planning projects such as Mayor Emanuel's Industrial Corridor Modernization Initiative. In addition, the planner will assist with Chicago Neighborhoods Now annual reports and managing and conducting regional and neighborhood planning studies. Working with other bureaus in DPD, the Coordinating Planner will facilitate planning and development activities to promote and implement the City’s economic development, design, land use, and sustainability goals.
The Coordinating Planner will develop and conduct land use planning and economic feasibility studies and apprise senior management of land use policies and plans through detailed maps, reports and presentation 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
- Plan, design and conduct large-scale planning studies and surveys impacting on land use, zoning, social and economic development issues
- Collect and analyze land use, zoning, social and economic development data
- Evaluate plans and implementation strategies prepared by the City, community groups, consultants and/or developers for feasibility and compliance with City development goals and prepare planning programs, position papers, maps and other graphic materials to advise 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, developers and community groups regarding the implementation of planning programs and projects
- Manage planning initiatives from original study design through the implementation of the plan’s recommendations
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or a directly related field, plus five years of work experience in the development and management of major planning or research studies, including two of supervisory experience related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.
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.
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
- Land use planning experience in a major city
- Proficiency with GIS software programs such as ArcGIS
- Proficiency with specialized software including Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency with SketchUp
- Demonstrated skills in both creating and delivering presentations to a wide-range of audiences
- Experience researching trends, data, and policy in the field of Urban Planning Projects
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.
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.
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.
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 you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.
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 would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Department of Human Resources
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor
Soo Choi, Commissioner
Job Posting: Aug 8, 2016, 12:01:00 AM
BU : 20
Salary : $78,492.00-$80,868.00