City Planner V, Chicago Department of Transportation

Serves as coordinator for the CDOT plan review committee to ensure compliance with city code, department policy, and other governmental regulations as required. Evaluates development project proposals submitted by private citizens or developers and public agencies for conformity with city development goals and transportation safety objectives. This includes site plan review, contextual review, public way use, and review of traffic impact studies. Provides technical assistance to citizens, community organizations, delegate agencies and developers concerning planning and development projects and related work plans. Works with operating city departments, governmental agencies and private consultants on major planning, policy, and public way use projects. Prepares project summary reports and briefings for the Commissioner’s office, the Mayor’s office, and City Council committees. Represents the department at community forums, civic and business organization meetings, and conferences to discuss planning activities and projects. Functions as liaison with state and federal agencies involved in collaborative planning projects and review. Research, review, and interpretation of state and federal legislation pertaining to transportation and public way planning and policy, preparing position papers for management’s review. Participates in and coordinates the conduct of planning surveys and studies and the completion of planning reports detailing community transportation trends and their impact on current and future resources. Conducts site inspections of future development sites, works in progress, and completed projects to ensure adherence to development plans, as required. Prepares grant applications, proposals, and preliminary budgets for planning and policy projects. May provide direction to junior level staff. NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class Location:          2 N LaSalle Street, 9th Floor Days:                Monday – Friday Hours:              8:30am – 4:30pm THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE   Qualifications   Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of planning work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met. 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 related to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diplomas 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. 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.   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.     NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected. Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following: Previous work experience in Transportation Planning. Master’s degree in urban planning or a related field.   Previous work experience with the principles and practices of transportation planning, design, and/or policy analysis. Previous work experience with analyzing data on economic, physical and social factors affecting transportation issues and policies.  Previous work experience using GIS, spreadsheets and statistical software packages. Previous work experience analyzing and evaluating project proposals. Salary: $67,536.00 Application Period: 10/4/2021-10/25/2021   Application Instructions:  Interested applicants should apply at the City of Chicago’s application website:  www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS   Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59 p.m. C.S.T.  Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. C.S.T. on 10/25/2021. No exceptions will be made. 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 (Member Copy-4) to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationery stating dates of service and character of service.  For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationery 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.   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: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.   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 or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org. 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   Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor         Christopher Owen, Commissioner     Posting Date: Oct 4, 2021 |    Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External   : Oct 25, 2021 BU: 10 | Salary: $67,536.00 Pay Basis:Yearly