City Planner II - Baltimore City Health Department

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

2d•$78,588 - $125,740•Onsite

About The Position

A City Planner II performs planning projects of a complex, innovative and creative nature independently. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities, but may involve work as a project leader. Incumbents receive minimal supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include evening and weekend hours. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, sustainability, environmental studies, historic preservation, architecture, architectural history, nutrition, public administration, public health or a closely related field such as transportation.
Two years of experience in performing urban, regional, transportation, environmental, sustainability, food access, emergency or historic designation planning work.
Some positions in this class may require a Maryland Class C driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of urban planning or emergency planning.
Knowledge of research principles and methodology related to urban planning, environmental, sustainability, or emergency programs.
Knowledge of architectural design and guidelines as applied to historic buildings and neighborhoods.
Knowledge of the principles and theories of art, history, architecture and historic preservation.
Knowledge of the principles of political science, economics, sociology and the other social sciences.
Knowledge of accepted environmental and sustainability practices.
Knowledge of accepted green building and sustainable development practices.
Knowledge of environmental purchasing policies.
Skill in analyzing facts and exercising sound aesthetic judgment.
Skill in preparing detailed urban plans and designs.
Skill in environmental purchasing policies.
Ability to prepare complex reports.
Ability to prepare grants and complete grant applications and administer grants.
Ability to establish and work effectively with community and business groups, property owners, cultural institutions and government agencies.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.