City Planner II- Department of Planning

City of Baltimore•Benton, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits 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

Have a 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.
Have two years of experience in performing urban, regional, transportation, environmental, sustainability, food access, emergency, or historic designation planning work.
Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some positions in this class may require a Maryland Class C driver’s license.
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 environmental purchasing policies.
Ability to analyze facts and exercising sound aesthetic judgment.

Responsibilities

preparing detailed urban plans and designs
preparing complex reports
preparing grants and complete grant applications and administer grants
establishing and working effectively with community and business groups, property owners, cultural institutions and government agencies
effectively communicate orally and in writing