Greening Coordinator, City Planner II - Department of Planning

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

1d•$78,588 - $125,740•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Planning is seeking a Greening Coordinator in the Community Planning and Revitalization Division to move neighborhood greening projects from planning through implementation. This position will work with residents, community organizations, City agencies, grantees, and contractors; coordinate vacant-lot greening and site priorities; administer related grants and contracts; and help improve policies and procedures that support equitable, sustained greening.

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.

Responsibilities

Move neighborhood greening projects from planning through implementation.
Work with residents, community organizations, City agencies, grantees, and contractors.
Coordinate vacant-lot greening and site priorities.
Administer related grants and contracts.
Help improve policies and procedures that support equitable, sustained greening.