CITY PLANNER V

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago is seeking a City Planner V in the Department of Housing, Bureau of Housing Development. The role entails professional urban planning, coordinating projects related to development and revitalization of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

Starting salary is $85,368.00 per year. Working hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, at 121 N LaSalle Street. This is a career service position with opportunities for additional vacancies pending budget approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five years of planning work experience.
• Master's degree with four years of planning work experience.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning surveys, studies, and reports detailing trends and resources.
• Evaluate development proposals for conformity with city goals and regulations.
• Prepare project summaries for City Council review.
• Coordinate with city departments and consultants on major planning studies.
• Prepare grant proposals and preliminary budgets for planning projects.
• Lead data collection and reporting for planning initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or related field

Master's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or related field

Job description

CITY PLANNER V

Job Number: 419487

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY PLANNER V

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Bureau of Housing Development

Number of Positions: 1

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $85,368.00

New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees' pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 08/28/2026

The Department of Housing's (DOH) mission is to expand housing access and choice and to ensure every Chicagoan has access to quality homes that affordable, safe, and healthy. The department pursues this mission in many ways, including investing in affordable housing developments, support low-income homeowners, and reinvesting in disinvested communities.

Under general supervision, the City Planner V performs professional urban planning of a complex nature, typically requiring the coordination of projects relating to the development and revitalization of residential, commercial, and industrial communities, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Participates in and coordinates the conduct of planning surveys and studies and the completion of planning reports detailing social and economic trends and their impact on current and future resources
• Evaluates development project proposals submitted by private consultants and public agencies for conformity with city development goals and objectives, government regulations, and funding eligibility
• Prepares project summary reports for review by City Council committees
• Works with operating city departments, governmental agencies, and private consultants on major planning and policy studies
• Prepares grant applications, proposals, and preliminary budgets for planning projects
• Reviews and interprets state and federal legislation pertaining to planning programs and prepares position papers for management's review
• Represents the department at community forums, civic and business organization meetings and conferences to discuss planning activities and projects
• Provides technical assistance to community organizations, delegate agencies, and developers concerning planned development projects and related work plans
• Serves as project manager for planning projects to ensure compliance with specifications and governmental regulations, as required
• Conducts site inspections of work in progress to ensure adherence to development plans, as required
• May provide direction to junior level staff
• Works closely with the Construction and Compliance division and/or other city departments to review architectural plans and designs for construction and renovation projects of moderate size, scope, and complexity to ensure adherence to established design criteria and requirements
• Coordinates with internal and external teams to lead data collection and reporting

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 121 N LaSalle Street

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM 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
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of planning work experience

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment 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.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting: Aug 14, 2026, 5:00:00 AM

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Aug 29, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

BU: 10

Salary: $85,368.00

Pay Basis: Yearly