Data Analytics & Visualization Associate Planner

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking an Associate Planner to join the Data Analytics & Visualization Program Area within the Planning, Design & Development Department. The role focuses on GIS-focused planning tasks, data analysis, and visualization to support the rezoning program and city initiatives.

You will collaborate with multiple divisions to deliver accurate maps, datasets, and reports while following data publishing and security protocols.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in planning or a related field.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with geodatabase data model.
• One year professional planning experience required.
• Preferred familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Scenario Planning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as GIS data analytics and mapping resource for rezoning and entitlement projects.
• Create GIS features, maps, and mailing lists to support the rezoning process.
• Assist Planning Divisions with data analysis and mapping requests.
• Support data analysis and mapping for major city initiatives such as Future 2040 plans.
• Collaborate with other city departments to ensure data publishing and security compliance.

Skills

GIS concepts

Data analysis

Mapping

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Planning, Geography, Architecture, or related field

Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Geography, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department: Planning, Design & Development Department

Salary: $60,612.00 - $87,129.74 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our Guiding Principles Include

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

Summary

The Associate Planner will be part of the Data Analytics & Visualization Program Area of the Charlotte Department of Planning, Design, and Development. This Program Area is part of the Long-Range Planning Division and provides GIS and analytical support to all other divisions in the department, as well as other city-wide initiatives. The Associate Planner position has a moderate level of responsibility and is responsible for completing complex GIS-focused planning-related tasks.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as primary data analytics, visualization, and GIS resource for the Rezoning Program Area of the Entitlement Services Division.
• Responsible for creating GIS features, maps, and mailing lists to support the rezoning process.
• Assist other Planning Divisions with their data analysis and mapping requests as needed.
• Assist with data analysis and mapping needs of high-profile community-wide and regional initiatives, such as the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance, Alignment Rezoning and COORDINATE Our Future.
• Foster relationships amongst other city departments to create a cohesive and collaborative working approach.
• Ensure that Planning follows city-wide policies regarding data publishing, data maintenance, and data security protocols.
• Embrace continuous learning, training and self-improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of GIS concepts and ability to create and maintain visually pleasing maps, spatial datasets, tables, and other geospatial data using sound cartographic principles.
• General knowledge of urban planning and land development principles and practices.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain adequate and appropriate working relationships.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to use problem-solving and spatial analyses to answer Planning related questions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and express complex ideas succinctly.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS suite of products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to complete highly technical tasks efficiently and accurately, often under tight deadlines.
• Ability to perform effectively and efficiently with moderate level of supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Geography is preferred.
• Must be proficient with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with the geodatabase data model.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Scenario Planning concepts preferred.
• One (1) – three (3) years professional planning experience required. A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Geography, may be substituted for experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-Year degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related degree.
• Must be proficient with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with the geodatabase data model.
• One (1) year professional planning experience required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

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The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.