Planner I or II (Part-Time)

City of Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Urbana's Community Development Services Department is seeking a Planner I/II (Part-Time) to provide technical support and assist with current and long-range planning efforts, including the Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood studies, and zoning projects. This part-time role requires knowledge of urban planning, GIS capabilities, and strong communication skills.

Planner II may require additional experience or a Master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning and land use.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and graphic presentation skills.
• Possesses strong technical skills including experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the ability to apply GIS technology to municipal mapping and planning needs.
• General computer literacy and familiarity with and ability to use word-processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, and other computer illustration software.
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license within 15 working days of hire and have a safe and responsible driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation, implementation, amendment and update of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
• Manages long range and area planning studies with various entities including other planning staff, multi-jurisdictions, and neighborhood organizations.
• Prepares and presents staff reports to the City Council, Plan Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and design and development review boards as required. Attends Commission and Council meetings as needed and/or as directed by the Planning Manager.
• Prepares and manages Plan Cases in land use, subdivision, rezoning, Zoning Ordinance amendments, annexation agreements and petitions, and other issues through the approval process as assigned.
• Coordinates interdepartmental review of development applications.
• Assists with the enforcement of the zoning ordinance and responds to complaints of zoning ordinance violations by investigation and by citing violations if necessary. Coordinates with other divisions and departments on zoning enforcement issues when applicable.
• Responsible for answering public's questions regarding the zoning ordinance, its application, and identifying the zoning of properties.
• Prepares and summarizes information using maps, graphs, reports, field studies, etc.; prepares statistical reports, tabulations, computations, graphs, charts, and computer illustrations to illustrate planning studies.
• Reviews permits for conformance with the Zoning Ordinance and other relevant City codes. Identifies zoning issues and suggests solutions.
• Reviews Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals cases for text amendments and proposed zoning changes that may affect the City for the Plan Commission and City Council as needed.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and produces maps, graphics, and statistical analysis utilizing GIS as needed.

Skills

Urban planning

GIS expertise

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning/related field

Master’s degree in Urban Planning/related field

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Planner I or II (Part-Time)

Typical Starting Salary Range

Planner I: $25.7967 - $32.8908/hour

Planner II: $32.5620 - $42.3306/hour

This position will be filled at the I or II level depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant.

Department:

Community Development Services

Status:

Part-time; Non-union; Non-Exempt

Schedule:

This position is part-time with an anticipated schedule of 24 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Schedule is subject to change.

Job Summary:

The Planner I/II position provides technical support, assistance, and project management in carrying out both current and long-range planning functions for the City. This position provides project coordination for both current planning activities and long-range planning studies such as the Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood-planning efforts, and special planning and zoning studies as needed.

Planner I

--This is the entry-level class in the professional planning series. Work activities involve the responsibility for assignments in the fields of current or long-range planning which require the application of fundamental planning principles. Assignments are generally limited in scope and within the design and procedural framework established by higher-level employees.

Planner II

--This is a higher-level class in the professional planning series. Positions in this class may be filled by advancement from the lower class of Planner I, or when filled from the outside, require prior professional planning work experience. Work involves responsibility for the application of professional knowledge and skills to various municipal planning problems and projects.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with the preparation, implementation, amendment and update of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
• Manages long range and area planning studies with various entities including other planning staff, multi-jurisdictions, and neighborhood organizations.
• Prepares and presents staff reports to the City Council, Plan Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and design and development review boards as required. Attends Commission and Council meetings as needed and/or as directed by the Planning Manager.
• Prepares and manages Plan Cases in land use, subdivision, rezoning, Zoning Ordinance amendments, annexation agreements and petitions, and other issues through the approval process as assigned.
• Coordinates interdepartmental review of development applications.
• Assists with the enforcement of the zoning ordinance and responds to complaints of zoning ordinance violations by investigation and by citing violations if necessary. Coordinates with other divisions and departments on zoning enforcement issues when applicable.
• Responsible for answering public's questions regarding the zoning ordinance, its application, and identifying the zoning of properties.
• Prepares and summarizes information using maps, graphs, reports, field studies, etc.; prepares statistical reports, tabulations, computations, graphs, charts, and computer illustrations to illustrate planning studies.
• Reviews permits for conformance with the Zoning Ordinance and other relevant City codes. Identifies zoning issues and suggests solutions.
• Reviews Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals cases for text amendments and proposed zoning changes that may affect the City for the Plan Commission and City Council as needed.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and produces maps, graphics, and statistical analysis utilizing GIS as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning and land use.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and graphic presentation skills.
• Possesses strong technical skills including experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the ability to apply GIS technology to municipal mapping and planning needs.
• General computer literacy and familiarity with and ability to use word-processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, and other computer illustration software.
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license within 15 working days of hire and have a safe and responsible driving history.

Planner I Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Environmental Studies or Design, social sciences, or related, and one year of municipal planning experience or Master’s degree in same. Other related public experience or other planning experience may substitute for municipal planning experience if the candidate demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities required.

Planner II Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Environmental Studies or Design, social sciences, or related, and two years municipal planning experience or Bachelor’s degree in same and four years of municipal planning experience. Other related public experience or other planning experience may substitute for municipal planning experience if the candidate demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities required.

For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job description.