Planner II or III

City of Midwest City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Planner II or Planner III to join their Planning & Zoning Department. This role involves engaging in various planning projects, from moderate to high complexity, depending on qualifications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of planning principles and have substantial experience in the field. With a focus on professional development, this position offers opportunities for growth and advancement. If you are passionate about urban planning and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required in planning or public administration.
• AICP certification required within 4 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Involved in plan review and long-range planning efforts.
• Leads complex planning assignments requiring independence and judgment.

Skills

Professional Planning

Project Management

Knowledge of Planning Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning or Related Field

Master's Degree in Planning or Related Field

Job description

Applications for this position CAN be submitted online. You MUST submit a completed City of Midwest City employment application to be considered. Individual resumes without a completed City employment application WILL NOT be accepted.

The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for a Planner II or Planner III in the Planning & Zoning Department. The Planner II incumbent is significantly involved in a variety of plan review and long-range planning and development efforts of the city. The incumbent can perform professional planning work of moderate difficulty with limited supervision and has a well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices. Depending on qualifications, this position may be filled as a Planner III. A Planner III incumbent requires a higher level of education, experience, and certification and is assigned additional duties and responsibilities from those listed in job description. A Planner III incumbent can perform professional planning work of high complexity and variety with limited supervision and has a well-developed knowledge of planning principles and practices. A Planner III incumbent leads and/or is significantly involved in complex planning assignments requiring independence and judgment. To qualify as a Planner II, a Bachelor's degree is required in planning, public administration, or related field and 4 or more years of professional planning experience. AICP required within 4 years of employment. Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver license and be insurable. Current AICP preferred. Master's degree in planning, public administration, or related field is preferred and can replace up to 2 years of required professional experience. Starting Salary Range: $60,088 - $63,623/YR. w/benefits. To qualify as a Planner III in Grade O - $80,194 - $84,912/YR., a Master's degree is required in planning, public administration, or related field and five or more years of professional planning experience and AICP is required; professional experience in project management preferred. Click "Apply now" to apply online or via kiosk in person at the City of Midwest City, HR Dept., 100 N. Midwest Blvd, Midwest City, OK. Apps accepted until filled. EOE.

Salary: $60088 - $84912 per year