Hybrid Planner II at City of Urbana & The Urbana Free Library

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Planner II

Annual Salary Range
Full Salary Range:        $63,378.84 - $101,406.14 ($30.4706 - $50.1953)

 
Starting Salary Range
Starting Salary Range:        $63,378.84 - $82,392.49 ($30.4706 - $39.6118)
 
Compensation and Benefits
The City of Urbana offers competitive compensation and benefits to our employees. The starting hourly rate for this position is $30.4706 The City of Urbana provides its employees with a robust benefits package that includes the following options:
 

• Health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, including a no-cost premium option for employees
• Dental insurance options through Delta Dental
• Vision, Voluntary Life, Short/Long-term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance options
• Flexible Spending Plan option
• Paid holidays
• Generous vacation and unlimited sick leave accruals

• Critical Thinking, driven by curiosity and problem solving.
• Proactive communication, the practice of anticipating potential issues and addressing them before they escalate.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking, and public engagement
• Organized and protocol oriented, respectful of structured processes.

• 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. Attends other meetings as requested.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and produces maps, graphics, and statistical analysis utilizing GIS as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 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.
• 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.
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license within 15 working days of hire and have a safe and responsible driving history.

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

  July 2025_Imagine Urbana Comprehensive Plan.pdf

To Apply:
Click the red "Apply" button on the upper-right hand side of this page. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however the date of first application review will occur after Tuesday, September 02, 2025. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to this date for priority consideration.
 
Selection Process:
The application will serve as the Civil Service exam; applicants meeting or exceeding the passing score will be placed on an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission. Questions may be directed to Ranija Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, at: [email protected] or call (217) 384-6295. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.    
 
What happens after I submit my application?
You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder.
 
The Organization
The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 38,336 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor DeShawn Williams and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: www.urbanaillinois.us. 
 
About the Urbana Community
Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we’re just getting started!
Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We’re connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we’ve been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor DeShawn Williams, Urbana’s progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.
 
 

The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity!
We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE.