Senior Assistant City Planner at City of Cleveland, OH
City of Cleveland, OH · Cleveland, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Cleveland
About the Department
About the City Planning Commission: The City Planning Commission envisions a thriving urban community resilient in the face of changing regional, national, and global conditions. The department is an advocate for the preservation and establishment of prosperous communities that are authentic and diverse, providing equitable access to the resources necessary for residents to thrive. We accomplish this by enhancing physical development, preserving the City’s history, and creating places for people that are healthy, sustainable and vibrant for current and future generations. The department has up to 30 staff members who support the City Planning Commission, the Landmarks Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Board of Building Standards and Appeals
Position Duties
Under supervision, assists in the preparation of planning studies, development analyses, data analyses, market studies, and maps. Assists in reviewing the design and layout of development projects including conformance with zoning, design, and planning standards. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, or related field from a four year accredited college or university is required. One year of full time paid experience in Urban Planning, Architecture, or closely related field is required. (Substitution: One year of post-graduate education in Urban Planning or related field may substitute for the experience.)
Other Qualifications
- Possesses skills in ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office 365, and other software platforms to support urban planning and development
- Demonstrates analytical skills, organizational skills, customer service abilities, oral and written communication skills
- Effective at building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Familiarity with urban planning and history and its impact on Cleveland
- Understands contemporary social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges
- Commitment to innovation and possesses an entrepreneurial spirit
- Dedicated to maintaining high ethical standards
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to work expeditiously in a deadline driven environment
- Possesses and demonstrates good problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities
- Ability to relate to and work effectively with persons of diverse racial, ethnic, gender, sexual preference or orientation, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Physical abilities to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
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