CITY PLANNER V

Job Title

City Planner V

Department of Planning & Development, Bureau of Planning & Design

3 positions: 1 in Far South Planning Region; 1 in Southeast Planning Region; 1 in Development Land Sales (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval).

$82,884.00

Under general supervision, performs project management and professional urban planning of a complex nature, typically requiring both the coordination of redevelopment and land sale projects from applications to implementation relating to the revitalization of communities, and performing long‑range planning and land use analysis, data gathering, community engagement activities, and related duties as required.

• Serves as the project manager and the point of contact for assigned projects from inception through internal approvals, legislative approval, closing of city‑owned land sales if applicable, completion of construction, and any subsequent amendments.
• Acts as a project manager to ensure compliance with planning priorities, policies, and regulations, as required.
• Evaluates and provides comments focused on site plan layouts, architectural design concepts, building siting and massing, and solutions to meet urban planning design principles for departmental proposals submitted by private consultants and public agencies for conformity with city development goals and objectives, governmental regulations, and funding eligibility.
• Coordinates with City departments, elected officials, community residents, governmental agencies, and private consultants on major planning studies and policy initiatives.
• Gathers and analyzes land use related data and creates user‑friendly graphics, including maps and presentation documents to support planning recommendations and strategies for internal and external review.
• Represents the department at community meetings, civic and business organizations, and conferences to discuss planning activities and projects.
• Prepares graphic materials, maps, presentation materials, and planning study reports as required for public engagement efforts.
• Prepares project summary reports for review by and presentation to the Chicago Plan Commission, Community Development Commission, and City Council committees.
• Assists with the preparation of Department of Procurement Services documents to procure vendors and manage consultants on regional planning projects.
• Prepares grant applications, proposals, and preliminary budgets for planning projects.
• Assists in the coordination of economic incentives from other department bureaus for assigned projects.
• Reviews and interprets state and federal legislation pertaining to planning programs.
• Functions as liaison with state and federal agencies involved in collaborative planning projects.
• Provides technical assistance to community organizations, delegate agencies, and developers concerning planning and development projects and related work plans.
• Conducts site visits for planning analysis, studies, and redevelopment projects, as required.
• Conducts reviews of proposals and permit applications, as required.

Location:

City Hall, 10th Floor.

Days:
Monday – Friday (occasional Saturday hours required).

Hours:

9:00 am – 5:00 pm (occasional evening hours required).

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of planning work experience; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of planning work experience.

Applicants will be required to complete an interview that includes a skills assessment. The selected candidate will possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

• Previous experience with project management.
• Proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe Acrobat,…