PLANNER II

overview

examination is announced to supplement the employment list to fill two (2) current east jefferson vacancy in the planning department and future vacancies as they occur. Under the supervision of a planner iii, performs a variety of urban planning tasks such as planning research, data collection and analysis, public hearing reports and presentations, records management and maintenance, gis applications, and other tasks as assigned.

Conducts studies of planning topics, with an emphasis on land use and zoning, and performs studies of regulatory text and of neighborhood land use, zoning, and other characteristics. Researches, writes, and prepares maps and other graphics for zoning, subdivision and site plan reports, ordinances, resolutions, and agreements. Makes technical planning recommendations and reports the results of all planning, zoning, or land use research and analysis.

Reviews land use applications, architectural and landscape architectural drawings and engineering blueprints to ensure compliance with all applicable development regulations and planning policies. Inputs, maintains, analyzes, monitors, and reports on land use, zoning, and other data in the parish’s geographic information system (gis), other computerized databases and project review and permit management systems. Performs related work as required.

• conducts studies of planning topics, with an emphasis on land use and zoning, and performs studies of regulatory text and of neighborhood land use, zoning, and other characteristics.
• researches, writes, and prepares maps and other graphics for zoning, subdivision and site plan reports, ordinances, resolutions, and agreements.
• makes technical planning recommendations and reports the results of all planning, zoning, or land use research and analysis.
• reviews land use applications, architectural and landscape architectural drawings and engineering blueprints to ensure compliance with all applicable development regulations and planning policies.
• inputs, maintains, analyzes, monitors, and reports on land use, zoning, and other data in the parish’s gis, other computerized databases and project review and permit management systems.
• performs related work as required.

applicant must meet one of the following three options:

• option 1: possession of an accredited master’s degree in urban studies or city, urban, regional, or community planning.
• option 2: possession of an accredited bachelor’s degree in urban studies or city, urban, regional, or community planning; plus substantial (approx. Two years) paid experience assisting with urban design, planning/zoning research and records management, land-use/development regulation, or with work closely related to city planning or municipal code enforcement/construction permitting.
• option 3: possession of an accredited bachelor’s degree (in any field of study); plus considerable (approx. Three years) paid experience assisting with urban design, planning/zoning research and records management, land-use/development regulation, or with work closely related to city planning or municipal code enforcement/construction permitting.

substitution: successful completion of graduate-level coursework in urban studies or city, urban, regional, or community planning may substitute for the required experience in option 2 or 3 above, at the rate of one (1) credit hour for one (1) month of experience.

related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.

the examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.

The information is subject to verification, and the personnel department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

job posting no: r

date: 12/14/07

amended: 09/01/23

re-opened: 12/06/24