What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR PLANNER position at City of Baton Rouge?
Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge / Parish of EBR
Job Title : SENIOR PLANNER
Type of Vacancy : Open Competitive
Job Opening No. : 2500156-1
Job Code : 1060
Work Location : PLANNING COMMISSION
Starting Salary : $20.7547 Hourly / $43,169 Annually
Pay Grade : 1220 Special Recruiting Rate : This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 3 (Starting Salary $45,799 Annually)
Application Dates : 02 / 07 / 2025 - 02 / 13 / 2025
Application Times : Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
NOTE :
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs responsible professional planning work of an advanced level in the overall City-Parish planning program with limited supervision of an employee of a higher classification. Work involves the coordination of a major divisional function. May review rezoning applications, and modifications to the zoning ordinance. Assists in the supervision, review, and implementation of development regulations. Assists in the development of policies and administrative procedures. Serves as a section leader and leads subordinate employees in subdivision planning, zoning, long range planning, or economic development activities. Senior Planners are distinguished from Planner IIs by their leadership roles in the respective sections. Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A master's degree in planning or related field (e.g. Architecture, Environmental Science, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology) and two years of experience in urban or regional planning OR a bachelor's degree in planning or a closely related field (e.g. Architecture, Environmental Science, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Urban Forestry, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology) and four years of experience in urban or regional planning. Six months of supervisory experience required (may include project management supervision).
SUBSTITUTIONS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS
Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.
OTHER JOB ASPECTS
None.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
None.
EXAMINATION
Score derived from application grading.
APPLICATION NOTE
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note : For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov / hr. Career Assessment : Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov / careerguide.
Salary : $43,169 - $45,799
