What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Planner - Program Development position at City of Omaha?
Posting Type : Open Competitive
Work Type : Full-Time
Nature of Work : This is advanced technical and professional planning and community development work involving the development and administration of planning projects, programs, and policies, in urban planning and in housing and community development. Work involves the responsibility for the preparation of preliminary planning studies and the administration of finalized ordinances, plans, and zoning laws. It involves assessing neighborhood and community needs, and planning, developing, promoting, and administering programs to address those needs. It involves the responsibility for formulating, modifying, and administering a Planning Department project or a portion of the City Master Plan. It may also involve significant participation in technical aspects of planning programs. It involves preparing materials, reports, research, housing studies, and the relocation of displaced individuals, families, and commercial businesses. An incumbent in this classification exercises considerable independence in the performance of duties, may supervise the work of a number of subordinates, and receives general guidance from a superior.
Essential Functions : Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class.
City Planner-Program Development :
- Conducts research, including site surveys, into neighborhoods, noting their physical, social, and economic traits and features, and prepares plans for neighborhood development and rehabilitation projects
- Prepares and submits project proposals and required reports to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, the US Environmental Protection Agency, and / or the Nebraska Department of Economic Development detailing research findings, neighborhood needs, specific project plans to meet those needs, estimated expenditures, and expected accomplishments
Education and Experience : The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and / or experience.
Bachelor's degree AND experience in city planning, economic or community development, finance, real estate, environmental consulting, or sustainability
Special Qualifications : Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to sites throughout the City during the course of the work day.
Pay Range : $68,182.40 with step increases to $97,032.00 Annually
Benefits : Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year : twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.
Who Can Apply : Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.
How to Apply : Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Examination Information : The examination will consist of a structured interview which will be scheduled at a later date. The structured interview is designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. The final eligibility list will be assembled from those candidates achieving a passing score of 60% on the structured interview (100% weight).
Veteran Points : To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by February 12, 2025.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Conditions of Employment : Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.
Reasonable Accommodation : The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.
For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org
Contact Points :
City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone : (402) 444-5300
Fax : (402) 444-5314
Website : hr.cityofomaha.org
Email : employment@cityofomaha.org
Salary : $68,182 - $97,032
