What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLANNING MANAGER position at City/Parish of Baton Rouge?
Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR
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**
Under the direction of a higher classification and with limited supervision, performs responsible professional planning work in the management of either the Current, Site Plan & Plat, or Long Range Planning Division. Work involves supervising the review of preliminary layouts and final approval of plans under the subdivision ordinance and supervising the review of rezoning applications, exceptions, and modifications to the zoning ordinance. Work also involves assisting in the development of policies and administrative procedures. Supervision is exercised over staff that is responsible for research, report writing, presentations, and related activities. Performs other duties as requested.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
Master's degree in planning or a closely related field (e.g. architecture, environmental science, geography, landscape architecture, political science, public administration, or sociology), and three years of experience in urban or regional planning OR bachelor's degree in planning or a closely related field (e.g. architecture, environmental science, geography, landscape architecture, urban forestry, political science, public administration, or sociology) and five years of experience in urban or regional planning. One year of supervisory experience is required.
**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.
- Job Title** : PLANNING MANAGER
- Type of Vacancy** : Open Competitive
- Job Opening No.** : 2500142-2
- Job Code** : 1062
- Work Location** : PLANNING COMMISSION
- Starting Salary** : $24.0264 Hourly / $49,974 Annually
- Pay Grade** : 2250
- Application Dates** : 04/11/2025 - 04/17/2025
- Application Times** : Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
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**
Under the direction of a higher classification and with limited supervision, performs responsible professional planning work in the management of either the Current, Site Plan & Plat, or Long Range Planning Division. Work involves supervising the review of preliminary layouts and final approval of plans under the subdivision ordinance and supervising the review of rezoning applications, exceptions, and modifications to the zoning ordinance. Work also involves assisting in the development of policies and administrative procedures. Supervision is exercised over staff that is responsible for research, report writing, presentations, and related activities. Performs other duties as requested.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
Master's degree in planning or a closely related field (e.g. architecture, environmental science, geography, landscape architecture, political science, public administration, or sociology), and three years of experience in urban or regional planning OR bachelor's degree in planning or a closely related field (e.g. architecture, environmental science, geography, landscape architecture, urban forestry, political science, public administration, or sociology) and five years of experience in urban or regional planning. One year of supervisory experience is required.
**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 : $49,974
