City Planner II - Department of Transportation

POSTING DATE:04/28/2025

SALARY RANGE: $74803.00 $119684.00 ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons including current City employees selected for thisposition must complete a mandatory 6month probation.

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at .

CLASS DEFINITION

A City Planner II performs planning projects of a complex innovative and creative nature independently. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities but may involve work as a project leader.

Incumbents receive minimal supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include evening and weekend hours. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.It is essential therefore that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position.Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application each candidate must:

EDUCATION:Have a masters degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning sustainability environmental studies historic preservation architecture architectural history nutrition public administration public health or a closely related field such as transportation.

AND
EXPERIENCE:Have two years of experience in performing urban regional transportation environmental sustainability food access emergency or historic designation planning work.

OR

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES):Have an equivalent combination of education andexperience.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Some positions in this class may require a Maryland Class C drivers license.

KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of best practices in Critical Area Management Program National Flood Insurance Program and Baltimore Citys Article 7 Division I regulations.

• Knowledge of community engagement best practices.

• Experience working closely with communities in an urban setting.

• Ability to obtain within the first year and maintain Association of State Floodplain Managers Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certification.

• Knowledge of permitting and ability to read design and construction plans.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing using both technical and nontechnical language.

• Ability to work independently and be proactive in identifying opportunities and issues as well as take direction and work collaboratively with others.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a diversity of people including personnel from other City as well as state and federal agencies developers and the general public.

• Skill in facilitating meetings workshops and public presentations and ability to manage committees and working groups.

• Knowledge of research principles and methodology related to urban planning environmental sustainability or emergency programs.

• Knowledge of accepted environmental and sustainability practices

• Knowledge of accepted green building and sustainable development practices.

• Knowledge of environmental purchasing policies.

• Skill in analyzing facts and exercising sound aesthetic judgment.

• Skill in preparing detailed urban plans and designs.

• Skill in environmental purchasing policies.

• Ability to prepare complex reports.

• Ability to prepare grants and complete grant applications and administer grants.

• Ability to establish and work effectively with community and business groups property owners cultural institutions and government agencies.

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

BENEFITS

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: you have questions regarding this position please contact Ayomide Arodoye Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.