Design Planner II Department of Planning

SALARY RANGE:

$74803.00 - $119684.00 ANNUALLY

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A Design Planner II performs comprehensive design projects requiring knowledge of specialized areas of city planning and design. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Education: Have a bachelors degree in architecture landscape architecture urban and regional planning urban design environmental design or environmental studies.

AND

Experience: Have two years of experience performing planning work.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have a masters degree in architecture landscape architecture urban and regional planning urban design environmental design or environmental studies and one year of experience performing planning work.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

For specific professional licenses/accreditations agencies should submit this requirement as a supplemental question to their agencys recruitment specialist.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of urban planning design and landscape architecture principles with an understanding of current design trends with the ability to prepare and review detailed development plans is required.

• Strong communication and graphic skills with the ability to work independently is required.

• Working knowledge of design programs including Adobe Creative Suite Sketch-Up and/or CAD programs preferred.

• Knowledge of research methodology as it applies to community and urban planning studies.

• Knowledge of trends in urban landscape architecture and design.

• Knowledge of horticulture.

• Skill in preparing detailed landscape plans and graphic representations.

• Ability to work effectively with others.

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 this position must complete a mandatory six-months 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 .

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The 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.

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.

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

Your Recruiter: Ayomide Arodoye

If you have any questions 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 status military service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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