Urban Planner I

City Of Des Moines

Job Location:

Des Moines, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 32 - 39

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision performs professional planning work on projects of average difficulty; assists on more complex projects. This class is the entry level position in the Urban Planner progression series and is distinguished from the next higher class of Urban Planner II by the closer supervision received and the lesser complexity of assignment.

The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Residency Incentive Program
Alternative Work Schedule Options
Paid Volunteer Time-Off
Parental Leave
Vacation and Sick Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
Wellness Programs and Activities
Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS
Deferred Compensation Plan with City Match up to 2.5%
Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
Employee Discount Program

Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree with major course work in planning architecture landscape architecture sociology or closely related field or
Any equivalent combination in which one year of related experience may be substituted for one year of desired education but in no case may experience be substituted for more than two years of education.

Transcripts verifying degree conferred if applicable need to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department to receive credit. Please send electronically to by fax to or by mail to 1200 Locust Street Des Moines IA 50309by the application deadline.

Required Special Qualifications

Candidates must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screening.
Possession of a valid Iowa drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Conducts office and field research and investigations on demographic social and physical developments land use and other community development projects;
Calculates basic statistics and development trends and projects;
Compiles and analyzes data makes recommendations and prepares reports on findings;
Prepares charts tables maps and other graphic materials to illustrate findings and recommendations and presents studies reports and findings;
Reviews site and other physical development plans;
Gives technical assistance to other City staff members and the public;
Explains planning concepts zoning regulations comprehensive plans and other projects and developmental policies to other staff members departments citizen groups and the general public;
Assists in the analysis recommendation and report preparation process on more difficult studies;
Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the ClassUnder general supervision performs professional planning work on projects of average difficulty; assists on more complex projects. This class is the entry level position in the Urban Planner progression series and is distinguished from the next higher class of Urb...

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Residency Incentive Program
Alternative Work Schedule Options
Paid Volunteer Time-Off
Parental Leave
Vacation and Sick Leave
12 Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
Wellness Programs and Activities
Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS
Deferred Compensation Plan with City Match up to 2.5%
Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
Employee Discount Program

Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree with major course work in planning architecture landscape architecture sociology or closely related field or
Any equivalent combination in which one year of related experience may be substituted for one year of desired education but in no case may experience be substituted for more than two years of education.

Required Special Qualifications

Candidates must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screening.
Possession of a valid Iowa drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Conducts office and field research and investigations on demographic social and physical developments land use and other community development projects;
Calculates basic statistics and development trends and projects;
Compiles and analyzes data makes recommendations and prepares reports on findings;
Prepares charts tables maps and other graphic materials to illustrate findings and recommendations and presents studies reports and findings;
Reviews site and other physical development plans;
Gives technical assistance to other City staff members and the public;
Explains planning concepts zoning regulations comprehensive plans and other projects and developmental policies to other staff members departments citizen groups and the general public;
Assists in the analysis recommendation and report preparation process on more difficult studies;
Performs related work as required.