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Planner I

City of Spokane
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The City of Spokane is hiring a Planner I to perform professional work in the areas of urban planning, zoning administration, subdivision administration, and community development.

 

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

 

  • Assists in the preparation of comprehensive plan elements, neighborhood specific plans, topical plans and studies, and special planning projects, such as housing needs assessments or transportation studies
  • Assists in research and surveys regarding demographics, economic conditions, land use trends, property values and ownership, housing conditions, infrastructure condition and capacity, and other subjects related to city planning. Will utilize department computer assets, including Geographic Information System technology, to do research and analysis
  • Assists in organizing and facilitating public meetings and workshops for the general public, special interest groups, and City boards, committees, and commissions as a part of the planning process
  • Prepares staff reports for, and participates in, public hearings regarding community development issues
  • Assists in drafting developmental policies and ordinances in furtherance of adopted plans
  • Reviews and analyzes development proposals, including environmental reviews and applications for land use actions and development permits. Comprehensive plan revisions, zoning code amendments, rezones, subdivisions, site-plan reviews, shoreline permits, and similar project activity may be assigned to the employee
  • Supervises and participates in the preparation and maintenance of planning base maps and zoning maps. Designs, organizes and illustrates the text of planning reports. Prepares graphic interpretations of planning principles and objectives
  • Prepares and presents staff reports and recommendations on land use actions and development applications. Records appropriate entries in the computerized property management system
  • Performs related work as required

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(applicants must meet all requirements when they apply)

  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a major in city, urban, regional, or environmental planning from a degree program which is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). Applicants enrolled in the final (senior) year of a qualifying program may apply, but candidates must obtain their Bachelor’s degree prior to hire
  • Substitution: One year of professional planning experience along with possession of a closely related Bachelor's degree may also be qualifying
  • License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility

 

Please click "apply" to view the Civil Service examination details on the official job posting

 

BENEFITS

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • AFLAC
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Legal Shield/ID Shield
  • Pet Insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.