Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in Urban Planning or Regional Planning or Planning Related Field; or Bachelors degree in Urban Planning or Regional Planning or Planning Related field, and two years of experience in land use or comprehensive planning is required. Additional experience in land use or comprehensive planning may substitute for the required college education on a year for year basis. Planning-related fields are Architecture, Public Administration, Sustainability, Geographic Information Systems, Historic Preservation, Urban Analytics, Economics, Sociology, Statistics, Law, Business Administration, Geography, or Urban Studies.
Recruitment Notes
The Senior Planner reviews and processes applications to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) and evaluates zoning applications, road closure petitions, and other reports to determine their consistency with the CDMP. Additionally, this position conducts planning research and analysis, participates in special projects as needed, and presents to the Community Councils and Planning Advisory Board. The Senior Planner also prepares agenda packages, ads, and other materials for the Board meetings.