Planner II
The Jefferson Parish Planning Department is looking to hire two Planner IIs. Kind of Work: Under the supervision of a Planner III, performs a variety of urban planning tasks such as planning research, data collection and analysis, public hearing reports and presentations, records management and maintenance, GIS applications, and other tasks as assigned. Conducts studies of planning topics, with an emphasis on land use and zoning, and performs studies of regulatory text and of neighborhood land use, zoning, and other characteristics. Researches, writes, and prepares maps and other graphics for zoning, subdivision and site plan reports, ordinances, resolutions, and agreements. Makes technical planning recommendations and reports the results of all planning, zoning, or land use research and analysis. Reviews land use applications, architectural and landscape architectural drawings and engineering blueprints to ensure compliance with all applicable development regulations and planning policies. Inputs, maintains, analyzes, monitors, and reports on land use, zoning, and other data in the Parish’s Geographic Information System (GIS), other computerized databases and project review and permit management systems. Performs related work as required. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference. Minimum Qualifications Requirements: Applicant must meet ONE of the following three options: 1. Possession of an accredited Master’s degree in Urban Studies or City, Urban, Regional, or Community Planning. OR 2. Possession of an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies or City, Urban, Regional, or Community Planning; PLUS, substantial (approx. two years), paid experience assisting with urban design, planning/zoning research and records management, land-use/development regulation, or with work closely related to city planning or municipal code enforcement/construction permitting. OR 3. Possession of an accredited Bachelor’s degree (in any field of study); PLUS, considerable (approx. three years), paid experience assisting with urban design, planning/zoning research and records management, land-use/development regulation, or with work closely related to city planning or municipal code enforcement/construction permitting. OR 4. Current employment and permanent civil status as a Planner I; PLUS, substantial (approx. two years), paid experience in that capacity. SUBSTITUTION: Successful completion of graduate-level coursework in Urban Studies or City, Urban, Regional, or Community Planning may substitute for the required experience in Option 2 or 3 above, at the rate of one (1) credit hour for one (1) month of experience. Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.