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Planner II (Vacancy)

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Planner II (Vacancy)

Salary

$33.03 - $49.54 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-2011-V2

Department

59 Department of Public Service

Division

Division of Parking Services

Opening Date

06/26/2025

Closing Date

7/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

The Division of Mobility and Parking Services aims to be an innovative leader in providing sustainable and equitable options for transportation and access in the rapidly growing City of Columbus. The Planner II position is a vital part of this evolving transportation system; developing and implementing plans, creating new policies to meet the needs of all residents, actively engaging stakeholders, analyzing data to inform decision-making, and managing programs across the division's diverse spectrum of responsibilities. Interested team members will have foundational knowledge in the relationship between multimodal systems (bicycles, shared mobility, transit, driving and parking, etc.), emerging trends in mobility planning, and best practices for parking system management (curb lane management, parking studies, transportation and parking demand management strategies, etc.) within a variety of land use contexts.

Under direction, is responsible for performing fully skilled City or neighborhood planning, community development, historic preservation, or zoning work; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Formulates plans to meet the social, economic and physical needs of neighborhoods and develops strategic alternatives to meet these needs;

Conducts land use, building condition, and related studies by inspecting properties in designated areas;

Collects, organizes and analyzes information including physical surveys, data, opinion surveys and other forms of research to identify trends, issues and opportunity;

Reviews plans and proposals to determine compliance with adopted plans, City Codes, policies and guidelines;

Participates in multi-department meetings to discuss and evaluate development proposals:

Conducts a community-based planning process that provides a maximum opportunity for appropriate and representative community participation;

Develops appropriate guidelines, recommendations and policies that effectively address identified planning or preservation issues;

Facilitates the adoption of completed plans, policy documents, guidelines and other work products;

Utilizes geographic information systems for research and analytical purposes and to create mapping visuals and other materials;

Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates proposed development plans for zoning compliance;

Reviews, researches, processes, and coordinates rezoning and zoning variance requests by conducting field studies and by reviewing zoning and permit histories and area plan recommendations;

Makes professional recommendations regarding rezoning and zoning variance requests and makes written and oral presentations to various boards, commissions, and/or City Council;

Works with applicants, neighbors, City departments, civic groups, and other political jurisdictions to resolve contentious development issues;

Provides technical assistance, training, and expertise to the development industry, community organizations, governmental agencies, historic architectural commissions, and design review and area commissions;

Represents the office, section, department or City at various meetings, forums and committees.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a master's degree in city and regional planning, geography, architecture, architectural history, real estate and urban analysis, historic preservation or a closely related field.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional or internship/learning experience in the field of city or regional planning, historic preservation, or urban development.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-2011-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

David Martin

Department of Public Service

Division of Parking Services

111 N Front St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) ### ####

E: ...@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)###-#### for further information.

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City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) ###-####

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