Senior Planner (Strategic Planning) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/jobs/newprint/4788546) Apply  Senior Planner (Strategic Planning) Salary See Position Description Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Type CS Non-Competitive, Full Time Job Number 25-SPSP-01 Department City Planning Opening Date 01/14/2025 Closing Date 2/4/2025 4:00 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit 09 + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION SUMMARY Provides comprehensive planning assistance for City neighborhoods; conducts development and design reviews; encourages citizen participation; serves as information liaison between City government and the community. Department : City Planning Salary : $71,230 per year Posting Type : Announcement/Bid Union : This position is included in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Union Bid Form : None required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form. Civil Service Classification : Non-Competitive REQUIREMENTS General Application Requirements: You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal. + Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions. + Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment. + Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods. + A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License is preferred, but not required. NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered). NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh. Qualifying Requirements: Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status. + WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time planning and design experience in a public sector setting with a community-based organization and/or with an urban planning and design consulting firm or in another design-related setting (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis). + EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Public Administration, Public Policy and Management, Community Organizing or a related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training). + EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is eight (8) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training). CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date. + Written: None required for this position. + Performance: None required for this position. + Medical: None required for this position. POSITION DUTIES + Serves as information liaison between City government and the community. + Initiates and maintains liaison with individuals, community groups, business organizations, etc., within assigned community planning district or planning specialty. + Attends community meetings and hearings. + Assists neighborhood groups and individuals in identifying needs, setting goals and priorities and in evaluating alternatives for short and long range planning. + Undertakes development of neighborhood and area plans. + Provides resource information to residents concerning special programs, government funds, budget processes and government operations. + Provides information for and participates in the development of grant applications. + Develops requests for proposals (RFPs); assists in contract negotiations; serves as contract manager as assigned. + Assists in the preparation of grant applications and related materials for funding sources. + May oversee planning aspects of Residential Parking Permit Program as assigned. + Works with neighborhood groups, Council members and their staff to help them understand the development process and necessary procedures and requirements; assists with neighborhood-level development inquiries. + Identifies opportunities for citizen participation in government decision-making process; facilitates citizen access to appropriate channels. + Maintains liaison with Departments for budget implementation and problem-solving. + Assists in the development of special programs and projects as requested or required. + Serves as specialist in urban design functional area; may serve as specialist in other functional areas (e.g., parks and recreation, community economic development, environmental planning, housing, etc.) as needed. + Carries out specialized planning studies as assigned; serves as chairperson of special task forces as assigned. + Works with consultants hired by City; interacts with counterparts in local, state and federal agencies. + Maintains records, either manually or through automated systems, and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, etc. as requested or required. + May direct the work of planning interns or lower-level planners on assigned research projects. + May work evenings and weekends. + Performs activities and functions of related position and other related tasks/duties as assigned or required. + May conduct presentations at commission and Council meetings. 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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including: + Health, Dental and Vision Benefits + Pension + Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan + Tuition Reimbursement + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Personal Days (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.) 01 Do you have two (2) years of full-time planning and design experience in a public sector setting with a community-based organization and/or with an urban planning and design consulting firm or in another design-related setting? + Yes + No 02 Please describe your experience. 03 Do you have a Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Public Administration, Public Policy and Management, Community Organizing or a related field? + Yes + No 04 Do you possess a current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License? + Yes + No 05 Did you read and understand that you must submit OFFICIAL documentation to the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service to verify any of your post secondary education/training? + Yes + No 06 Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified. + Yes + No 07 All City of Pittsburgh positions require you to become a resident prior to your official start date. If you are not a City of Pittsburgh resident: Are you willing to relocate to reside within City limits if you are offered this position? + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Pittsburgh Address 414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219 Phone 412-255-2710 Website http://www.pghjobs.net Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email