Planner III (Urban Planning)
City of Detroit
- Detroit, MI
- $74,896-93,021 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Leading collaboration with external stakeholder organizations and the community at large;
- Procuring and directing consultants, including verifying contract expenditures and compliance;
- Designing and orchestrating community engagement and collaborative planning processes;
- Producing analytical, diagrammatic, and illustrative maps & graphics;
- Reviewing development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes and plans;
- Delivering presentations to staff, boards and commissions, City departments and partner agencies, City Council members, and community stakeholders;
- Conducting field investigations, site surveys, studies, or other research;
- Compiling, mapping, and analyzing socioeconomic, market, land use, environmental, and other data;
- Overseeing the work of junior planners and interns;
- Attending evening and weekend meetings as needed
- Designs, promotes, or administers plans or proposals affecting urban design, land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation/mobility
- Reviews and amends Master Plan and other citywide plans
- Consults with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, review, or address issues regarding land use or community plans
- Provides technical support and expertise to contractors, planning officials, neighborhood groups, and other stakeholders regarding general and strategic planning and urban design matters
- Reviews and advises on proposals, recognizes problems and identifies possible solutions; answers inquiries relating to urban design
- Determines and prepares design criteria and specifications for various short and long-range plans and projects relating to neighborhood plans, business and industrial area plans, historic district plans, and citywide plans
- Identifies and utilizes best practices in city planning, rehabilitation, and urban redevelopment
- Prepares various drawings and plan layouts with drafting and graphic software in accordance with architectural and urban planning methods
- Proactively shapes and manages the City's urban design roles and responsibilities as established by the Master Plan, City policy, and departmental mission, policy, and practice
- Advises planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives
- Compiles, analyzes, and presents reports on related data using oral, written, and graphic forms of presentation
- Reviews plans and proposals by examining specs, estimates, and expenditures for feasibility, completeness, and conformity to accepted design practices, policies, and procedures; recommends approval, denial, or action to plans and proposals
- Discusses with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use
- Conducts field investigations, site surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use; prepares reports and recommendations based on completed studies for project viability
- Keeps current and informed on trends including statistical, redevelopment, demographic, land use, housing, urban design, and planning matters
- Monitors local, state, and federal changes in regulation to determine the effects of regulatory limitations on new or existing planning and urban design projects; makes necessary changes as a result of changes in zoning and city ordinances, building codes, or environmental regulations
- Reviews sites, plans, and ongoing construction to ensure compliance with proposals or certain regulations
- Advocates for sustainability with community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups
- Mediates community disputes or assists in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects
- Performs community outreach to consult, engage, and advise the public, community groups, and citizens on urban design and land use planning
- Creates and provides educational information and programs
- Coordinates the work of all city planning projects and involved stakeholders
- Identifies opportunities or develops plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or conserve natural resources; utilizes LEED and other best practices for sustainability plans and programs
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holidays
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
- Completion of thirty (30) years of service;