What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Only - Principal City Planner position at City of Springfield (MO)?
This position will report to the Director of Planning and Development and be assigned various planning projects. This position will be oversee several projects and will coordinate with other departments to ensure a comprehensive approach is taken for all planning projects.
Such projects may include, not limited to, the creation of a long-range plan for the Urban Service Area (USA), creation of a strategic approach towards clarifying and implementing housing priorities, formation of a land bank, and identification of redevelopment/revitalization opportunities.
This position will also focus on ensuring all planning projects/initiatives are aligned with the vision of Forward SGF and City Council Priorities.
NOTICE OF EXAM: The eligible list established as a result of this posting will be used for this job classification for a minimum of six months or until the list is exhausted. INDIVIDUALS MUST APPLY NOW IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE OPENINGS IN THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION. PERSONS INTERESTED IN FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES BUT NOT THE CURRENT OPENING MUST TEST NOW AND IF ELIGIBLE MAY HAVE THEIR NAME WITHHELD FROM CERTIFICATION UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THEY ARE INTERESTED.
Experience, Education, and Training
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration or related field;
- At least four years of current and increasingly responsible professional planning experience, at least one of which is in a supervisory capacity;
- A Master's Degree in a related area may be substituted for one year of required experience.
Licensing/Certification
- None required.
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
Salary : $64,085 - $110,011
