Long Range and Preservation Planner

Salary

$53,221.00 - $81,960.00 Annually

Location

Little Rock, AR

Job Type

Full Time- Regular Position

Job Number

PL-2025-05

Department

Planning Department

Division

Planning

Opening Date

05/05/2025

Closing Date

5/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Supervisory Responsibility?

Yes

On-Line Applications Only?

Yes

Department

Planning and Development

Grade

711

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The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

JOB OBJECTIVE: To analyze the physical, developmental, and socioeconomic characteristics of areas and to develop and implement long range strategic plans and development policies; manages the City of Little Rock’s historic preservation program, provides assistance to property owners and design professionals with the planning and permitting process within local ordinance directs; provides professional and technical assistance to the Historic District Commission and serves as primary staff liaison; meets with citizens, developers, and other interested parties to establish priorities for the development of these areas.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts site visits to review structures and areas designated for potential developments or special design districts to collect data and evaluate the physical, developmental, and socioeconomic features of various areas with the city; assesses the physical and developmental aspects of these areas and neighboring properties, meets with citizens, developers, and other stakeholders to set priorities for area development.
• Collaborates with neighborhood associations, developers, city officials, non-profit organizations, state officials, and other stakeholders to develop strategies for addressing development challenges and opportunities through design, planning, and policy development.
• Serves as liaison for the Historic District Commission and the River Market Design Review Committee by addressing inquiries, preparing agendas, issuing legal advertisements, compiling and providing data and information; attends meetings to provide staff support, tracks follow-up items, and takes and distributes meeting minutes; maintains electronic files and records related to commission activities; schedules meetings, notifies members, and secures meeting rooms.
• Manages the Certified Local Government program, ensuring necessary documentation is completed and all required activities are performed to maintain certification eligibility; applies for and administrates Historic Preservation Fund grants and annual Certified Local Government grants, including expenditures, budgeting, preparation of financial reports, procurements, contracts, consultant communication, and grant reporting.
• Receives and processes applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and River Market Design Review Committee submissions; answers questions and provides information to applicants and commission members regarding procedures and requirements.
• Attends neighborhood association and other organization meetings to answer questions, provide information, provide presentations, and provide support for planning efforts; receives information from neighborhood associations and other organizations regarding community needs and priorities.
• Drafts plans and policies related to preservation, land use, transportation, capital improvements, and programming by collaborating with and assisting cross-departmental staff; prepares reports outlining community needs and priorities for inclusion in various plans, including those for the Planning Commission and Historic District Commission.
• Answers questions and provides information to citizens, developers, neighborhood associations and other interested parties regarding historic preservation programs, grants, resources, proposed developments, and related information.
• Develops physical redevelopment plans and design concepts for older neighborhoods, including Design Overlay Districts; makes recommendations regarding acceptable design and development patterns for proposed projects or revitalization efforts; prepares reports and submits to appropriate personnel.
• Creates and maintains GIS data layers pertinent to the role, conducts spatial analysis, and develops visual materials such as graphs, maps, and other graphics; analyzes development and demographic data, evaluates changes, shifts, and trends concerning land use to develop recommendations of plans and policies.
• Prepares recommendations for land use, master street plans, neighborhood plans, and other development projects based on information received from residents, stakeholders, neighborhood associations, organizations and professional sources.
• Plans, prioritizes, and reviews the work activities of assigned personnel.
• Attends Planning Commission and Board of Directors meetings as required to present plans, answer questions, and provide information for special projects; prepares agenda items for the Planning Commission and Board of Directors as needed.
• Operates a computer utilizing graphics, geographic information system (GIS), word processing and spreadsheet software in the performance of essential job functions.
• Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Planning Document Technician

Minimum Qualifications & Additional Requirements

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Historic Preservation, or Planning, or a related field of study; with two (2) years of demonstrated experience in architecture, community development, historic preservation, urban design, urban planning, or a related area, preferably in the public sector and one (1) year of supervisory experienceORfour (4) years of professional-level experience in architecture, community development, historic preservation, urban design, urban planning, or a related area, preferably in the public sector. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Application Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
  
  

Disclaimer

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban or regional planning.
• Knowledge of the principles of demographic research and reporting.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and requirements for land use.
• Knowledge of descriptive statistics.
• Knowledge of the regulations of the Certified Local Government program and other federal programs.
• Knowledge of computer fundamentals and business software, including spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Skill in the operation of a computer, utilizing graphics, geographic information system (GIS), word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, plats, and blueprints.
• Ability to read and interpret City ordinances regarding land use and zoning.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and review the work activities and monitor performance of assigned employees.
• Ability to prepare and present technical data in narrative form.
• Ability to gather and analyze data from various sources for research projects to determine the characteristics of specific neighborhoods.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and files.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB

City of Little Rock Benefits

Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.

Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.

Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.

Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.

Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.

Short-Term Disability Leave

Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).

All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.

After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of college in any of the following fields? Ensure all education is listed in Work History.

• Urban Planning and Development
• Architecture
• Historic Preservation
• Related degree
• Unrelated degree
• NO education in the areas listed
  
  

02

Do you have at least 2 years of demonstrated experience in architecture, community development, historic preservation, urban design, urban planning, or a related area?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

If yes, please indicate what that experience is in the textbox below.

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Do you have 2 years or more supervisory or leadership experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

How did you find out about this particular position?

• LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
• Facebook/Social Media
• Arkansas Business
• KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
• Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
• City Employee
• Friend or relative who does not work for the City
• Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
• Career Builder/Indeed
• Government Jobs
• Indeed
• College/University Career Page
• Career Fair
• Virtual Job Fair
• Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
• Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
• Department of Workforce Services
• Professional Association
• Other
  
  

06

Are you available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Are you willing to possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position?

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question

Employer City of Little Rock

Department Planning Department Address 723 West Markham Street

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201

Phone 501-371-4790