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Planner 2 - Historic Preservation
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Planner 2 - Historic Preservation
Salary
$60,284.00 - $80,909.00 Annually
Location
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2024419305502PDDPA
Department
Planning Department
Opening Date
10/24/2024
Closing Date
11/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Planning and Development Department is seeking to fill a Planner 2 - Historic Preservation position, supporting neighborhood revitalization and historic preservation citywide.
The Planner 2 is an intermediate-level planning professional located within the City of Detroit Planning and Development Department. This position will report to and assist the Lead Planner 4 - Historic Preservation with administrative support for the Historic District Commission (HDC) and the Citys historic districts. Additional preservation planning responsibilities include support and administration of city-wide preservation plans and initiatives, including coordination and support of preservation scope within other department projects.
This position will require regular and professional interaction with members of the public, HDC Commissioners, city and state regulators, property owners, developers, and contractors working throughout the City.
The Planner 2 - Historic Preservation will also support other priorities of the Historic Preservation Team, including the design review process; outreach to community stakeholders including educators, advocates, and tradespeople; recommending preservation-related strategies as outcomes of the departments neighborhood framework plans; employing progressive design solutions to solve preservation problems at multiple scales; coordinating with other city departments and agencies; and assisting the department with development projects and city-led investments through the approval process towards implementation. S/He will refine and improve informational materials; propose, track, and enforce historic preservation regulations or guidelines; create, update, and develop a series of project management tools that may include Gantt charts, tables, and budgets. Strong project management and communications skills required.
A Planner 2 serves as a non-supervisory member assigned to the Planning and Development Department. This class, in coordination with the Planning Director, is responsible for community planning in coordination with citywide planning and goals, and identifying community needs, resources, and problems.
Examples of Duties
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Planner 2 - Historic Preservation performs a full range of planning functions including but not limited to:
- Provides planning direction to citizens, contractors, departments, management, etc.;
- Responds to complaints and inquiries in a professional and proactive manner;
- Prepares and administers educational information and programs;
- Reviews and advises on proposals and plans; provides necessary recommendations;
- Prepares, analyzes, and presents reports on related data using oral, written, and graphic forms of presentation;
- Reviews sites, plans, and ongoing construction to ensure compliance with proposals or certain local, State, and Federal regulations;
- Advises planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives;
- 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.
- Conducts research on land use, design, market, and socioeconomic issues;
- Assists in resolving citizen issues related to planning;
- Delivers presentations to staff, boards and commissions, partner departments and agencies, City Council members, and community stakeholders as requested
- Attends at least one evening meeting monthly.
- Consults with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, review, or address issues
- 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 and historic preservation matters
- Identifies and utilizes best practices in city planning and rehabilitation
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Assists and supports the intake and internal review process of HDC applications, violations, and internal communication
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Planner 2s must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in historic preservation, urban design, city planning, environmental planning, architecture, landscape architecture or other related field of study. A master's degree is preferred.
Experience
At least two years of experience is required for appointment to a Planner 2 position, in
addition to the education requirements. Fluency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite,
ArcGIS, drafting software such as AutoCAD or Rhino, and digital 3D modeling software such
as Revit, 3D Studio Max, or Sketchup preferred.
Equivalency
A combination of education and professional experience that meets job requirements will be
considered on an individual basis.
Resume And Design Portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume and encouraged to submit an
optional portfolio of work via attachment, download link, or hyperlink to a website when
submitting their application through the Citys portal.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
- Veteran Points: 0 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point
LRD 10/11/2024
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
- Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
- Dental
- Vision
INSURANCE
- 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.
PAID TIME OFF
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
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;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
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What is the highest education level that you possess?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
+ PHD/JD
02
How many years of related work experience do you possess?
- None
- At least one year
- At lest two years
- At least three years
- More than four years
Required Question
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
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