Greening Coordinator, City Planner II - Department of Planning

Salary Range: $78,588.00 - $125,740.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Pay:$78,588.00

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Planning is seeking a Greening Coordinator in the Community Planning and Revitalization Division to move neighborhood greening projects from planning through implementation. This position will work with residents, community organizations, City agencies, grantees, and contractors; coordinate vacant-lot greening and site priorities; administer related grants and contracts; and help improve policies and procedures that support equitable, sustained greening.

CLASS DEFINITION

A City Planner II performs planning projects of a complex, innovative and creative nature independently. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities but may involve work as a project leader.

Incumbents receive minimal supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week that may include evening and weekend hours. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have master's degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, sustainability, environmental studies, historic preservation, architecture, architectural history, nutrition, public administration, public health or a closely related field such as transportation.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in performing urban, regional, transportation, environmental, sustainability, food access, emergency or historic designation planning work.

OR

NOTES EQUIVALENCY: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Some positions in this class may require a Maryland Class C driver’s license.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of urban planning or emergency planning.

• Knowledge of research principles and methodology related to urban planning, environmental, sustainability, or emergency programs.

• Knowledge of architectural design and guidelines as applied to historic buildings and neighborhoods.

• Knowledge of the principles and theories of art, history, architecture and historic preservation.

• Knowledge of the principles of political science, economics, sociology and the other social sciences.

• Knowledge of accepted environmental and sustainability practices

• Knowledge of accepted green building and sustainable development practices.

• Knowledge of environmental purchasing policies.

• Skill in analyzing facts and exercising sound aesthetic judgment.

• Skill in preparing detailed urban plans and designs.

• Skill in environmental purchasing policies.

• Ability to prepare complex reports.

• Ability to prepare grants and complete grant applications and administer grants.

• Ability to establish and work effectively with community and business groups, property owners, cultural institutions and government agencies.

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Background Check

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Probation

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented in your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Your Recruiter: Ayomide Arodoye

If you have any questions, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment Talent & Acquisition Specialist II via email at [email protected].

Financial Disclosure: This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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