PLANNER II

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• Type:
  Open Competitive

The City of Wilmington, a leading Delaware employer, is responsible for managing land development, building code enforcement, and zoning regulations to ensure the city's sustainable growth and quality of life through the Department of Land Use and Planning. The Department of Land Use and Planning reviews development plans, issues permits and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with city ordinances and building codes.

Additionally, it is involved in long‑range planning efforts, such as creating and updating the city’s comprehensive plan, which guides future development and land use decisions.

Planner II should have working knowledge of urban development and should be comfortable planning and developing certain aspects of a project under the supervision of a Senior Planner. This individual reports to the Planning Manager and should be able to read reports and draft departmental correspondence.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Represents the Director, Deputy Director, and/or other City officials at public meetings.
• Testifies as an expert witness before City Council and quasi‑judicial boards.
• Acts as liaison with outside consultants.
• Works on revisions to the Comprehensive Plan; prepares amendments and revisions to the zoning ordinance and other legislation, and design studies; prepares grant applications; provides technical assistance both within and outside City government.
• Provides staff support to the City Planning Commission and Design Review and Preservation Commission.
• Conducts planning activities at the direction of the Deputy Director and performs related work as required.

Master’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning or Public Administration, or similar degree is preferred.

• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of planning and management and their application in all areas of government. Working knowledge in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of GIS and/or other mapping and graphics tools.
• Skills: Experience and skill in the professional application of planning principles in public policy alternatives in preferably more than one specialized field, such as comprehensive planning, land use regulations, housing, transportation, public facilities, historic preservation, economic development, environment, or human services. Good oral and written communication skills.
• Abilities: Ability to function effectively as part of an overall management team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• License: Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Evaluation for this position includes a review of the application materials, certification of qualified applicants, a work sample, and a panel interview (in‑person or virtual).

All selected applicants must pass a criminal background investigation and a pre‑employment physical.

• Physical Requirements: Field and normal office environment. Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk depending on job duties. Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds independently.
• Vision: Requires the ability to see close vision and adjust focus as necessary.
• Working Conditions: Normal office environment. May typically be in the field to perform construction inspection or provide mark‑out services.
• Location and
  
  Schedule:
  
  This position may require weekend work, nights, or being on‑call as part of the regular job responsibilities. Work involves travel between sites (City/County, Turner, and Public Safety buildings) as necessary. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or based on business needs, located at the City/County Building, 800 N. French Street, 3rd Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Compensation encompasses both salary administration and a comprehensive…