Assistant Planner Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. \r\n**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations** \r\n

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this class exists is to perform advanced professional and supervisory planning work land use, development management, community renewal, environment management, transportation, public facilities, housing, and economic development. Major work responsibilities include supervising employees, conducting complex studies, preparing complex plans and strategies for development and redevelopment of land, interfacing with the public, and performing various administrative tasks. Senior Planners typically receive broadly defined assignments which require independent judgment and making technical determinations and decisions. The Senior Planner is supervised by the Assistant Director and/or the Director of City Planning. The Senior Planner is making decisions in regards to advanced or complex planning projects and supervising other employees which is what differentiates it from the Planner I and Planner II classifications.\r\n

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree with coursework in urban/city planning, urban studies, community planning, or geography, 4 years of progressively responsible professional urban/city planning experience involving program development, strategic planning, research, and analytical applications, and 2 years of experience leading others in the performance of tasks or projects; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional urban/city planning experience may substitute for the master's degree coursework, but not for the bachelor's degree coursework. Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners is preferred, but not required.\r\n\r\n\r\nNOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Planning Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based on the education and experience on the application and attached supplemental questionnaire. Applicants will be required to take a computerized skills test. The skills test will be used to rank the top candidates.\r\nComplete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.\r\n**To apply for this position, please click the following link**\r\n\r\nNew Personnel Online Employment Center\r\n

Additional Information

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.\r\nDRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).\r\nBACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)\r\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.\r\nREQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.\r\nI9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.\r\nUPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION: It is your responsibility to update your contact i\r\n