Part Time Planning Zoning Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Part-Time/Regular, 50% time
Date Posted:
9/2/2026
Location:
Urbana City Building
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Planner I or II (Part-Time)
Typical Starting Salary Range:
Planner I: $25.7967 - $32.8908/hour
Planner II: $32.5620 - $42.3306/hour
This position will be filled at the I or II level depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant.
Department:
Community Development Services
Status:
Part-time; Non-union; Non-Exempt
Schedule:
This position is part-time with an anticipated schedule of 24 hours per week between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedule is subject to change.
Job Summary:
The Planner I/II position provides technical support, assistance, and project management in carrying out both current and long-range planning functions for the City. This position provides project coordination for both current planning activities and long-range planning studies such as the Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood-planning efforts, and special planning and zoning studies as needed.
Planner I--This is the entry-level class in the professional planning series. Work activities involve the responsibility for assignments in the fields of current or long-range planning which require the application of fundamental planning principles. Assignments are generally limited in scope and within the design and procedural framework established by higher-level employees.
Planner II--This is a higher-level class in the professional planning series. Positions in this class may be filled by advancement from the lower class of Planner I, or when filled from the outside, require prior professional planning work experience. Work involves responsibility for the application of professional knowledge and skills to various municipal planning problems and projects.
Essential Functions:

• Assists with the preparation, implementation, amendment and update of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
• Manages long range and area planning studies with various entities including other planning staff, multi-jurisdictions, and neighborhood organizations.
• Prepares and presents staff reports to the City Council, Plan Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and design and development review boards as required. Attends Commission and Council meetings as needed and/or as directed by the Planning Manager.
• Prepares and manages Plan Cases in land use, subdivision, rezoning, Zoning Ordinance amendments, annexation agreements and petitions, and other issues through the approval process as assigned.
• Coordinates interdepartmental review of development applications.
• Assists with the enforcement of the zoning ordinance and responds to complaints of zoning ordinance violations by investigation and by citing violations if necessary. Coordinates with other divisions and departments on zoning enforcement issues when applicable.
• Responsible for answering public's questions regarding the zoning ordinance, its application, and identifying the zoning of properties.
• Prepares and summarizes information using maps, graphs, reports, field studies, etc.; prepares statistical reports, tabulations, computations, graphs, charts, and computer illustrations to illustrate planning studies.
• Reviews permits for conformance with the Zoning Ordinance and other relevant City codes. Identifies zoning issues and suggests solutions.
• Reviews Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals cases for text amendments and proposed zoning changes that may affect the City for the Plan Commission and City Council as needed.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and produces maps, graphics, and statistical analysis utilizing GIS as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning and land use.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and graphic presentation skills.
• Possesses strong technical skills including experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the ability to apply GIS technology to municipal mapping and planning needs.
• General computer literacy and familiarity with and ability to use word-processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, and other computer illustration software.
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license within 15 working days of hire and have a safe and responsible driving history.

Planner I Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Environmental Studies or Design, social sciences, or related, and one year of municipal planning experience or Master's degree in same. Other related public experience or other planning experience may substitute for municipal planning experience if the candidate demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities required.

Planner II Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Environmental Studies or Design, social sciences, or related, and two years municipal planning experience or Bachelor's degree in same and four years of municipal planning experience. Other related public experience or other planning experience may substitute for municipal planning experience if the candidate demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities required.

For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job description
Compensation and Benefits
Employees in regular (non-seasonal or temporary) positions who work between 20-29 hours each week are eligible for benefits on a 50% pro-rated basis. The typical starting salary range for Planner I is $25.7967 - $32.8908/hour and for Planner II is $32.5620 - $42.3306/hour. The full salary range for Planner I is $25.7967 - $39.9849 and for Planner II is $32.5620 - $52.0992
For more information about City benefits for this position, please visit Part-Time Benefits | City of Urbana Careers | Urbana, Illinois.
To Apply:
Click the red "Apply" button on the upper-right hand side of this page. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however the date of first application review will occur after Sunday, September 20, 2026. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to this date for priority consideration.
Questions may be directed to Tamra Lighty, Human Resources Coordinator, at: Jobs@urbanaIL.gov or call (217) 384-6293. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.
What happens after I submit my application?
You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder.
The Organization
The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 38,336 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor DeShawn Williams and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: UrbanaIL.gov.
About the Urbana Community
Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we're just getting started!
Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We're connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we've been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor DeShawn Williams, Urbana's progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.
The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity!
We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE.
Attachment(s):

• Planner I_II Job Description