Urban Planner jobs in Peoria, IL
Urban Planner develops land-use plans for the beneficial development of urban areas. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Urban Planner is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on judgment and limited experience to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Urban Planner performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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URBAN PLANNER
- City of Peoria
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Peoria, IL
FULL_TIME
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DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION: City Hall, 419 Fulton Street
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
(Some evenings and weekends)
This position may be subject to state or federal standards requiring COVID vaccination or testing.
The Community Development Department is looking for a civic minded and hardworking candidate to join their team. An ideal candidate would have strong customer service skills, a passion for innovation and a strong desire to serve the community. The position will perform a variety of planning-related activities including; serving as liaison to various commissions, reviewing site plans, administering and enforcing the zoning, subdivision, and historic preservation regulations, meeting with citizens, working with GIS system and other duties as assigned.
APPLICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, 419 FULTON, ROOM 202, PEORIA, IL 61602 UNTIL THE DEADLINE DATE. FAX# (309) 494-8587, PHONE# (309) 494-8575; E-MAIL humanresources@peoriagov.org; WEBSITE www.peoriagov.org. AN EMPLOYEE HIRED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2023, MUST RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY OF PEORIA. AN EMPLOYEE’S UNAUTHORIZED RESIDENCY OUTSIDE THE CITY OF PEORIA SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)Receives and reviews preliminary plats and plans utilizing subdivision ordinance and zoning ordinance to assure compliance; informs developers of subdivision and zoning requirements; makes presentations to the public; answers questions; drafts ordinances and assures that all interested parties are informed of all information.Serves as Zoning Board of Appeals staff person including, answers questions, receives applications and explains process, reviews cases and prepares agenda, inspects the site of property, writes case background with comments and recommendations; provides technical assistance and assures that minutes of hearing are prepared and results of hearing are mailed to petitioners.Serves as chair person for the SPRB for multi family and change of use applications.Issues permits; reviews applications for compliance with zoning ordinances; inspects property for compliance to codes.Attends neighborhood meetings as a department representative.Interacts with citizens, public and private organizations by providing information concerning zoning codes and regulations; receives zoning inquiries and complaints from citizens, and private organizations; conducts field visits and inspections on property to determine the nature and validity of complaint; prepares written reports of inspection results, informs responsible parties of specific violations of zoning ordinance; prepares cases for legal action by gathering data supporting the facts of the case, attends court hearings and meets with property owners attorney to assure compliance with zoning codes.Provides staff assistance and support to the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals.Provides staff assistance and support for one-stop-shop.Reviews site plans, processes applications and issues zoning certificates for new single family and multi family residential developments, additions, and change of use.Enters information into computer system to issue zoning certificates for building permit and addition requirements.Manages and operates the department's Geographic Information System; digitizes new streets, subdivisions, and infrastructure to base map to reflect current street system; updates census bureau maps manually and electronically; creates and maintains various databases and files.Creates maps utilizing the GIS and data maintained in spread sheets; converts data from one spread sheet system to another, captures electronic GIS maps and converts to various other graphic file formats for printing and presentation purposes.Participates in long-range project and neighborhood planning including, participating in development, drafting and implementation of long-range, project, and neighborhood planning strategies, participating in organizing and implementing neighborhood workshops and making neighborhood and community presentations.Responds to public and outside departmental requests for census information; analyzes census data and locally generated data to identify current trends and neighborhood characteristics.Performs other related duties as assigned.Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Urban Planning, or a related field; one to two years of progressively responsible related experience required. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job, considered.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of:Principles and practices of urban planning, and zoning.Methods and techniques, statistics and technical writing standards as applied to planning studies.Principles of plat and plan review.Basic principles of land use planning.Cartographic/mapping systems.Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.Skill in:Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.Using a computer terminal to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.Mental and Physical Abilities:Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.Ability to understand and interpret zoning codes and ordinances.Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear. - 13 Days Ago
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FULL_TIME
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General Manager
- Urban Air Adventure Park
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Normal, IL
FULL_TIME
- JOB SUMMARY Urban Air is seeking a General Manager to motivate, instill accountability, and achieve results to drive success while maintaining our fun culture! This person will provide overall leaders...
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Assistant General Manager
- Urban Air Adventure Parks
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Normal, IL
FULL_TIME
- ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER JOB SUMMARY The Assistant General Manager motivates, instills accountability and achieves results to drive success in the position while maintaining our Culture of Activating...
- 11 Days Ago
General Manager
- Urban Air Adventure Parks
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Normal, IL
FULL_TIME
- GENERAL MANAGER JOB SUMMARY Urban Air is seeking a General Manager to motivate, instill accountability, and achieve results to drive success while maintaining our fun culture! This person will provide...
- 11 Days Ago
Assistant General Manager
- Urban Air Adventure Park
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Normal, IL
FULL_TIME
- JOB SUMMARY The Assistant General Manager motivates, instills accountability and achieves results to drive success in the position while maintaining our Culture of Activating Awesome! This role provid...
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Radiation Oncologist Physician in Peoria, Illinois
- OSF HealthCare
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Peoria, IL
- Overview Job Specifics: OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute in Peoria with Varian ProBeam Proton therapy and advanced imagin...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinarian
- Germantown Hills Animal Hospital
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Metamora, IL
- Germantown Hills Animal Hospital of Germantown Hills, Illinois is excited to add another veterinarian to our team! We co...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
POLICE CHIEF
- City of Henry
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Henry, IL
- Job Description Job Description Chief of Police The City of Henry is seeking an experienced and skilled leader as our co...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Epileptologist
- OSF Healthcare
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Peoria, IL
- Overview Job Specifics * Illinois Neurological Institute & OSF HealthCare are looking for a Epileptologist or Clinical N...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Otolaryngologist
- OSF Healthcare
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Peoria, IL
- Overview THE JOB SPECIFICS: * Exciting opportunity exists for a BC/BE Otolaryngologist in Peoria, IL * Audiology on-site...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
URBAN PLANNER
- City of Peoria, IL
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Peoria, IL
- Salary : $66,060.80 Annually Location : Peoria, IL Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 2023-20 Department: Departm...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Peoria, Illinois
Peoria (/piˈɔːriə/ pee-OR-ee-ə) is the county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, and the largest city on the Illinois River. Established in 1691 by the French explorer Henri de Tonti, Peoria is the oldest European settlement in Illinois, and is named after the Peoria tribe. As of the 2010 census, the city was the seventh-most populated in Illinois (and the third largest outside the Chicago metropolitan area), with a population of 115,007. The Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 373,590 in 2011. Until 2018, Peoria was the global and national headquarters for Caterpillar Inc.,...
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Income Estimation for Urban Planner jobs
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Peoria, Illinois area prices
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