NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Urban Planner
Peoria, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$32.48/hr - $32.48/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Urban Planner to join the Community Development Department in Peoria, IL. The role involves performing various planning-related activities, including serving as a liaison to commissions, reviewing site plans, and enforcing zoning and historic preservation regulations.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning, land use planning and zoning
methods and techniques, statistics and technical writing standards as applied to planning studies and statistical analysis and report presentation
cartographic/mapping systems
Skill in 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
Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Work is performed in a normal office environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust
Benefits
PENSION PROGRAM: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF): Ten years required for vesting. IMRF Death Benefit – Annual Salary after 1 year’s service. IMRF Disability Benefit – 50% of Salary up to 30 months after 1 year’s service.
UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE: American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – Union dues through payroll deduction.
VACATION: No Vacation in first year of employment. Earn 6.67 hours per month.
SICK LEAVE: 6.67 hours per month earned. No limit on total days accumulated.
PERSONAL LEAVE: Earn 2.67 hours per month.
Bereavement Leave: Up to 24 hours paid Bereavement Leave in the event of a death of a member of the immediate family.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Up to 2 weeks paid leave for birth/adoption of child. (eligible after completing one (1) year of service)
HOLIDAYS: 10 Paid Holidays per year.
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
LIFE INSURANCE: $20,000 group term Life Insurance and $20,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance – No cost to employee.
CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE: Savings accounts/loan accounts/checking accounts located at 505 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 494-8790; FAX: (309) 494-8793; Hours: 8am – 12pm and 1pm – 4:50pm, Monday through Friday.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Available on class-by-class basis, if funds are available, for job-related classes, based on prevailing rates at public institutions, based on grade, upon approval.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Three major 457 Plans available. Voya Financial, ICMA, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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