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PLANNER I (5085)

Jefferson Parish Government

Posted 09/15/23

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200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100, Gretna, LA 70053

Inactive
Full-Time
Entry level
Government and Military
In Person

Job Description

Kind of Work

The purpose of this position is to participate, under supervision, in the acquisition, organization, and analysis of social, economic, geographic and engineering data.  Employee receives training in the techniques of Geographic Information System (GIS) and charts, graphs and maps.  Researches Jefferson Parish records, including previous site plans, zoning and subdivisions, maps, permits, ordinances, etc.  Performs basic statistical and GIS analyses. Performs research as appropriate to assignment area, i.e., lot and zoning histories, published and unpublished data, zoning determinations and verifications; updates case files accordingly.  Analyzes the application of zoning and subdivision regulatory standards to land use and development initiatives of the Parish. Provides information assistance to the public, other department personnel, and various boards and committees regarding zoning, subdivisions, and related planning matters. 

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Applicant must meet ONE of the following three options:

1. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies or City, Urban, Regional, or Community Planning. 

OR 

2. Possession of an accredited Bachelor’s degree (in any field of study); PLUS, either: (A) Successful completion of at least twelve (12) credit hours of graduate-level coursework from an accredited college/university in Urban Studies or City, Urban, Regional, or Community Planning OR (B) Significant (approx. one year), paid experience assisting with urban design, planning/zoning research and records management, land-use/development regulation, or with work closely related to city planning or municipal code enforcement/construction permitting. 

OR 

3. Possession of an accredited Associate’s degree (in any field of study); PLUS, considerable (approx. three years), paid experience, as described in Option 2(B) above. 

Proof of education will be required.

Salary

$38,605.00 - $46,326.00 Annually


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About Jefferson Parish Government

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Jefferson, Louisiana is a diverse community sprawling the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain and ending sixty miles later on the beaches of the Gulf of  Mexico.  Nestled next to our famous neighbor, New Orleans. Our communities are comprised of modern high rises, historic homes, fishing piers, Mississippi River views, marsh land, contemporary and old world restaurants, flourishing industrial parks, and family-friendly green spaces. An area of rapid growth and business development over the past several decades, Jefferson has the ability to offer venues and accommodations to a broad spectrum.  With two major convention centers and numerous recreational  facilities Jefferson hosts conferences, meetings, exhibits, theatrical performances, and sports  tournaments. 

The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department strives to serve the public by providing the means by which the general public and current employees can learn of, apply for, and fairly compete for Parish employment opportunities. The Personnel Department further seeks to enable the Departments of Jefferson Parish to make informed decisions regarding civil service employment and assist in the appointment of qualified candidates for those Department's positions.