Planner II #2306-5318-01

The City Plan Department works to improve the well-being of all residents in our community by creating safe, equitable, healthful, economically vibrant and attractive places. Planners engage with residents, community leaders, and elected officials to guide the development of physical spaces and develop frameworks for the long-term sustainable growth and development of the city.

City Plan is the regulatory body for land use development in the city through the City Plan Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Historic District Commission. The City Plan Department facilitates the physical development of the City and encourages the development of sustainable land use, economic, and social policy. We are responsible for the Comprehensive Plan of Development, as well as other area-specific development plans and we work with city agencies, commissions, and boards to provide planning, zoning, and development information and advice, assisting residents, businesses, and developers in achieving the City's development objectives.

This specific assignment will include managing the NEPA process for CDBG funds, including completing Environmental Reviews and maintaining Environmental Review record. Learn more about the Environmental Review HERE.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Planner early in their career to gain valuable experience in the fields of Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, and Environmental Design, in a small city of 20.31 sq mi with over 130,000 residents.

• Assists the Executive Director and Director of Comprehensive Planning and other Departments staff with the research and preparation of city-wide and neighborhood plans.
• In this assignment, researches and writes reports for compliance documentation related to NEPA environmental review for projects in the City of New Haven.
• Researches and writes reports on matters referred to the City Plan Commission from the Board of Alders or the Board of Zoning Appeals and other issuing departments and agencies, such as Livable City Initiative, the Office of Business Development and the New Haven Redevelopment Agency.
• Meets and maintains liaison with city staff, developers, architects and others involved in physical economic and environmental development plans, projects, including mapping projects, alone or as a member of a work group.
• Reviews and prepares reports and maps on projects, including mapping projects, alone or as a member of a work group.
• Reviews and endorses building permits and certification of occupancy forms.1
• Reviews Board of Zoning Appeals applications. 1
• Assists zoning staff in site inspection, background and evaluation of current zoning matters.
• Drafts zoning compliance letters, memos and reports, Board of Zoning decision letters as well as Board of Zoning appeals meeting notices and reports. 1
• Drafts and administers Treasurer’s report to the Finance Department for Board of Zoning Appeals payments. 1
• Attends Commission, staff and other meetings and hearings, and may represent the Department as required.
• Works with computer database, computer mapping and computer drafting and design programs.
• Prepares maps, diagrams, and charts by hand or using computers.
• Performs related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work such as Public Policy, Public Administration, Planning, Geography, Economics, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, Cartography, Architecture, and/or Environmental Design, or a related field; and, 1 to 2 years of combined education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of zoning and land use and environmental planning particularly as they apply to an urban setting.
• Knowledge of research practices applicable to urban planning.
• Knowledge of governmental structure and regulations as it relates to urban development activities.
• Knowledge of computer programs commonly used for planning analysis, mapping and design.
• Ability to read, develop, and interpret planning, zoning and land use maps.
• Ability to assemble and organize and analyze relevant information, and to write reports on a variety of planning, development, zoning and related matters.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, or through maps drawings or other graphic images.
• Ability to develop and apply computer skills as required.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with agency personnel, other city and the public.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.