Planner / Senior Planner



Planner / Senior Planner

Salary

$52,553.00 - $93,438.00 Annually

Location

KS, KS

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

Senior Planner - Historic

Department

Metropolitan Area Planning

Division

MAPD Administration

Opening Date

10/14/2021

Closing Date

2/10/2022 11:59 PM Central

Distinguishing Features of Work

This is professionally accountable and responsible work involving assignments in the field of urban and regional planning, focusing on comprehensive, neighborhood, current, transportation, and historic preservation planning initiatives. Work performed includes significant plan project management and planning case management responsibilities, involving technical, administrative and programmatic elements. Work is performed independently, receiving assistance from a supervisor as needed. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment.

**The City of Wichita reserves the right to remove this posting at anytime**

Examples of Work Performed

  • Plans, directs and coordinates the work of others as part of plan project and planning case management responsibilities.      
  • Prepares planning research analysis and related reports.
  • Monitors, administers and evaluates third party contracts.
  • Manages zoning, CUP, PUD, vacation or platting cases.
  • Manages historic planning initiatives.
  • Manages neighborhood, area and special plan preparation projects.
  • Manages Wichita annexation cases.
  • Manages the HUD-mandated environmental review process for the City of Wichita.
  • Prepares land use control regulations.
  • Makes public presentations to boards and other groups.
  • Assists citizens with questions and issues regarding processes and programs.
  • Meets with neighborhood, community and development groups as part of the planning process.
  • Maintains and analyzes complex databases and creates mapping applications using GIS software.
  • Develops elements of functional plans contained within the framework of comprehensive, neighborhood or transportation plans.
  • Facilitates the implementation of comprehensive plan elements into specific initiatives/projects for public or private action.
  • Develops grant applications.
  • Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle.
  • Prepares for meetings (i.e. set out coffee with cups etc., set out stacks of agenda reports and paperwork)
  • These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. 
  • Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

  • Thorough knowledge of practices and principles of comprehensive planning
  • Considerable knowledge of research methods and statistics including spreadsheet applications to planning databases
  • Knowledge of regulatory activities, such as zoning, subdivision and development project review
  • May require knowledge of the principles of urban design
  • May require knowledge of economics or urban sociology
  • May require knowledge of computer modeling techniques for projecting population and employment change
  • May require knowledge of federal and state programs relating to planning activity
  • May require knowledge of planning, zoning, subdivision and/or annexation law
  • Knowledge of electronic spreadsheet development, using basic mathematical and descriptive statistical operations, Geographic Information Systems, and the use of Microsoft Windows Office Suite
  • Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
  • Ability to lean and reach as needed to read and interpret plans and specifications from a print that may be as large as 36 by 48 inches with information printed as small as thirty characters per inch
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public
  • May require the ability to conduct and facilitate meetings virtually.
  • May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
  • Ability to attend meetings throughout the county and be able to transport supporting materials. 
  • Ability to sit for long periods while taking meeting notes
  • An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

A master's degree in planning and a minimum of two years of related planning experience, 5 years is preferred. Advanced degrees in architecture, civil engineering, geography, urban studies, public administration, law, economics or similar areas with ties to urban or regional planning may be considered. An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.  

(Last Updated 1/21/2015)

CITY OF WICHITA 

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years' employment earn 10 days of vacation per year.  After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.    
    
2.  HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays.  One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee's option as scheduled with the supervisor.   
 
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month.  After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum).  Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.  
 
4.  HEALTH INSURANCE - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of  medical and prescription plans.  Both medical plan are  PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care.     Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan.  Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.  The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered  – Preferred  and Traditional.  DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel.  Benefits under both plans are the same.  Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.

6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost.  The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000).  Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period.  Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included.  The plan is through The Standard.

7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates.  Participation in Basic Life is required.  This plan is portable.

 8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial  replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities.  Premiums are determined by income and age.    
 
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.     
 
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79.  The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan.  Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost. 
    
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses and some other family members.  Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES 
       Deferred Compensation Investment Program
       Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
       Training Programs
       Longevity Pay   
       Credit Union
       Employee Assistance Program 
       Injury Leave (on-job injury) 
       Direct Payroll Deposit
       La Petite Discounted child care center 265-1037

01
The following validates my highest level of education...
  • Some High School
  • High School/GED
  • Some College
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate/JD
02
My degree major is in the following discipline....
  • Planning
  • Architecture
  • Civil engineering
  • Geography
  • Urban studies
  • Public Administration
  • Law
  • My degree major is not in the list above.
03
How many years of related planning do you have
  • 1 year or less
  • 2-4 years
  • 5-7 years
  • 8+ years
04
Briefly describe your most challenging planning project, or one where you are the most proud, where you played an instrumental role. Describe the project your role, and the outcome.

Required Question

Agency
City of Wichita
Address
455 N. Main

Wichita, Kansas, 67202
Phone
316-268-4531