Planner 3 Historic Preservation
Apply NowCompany: City of Detroit, MI
Location: Coleman, MI 48618
Description:
Salary: $76,394.00 - $94,881.00 Annually
Location : Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number: 2024319305503PDDPA
Department: Planning Department
Opening Date: 03/18/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
The Planning and Development Department is seeking to fill a Planner 3 (Historic Preservation) position, supporting neighborhood revitalization citywide. The Planner 3 (Historic Preservation) is an experienced-level planning professional located within the City of Detroit Planning and Development Department who requires limited direction and supervision.
This position will report to and assist the Lead Planner 4 (Historic Preservation), and be tasked with primary administrative support for the Historic District Commission (HDC) and the City's historic districts. Additional preservation planning responsibilities include administration of preservation plans and initiatives, including coordination and support of preservation scope within other department projects. This position will require regular and professional interaction with members of the public, HDC Commissioners, city and state regulators, property owners, developers, and contractors working throughout the City.
The Planner 3 (Historic Preservation) will also support other priorities of the Historic Preservation Team, including the design review process, outreach to community stakeholders including educators, advocates, and tradespeople; recommending preservation-related strategies as outcomes of the department's neighborhood framework plans, employing progressive design solutions to solve preservation problems at multiple scales, coordinating with other city departments and agencies, and assisting the department to support development projects and city-led investments through the approval process towards implementation. S/He will refine and improve informational materials; propose, track, and enforce historic preservation regulations or guidelines; create, update, and develop a series of project management tools that may include Gantt charts, tables, and budgets. Strong project management and communications skills required.
A Planner 3 performs a broad range of complex planning activities. Those duties include, but are not limited to: ensure regulatory conformance of planning activities; consult with stakeholders to discuss planning issues; and monitor and coordinate various planning projects and involved personnel; and design, prepare, and update plans; conduct research, compile and analyze data, and use that data analysis to support plans and make recommendations.
Examples of Duties
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Planner 3 (Historic Preservation) performs a full range of planning functions including but not limited to:
-Primary support of regulatory review for the Historic District Commission, including supervision and administration of reviews, staff recommendations, violations, reviews, approvals, and denials using referenced standards in a consistent and reasonable manner
-Makes recommendations to Director of Historic Preservation and the Historic District Commission concerning improvements in the regulatory process consistent with state and local law
-Provides planning direction to citizens, contractors, departments, management, etc.;
-Responds to complaints and inquiries in a professional and proactive manner;
-Prepares and administers educational information and programs;
-Reviews and advises on proposals and plans; provides necessary recommendations;
-Prepares, analyzes, and presents reports on related data using oral, written, and graphic forms of presentation;
-Reviews sites, plans, and ongoing construction to ensure compliance with proposals or certain local, State, and Federal regulations;
-Prepares detailed design criteria and specifications for various short and long-range plans and projects relating to neighborhood plans, business and industrial area plans, historic district plans, and citywide plans;
-Develops and administers more complex plans or proposals affecting urban design, land use, zoning, historic preservation, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation;
-Conducts multifaceted field investigations, site surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use;
-Utilizes advanced CAD and GIS software for various technical planning projects and studies;
-Advises planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives;
-Reviews and amends Master Plan and other complex City plans;
-Coordinates and reviews the work of lower-level planners; and
-Identifies opportunities or develops plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or conserve natural resources; utilizes LEED and other best practices for sustainability plans and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Planner Ills are required to have completed a master's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in historic preservation, urban design, city planning, environmental planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or other related field of study.
Experience:
The Planner Ill must have at least three (3) years of experience in addition to the minimum education requirements. Direct experience in historic preservation planning and with local regulation of historic districts preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
Additional points may be awarded for:
LRD 10/11/2024
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit
01
What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?
02
How many years of related planning experience do you possess?
Required Question
Location : Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number: 2024319305503PDDPA
Department: Planning Department
Opening Date: 03/18/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
The Planning and Development Department is seeking to fill a Planner 3 (Historic Preservation) position, supporting neighborhood revitalization citywide. The Planner 3 (Historic Preservation) is an experienced-level planning professional located within the City of Detroit Planning and Development Department who requires limited direction and supervision.
This position will report to and assist the Lead Planner 4 (Historic Preservation), and be tasked with primary administrative support for the Historic District Commission (HDC) and the City's historic districts. Additional preservation planning responsibilities include administration of preservation plans and initiatives, including coordination and support of preservation scope within other department projects. This position will require regular and professional interaction with members of the public, HDC Commissioners, city and state regulators, property owners, developers, and contractors working throughout the City.
The Planner 3 (Historic Preservation) will also support other priorities of the Historic Preservation Team, including the design review process, outreach to community stakeholders including educators, advocates, and tradespeople; recommending preservation-related strategies as outcomes of the department's neighborhood framework plans, employing progressive design solutions to solve preservation problems at multiple scales, coordinating with other city departments and agencies, and assisting the department to support development projects and city-led investments through the approval process towards implementation. S/He will refine and improve informational materials; propose, track, and enforce historic preservation regulations or guidelines; create, update, and develop a series of project management tools that may include Gantt charts, tables, and budgets. Strong project management and communications skills required.
A Planner 3 performs a broad range of complex planning activities. Those duties include, but are not limited to: ensure regulatory conformance of planning activities; consult with stakeholders to discuss planning issues; and monitor and coordinate various planning projects and involved personnel; and design, prepare, and update plans; conduct research, compile and analyze data, and use that data analysis to support plans and make recommendations.
Examples of Duties
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Planner 3 (Historic Preservation) performs a full range of planning functions including but not limited to:
-Primary support of regulatory review for the Historic District Commission, including supervision and administration of reviews, staff recommendations, violations, reviews, approvals, and denials using referenced standards in a consistent and reasonable manner
-Makes recommendations to Director of Historic Preservation and the Historic District Commission concerning improvements in the regulatory process consistent with state and local law
-Provides planning direction to citizens, contractors, departments, management, etc.;
-Responds to complaints and inquiries in a professional and proactive manner;
-Prepares and administers educational information and programs;
-Reviews and advises on proposals and plans; provides necessary recommendations;
-Prepares, analyzes, and presents reports on related data using oral, written, and graphic forms of presentation;
-Reviews sites, plans, and ongoing construction to ensure compliance with proposals or certain local, State, and Federal regulations;
-Prepares detailed design criteria and specifications for various short and long-range plans and projects relating to neighborhood plans, business and industrial area plans, historic district plans, and citywide plans;
-Develops and administers more complex plans or proposals affecting urban design, land use, zoning, historic preservation, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation;
-Conducts multifaceted field investigations, site surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use;
-Utilizes advanced CAD and GIS software for various technical planning projects and studies;
-Advises planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives;
-Reviews and amends Master Plan and other complex City plans;
-Coordinates and reviews the work of lower-level planners; and
-Identifies opportunities or develops plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or conserve natural resources; utilizes LEED and other best practices for sustainability plans and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Planner Ills are required to have completed a master's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course of work in historic preservation, urban design, city planning, environmental planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or other related field of study.
Experience:
The Planner Ill must have at least three (3) years of experience in addition to the minimum education requirements. Direct experience in historic preservation planning and with local regulation of historic districts preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
- Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD 10/11/2024
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH
- Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holidays
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit
01
What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- JD/Doctorate
02
How many years of related planning experience do you possess?
- Less than one year
- At least two years
- At least three years
- More than four years
- More than five years
Required Question