Design Planner I- Department of Recreation & Parks

OPENING DATE: 08/29/2024

CLOSING DATE: 09/28/2024 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY RANGE: $70,338 - $112,807 Annually

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

Class Description

A Design Planner I perform city planning design work of increasing complexity. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree in architecture or landscape architecture.

AND

EXPERIENCE: N/A.

OR

EQUIVALENCIES: N/A.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

N/A.

Knowledges, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, objectives and techniques of urban planning, design and development.
• Knowledge of research methodology as it applies to community and urban planning studies.
• Knowledge of landscaping architecture and design.
• Knowledge of computer-aided design systems and techniques.
• Knowledge of horticulture.
• Knowledge of the principles of political science, economics, sociology and the other social sciences.
• Ability to use drafting and computer-aided equipment and instruments and render graphic representations.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  
  

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal background.

If you have questions regarding this position, please reach out to Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov .

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