• An earned master's degree from an accredited institution in urban planning, or urban and regional planning or related field with degree major in public administration, architecture, landscape architecture, or geography.
• Minimum of three (3) years direct experience working as an urban planner in a local government setting or corporate setting(s), plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience using the current version of ESRI ArcGIS.
• Applicants with degree in a related field must have minimum four (4) years recent direct experience working as an urban planner in a local government setting or corporate setting(s).

OR

• An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in urban planning, or urban and regional planning or related field with degree major in public administration, architecture, landscape architecture, or geography.
• Minimum of five (5) years direct experience working as an urban planner in a local government setting or corporate setting(s), plus a minimum of five (5) years' experience in using the current version of ESRI ArcGIS.
• Applicants with degree in a related field must have a minimum six (6) years recent direct experience working as an urban planner in a local government setting or corporate setting(s).

AND

• Requires progressively more responsible experience in and knowledge of research and statistical analysis including demonstrated knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS), and the most current version of ESRI ArcGIS software; population projection methodologies; residential developments, and presentation-ready report development skills.
• Requires knowledge of the urban planning field, including but not limited to the comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, plat, site plan (or functional equivalent) and local government development review process.
• Requires advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills as required for the position.