Data Analytics & Visualization Associate Planner

Department: Planning Design & Development Department

Salary: $60612.00 - $87129.74 Commensurate with Experience

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SUMMARY

The Associate Planner will be part of the Data Analytics & Visualization Program Area of the Charlotte Department of Planning Design and Development. This Program Area is part of the Long-Range Planning Division and provides GIS and analytical support to all other divisions in the department as well as other city-wide initiatives. The Associate Planner position has a moderate level of responsibility and is responsible for completing complex GIS-focused planning-related tasks.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary data analytics visualization and GIS resource for the Rezoning Program Area of the Entitlement Services Division.

• Responsible for creating GIS features maps and mailing lists to support the rezoning process.

• Assist other Planning Divisions with their data analysis and mapping requests as needed.

• Assist with data analysis and mapping needs of high-profile community-wide and regional initiatives such as the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance Alignment Rezoning and COORDINATE Our Future.

• Foster relationships amongst other city departments to create a cohesive and collaborative working approach.

• Ensure that Planning follows city-wide policies regarding data publishing data maintenance and data security protocols.

• Embrace continuous learning training and self-improvement.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of GIS concepts and ability to create and maintain visually pleasing maps spatial datasets tables and other geospatial data using sound cartographic principles.

• General knowledge of urban planning and land development principles and practices.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain adequate and appropriate working relationships.

• Strong customer service skills and ability to use problem-solving and spatial analyses to answer Planning related questions.

• Ability to communicate effectively and express complex ideas succinctly.

• Ability to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature.

• Proficiency with ArcGIS suite of products including ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to complete highly technical tasks efficiently and accurately often under tight deadlines.

• Ability to perform effectively and efficiently with moderate level of supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Urban Planning Urban Design Architecture Landscape Architecture or Geography is preferred.

• Must be proficient with ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with the geodatabase data model.

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Scenario Planning concepts preferred.

• One (1) three (3) years professional planning experience required. A Masters Degree in Urban Planning Urban Design Architecture Landscape Architecture or Geography may be substituted for experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four-Year degree in Planning Architecture Geography Landscape Architecture Engineering Political Science Public Administration Social Science or related degree.

• Must be proficient with ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with the geodatabase data model.

• One (1) year professional planning experience required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

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BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.