Salary Range $29.41-$37.51 Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting 08-12-2026
Job Summary
STARTING SALARY: Planner I: $26.22 - $33.44 hourly, depending on qualifications Planner II:$29.41 - $37.51 hourly, depending on qualifications Planner III:$30.06 - $39.83 hourly, depending on qualifications Performs professional work in urban planning: program and project planning activities which impact affordable housing and community development and include collecting and analyzing data and formulating and recommending plans and programs relevant to housing conditions and needs.
Responsibilities
include planning and implementing the City’s housing policy and development initiatives, including developing policies and plans, evaluation of development proposals and funding requests, soliciting community input, and providing development oversight. Prepares Environmental Reviews and State and Federal mandated performance evaluations of the City’s housing programs and activities. Work is performed under the direction of the Housing Initiative Manager and is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results obtained. Minimum
Qualifications
Planner I Minimum
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field and six (6) months of experience in urban planning or related area required;
Experience
in housing and grant management preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required within 30 days of hire. Master’s Degree in related field desired.
Experience
with CAD, GIS, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, or comparable design software preferred. Planner II Minimum
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field and two (2) years of urban planning or related experience required;
Experience
in housing and grant management preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required within 30 days of hire. Master’s Degree in related field and six (6) of months related experience desired.
Experience
with CAD, GIS, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, or comparable design software preferred. Planner III Minimum
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field and four (4) years of urban planning or related experience required;
Experience
in housing and grant management preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Bachelor’s Degree in any field is acceptable with AICP certification. Valid Florida Driver's License required within 30 days of hire. Master’s Degree in related field and two (2) years of urban planning or related experience desired.
Experience
with CAD, GIS, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, or comparable design software preferred. AIA, ASLA, or AICP Certification preferred. Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062. If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows: Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree; Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree. To apply with us, create an account and select a Password. After your account has been established, you apply by uploading your resume from a saved document on your computer, import your resume from LinkedIn, or manually enter your information. This information will be saved and used to apply for future job openings. You can then apply online by clicking the "Apply" link next to the job posting. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. City of Orlando accepts applications for current job openings only. To be notified of future openings create a candidate account, then click on "Job Alerts' in the upper right corner and enter your alert criteria. Persons requiring accommodations should call 407-246-2235. The City of Orlando participates in E-Verify. For more information, including your rights, click here. To check your application status, please log in to your applicant account and select “Candidate Home” in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. City of Orlando Recruiting Video If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062. Don't see the job you want posted now? Use the link to send us your resume so we can keep you informed if a job becomes available for which you are qualified. Create a Candidate Home account and set up Job Alerts to get regular notifications when jobs you are interested in become available. Important: Completing an “Introduce Yourself” profile at the link below is not the same as applying for a position. To be considered, you must create an account and submit an application for a specific job posting.