Entry-level Planning/GIS position

In working to put communities and citizens first, the City of Charlotte’s Department of Planning, Design, and Development is committed to creating great places. The Department of Planning, Design, and Development is chiefly responsible for collaborating with community partners, guiding growth, sustaining the natural environment while also designing vibrant and inclusive avenues for citizen enjoyment.

This is an entry-level position responsible for completing planning processes and projects that rely heavily on using GIS and other spatial analytics tools. In particular, this position provides support in applying information and technology to better understand and address complex planning issues and to effectively provide planning services.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce maps and update GIS datasets to support the Entitlement Services and the rezoning process.
• Maintain and update official zoning layer, which covers Charlotte city limits and ETJ.
• Provide GIS support during the adoption and implementation of the Unified Development Ordinance.
• Maintain mapping and GIS files for the voluntary annexation process.
• Maintain Land Development inspector and reviewer customer service area GIS files.
• Create high quality information products and dashboards for Planning related projects as needed.
• Complete technical research utilizing GIS and other analytical and visualization tools for a variety of Planning initiatives.
• Embrace continuous learning, training and self-improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with ArcGIS suite of products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS 10.7 and ArcGIS Online and familiarity with the geodatabase data model.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of GIS concepts and ability to create and maintain maps, spatial datasets, tables and other geospatial data.
• Ability to create visually pleasing maps using sound cartographic principals.
• Ability to complete highly technical tasks efficiently and accurately, often under tight deadlines.
• Ability to use problem solving and spatial analyses to answer Planning related questions.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and be able to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Familiarity with 3D spatial data, ArcUrban, CommunityViz and Tableau Desktop 2021.3 is preferred.
• Some community engagement experience and public presentation skills are ideal.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related degree.
• One (1) year professional planning experience.

How to Apply

Apply online.

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