Job Description
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
CITY PLANNER V (Zoning)
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Bureau of Zoning
Number of Positions: 1
(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $82,884.00
New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees’ pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 04/24/2026
Under general supervision, performs professional urban planning of a complex nature, typically requiring the coordination of projects relating to the development and revitalization of residential, commercial, and industrial communities, and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties
• Participates in and coordinates projects, reports, and/or studies related to zoning amendments, site plan reviews, and special uses
• Researches and makes recommendations related to best practices on zoning and land use policy
• Evaluates development proposals for conformity with City goals, objectives, and regulations
• Prepares reports and documents for Department of Planning & Development (DPD) zoning leadership, City Council committees, and/or the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Works with City departments, sister agencies, and private consultants on zoning related initiatives and proposals
• Reviews and interprets legislation from other jurisdictions pertaining to potential zoning ordinance amendments and provides comparative analysis and land use recommendations
• Facilitates development review process for specified development proposals, including intake meeting reviews and issuance of zoning denials
• Provides technical assistance to the general public and City staff concerning zoning related inquiries, policies, and interpretations
• Serves as project manager for zoning policy and ordinance proposals to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and regulations as required. Ensures external and internal deadlines and timelines are met
• Tracks data trends and provides summary reports, as requested
• Completes special zoning related projects and tasks, as assigned
Additional Duties May Be Required For This Position
Location: 121 N LaSalle St, 9th floor
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Minimum Qualifications
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of planning work experience; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of planning work experience
Selection Requirements
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes, please click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting
Apr 10, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
BU
10
CITY PLANNER V (Zoning)
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Bureau of Zoning
Number of Positions: 1
(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $82,884.00
New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees’ pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 04/24/2026
Under general supervision, performs professional urban planning of a complex nature, typically requiring the coordination of projects relating to the development and revitalization of residential, commercial, and industrial communities, and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties
• Participates in and coordinates projects, reports, and/or studies related to zoning amendments, site plan reviews, and special uses
• Researches and makes recommendations related to best practices on zoning and land use policy
• Evaluates development proposals for conformity with City goals, objectives, and regulations
• Prepares reports and documents for Department of Planning & Development (DPD) zoning leadership, City Council committees, and/or the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Works with City departments, sister agencies, and private consultants on zoning related initiatives and proposals
• Reviews and interprets legislation from other jurisdictions pertaining to potential zoning ordinance amendments and provides comparative analysis and land use recommendations
• Facilitates development review process for specified development proposals, including intake meeting reviews and issuance of zoning denials
• Provides technical assistance to the general public and City staff concerning zoning related inquiries, policies, and interpretations
• Serves as project manager for zoning policy and ordinance proposals to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and regulations as required. Ensures external and internal deadlines and timelines are met
• Tracks data trends and provides summary reports, as requested
• Completes special zoning related projects and tasks, as assigned
Additional Duties May Be Required For This Position
Location: 121 N LaSalle St, 9th floor
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Minimum Qualifications
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of planning work experience; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Transportation Planning, or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of planning work experience
Selection Requirements
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.
For information about City of Chicago employee benefits, please click here
For information about City of Chicago salaries and job titles, please click here
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes, please click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting
Apr 10, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
BU
10
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The CITY PLANNER V (Zoning) position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
