The City of Iowa City is currently accepting applications for an Associate Planner.  This planner will work in the Urban Planning area and focuses in the area of historic preservation. 

This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects including historic preservation, zoning, subdivision review and comprehensive planning.  This planner may also serve on the Staff Design Review Committee, which reviews the design of downtown development proposals and infill apartment buildings.  In a typical work week this planner will assist owners of historic buildings with renovation plans and drawings, consult with other City staff regarding zoning and development proposals, prepare and present written and oral reports and recommendations to the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission. 

This position requires a bachelor’s degree from a DOE recognized accredited school in urban planning or a related field and one year of experience in urban planning.  A Master’s degree from a DOE recognized accredited school is preferred and may substitute for experience requirement.  Design skills and education or experience in historic preservation are desirable. 

Full salary range for this position is $45,594-$57,387.  The hiring range is $45,594-$49,878.