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| Salary | $41,150.20–$49,376.60 Per Year |
Associate Planner / GIS Specialist
Salary
$41,150.20 - $49,376.60 Annually
Location
421 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
00193
Department
Planning
Opening Date
09/24/2026
General Description
ONE CURRENT VACANCY IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
35 HOURS/WEEK
Under general supervision, performs planning and technical duties associated with program development for the Planning Department. Work involves furnishing professional planning services including participating in the preparation of master or sub-level plans; updating the Unified Development Code; meeting with prospective applicants to explain the application process; preparing zoning reports and conducting application reviews; assist the department in supporting the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments, and Historic District Design Commission; preparing GIS data, maps, reports, graphics, and specialized queries in support of the various functions within the Planning Department; leading planning projects using GIS; assist in producing graphic and tabular products to support planning reports and public presentations; producing custom maps for Planning Department cases, and for other departments needing spatial data from the Planning Department; assembling source material; performing database data entry; creating and maintaining Planning Department GIS geodatabases; designing and developing statistical applications and reports as it pertains to planning; and adapting other data types. Reports to the Director.
Duties of Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintains Planning Department GIS data and associated geodatabases (edits, updates existing data in both shapefiles and databases).
Produces maps for internal and external customers as needed or requested.
Participates in software acquisition and installation of GIS products.
Uses a variety of computer software such as ESRI suite of GIS products, Adobe, and Microsoft Office, among other packages.
Reviews submitted applications for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Provides zoning determinations of lots for the public and other departments.
Researches the history of lots for re-subdivisions and zoning changes, as needed.
Prepares the maps and graphics for the zoning reports for cases requiring public hearing.
Interprets the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan for the public and other departments as needed.
Meets with prospective applicants seeking resubdivisions, conditional uses, planned unit developments, etc., to explain the process from application submittal through public hearing at the City Council.
Reviews applications to ensure compliance with approved plans, ordinances, and any regulations (State, local, and Federal) that may apply.
Works with the Director and Assistant Director to provide technical reports relating to the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code.
Assists the Director and Assistant Director as staff support to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments, and Historic District Design Commission.
Provides legal descriptions and lot information.
Maintains and administers assigned software.
Operates a variety of office equipment such as a copy machine, telephone, computer, scanner, printer, etc.
Uses a variety of tools such as a scale, standard office tools, etc.; a variety of supplies such as paper, foam core board, general office supplies, etc.; and a variety of computer software such as ESRI suite of GIS products, Adobe, and Microsoft Office, among other packages.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Director, Assistant Director, applicants, other departments, administration, surveyors, and the general public.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Answers the office telephone.
Monitors the front desk/window to assist the general public.
Provides graphics for City Administration.
Scans and copies oversize prints for other departments.
Troubleshoots programs with other employees.
Serves as back-up for requisition entry into the computer software and for department payroll.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Master's degree from an accredited university in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, or City Planning;
OR
A Master's degree in another related field or a Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, or City Planning plus two (2) years of planning experience in a private sector, County or Municipal Planning Department that included significant (approximately one (1) year) of GIS experience.
OR
A Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems or a related field plus two (2) years of GIS experience.
Must possess and/or obtain a current, valid Louisiana driver's license.
Test Required: ASSESSMENT OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE . . . . ... . . . . . Weighted 100%
HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: DENTAL, VISION, and SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS (VOLUNTARY LIFE, CANCER, ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY and SHORT-TERM DISABILITY).
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company. The coverage is one and half times the employees salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full time employment.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: The City of Kenners regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employees contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan.
HOLIDAYS: Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor.
ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE: Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service.
WORKING TEST PERIOD: Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended.
EAP: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential.
Kenner reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
CITY OF KENNER
PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE
01
How much work experience do you possess performing technical planning work involving the research, review, analysis and coordination of subdivision, rezoning, and land use plan amendments related to development requests, as well as site design analysis?
02
Describe your work experience related to the above question. Briefly list your related duties and for which former/current employers. In none, type NONE.
03
How much work experience do you possess performing the examination of land use and zoning applications for compliance with established plans, ordinances, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations?
04
Describe your work experience related to Question #3. Briefly list your related duties and for which foremer/current employers. If none, type NONE.
05
How much experience do you possess using a variety of a ESRI suite GIS computer software?
06
List all GIS related computer programs you have used and the work you performed with each.
07
How much experience do you possess preparing and presenting written and oral reports to regulatory and hearing bodies, including findings and recommendations.
08
Do you have experience making public presentation findings and recommendations of technical planning research, reviews and/or analysis to the city planning commission, city council, and the public?
09
Do you possess a current, valid Louisiana drivers license?
10
Indicate your highest level of successfully completed education. Please attach proof of your claimed education (photo of degree, transcript, etc.).
Required Question
Employer City of Kenner Civil Service Department
Address 1801 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, Louisiana, 70062
Phone 504-466-5477
Website https://www.kenner.la.us/