Associate Planner/GIS Specialist | Kenner, LA

Under general supervision, performs planning and technical duties associated with program development of the Planning Department. Work involves duties such as furnishing professional City planning services including managing the GIS system and participating in the preparation of master plan or sub-level plans; preparing zoning reports and conducting application reviews; and preparing GIS datasets, maps, databases, reports, graphics, and specialized queries in support of GIS.

This position reports to the Director/Assistant Director.

Requirements include 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.

Interested individuals should submit their application via the City of Kenner online application website located at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kennerla