Planner I/II/III (City Planning)

Job Description

Salary Range

$31.26-$41.42

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

10-13-2026

Job Summary

Salary

Planner I: $27.27- $34.78

Planner II: $30.59- $39.01

Planner III: $31.26- $41.42

If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062.

Performs professional work in urban planning. Performs a variety of program or project planning activities which impact municipal development and include analyzing data and formulating and recommending plans and programs relevant to municipal conditions and needs. Employees are usually assigned to a particular planning subject area such as land use, transportation, urban design, growth management, public art, community/economic development, or historic preservation. Work is performed under the direction of a Planning Supervisor and reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results obtained.

Minimum Qualifications:

Planner I: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field required and six (6) months of experience in urban planning or related area required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required within 30 days of hire. Master’s Degree in related field desired . Experience with CAD, GIS, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, or comparable design software preferred .

Planner II: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field required and two (2) years of urban planning or related experience required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required within 30 days of hire. Master’s Degree in related field and six (6) of months related experience desired . Experience with CAD, GIS, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, or comparable design software preferred .

Planner III: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field required and four (4) years of urban planning or related experience required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Bachelor’s Degree in any field is acceptable with AICP certification. Valid Florida Driver's License required within 30 days of hire. Master’s Degree in related field and two (2) years of urban planning or related experience desired . Experience with CAD, GIS, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, or comparable design software preferred . AIA, ASLA, or AICP Certification preferred .

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.