City Planner III – Housing Manager (Unclassified)

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full-Time

Nature of Work: This is advanced professional work in a Planning division or the Housing and Community Development division of the City Planning Department. The work involves developing and reviewing planning projects, and coordinating technical studies, designs, and master plans for the City and metropolitan area. Work also involves planning, assigning, overseeing, and reviewing the work of neighborhood real estate development and code enforcement. Employees exercise considerable independence in the performance of duties and coordinate activities with the Planning Director.

education and experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.
Bachelor’s degree AND experience in economic and community development OR developing elements of a master plan OR formulating a long range master plan of urban development and redevelopment or revitalization OR administering or coordinating the collection of data and the conduct of major programs and projects or the activities of advisory boards OR explaining proposals or programs to groups and individuals OR writing major planning documents OR analyzing planning data and planning applications. One (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred.

Special Qualifications: Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to sites throughout the city during the course of the work day.

Pay Range: $94,494.40 with step increases to $132,704.00 Annually

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays. Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online Application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information: The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by March 4, 2026 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by March 4, 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
* Knowledge of city planning and research methods
* Knowledge of city and neighborhood planning
* Knowledge of planning research methods
* Knowledge of architectural and landscape architectural principles of master planning
* Knowledge of real estate and real estate construction principles and practices
* Knowledge of federal laws relating to community and economic development
* Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
* Ability to conceive, plan, and oversee planning and design projects, the research and analysis of planning data, the preparation of detailed physical plans, and the compilation of reports
* Ability to coordinate planning phases with employees of other departments, and with architects, consultants, and interested individuals and groups to explain proposed plans
* Ability to prepare technical reports and to make presentations to interested groups and individuals
* Ability to plan, schedule, oversee, and evaluate the work of subordinates
* Ability to understand written and oral instructions
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public
* Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
* Ability to sit from 51 to 75% of the time; to stand and walk from 26 up 50% of the time; and to climb, reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, push, pull, lift, or type up to 25% of the time
* Ability to sit for extended periods, to use up to ten (10) pounds of force up to 33% of the time and lesser amounts of force from 34 to 100% of the time to move objects

Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

* Represents the City in making presentations to the City Council, administered boards and commissions, and interested individuals and groups concerning specific cases, projects, or the City’s Master Plan and related documents, and the reasons for their implementation
* Participates in hiring, and trains, plans, schedules, assigns, oversees, and evaluates the work of a number of subordinates
* Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
* Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations on candidates for employment as it determines are appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org.

For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org

Contact Points:

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183

Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314

Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: employment@cityofomaha.org

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.