Salary Range

$29.41-$37.51

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

08-12-2026

Job Summary

STARTING SALARY:

Planner I: $26.22 - $33.44 hourly, depending on qualifications
Planner II:$29.41 - $37.51 hourly, depending on qualifications
Planner III:$30.06 - $39.83 hourly, depending on qualifications 

Performs professional work in urban planning: program and project planning activities which impact affordable housing and community development and include collecting and analyzing data and formulating and recommending plans and programs relevant to housing conditions and needs. Responsibilities include planning and implementing the City’s housing policy and development initiatives, including developing policies and plans, evaluation of development proposals and funding requests, soliciting community input, and providing development oversight. Prepares Environmental Reviews and State and Federal mandated performance evaluations of the City’s housing programs and activities. Work is performed under the direction of the Housing Initiative Manager and is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results obtained.

Minimum Qualifications:

Planner I Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field and six (6) months of experience in urban planning or related area required; Experience in housing and grant management preferred, 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 Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field and two (2) years of urban planning or related experience required; Experience in housing and grant management preferred, 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 Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field and four (4) years of urban planning or related experience required; Experience in housing and grant management preferred, 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.