CareerPlan

Senior Planner (Hazard Mitigation) - City of Birmingham

Merit System, USFull-time$60k–$94k2026-09-20 → 2026-11-12
Based in United States

Core

Senior Planner reviewing development submissions (drawings, maps, applications) for compliance with zoning, subdivision, and floodplain regulations while managing hazard mitigation and disaster recovery programs.

Role type

Senior IC urban planner (hazard mitigation & land use)

Builds

Hazard mitigation plans, long-range planning elements, and development regulations

Domain

Municipal government / Urban planning / Disaster management

Required skills

Hazard mitigation planning, land-use planning, environmental planning, data analysis, zoning interpretation, floodplain regulation compliance, grant management, public presentation

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Review drawings, maps, and applications for compliance with city codes; Communicate with stakeholders (contractors, public, committees) regarding ordinances; Process re-zoning and subdivision cases via research and analysis; Act as liaison to planning commissions and boards; Participate in strategic and long-range planning revisions; Manage federal and state project-based grants; Manage hazard mitigation and disaster recovery programs; Research adopted city/county plans for consistency; Approve site development plans; Conduct public involvement meetings; Interpret codes for federal compliance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC