Greening Coordinator, City Planner II - Department of Planning

ABOUT THE ROLE The City of Baltimore Department of Planning is seeking a Greening Coordinator in the Community Planning and Revitalization Division. This role moves neighborhood greening projects from planning through implementation. As a City Planner II, the incumbent performs complex, innovative, and creative planning projects independently with minimal supervision, and may serve as a project leader. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Work with residents, community organizations, City agencies, grantees, and contractors - Coordinate vacant-lot greening and site priorities - Administer related grants and contracts - Help improve policies and procedures that support equitable, sustained greening - Prepare detailed urban plans, designs, and complex reports - Analyze facts and exercise sound aesthetic judgment regarding environmental and sustainability practices MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, sustainability, environmental studies, historic preservation, architecture, architectural history, nutrition, public administration, public health, or a closely related field such as transportation - Experience: Two years of experience in urban, regional, transportation, environmental, sustainability, food access, emergency, or historic designation planning work - Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - May require a Maryland Class C driver's license - Must authorize the release of criminal conviction information for a background check - Must complete a mandatory six-month probation period - Must complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law - Foreign education credentials must be evaluated for US equivalency via a NACES agency (www.naces.org) SELECTION PROCESS 1. Candidates indicating minimum qualifications on their application will be placed on the eligible list without further examination 2. Training and experience will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity based on the application 3. Applicants may be required to complete supplemental questions to examine specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 4. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order and will be considered for vacancies as they arise for at least six months 5. Complete and accurate application information is essential; vagueness or omission may prevent consideration HOW TO APPLY - Submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date: September 24, 2026 - Job Requisition ID: R0019337 - For questions, contact Recruitment Talent and Acquisition Specialist II, Ayomide Arodoye, at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov - Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources directly and must not attach the request to the application EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Location: Charles L. Benton, Jr. Building, Baltimore - Time Type: Full time - Schedule: Conventional work week that may include evening and weekend hours - Environment: Office setting with normal working conditions and minimal physical exertion - Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans, plus wellness programs, support groups, and workshops - The Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion