Greening Coordinator, City Planner II - Department of Planning

ABOUT THE ROLE The Department of Planning is seeking a Greening Coordinator in the Community Planning and Revitalization Division to move neighborhood greening projects from planning through implementation. This position performs planning projects of a complex, innovative, and creative nature independently with minimal supervision. It involves collaborating with residents, community organizations, City agencies, grantees, and contractors to coordinate vacant-lot greening, administer grants, and improve policies supporting equitable, sustained greening. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Move neighborhood greening projects from planning through implementation. - Work with residents, community organizations, City agencies, grantees, and contractors. - Coordinate vacant-lot greening and site priorities. - Administer related grants and contracts, including preparing and completing grant applications. - Help improve policies and procedures that support equitable, sustained greening. - Prepare detailed urban plans, designs, and complex reports. - Establish and work effectively with community and business groups, property owners, cultural institutions, and government agencies. - Apply knowledge of environmental, sustainability, and green building practices to planning work. 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 performing urban, regional, transportation, environmental, sustainability, food access, emergency, or historic designation planning work. - Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Some positions in this class may require a Maryland Class C driver's license. - Education credentials obtained outside the US must be evaluated for US equivalency by an approved agency (e.g., www.naces.org). - Must authorize the release of criminal conviction information for a background check if under final consideration. SELECTION PROCESS - Candidates indicating minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. - Training and experience will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity based on the application. - Applicants may be required to complete supplemental questions to examine specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. - Qualified candidates will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months (not in rank order). - All selected persons, including current City employees, must complete a mandatory six-month probation period. HOW TO APPLY - Submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date: September 24, 2026. - Provide complete and accurate information on your application; vagueness or omission may prevent consideration. - Job Requisition ID: R0019337 - For questions, contact Recruiter Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment Talent & Acquisition Specialist II, via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Location: Charles L. Benton, Jr. Building - Time Type: Full time - Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. The city also offers wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. - Financial Disclosure: Required to complete a Financial Disclosure within 30 days of hire pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. - Equal Opportunity: Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach accommodation requests to the application.