Category: 
Job
Organization: 
City of Wilmington, DE
Close date: 
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
To event remaining 10 days


Location: Wilmington, DE

Senior Planner II

Salary: $68,300-$102,451

Closing: 9/24/25 at 12 AM ET

Description
The City of Wilmington, a leading Delaware employer, is responsible for managing land development, building code enforcement, and zoning regulations to ensure the city's sustainable growth and quality of life through the Department of Land Use and Planning. The Department of Land Use and Planning reviews development plans, issues permits and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with city ordinances and building codes. Additionally, it is involved in long-range planning efforts, such as creating and updating the city's comprehensive plan, which guides future development and land use decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Planner II handles responsible work in the field of Urban Planning and independently conducts research, collects data, designs studies, and formulates and evaluates alternative courses of action. Collaborates with team in support of strategic planning as outlined by the Director and, Deputy Director(s). This person must have sound understanding of planning and community development. This individual reports to the Director of land Use and Planning. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Represents the Director, Deputy Director(s), or other City officials at public meetings.
  • Testifies as an expert witness before City Council and quasi-judicial boards.
  • Acts as liaison with outside consultants.
  • Works on revisions to the Comprehensive Plan; prepares amendments and modifications to the zoning, ordinance, and other legislation and design studies; prepares grant applications; provides technical assistance within and outside City government.
  • Provides staff support to the City Planning Commission and Design Review and Preservation Commission.
  • Develops and prepares major reports, policies, and projects for assigned areas and those involving other departments, commissions, and private developers.
  • Conduct planning activities at the direction of the Director, Deputy Director(s), of Land Use and Planning.
  • Performs related work as required.

Education and Experience
Degree in urban or regional planning or public administration, master’s preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and extensive experience that demonstrates competency in professional planning work, and additional expertise in the professional application of planning principles to public policy alternatives in two fields.

  • Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of planning and management and their application in all government areas. Some knowledge of the City Charter and of the various state statutes and local ordinances, codes, and regulations pertaining to planning and zoning. Ability to organize, supervise, and carry out complex research projects and present the results effectively in oral, written, and graphic form.
  • Skills: Experience and skills in the professional application of planning principles in public policy alternatives in preferably more than one specialized field, such as comprehensive planning, land use regulations, housing, transportation, public facilities, historic preservation, economic development, environment, or human services. Working knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of GIS and/or other mapping tools.
  • Abilities: Ability to organize, supervise, and carry out complex research projects and present the results effectively in oral, written, and graphic form. Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and adapt to rapidly changing, high-pressure situations, consistently delivering quality results under sustained stress. Ability to function effectively in an overall management team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
  • Licenses: Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

How to Apply

To see the full job listing and submit your application, please go to this link: https://www.wilmingtonde.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/2032/195