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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Planner / GIS Specialist - **Company:** City of Kenner Civil Service Department - **Location:** Kenner, LA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $41,150.0 - $49,377.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Adobe Creative Cloud, Software Applications, Databases, Microsoft Office, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Spatial Data Infrastructures, Esri GIS (Software), Adobe - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/associate-planner-gis-specialist-kenner-la--62e55821-b16e-44a7-b4cf-3f8208db762d ## About the Role Requires a Master's degree from an accredited university in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, or City Planning; OR A Master's degree in another related field or a Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, or City Planning plus two (2) years of planning experience in a private sector, County or Municipal Planning Department that included significant (approximately one (1) year) of GIS experience. OR A Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems or a related field plus two (2) years of GIS experience. Must possess and/or obtain a current, valid Louisiana driver's license., Do you have experience making public presentation findings and recommendations of technical planning research, reviews and/or analysis to the city planning commission, city council, and the public? * YES - Two or more years * YES - Less than two years * NO 09 Do you possess a current, valid Louisiana drivers license? * YES * NO 10 Indicate your highest level of successfully completed education. Please attach proof of your claimed education (photo of degree, transcript, etc.). * Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning * Masters degree in other related fields * Bachelors degree in Urban and Regional Planning * Other Bachelors degree in a related field * Associates degree in a related field * High school or equivalent * NONE, Adobe Product Family, Analysis Skills, City Administration, Computer Software, Copying Machines, Data Entry, Document Scanners, Driver's License, ESRI, Employee Assistance Plan, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Graphics, Identify Issues, Land Use, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Payroll Software/Services, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Professional Services, Project Planning, Regulatory Reports, Reporting Skills, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Installation, Spatial Data, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Research, Testing, Urban Planning, Zoning ## Description Under general supervision, performs planning and technical duties associated with program development for the Planning Department. Work involves furnishing professional planning services including participating in the preparation of master or sub-level plans; updating the Unified Development Code; meeting with prospective applicants to explain the application process; preparing zoning reports and conducting application reviews; assist the department in supporting the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments, and Historic District Design Commission; preparing GIS data, maps, reports, graphics, and specialized queries in support of the various functions within the Planning Department; leading planning projects using GIS; assist in producing graphic and tabular products to support planning reports and public presentations; producing custom maps for Planning Department cases, and for other departments needing spatial data from the Planning Department; assembling source material; performing database data entry; creating and maintaining Planning Department GIS geodatabases; designing and developing statistical applications and reports as it pertains to planning; and adapting other data types. Reports to the Director. Duties of Responsibilities ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Maintains Planning Department GIS data and associated geodatabases (edits, updates existing data in both shapefiles and databases). Produces maps for internal and external customers as needed or requested. Participates in software acquisition and installation of GIS products. Uses a variety of computer software such as ESRI suite of GIS products, Adobe, and Microsoft Office, among other packages. Reviews submitted applications for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Provides zoning determinations of lots for the public and other departments. Researches the history of lots for re-subdivisions and zoning changes, as needed. Prepares the maps and graphics for the zoning reports for cases requiring public hearing. Interprets the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan for the public and other departments as needed. Meets with prospective applicants seeking resubdivisions, conditional uses, planned unit developments, etc., to explain the process from application submittal through public hearing at the City Council. Reviews applications to ensure compliance with approved plans, ordinances, and any regulations (State, local, and Federal) that may apply. Works with the Director and Assistant Director to provide technical reports relating to the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. Assists the Director and Assistant Director as staff support to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments, and Historic District Design Commission. Provides legal descriptions and lot information. Maintains and administers assigned software. Operates a variety of office equipment such as a copy machine, telephone, computer, scanner, printer, etc. Uses a variety of tools such as a scale, standard office tools, etc.; a variety of supplies such as paper, foam core board, general office supplies, etc.; and a variety of computer software such as ESRI suite of GIS products, Adobe, and Microsoft Office, among other packages. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Director, Assistant Director, applicants, other departments, administration, surveyors, and the general public. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Answers the office telephone. Monitors the front desk/window to assist the general public. Provides graphics for City Administration. Scans and copies oversize prints for other departments. Troubleshoots programs with other employees. Serves as back-up for requisition entry into the computer software and for department payroll. 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