Salary : $65,811.20 - $101,608.00 Annually
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number:
Department: Urban Development Department
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

Nature of Work/Examples of Work Performed

The position primarily includes professional work in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of redevelopment and revitalization projects and programs. Projects include working with neighborhoods on public reinvestment projects and private redevelopers and business owners on private reinvestment.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• Directing, preparing, and implementing redevelopment and revitalization plans, agreements, projects, programs, and activities including mixed-use, commercial and residential redevelopment, and public streetscapes and other infrastructure improvement projects.
• Supervising and assisting in the compilation of social economic and planning data; applying various community and economic development techniques and planning principles used in the analysis of community planning problems; assisting in the interpretation and modification of sub-area plans and redevelopment plans; and, preparing studies and making recommendations to public officials.
• Administering and coordinating multiple redevelopment projects, including preparing budgets, identifying and establishing funding mechanisms, and implementing and monitoring projects in collaboration with developers, consultants, contractors, and other City staff.
• Providing leadership and staff support on various on-going, multi-departmental committees, programs, and planning efforts.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with neighborhood, community, and business groups.

While the City prefers to hire an experienced candidate, the right combination of skills, abilities, and education may allow the best applicant to grow into the position through appropriate training. Applicants with varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply if they meet the minimum qualifications for a Planner I listed below.
Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in one of the social or engineering sciences, supplemented by a master's degree in city, regional or urban planning and considerable experience in city planning.

Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

Necessary Minimum Qualifications for Planner I ($31.64- $42.20): Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in planning or in one of the related social or engineering sciences; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Necessary Minimum Qualifications for Planner II ($36.62-$48.85): Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in one of the social or engineering sciences with planning experience in current or long-range planning or in one of the following specialties: transportation planning, historic preservation, wireless telecommunication facilities, or other specialized planning function; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $70,000 of Life Insurance

• $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

01

CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT:This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer.1. I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/or supplemental questions with details, I may not receive full credit for my education and/or experience.2. Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation.3. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application.4. I understand that I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application and my responses to the supplemental questions.

• Acknowledge

02

Indicate if you have college-level coursework in the following:

• Planning
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Social Sciences
• Architecture
• Engineering
• Real Estate
• Related Field (specify below)
• None

03

If checking related field, please specify.
04

Indicate if you have a degree in one or more of the fields listed in Question 2.

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD
• None

05

Do you have work experience in developing and writing plans and related documents?

• Yes, less than 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 5 years experience
• Yes, 5 to 10 years experience
• Yes, more than 10 years experience
• No experience

06

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.
07

Do you have work experience in preparing spreadsheets and graphs, analyzing data, and summarizing that data for reports and/or presentations?

• Yes. less than 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 5 years experience
• Yes, 5 to 10 years experience
• Yes, more than 10 years experience
• No experience

08

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.
09

Do you have work experience in public engagement with community organizations, neighborhood organizations, and/or the public?

• Yes, less than 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 5 years experience
• Yes, 5 to 10 years experience
• Yes, more than 10 years experience
• No experience

10

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.
11

Do you have work experience in working with attorneys, real estate developers, and/or business owners?

• Yes, less than 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 5 years experience
• Yes, 5 to 10 years experience
• Yes, more than 10 years experience
• No experience

12

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.
13

Do you have work experience in working with appointed or elected officials?

• Yes, less than 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 5 years experience
• Yes, 5 to 10 years experience
• Yes, more than 10 years experience
• No experience

14

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.
15

Do you have work experience in managing a variety of funding sources, including Tax Increment Financing, Tax Credits, Federal Entitlement Grants or other local, state, or federal sources?

• Yes, less than 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 5 years experience
• Yes, 5 to 10 years experience
• Yes, more than 10 years experience
• No experience

16

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.
17

Do you have work experience in developing budgets and/or analyzing projects for the purposes of public financing (e.g. use of tax increment financing)?

• Yes, less than 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 5 years experience
• Yes, 5 to 10 years experience
• Yes, more than 10 years experience
• No experience

18

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.
19

Do you have work experience in project management?

• Yes, less than 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 5 years experience
• Yes, 5 to 10 years experience
• Yes, more than 10 years experience
• No experience

20

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.
21

Do you have work experience in reviewing construction documents and/or architectural plans?

• Yes, less than 2 years experience
• Yes, 2 to 5 years experience
• Yes. 5 to 10 years experience
• Yes, more than 10 years experience
• No experience

22

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.
23

I understand that if selected for an interview I will be asked to submit writing samples of plans, reports, and/or studies where I was the primary author.

• I understand

Required Question