Overview

The City of Baltimore government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people are our most important asset.

In the Department of Planning, most of the positions are Civil Service positions classified as a City Planner I, City Planner II, or City Planner Supervisor. The Department also has support positions including: Human Resources, Fiscal Administration, and Office Support Specialists. Additionally, the agency occasionally has leadership positions that are non-civil service.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Department of Planning team! The City of Baltimore does not accept applications via email. Information about open positions can be found below. If you have specific questions related to an available job posting, please contact DOP Human Resources. We appreciate your interest in joining the City of Baltimore!

Current Openings

Greening Coordinator (Closes 9/24/2026)

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 will work with residents, community organizations, City agencies, grantees, and contractors; coordinate vacant-lot greening and site priorities; administer related grants and contracts; and help improve policies and procedures that support equitable, sustained greening. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have 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.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in performing urban, regional, transportation, environmental, sustainability, food access, emergency or historic designation planning work.

OR

NOTES EQUIVALENCY: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. 

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of the principles and techniques of urban planning or emergency planning.
  • Knowledge of research principles and methodology related to urban planning, environmental, sustainability, or emergency programs.
  • Knowledge of architectural design and guidelines as applied to historic buildings and neighborhoods.
  • Knowledge of the principles and theories of art, history, architecture and historic preservation.
  • Knowledge of the principles of political science, economics, sociology and the other social sciences.
  • Knowledge of accepted environmental and sustainability practices
  • Knowledge of accepted green building and sustainable development practices.
  • Knowledge of environmental purchasing policies.
  • Skill in analyzing facts and exercising sound aesthetic judgment.
  • Skill in preparing detailed urban plans and designs.
  • Skill in environmental purchasing policies.
  • Ability to prepare complex reports.
  • Ability to prepare grants and complete grant applications and administer grants.
  • Ability to establish and work effectively with community and business groups, property owners, cultural institutions and government agencies.
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

 

How to Apply

For open positions, you must apply via the Workday link. The link will prompt applicants to create a Workday profile.  Learn more about how to apply as an external candidate.

Existing City of Baltimore applicants should not create a new profile, but follow the “Internal Applicant” job aid to apply to the position of interest. Learn more about how to apply as an external candidate.

Please check our website frequently to see when new positions are listed and apply to all the position(s) you qualify for.

Hiring Resources

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