Associate Planner

City of Plano, TX • Plano, TX

70d

About The Position

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence). The comprehensive array of employer-provided benefits and perks-including professional development opportunities via skill-based training and conference participation, paid professional certifications, and telecommuting allowances of up to two days per week-are only part of the story. The foundation of our great workplace lies in our culture of teamwork, community engagement, and dedication to serving the City of Plano through excellence in city planning (we are, after all, a national award-winning planning team). Our team members are committed to providing outstanding planning, development, heritage preservation, and land records services through cooperative efforts that engage our citizens and contribute to both the long-term and immediate quality of life in our community. We have fostered a very intentional, people-centric culture where each one of us is invested and engaged in the team, the organization, and the city. We are the embodiment of Team Plano and stand by our SERVE values.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to planning and urban development.
• Knowledge of basic land use and urban design principles.
• Knowledge of legal terminology used to describe property boundaries.
• Knowledge of website management and social media outlets.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in operating personal computers and peripheral equipment.
• Skill in navigating and utilizing GIS operating systems.
• Skill in managing and updating a database.
• Skill in utilizing social media outlets as an outreach tool.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Community Development, Historic Preservation or related field.
• Experience: No experience required. One (1) year of experience in urban planning or community development, including experience with GIS or related software, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides information to citizens, developers, engineers, businesses, non-profit organizations, and other city departments regarding application processes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Conducts completeness checks and prepares reviews for development applications.
• Reviews staff level plats and plan for conformance with city ordinances and policies.
• Prepares zoning verification information and creates documents of zoning upon request.
• Researches land use, parking, and other requirements necessary to review certificates of occupancy for approval.
• Performs site inspections to ensure compliance with adopted plats and plans prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy.
• Designs, drafts, and organizes maps and information for meeting packets, projects, reports, and publications.
• Collects and maintains information for departmental databases.
• Assists department with ordinance amendments.
• Supports board and commission meetings, as needed.
• May review web site content for accuracy and recommend changes.
• Prepares information for public hearing notices using the Geographic Information System and other software.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement.
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City.
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation.
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Free Library Card.
• Free recreation center membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees