City Planner

City of Stafford•Stafford, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision of the Director of Public Works and Development Services or his/her designee, the Planner performs professional review of municipal planning applications and completes special projects. This position also enforces the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, and provides staff support to elected and appointed officials. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPSPSONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change. Acts as project manager for the duration of development applications including but not limited to zoning requests, plats and site plan applications. Reviews, approves and releases zoning and development plans. Coordinates with all applicable City departments to complete reviews and approvals of development, construction and landscape plans. Assists in meeting the objectives of the City Council's Strategic Goals and City of Stafford's Comprehensive Plan Meets with developers, architects and engineers for pre-and post-development review and compliance and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Prepares professional staff reports and recommendations for presentation to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. Ensures all reports and recommendations are developed in accordance with applicable ordinances and policies and are suitable for placement on agendas for action, Presents data, statistical and project information, and proposes ordinance and development standards at public meetings. Enforces planning, zoning and development ordinances. Conducts special research projects Develops and issues impact fee assessments on related planning and zoning projects. Assists in the preparation of Development Agreements. Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public. Conducts on site reviews of zoning and development projects. Complies with all City policies and procedures. Seeks innovative solutions to difficult or unusual development proposals. Subject to 24 hour recall: The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime including during emergency situations (defined as any natural or man-made disaster that may or may not necessitate the relocation of City personnel or citizens). In the event of an emergency and/or a required evacuation, the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public including services or duties different from those performed in the normal course and scope of the position.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal, State, regional and City zoning, subdivision and comprehensive planning regulations, ordinances and codes.
Knowledge of developing, amending, implementing and enforcing codes and ordinances.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment with other City employees, applicants and citizens.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to research, analyze, develop, interpret and implement techniques for planning and zoning proposals.
Ability to complete assignments with limited direction and supervision.
Ability to work under deadlines and stressful situations.
Ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
Proficiency in the use of computers and computer programs to include: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other MS programs.
Skill in reading, interpreting and analyzing maps, exhibits, legal descriptions, plats, site plans and elevation drawings.
Skill in effective oral and written communications.
Skill in conducting inspections and investigations and enforcing codes, ordinances and regulations.
Skill in planning, recommending, developing and implementing public policies and procedures related to urban planning and zoning.
Skill in mediating, negotiating and resolving customer complaints and concerns.
Must possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture or related field, and five (5) years of urban planning, public administration and/or related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess valid Class C State of Texas Drivers License.

Responsibilities

Acts as project manager for the duration of development applications including but not limited to zoning requests, plats and site plan applications.
Reviews, approves and releases zoning and development plans.
Coordinates with all applicable City departments to complete reviews and approvals of development, construction and landscape plans.
Assists in meeting the objectives of the City Council's Strategic Goals and City of Stafford's Comprehensive Plan
Meets with developers, architects and engineers for pre-and post-development review and compliance and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
Prepares professional staff reports and recommendations for presentation to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council.
Ensures all reports and recommendations are developed in accordance with applicable ordinances and policies and are suitable for placement on agendas for action,
Presents data, statistical and project information, and proposes ordinance and development standards at public meetings.
Enforces planning, zoning and development ordinances.
Conducts special research projects
Develops and issues impact fee assessments on related planning and zoning projects.
Assists in the preparation of Development Agreements.
Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public.
Conducts on site reviews of zoning and development projects.
Complies with all City policies and procedures.
Seeks innovative solutions to difficult or unusual development proposals.
Subject to 24 hour recall: The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime including during emergency situations (defined as any natural or man-made disaster that may or may not necessitate the relocation of City personnel or citizens). In the event of an emergency and/or a required evacuation, the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public including services or duties different from those performed in the normal course and scope of the position.