Municipal Planner

Bureau Veritas•Tomball, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Planner provides professional municipal planning, zoning, subdivision, and development review services to Bureau Veritas municipal clients throughout Texas. The position reviews development applications, interprets municipal ordinances and applicable state regulations, prepares technical reports and recommendations, and supports municipal planning and development activities. It also assists municipalities with current and long-range planning, including comprehensive planning, zoning administration, ordinance development, subdivision regulation, land use analysis, and development process improvements. Under the direction of the Director of Development Services, the Planner coordinates with municipal staff, developers, engineers, consultants, and elected and appointed officials to deliver accurate, consistent, and timely planning services. The role requires technical knowledge, independent judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple municipal projects while meeting deadlines, quality standards, and billable utilization expectations. The position is remote in Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
Five years of previous experience in urban planning, municipal planning, or land development planning and project development.
Valid Texas Class C license when hired.
Thorough knowledge of urban planning principles, municipal planning practices, and land development processes.
Working knowledge of Texas municipal land use laws, including relevant provisions of the Texas Local Government Code.
Knowledge of zoning administration, subdivision regulations, comprehensive planning, and development review procedures.
Ability to interpret legal documents, plats, site plans, engineering drawings, development agreements, and municipal ordinances.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and defensible technical reports and recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex planning information to nontechnical audiences.
Ability to work effectively with municipal administrators, elected officials, appointed boards, developers, consultants, and the public.
Knowledge of GIS, mapping software, Microsoft Office applications, and electronic project management systems.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet concurrent deadlines.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong attention to detail, professional judgment, and commitment to consistent regulatory interpretation.
Ability to identify potential compliance issues and elevate complex or sensitive matters to division leadership.

Nice To Haves

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
Master’s degree in Planning, Geography, or a closely related field.
Ability to use ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

Review zoning requests, subdivision plats, replats, minor plats, site development plans, special and conditional use permits, variances, and other development applications.
Evaluate proposals for compliance with adopted zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, comprehensive plans, and applicable Texas statutes.
Prepare technical review comments, staff recommendation letters, and development review reports identifying deficiencies and required corrections.
Coordinate development review with engineering, building, fire, public works, and other applicable disciplines.
Review application resubmittals and document compliance with previously issued comments.
Assist with application intake, completeness determinations, and development review scheduling; monitor statutory and contractual review deadlines.
Review, interpret, and assist in implementing comprehensive plans, future land use plans, and development regulations.
Prepare zoning and subdivision regulation amendments, development standards, and related municipal planning documents.
Assist with comprehensive plans, small area plans, corridor plans, and other long-range planning initiatives.
Conduct land use research and prepare recommendations addressing municipal growth and development issues.
Evaluate development procedures and recommend improvements supporting consistency, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
Assist with development agreements, planned development district regulations, and related planning documents.
Prepare staff reports, agenda materials, presentations, and supporting documentation for municipal commissions, councils, boards, and other bodies.
Present development applications, proposed ordinances, planning recommendations, and technical findings at public meetings as assigned.
Provide professional planning assistance and technical guidance to municipal staff and appointed officials.
Coordinate with applicants, property owners, developers, engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve planning and development issues.
Assist with public hearing procedures, notification requirements, and development application processing; represent Bureau Veritas in client meetings, public hearings, and project coordination activities.
Prepare and maintain zoning maps, future land use maps, development exhibits, and other municipal planning documents.
Use GIS and mapping software for land use analysis, development review, and municipal planning; research and analyze demographic, land use, development, and infrastructure information.
Assist with official zoning maps and municipal planning records, and prepare mapping exhibits and technical information for reports, studies, and presentations.
Manage assigned planning and development projects across multiple municipal clients.
Maintain project files, review records, correspondence, and supporting documentation; track milestones, deliverables, statutory deadlines, and client commitments.
Coordinate internal technical reviews and multidisciplinary project assignments; review work products for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Maintain timekeeping records and document billable activities by client, project, and task; meet productivity, utilization, and delivery expectations.
Assist in developing and implementing standardized review procedures, templates, checklists, and departmental operating procedures.