Planner II- Planning and Development (Conversation Districts) (Civil Service)

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

1d•$62,379 - $76,586•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of a Chief Planner, the Planner II position seeks to protect and enhance the physical attributes that conserve the distinctive character of areas designated as Conservation Districts. This role involves reviewing architectural plans and construction documents for residential structures for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact on designated neighborhoods. The Planner II will maintain a thorough understanding of historic architectural styles and appropriate treatments, assist at community meetings, and attend neighborhood and civic events to engage with residents of existing and potential conservation districts. Additionally, the position will develop and implement conservation district designations and prepare maps and other graphic illustrations. Strong customer service, oral/written communication, research, and interpersonal skills are essential. A background or demonstrated interest in historic preservation, architecture, or architectural history is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Planning, Urban Studies/Design, Architecture, Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, Engineering or related field.
Two (2) years of professional level experience in planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture or related work.
Knowledge of urban planning principles and practices.
Knowledge of architecture and building design.
Knowledge of research methodology and techniques for analyzing information.
Knowledge of City development and building codes.
Ability to apply principles, methods, and techniques of urban/neighborhood planning and design to studies and projects.
Ability to identify problems, impacts, and implications of requested zoning changes and project assignments.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to clearly dispense information to the general public, business representatives, commission members, and city officials.
Ability to read, use, and interpret maps.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
A background or demonstrated interest in historic preservation, architecture, or architectural history is required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in specified field will meet the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepares long-range land use and neighborhood improvement studies to guide future development in a positive manner.
Conducts and performs various research, analysis, and on-site reviews to ensure proposals are in compliance with ordinances and regulations.
Prepares, drafts, and presents recommendations or coordinates the presentation of recommendations to the City Plan Commission and other groups.
Conducts community meetings and attends neighborhood and civic events to obtain feedback regarding land use, neighborhood improvement, or census issues.
Responds to various inquiries from citizens, public committees, commissions, City Council, and others regarding specific projects in order to expedite services.
Reviews and analyzes zoning applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact upon communities.
Reviews and coordinates materials necessary for boundary adjustments and annexation including negotiations with other municipal jurisdictions.
Administers and monitors various other programs providing professional direction and insight on planning related activities.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.