Planner II- Planning and Development- Urban Design (Civil Service)

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

3d•$30 - $37

About The Position

The Planner II researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in various areas to make recommendations for organized and planned development within the City. This position serves in the City of Dallas Planning and Development Department’s Urban Design Division and supports residential plan review and permitting operations. Working with the Residential Plan Review and Residential Intake teams, the Planner II provides technical and architectural review support for residential building permit applications, evaluating construction plans for compliance with applicable zoning regulations, development requirements, and City of Dallas standards. The role helps identify design deficiencies, coordinate zoning review determinations, and process residential zoning interpretations and design standards accurately. Through coordination with internal review teams, applicants, and design professionals, the position supports consistent plan reviews, efficient permitting, compliance, and customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Studies/Design, Architecture, Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, Engineering, or a related field.
Two years of professional-level experience in planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, or related work.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-specified field plus four years of required experience meets the education and experience requirements.
A master’s degree in a specified field meets the education and experience requirements.
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 urban and neighborhood planning and design principles, methods, and techniques to studies and projects.
Ability to identify problems, impacts, and implications of requested zoning changes and project assignments.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to clearly provide information to the general public, business representatives, commission members, and city officials.
Ability to read, use, and interpret maps.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience or background in residential architecture and urban design, building plan review, or residential permitting, particularly in a municipal government environment.
Understanding of residential construction codes, architectural plans, zoning regulations, and building and development standards.

Responsibilities

Prepare long-range land use and neighborhood improvement studies to guide future development.
Conduct research, analysis, and on-site reviews to assess compliance with ordinances and regulations.
Prepare, draft, and present recommendations, or coordinate their presentation, to the City Plan Commission and other groups.
Conduct community meetings and attend neighborhood and civic events to obtain feedback about land use, neighborhood improvement, or census issues.
Respond to inquiries from citizens, public committees, commissions, City Council, and others about specific projects.
Review and analyze zoning applications for accuracy, completeness, compliance with city ordinances, and impacts on communities.
Review and coordinate materials for boundary adjustments and annexation, including negotiations with other municipal jurisdictions.
Administer and monitor programs, providing professional direction and insight on planning-related activities.
Support residential plan review and permitting by providing technical and architectural review of residential building permit applications.
Identify design deficiencies, coordinate zoning review determinations, and process residential zoning interpretations and design standards for permit applications.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.