Planner II- Planning and Development- Zoning 4 (Civil Service)

City of Dallas • Dallas, TX

3d • $30 - $37

About The Position

The Planner II researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in areas such as zoning, land use, neighborhood conditions, urban design, landmark designation, transportation, and census issues. The role makes recommendations to support organized and planned development within the City of Dallas.

The position prepares long-range land-use and neighborhood-improvement studies, conducts research and on-site reviews, evaluates zoning applications, and develops recommendations for presentation to the City Plan Commission and other groups. It also involves community engagement, responding to public and city inquiries, coordinating boundary adjustments and annexations, and administering planning-related programs.

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 convey 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare long-range land-use and neighborhood-improvement studies to guide future development.
• Conduct research, analysis, and on-site reviews to ensure proposals comply 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 gather feedback on land use, neighborhood improvement, or census issues.
• Respond to inquiries from citizens, public committees, commissions, City Council, and others regarding 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 annexations, including negotiations with other municipal jurisdictions.
• Administer and monitor other programs, providing professional direction and insight on planning-related activities.
• Perform other work as needed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level