Planner
Hays County•Kyle, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Under limited supervision, assists with the subdivision review process for Hays County. Assists in the development and maintenance of complex long-range plans related to economic and subdivision development, transportation needs, and infrastructure improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- One to three years experience in county or municipal planning or related field.
- A Master’s degree in Planning can substitute for the required work experience.
- Valid Class C Texas driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- American Institute of Certified Planners certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the subdivision review process; interprets and enforces County development regulations and procedures; reviews subdivision plats, facility planning reports, road construction specifications and other information to determine compliance with local and state development regulations; makes recommendations to improve proposed developments and assists applicants in complying with rules and regulations.
- Responds to inquiries from developers, government officials, and the public regarding subdivision and development regulations.
- Interprets state and local regulations.
- Proposes solutions or alternatives to development problems.
- Prepares and presents reports on subdivision applications to the Commissioners Court.
- Schedules developments for Court consideration, ensures that public notices are properly posted, and verifies that application packet is complete.
- Researches deeds and plats to verify lot boundaries.
- Performs site visits and inspections to assess project status and impact.
- Prepares and presents talks on County development and growth to various groups.
- Meets with property owners, contractors, and engineers to assist them with plan development.
- Assesses planning needs and requirements.
- Develops and implements advanced planning projects.
- Compiles reports and documentation for use in planning and policy formulation and development.
- Works with outside entities, community groups, consultants, County staff, and other stakeholders in the coordination of planning efforts.
- Represents Hays County with a variety of regional planning efforts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
