Planner
About The Position
Coordinates and assists in current and comprehensive planning activities. Case management, technical review/ analysis, and presentation of recommendations on zoning changes, variances, subdivision platting, and site plan review. Applicants are required to attach a resume and cover letter. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Reviews, manages and processes current and/or long-range planning applications/studies in conformance with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and other development codes/standards. Interprets the application of codes and ordinances to specific projects and responds to citizens’ inquiries. Conducts a detailed review of applications for compliance with all codes, past actions and approvals. Coordinates communications with applicants and City and County departments for review, comment, and records management to ensure records are complete. Prepares and composes a variety of correspondence, to include application responses, agendas for Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and City Council meetings, Certificates of Occupancy, Development Agreements, etc. Prepares reports and makes presentations to the Boards, Commissions and City Council. Reviews case files, Site Plans, Plats, Ordinances, reports and Planning, Municipal and State codes of other municipalities and outside resources for reference research relating to code revisions. Assists with special projects related to code revisions, manual updates, process review, or research, etc. Conducts field work and site inspections. Attends regularly scheduled evening Commission, Subcommittee and Board meetings and special call meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning or closely related field.
- Two (2) years of full-time work experience in municipal planning.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Knowledge of: Advanced planning principles.
- Knowledge of: State laws regarding planning activities.
- Knowledge of: Government organization and administration.
- Knowledge of: Principles, objectives and procedures of governmental planning, programming, and research.
- Knowledge of: Local codes and ordinances.
- Knowledge of: Texas Local Government Code.
- Skill in: Using computers and applicable software.
- Skill in: Applying statistical tools to date.
- Skill in: Preparing reports.
- Skill in: Collecting and analyzing demographics and statistics.
- Skill in: Evaluate planning material.
- Skill in: Conducting research.
- Skill in: Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in: Negotiating effectively with developers, citizens, appointed officials, Core Team, and the public.
- Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
- Skill in: Training others.
- Skill in: Reading reports, plans, legal documents, and memos.
- Skill in: Writing reports, plans, newsletter articles, resolutions, and ordinances.
- Skill in: Performing mathematical measurements and calculations.
- Skill in: Interpreting of zoning ordinances and site plans.
- Skill in: Analyzing complex problems and developing positive courses of action.
- Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- American Institute of Certified Planners (A.I.C.P.) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Reviews, manages and processes current and/or long-range planning applications/studies in conformance with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and other development codes/standards.
- Interprets the application of codes and ordinances to specific projects and responds to citizens’ inquiries.
- Conducts a detailed review of applications for compliance with all codes, past actions and approvals.
- Coordinates communications with applicants and City and County departments for review, comment, and records management to ensure records are complete.
- Prepares and composes a variety of correspondence, to include application responses, agendas for Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and City Council meetings, Certificates of Occupancy, Development Agreements, etc.
- Prepares reports and makes presentations to the Boards, Commissions and City Council.
- Reviews case files, Site Plans, Plats, Ordinances, reports and Planning, Municipal and State codes of other municipalities and outside resources for reference research relating to code revisions.
- Assists with special projects related to code revisions, manual updates, process review, or research, etc.
- Conducts field work and site inspections.
- Attends regularly scheduled evening Commission, Subcommittee and Board meetings and special call meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
