Planner

Temple TexasTemple, TX

About The Position

Responsible for a full range of professional duties including research, data management, analysis, contribution to proposal development; preparation of staff reports and documents while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

  • Combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, or related area
  • Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning
  • Experience with municipal planning

Responsibilities

  • Composes correspondence and staff reports for the Historic Preservation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council
  • Implements the City’s historic preservation ordinance and promotes preservation efforts through designation of local historic landmarks and the heritage marker program
  • Focuses on City’s redevelopment areas, promotes infill housing construction and other neighborhood-scaled uses
  • Evaluates adequacy of City’s housing in meeting current and projected needs; recommends priorities, schedules, and funding sources to implement improvements
  • Assists in preparing and making presentations to the Historic Preservation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
  • Makes presentations to Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, Zoning Board of Adjustment and other boards and groups as needed
  • Conducts meetings with citizens, private developers, and actively participates in community-based charrettes to resolve complex issues
  • Prepares reports, projects, and exhibits as directed.
  • Participates in preparation of long-range planning studies, corridor studies, and Comprehensive Plan updates
  • Fosters the public process to include but not limited to rezoning, conditional use permits, platting, planned developments, neighborhood plan initiatives, historic preservation recommendations, and variances
  • Posts signs on subject properties related to land use file applications; acts as Project Manager for land use case files
  • Assists with building permit review of new land development projects to ensure compliance with various City ordinances
  • Acts as a liaison between community members, government agencies, developers, and elected officials
  • Follows City financial policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
  • Performs other duties as assigned
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