Planner

City of Arlington•Arlington, TX

3d•$48,671 - $60,839

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Planner performs planning assignments, including managing and coordinating long-range plans and studies, participating in current planning activities, preparing and presenting staff reports and ordinance revisions, and providing basic technical planning and zoning assistance to the public and the City. The role reviews development and land-use applications, evaluates compliance with plans and regulations, coordinates the approval process, conducts research, prepares reports, and attends public and governmental meetings. The Planner also assists planning staff with research and project objectives, contributes to Comprehensive Plan development, and evaluates demographic, zoning, economic, geographic, and infrastructure information. The position may perform other duties aligned with the scope of its essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography/GIS, political science/public administration, architecture, environmental science, landscape architecture, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of urban planning, landscape architecture, economics, social sciences, engineering, or statistics, or ability to learn.
Knowledge of research methodology and techniques for organizing and analyzing complex data.
Knowledge of planning and development.
Knowledge of general mapping and drafting techniques and audiovisual presentation concepts.
Skill in writing and making oral presentations to management and the public.
Skill in researching, analyzing, and generating data and formulating conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to work in a group or team setting and contribute to project success.
Ability to thoroughly and comprehensively evaluate subdivision plats, development plans, and zoning cases.
Ability to read and interpret maps.
Ability to perform physical skills including lifting, seeing, typing, writing, and entering data on a personal computer.
Ability to operate a personal computer, GIS system, software packages (including graphics, visualization, and city-specific programs), scanner, and digital camera, and to analyze and evaluate information from various sources.
Ability to learn and become familiar with federal and state laws and regulations relating to planning and urban development.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Work with internal and external departments and groups to review zoning and development applications, long-range plans, and special reports, and respond to project inquiries to expedite services.
Review development and related land-use permit applications, development plans, and variance applications.
Examine applications for compliance with established plans, ordinances, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Solicit input from appropriate staff, schedule hearings and actions, monitor applications through the approval process, and enforce regulatory compliance.
Administer zoning, platting, variance, special exception, ordinance and code amendment, and related processes.
Conduct research, collect data, perform surveys, and prepare reports with findings and recommendations.
Present research findings and information.
Attend meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, City Council, and other assigned groups.
Assist planners and other planning staff with research and development of project objectives, development programs, and budgets based on Council priorities, the department work plan, and public input.
Participate in development of the Comprehensive Plan and related activities.
Write reports requiring limited editing and evaluate demographic, zoning, economic, geographic, and infrastructure information.
Perform other duties aligned with the scope of essential job functions as needed.