Principal Planner

Temple Texas•Temple, TX

About The Position

The Principal Planner, under the general supervision of the Director, is responsible for complex professional planning work which involves organizing and coordinating short- and long-range planning activities and studies, gathering and analyzing research data, and preparing written reports.

Requirements

Combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field
Five (5) years of experience in municipal planning and zoning

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in planning
AICP Certification

Responsibilities

Determines data needs for complex planning studies and collects, analyzes, and evaluated the data
Prepares reports, projects, and exhibits as needed
Participates in preparation of long-range planning studies, corridor studies, Comprehensive Plan updates, and annexation studies
Develops, organizes, and implements short range land use plan measure including rezoning of property, zoning variances, abandonments, dedications, encroachment licenses, and annexation in accordance with City of Temple ordinances and plans
Assists Director in preparation for, and presentation to, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council
Makes presentations to Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and other boards/groups as needed
Interprets and prepares amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance and related Codes/Ordinances as needed
Conducts plat and site plan reviews for new land development projects, including field work to evaluate existing land use conditions as needed
Conducts reviews and makes recommendations for zoning requests
Establishes and maintains communication with other agencies involved in planning activities which impact the City
Maintains records of statistical data and supplies data as requested
Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned