Principal Planner

City of Pflugerville•Pflugerville, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Planner manages and participates in advanced, highly complex professional planning activities. This position functions as the most senior planner, with expertise in a particular specialization. The City of Pflugerville is looking for someone who believes in and exhibits the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications may be considered for the title of Senior Planner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field.
Eight (8) years of municipal planning experience.
Knowledge of local codes and ordinances, current principles of planning practices and procedures.
Knowledge of federal and state laws relating to planning and urban development.
Knowledge of city policies, practices, and procedures.
Skill in using personal computers and associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions.
Expertise in researching planning issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, codes, and regulations.
Familiarity with project management techniques.
Ability to multi-task and perform numerous job functions with minimal assistance.
Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.
Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures to provide effective and efficient services for the City.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with strong time and task management abilities.

Nice To Haves

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.

Responsibilities

Manages the implementation of long-range planning documents, including the comprehensive plan for land use, transportation, utilities, annexation, and other elements.
Serves as the staff lead for the Downtown District, providing technical advice and coordinating activities necessary to implement the Downtown Vision and Downtown Actions Plan.
Addresses citizens and community groups regarding City Plans, policies, and actions.
Develops policies and procedures.
Develops and recommends operations procedures.
Develops short and long-range plans.
Oversees specialized planning functions, such as large-scale new development proposals.
Hires and supervises department interns to ensure effective and efficient operations; assigns, schedules, and reviews work; provides or arranges work-related training/education; completes performance evaluations; conducts counseling and takes disciplinary measures as required; terminates personnel when necessary.
Works on special projects as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.