Senior Planner

City of Missouri City • Missouri City, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Missouri City, known as the “Show Me City,” is seeking an individual to serve in this full-time (First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers) position within the City’s Development Services Department, Planning and Development Division. An individual in this position oversees complex, sensitive projects in planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or with minimum of eight (8) years of related professional experience required.
• Master’s Degree: Master’s degree in urban planning, architecture, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• AICP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and administers research studies, conducts analysis and prepares reports/recommendations regarding land use, infrastructure improvements, environmental requirements and other matters.
• May serve as primary City liaison with multiple state, regional and local boards and committees; prepare reports and other input for these bodies; prepare and develops presentations to decision-makers (including City Council) and the public.
• Oversee the work of consultants; drafts requests for proposals or qualifications; prepare consulting agreements; monitors consultant contracts and project budgets.
• Ensures applicant submissions meet requirements; coordinates development proposals, reviews with other departments; prepare technical comments and compile zoning history information for each case.
• Analyze planning issues and determine project schedules and priorities.
• Ensure additional or revised information is provided by applicant; prepare graphics for each case; prepare memos, reports and details for final packet printing and distribution.
• Coordinate and reviews legal ads prior to mailing and newspaper submission.
• Perform other related duties as assigned; Subject to 24-hour recall.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level