Senior Planner

City of Pearland, TX • Pearland, TX

2d

About The Position

Under general supervision, conducts varied planning activities in current and comprehensive planning; reviews major and minor development proposals for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use and Urban Development Ordinance, City policies, and other regulations; performs administrative review and supervisory functions for the Planning Department; assists the City Planner in processing planning and zoning applications, zoning board of adjustment applications, plats; and performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, or closely related field is required.
• Minimum of four (4) to six (6) years increasingly responsible professional planning experience as a Planner I or equivalent position, preferably with a municipality.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is highly desired
• Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives administrative direction from the City Planner and may exercise supervision over assigned professional, technical and clerical staff, as directed by the City Planner.
• Assist with the coordination and evaluation of the urban planning function (Comprehensive Planning and Current Planning.)
• Preparation of communication reports for the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, development proposals, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Regular and timely attendance at work.
• Assist the City Planner with daily operations of the Planning Department.
• In the City Planner's absence, serve as the staff liaison to the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
• Process zone change, variance, and subdivision plat applications; prepare public notices and conduct property ownership research.
• Assist the City Planner in the preparation of agendas, public hearing notices, and scheduling of planning and zoning applications.
• Review site plans, variance, zone changes, staff reports, and similar planning applications; conduct public hearings and presents findings and recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustments and City Council.
• Resolve complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing; respond to local citizens inquiring about planning and zoning regulations and ordinances, and resolve disputes between planners, program manager and applicants as necessary.
• Provide staff support to various boards and commissions, as needed and assigned; serve when needed as a member of a task force or committee composed of city, county, state or private groups.
• Gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinate department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Provide advice and information to City staff, the general public, and developers regarding land use codes, regulations, and requirements; clarify and ensure conformance to City codes and regulations.
• Prepare comprehensive written staff reports on assigned projects and recommend courses of action; conduct site visits and field investigations as required; make oral presentations to City Council, City Commissions and Boards, and citizen groups.
• Prepare long range plans, special reports, studies, and correspondence as required; recommend changes to City codes, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinate planning and zoning administration activities for the City Planner.
• Coordinate the work of consultants engaged in Comprehensive Plan updates, and other special projects.
• Substitute for the City Planner as necessary.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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