Senior Planner - Citywide Planning and Regional Planning

City of San Antonio•78205, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of San Antonio is looking to fill multiple Senior Planner positions within the Planning Department for Citywide Planning and Regional Planning Divisions. Under general direction, this role involves performing complex planning and supervisory work, including the supervision of a section within the City's Planning Department. Responsibilities include developing recommendations on planning and zoning issues, staffing boards and committees, and reviewing the work of subordinate planners. The primary working conditions are in an office environment. The position may exercise direct supervision over assigned staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years increasingly responsible urban planning experience.
One (1) year of supervisory or lead work experience.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in city, urban, or regional planning, geography, public administration, or a related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
At least two (2) years of experience in local government or private sector planning.
Direct experience in urban planning and/or long-range planning strongly desired.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
MS Office experience.
Strong writing skills.
Adobe Creative Suite and graphic design experience.
Working knowledge of ArcGIS software and analysis.
Experience facilitating small and large work groups.
Experience with public outreach, goal development, and document preparation for comprehensive or regional planning projects.

Responsibilities

Conducts special studies on projects such as land use and zoning plans.
Conducts updates to the City's Comprehensive Plan and various components of the plan.
Prepares written reports and makes presentations at public and community meetings and boards and commissions.
Provides technical support to boards, commissions and committees.
Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff members.
Oversees the preparation and reproduction of publications issued by the Department.
Makes recommendations to other City Departments.
Responds to requests for information from management, officials and the public.
Reviews, coordinates and evaluates plat and development plan applications.
Plans, organizes and conducts neighborhood meetings with residents of the rezone areas.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.