Associate Planner / Planner

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Performs a range of current and comprehensive planning duties, with responsibilities varying by position level. Tasks include reviewing development and land use applications, conducting research on zoning and development standards, preparing staff reports and presentations, assisting customers with planning inquiries, and completing zoning reviews. At the Planner level, additional duties include case management, technical analysis, and presenting recommendations on zoning changes, variances, subdivisions, and site plans.

Applicants must submit a cover letter & resume.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Meets with members of the public, developers, and other stakeholders to respond to questions related to the property, planning area, applicable development standards, and development review process. Serve as the primary go-to person on customer service (Planner of the day) and code enforcement.

Provides information and guidance regarding the development standards and processes at pre-submittal meetings. Conducts completeness reviews prior to application submittal as requested.

Provides technical planning assistance and support to the public, developers and other city officials and departments.

Researches and reviews urban land development proposals and studies. Provides research information to Planning Dept. staff as requested.

Draws diagrams, graphs, tables, charts, and maps using drafting and drawing tools and other GIS software.

Reviews, manages, and processes minor development and land use applications with a limited scope in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development Code, and other adopted plans, studies, and development standards.

Assists Planning Department staff on the review, management, and processing of larger development and land use applications.

Reviews building permit applications in conformance with the Unified Development Code and approved development applications.

Coordinates communications with applicants and City and County departments for review comments; provides recommendations on how to address review comments.

Assists and provides technical support in the preparation of written reports and presentations to boards, commissions, committees, and the City Council.

Assists with special projects related to code revisions, technical manual updates, process improvements, and research to discover patterns and / or discrepancies.

Assists with long-range planning, housing and historic preservation efforts, as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Planner :

Reviews, manages and processes current and / or long-range planning applications / studies in conformance with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and other development codes / standards.

Interprets application of codes and ordinances to specific projects and responds to citizens’ inquiries.

Conducts a detailed review of applications for compliance with all codes, past actions and approvals.

Coordinates communications with applicants and City and County departments for review, comment, and records management to ensure records are complete.

Prepares and composes a variety of correspondence, including application responses, agendas for Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and City Council meetings, Certificates of Occupancy, Development Agreements, etc.

Prepares reports and makes presentations to the Boards, Commissions and City Council.

Reviews case files, Site Plans, Plats, Ordinances, reports and Planning, Municipal and State codes of other municipalities and outside resources for reference research relating to code revisions.

Assists with special projects related to code revisions, manual updates, process review, or research, etc.

Conducts field work and site inspections.

Attends regularly scheduled evening Commission, Subcommittee and Board meetings and special call meetings.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

Associate Planner :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Architecture, or closely related field.

Planner :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban Planning or a closely related field. Two (2) years of full-time work experience in municipal planning. OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Knowledge of :

Computer mapping and graphics technology.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Government policies, organization, and administration.

Principles, objectives and procedures of governmental planning, programming, and research.

Engineering, surveying, architectural and drafting concepts and principles.

Abilities and Skill in :

Providing excellent customer service

Using computers and applicable software.

Performing mathematical measurements and calculations.

Conducting research.

Collecting and analyzing data, demographics, and statistics.

Reading, interpreting, and explaining ordinances, legal documents, memos, and technical documents such as plats, site plans, and construction drawings to a wide range of stakeholders.

Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, management and the public.

Analyzing complex problems and developing positive courses of action.

Handling multiple tasks and prioritizing

Working with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

Working under the pressures of a rigid and / or short work cycle.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

Preferred : American Institute of Certified Planners (A.I.C.P.) certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.

Occasional exposure to weather extremes and insects when performing fieldwork.

Hiring Range :

Associate Planner : $51,189.32 - $64,126.40, annually.

Planner : $56,434.04$70,678.40, annually.

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