Planner- I, II, or Senior (Economic Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Focus)
Under direction of the Economic Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Manager, this position is responsible for performing professional and technical city planning work in matters related to long-range planning and economic development. ** Planners of any experience level with some background in or knowledge of urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, or engineering are encouraged to apply. Current focus areas for this position include creating maps, visuals and other technical exhibits for planning projects and assisting with managing neighborhood plan implementation including coordinating with other departments on mapping, surveys, design, construction documents, and bids.**
- Prepares reports and recommendations; researches, formulates, and writes ordinances; assists in and gives presentations; coordinates steps related to plans and studies; and prepares draft updates to elements of planning documents.
- Assists in urban planning efforts as it relates to developing, maintaining, and implementing the City's policies regarding neighborhood revitalization and supporting the Boards and Commissions involved in the same.
- Completes advanced professional and technical assignments related the City's efforts at local economic development with an emphasis on enhancing and expanding the City's tax base and the community's quality of life.
- Long range planning emphasizes revitalization efforts of downtown, adjacent neighborhoods, and commercial corridors.
- Conducts field evaluations, assessments and studies.
- Interacts with other city departments, neighborhood associations and elected/appointed officials.
- Organizes and conducts meetings with staff, neighborhood committees, residents, business owners and/or developers.
- Cross training with current planning job duties.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Level of job duties and expectations increase based on the level hired of either Planner I, Planner II, or Senior Planner.
PLANNER I:
A Bachelor's Degree preferred in Planning, GIS, Architecture, or related field and a minimum of two years of related experience is preferred. GIS Certificate preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License required.
PLANNER II:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Planning, GIS, Architecture, or related field with a minimum of three years of planning experience preferred. GIS software experience is preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License required.
SENIOR PLANNER:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Planning, GIS, Architecture, or related field and a minimum of five years of planning experience preferred. A Master's Degree in a related field can substitute for two years of experience. GIS Certificate preferred. GIS software experience required. AICP certification required or obtained within one year of date of hire is preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License required.
"The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining an applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary."