Under general supervision of the Planning Manager or his/her designee and other senior level positions, the Planner I performs professional review of municipal planning applications and completes special projects. This position implements and enforces the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable City Ordinances, and provides Staff support to elected and appointed officials.
The Planner I performs professional level duties and manages smaller, less complex development projects and leads smaller, less complex pre-submittal meetings, HOA meetings, etc.
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
Acts as project manager for the duration of smaller, less complex development projects including but not limited to substantially conforming site plan, site plan, minor plat, and amending plat applications.
Evaluates or assists in the review of specific use permit and zoning request applications.
Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rate.
Administers the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable City Ordinances.
Coordinates with applicable City departments to complete thorough project reviews and approvals of development and construction plans.
Assists in meeting the objectives of the City Council’s Strategic Goals and the Department’s Five-Year Strategic Plan.
Meets with project applicants for pre-and post-development review to discuss compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable City Ordinances.
Prepares professional Staff reports and recommendations for presentation to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council.
Presents in front of elected and appointed officials, applicants, and residents.
Conducts special research projects.
Assists in the preparation of Development Agreements.
Prepares and presents detailed reports on development applications.
Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public and provides information to the public regarding development applications.
Provides accurate information to the public regarding development regulations.
Assists in resolving citizen and customer issues.
Conducts on site reviews of development and construction projects.
Complies with all City policies and procedures.
Other Important Duties:
Travels to attend meetings, conferences, and training.
Attends evening meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
Knowledge of Federal, State, Regional, and City Zoning, Subdivision, and Comprehensive Planning regulations, ordinances, and codes.
Knowledge of database development, maintenance, and retrieval and geographical information system utilization for layer mapping.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Ability to implement and enforce regulations, ordinances, and codes.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service skills both internally and externally.
Ability to research techniques and provide assistance for cases and assignments.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
Problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve defined practical problems.
Skill in effective oral and written communications.
Well organized with a recognition of time management skills.
Education, Experience, and Certifications/Licenses:
Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.
Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
Work is generally performed in an office and on-site as required to conduct field inspections, to review subdivision and development plans, observe progress and address issues.
May be subject to exposure to heavy equipment common to construction sites.
May be exposed to hostile or angry citizens and/or developers.
Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
