Description

We are searching for a Planner or Senior Planner, depending on job qualifications of the applicant. Under general supervision of the Planning Director, the Planner or Senior Planner will perform routine and complex work related to planning, zoning, and historic preservation permit review, code compliance, and technical work in the administration of municipal government. Duties involve processing/reviewing development application submittals; facilitating use of permitting software; assisting with coordination of development applications; organizing and coordinating meetings with City staff, the public, and developers; performing reviews of various zoning and historic preservation applications, site plans, plats, and some building permits; attending various Boards and Commission meetings; providing general administrative support to the Planning and Development Department; and other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

The job requirements below are an overview. Please go to cityofdrippingsprings.com/employment to see job description(s) in full.

1.      At the direction of the Planning Director, performs all tasks assigned related to activities that may include planning, zoning, historic preservation, and development agreement review.

 2.      Collaborates with the Development Permit Coordinator on the development application process, including oversight of application and plan submittals, fee assessment and payment, processing plan review and comment transmittals, and issuance of permits and other approval correspondence as appropriate.

3.      Prepares and presents staff reports and provides assistance to a variety of commissions, committees, boards, and the City Council.

4.      Manages planning related agenda items for Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and other commission, committee, and board meetings as necessary.

5.      Provides case management of land development applications; confers with project owners and design professionals regarding state and local code requirements and obtaining multi-agency application approvals.

6.      Coordinates and facilitates predevelopment and technical review meetings on development projects.

 7.      Coordinates with staff, consultants, and Development Agreement Working Group on large- scale or complicated development projects.

 8.      Serves as project manager for development agreements and planned development districts. Coordinates with developers, city staff, and consultants. Provides technical assistance, prepares reports, coordinates meetings, and prepares and keep track of project timelines.

 9.      Prepares maps for staff reports, and updates Official City Limit Map, Zoning Map, Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Map, Transportation Plan Map, and Trail Plan Map on regular basis.

 10.  Manages and updates GIS data and online interactive maps.

 11.  Works with City Engineer, Building Official, Planning Director, and other City officials/staff/consultants when necessary to review planning applications and permits.

 12.  Coordinates with Development Permit Coordinator and other planning staff as needed to accomplish planning and permitting assignments.

 13.  Confers with and advises members of the general public, property owners, architects, engineers, developers, consultants, and others regarding planning and development policies, procedures, and standards.

 14.  Assists in the development and administration of comprehensive and subsidiary plans for the physical development of the City. Advises planning and development staff and City officials of proposed comprehensive plan amendments and development of new plans.

 15.  Assists in the development of plans for land use patterns, housing needs, parks and recreation opportunities, highways and transportation systems, economic development, and other aspects of future growth and development.

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree must have at least three (3) years of planning, land use, development, or related work experience. Candidates with a Master’s degree must also have at least two (2) years of planning, land use, development, or related work experience. Previous work experience for a City and/or development firm preferred. Must be proficient at public speaking and delivering presentations to boards, committees, commissions, City Council and staff. 

Experience in Historic Preservation is desirable. 

Senior planner must be proficient in GIS software. 

Professional designation by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable.

To apply, please go to cityofdrippingsprings.com/employment to fill out application.