Assistant City Planner

Greater Harris; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tomball is seeking an Assistant City Planner to support planning and zoning administration, GIS mapping, and staff reports. You will liaise with developers, engineers, and city officials across multiple departments to support decision-making.

The role requires a Bachelor in a related field and at least 2 years of experience, with AICP preferred. Proficiency in GIS and MS Office is desirable, and the position involves public engagement and policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor (Related Field) is required or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
• AICP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts planning and zoning activities and research.
• Prepares staff reports and recommendations for zoning applications and ordinance changes.
• Assists in long-term comprehensive planning and updating city maps.
• Creates, edits, and maintains GIS zoning layers and case maps.
• Represents the city in meetings with developers, applicants, and other agencies.
• Communicates with the public to explain policies and decisions.

Skills

Planning

Zoning

GIS knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor (Related Field)

Tools

GIS

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Assistant City PlannerThe City of Tomball is accepting applications for an **Assistant City Planner** the role will serve as a liaison with developers, builders, engineers, State and Federal agencies, and other government representatives and provide technical support to the Community Development Department, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustments, City Council, and City Manager in their decision-making process. The Assistant City Planner will assist with the administration of planning and zoning, including zoning reviews, site plan reviews, preparation of staff reports, handling routine inquiries from the public, creation of GIS zoning maps, and management of zoning GIS layers.**Reports To** Assistant Building Official**FLSA**Exempt**Positions Supervised None****Pay Grade**T-130| || --- || **Assistant City Planner** **role within the big picture of the City’s overall success.** |Serves as a liaison with developers, builders, engineers, State and Federal agencies, and other government representatives and provide technical support to the Community Development Department, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustments, City Council, and City Manager in their decision-making process. The Assistant City Planner will assist with the administration of planning and zoning, including zoning reviews, site plan reviews, preparation of staff reports, handling routine inquiries from the public, creation of GIS zoning maps, and management of zoning GIS layers.**Assistant City Planner** **functions** **include but are not limited to the following.*** **Conducts research** on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, zoning, and community development.* **Prepares written reports and recommendations** in response to public requests for zoning applications and various ordinance changes.* **Assists with long term Comprehensive planning**, updating of City maps, land use and development regulations.* **Prepares proposals** in draft form for amendments to the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and other documents and ordinances governing local planning, zoning, and development.* **Conducts research and analysis** on issues related to economic, housing, labor force, transportation, infrastructure, land use, and community development trends as requested.* **Preparation and presentation** of technical reviews regarding development and land proposals, including site plans, subdivision plats, etc.* **Responsible for drafting Planning and Zoning Commission** and Board of Adjustments annual reports.* **Meets with the general public** to discuss planning, zoning, and development issues; assists the public to define concerns and presents public questions to management; follows up with public to apprise of city policy and decisions.* **Prepares staff input** for Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings; presents findings and answers questions regarding agenda items.* **Participates in public meetings**.* **Manage Planning-specific GIS layers,** creating, editing, and maintaining Planning GIS data.* **Create, manage, and maintain** Zoning GIS case maps.* Other duties as assigned.| || --- || **Success Framework.**The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role. |* Working knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to City and regional planning and zoning administration.* Ability to interpret ordinances accurately and effectively.* Familiarity with GIS software is preferred.* High level of computer skills, with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.| || --- || **Equipment and Tools** commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. |GIS, Microsoft Office, BlueBeam| || --- || **Work Environment**or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. |* The work is typically performed indoors in an office setting.* Work may involve potentially life threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemical/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.* May regularly be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.* May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.| || --- || **\\* Physical Abilities.**The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. |* Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.* Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.* Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.* Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.* Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors* Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds.* Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.**SALARY:*** **Hiring range** - $55,454- $59,336**($26.66 - $28.53)*** **Salary range -**$55,454 - $78,745**\\*\\***Salary is dependent on qualifications and certifications**\\*\\***| || --- || **\\***The City of Tomball offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time. || This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, and employees may be required to comply with the changes. |## Qualifications| || --- || **Education and Experience**– An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. |**Education** Bachelor (Related Field)**Experience** Minimum of 2 years previous relevant work experience is required. **Certifications** AICP (Preferred)**Licensing**Driver's License