Assistant Planner: Shape Houston's Future

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston Planning and Development Department invites applications for an Assistant Planner in the Development Services, Subdivision Platting division. This role conducts regulatory review of development proposals, researches planning issues, prepares recommendations, and communicates with the public and professionals.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; no experience required. Proficiency in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and MS Office is preferred; some positions may require driving a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Policy or equivalent.
• Knowledge of planning principles and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews development proposals for compliance with regulations.
• Researches planning issues and prepares recommendations.
• Interacts with the public, developers, engineers, architects, and other professionals.
• Presents to Planning Commission and city officials.
• Prepares maps and graphic data representations.
• Works with the public on planning programs and ordinances.
• Potentially drives city vehicle for site visits.

Skills

Planning principles

Excellent communication

MS Office

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Geography

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Houston Planning and Development Department invites applications for an Assistant Planner in the Development Services, Subdivision Platting division. This role conducts regulatory review of development proposals, researches planning issues, prepares recommendations, and communicates with the public and professionals.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; no experience required. Proficiency in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and MS Office is preferred; some positions may require driving a