Assistant Planner: Urban Development & GIS Liaison

City of Hobbs; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hobbs seeks an Assistant Planner to support the Planning Department in day-to-day professional, technical, and administrative duties. You will assist with site development reviews, public notices, and GIS updates while coordinating with staff and boards.

Required are a relevant degree and strong communication skills; municipal planning experience is preferred. This role is office-based with some fieldwork and opportunities for growth within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Construction Management, or related field.
• Associate's degree or equivalent with four years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist City Planner with coordination and management of planning projects.
• Serve as a point of contact for the public regarding development processes.
• Review minor development proposals for codes and plans compliance.
• Prepare reports, maps, and presentations for Planning Board and meetings.
• Manage planning records and GIS updates with department staff.
• Monitor timelines, deliverables, and budgets for tasks or contracts.
• Support grant application development and administration.
• Assist with public notices and agendas for Planning Board meetings.
• Perform field visits and site verifications related to zoning applications.
• Participate in committees or task forces as assigned.
• Perform duties of Planning Technicians and Administrative Assistant as needed.

Skills

Municipal planning

GIS awareness

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Construction Management, or related field

Associate's degree or equivalent with four years related work experience

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Planning software

Job description

City of Hobbs seeks an Assistant Planner to support the Planning Department in day-to-day professional, technical, and administrative duties. You will assist with site development reviews, public notices, and GIS updates while coordinating with staff and boards.

Required are a relevant degree and strong communication skills; municipal planning experience is preferred. This role is office-based with some fieldwork and opportunities for growth within the department.