Associate Planner - Development Services

City of Frisco; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Frisco is seeking an Associate Planner to oversee small and less complex development projects, review zoning and subdivision requests, and prepare staff reports for Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council. You will engage with applicants and residents, coordinate with departments, and provide public information.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning or related field and at least two years of urban planning experience, with strong GIS, communication, and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field (or a related combo of education and experience).
• Two (2) years of urban planning experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager for smaller, less complex development projects, including site plans and plats.
• Administer Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Comprehensive Plan.
• Coordinate reviews with City departments to progress development and construction plans.
• Prepare staff reports and recommendations for Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council.
• Present to elected officials, applicants, and residents.
• Provide robust customer service and assist with Land Development and Zoning submissions.

Skills

Zoning regulations

GIS knowledge

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning

Job description

Summary: Under general supervision of the Development Manager and other senior level positions, the Associate Planner performs professional review of municipal planning applications, performs administrative and procedural duties related to the Development Services Department, and provides general Planning information to the public. 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 Associate Planner performs professional level duties and manages smaller, less complex development projects while also serving in the capacity of a Planning Technician and being responsible for duties such as performing administrative and procedural duties such as performing administrative and procedural duties related to the Development Services Department.

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• 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.
• Manages a variety of customer service duties including answering and directing telephone calls, responding to routine questions from the public, and assisting applicants with the preparation of and status of Land Development and Zoning applications.
• Assists in the intake of project submissions and other tasks related to Electronic Plan Review.
• Utilizes a variety of computer programs and databases to create PowerPoint presentations, to create locator maps, to maintain project databases, and to prepare reports and informational packets.
• Assists in post-approval/disapproval/denial processing of Department files.
• Prepares public hearing notices for newspaper publication and to send to property owners.
• Assists in the organization and publishing of packets for the Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, City Council meetings, and other meetings.
• Conducts on site reviews of development and construction projects.
• Complies with all City policies and procedures.

Other Important Duties

• Research codes and ordinances for Development Services Department staff, other City departments and customers.
• Travel to conduct scheduled and non-scheduled inspections, attend meetings, conferences, and training.
• Attend evening meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field; OR High School Diploma with 30 semester hours of college-level courses in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, or related field and two (2) years experience in Urban Planning or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The processing and review of varying types of land development applications and zoning cases, the analysis and presentation of statistical data, and other items as determined by the Director of Development Services shall qualify as experience.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.
• Must possess a valid driver license, if not a current state of Texas license must obtain a State of Texas Driver's License within 30 days of employment.