City Planner

Aoka LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible schedule

Impact on community development

Professional environment

Job summary

Aoka LLC is seeking a City Planner for a part-time, on-site role in Houston, TX. You will apply urban planning expertise to zoning, subdivision review, and community development while supporting local government clients.

The position offers a flexible schedule, a competitive hourly rate, and opportunities to influence public land-use outcomes through rigorous analysis and clear reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a related field.
• Minimum five years of professional urban planning or zoning experience.
• AICP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning tasks including rezoning, annexation, and land-use permits.
• Review applications for compliance with city master plan and development standards.
• Coordinate review processes with applicants, staff, consultants and the public.
• Prepare staff reports with findings and recommendations for hearings.
• Respond to public inquiries on zoning and development matters.
• Maintain accurate records of Planning Division applications.

Skills

Urban planning

Zoning

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

AICP certification

Tools

VertexPlans

Job description

Job Title: City Planner (Part-Time)

Location: Houston, TX

Compensation: $50 per hour

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced City Planner to join our team on a part-time basis in Houston, TX. In this role, you will perform professional-level work in urban planning, zoning, subdivision review, and community development. You will handle administrative and enforcement functions, conduct technical analyses, coordinate with stakeholders, and provide excellent customer service to the public regarding land use and development matters.

This is an ideal opportunity for a planning professional looking for flexible, meaningful part-time work while applying their expertise to support local governments in the Houston area.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning functions, including research, review, analysis, presentation, and coordination of rezoning applications, annexation requests, Comprehensive Master Plan amendments, development and land use permits, special use permits, variances, and related applications.
• Review planning applications for compliance with the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan, land development policies, subdivision standards, and site plan design requirements.
• Conduct architectural and site layout design analyses.
• Coordinate the application review process with applicants, property owners, planning staff, consultants (architectural and civil engineering), regulatory bodies, and the general public.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all Planning Division applications.
• Prepare clear, well-written staff reports with findings and recommendations for regulatory bodies and public hearings, ensuring alignment with city codes and ordinances.
• Respond to public inquiries (by phone and in person) and provide assistance on zoning, land development, and related regulatory matters.
• Perform other related planning and community development tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in urban planning or zoning
• AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of $50.
• Flexible part-time schedule.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on community development in the Houston area.
• Professional environment focused on planning excellence and public service.

About Aoka

Aoka is a third-party municipal services provider serving federal, state, and local governments with code compliance, inspections, and consulting. Our proprietary software, VertexPlans, streamlines plan reviews, inspections, and reporting—ensuring faster turnaround times and better communication for our clients.

Our Values: Continuous Improvement | Diversity of Thought | Empathy | Focus

Our Vision : Using technology to reshape construction.

Aoka is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) , providing fair employment to all applicants and employees.