City Planner

Aoka; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 81.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Impact on community

Descripción de la vacante

Aoka is seeking a City Planner to join our Houston area team on a part-time basis. The role covers urban planning, zoning, subdivision review, and community development while coordinating with stakeholders and city staff.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, at least five years in urban planning or zoning, and AICP certification. This is a flexible, part-time opportunity offering meaningful public service in Houston, TX.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least five years of professional experience in urban planning or zoning.
• AICP certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform technical planning tasks including rezoning, annexation, and master plan reviews.
• Review applications for consistency with city plans and policies.
• Conduct site layout and architectural analyses.
• Coordinate reviews with applicants, staff, consultants, and the public.
• Maintain accurate records for Planning Division cases.
• Prepare staff reports with findings and recommendations.
• Respond to public inquiries on zoning and land development.
• Support additional planning and community development tasks as needed.

Conocimientos

Urban planning

Zoning

Stakeholder coordination

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

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.