City Planner

City of Webster; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision/Life/Long-term Disabilty

Retirement plans (TMRS 2:1 matching)

Tuition assistance & certification pay

Job summary

The City of Webster's Community Development Department is seeking an experienced Planner. The role involves professional planning and technical services related to planning, zoning, subdivision regulations, and development.

Under the Director of Community Development, you will coordinate commissions, present to boards and City Council, and engage with citizens, developers, and professionals to support Webster's growth and ensure compliance with city codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning required.
• AICP certification preferred.
• Texas Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments.
• Deliver urban and regional planning presentations to boards, commissions, and City Council.
• Respond to citizens' inquiries and support city-wide projects.

Skills

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning

Degrees in geography, architecture, or related fields

Job description

The City of Webster's Community Development Department has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Planner who is service-oriented, a strategic thinker, and a problem solver.

The Planner is an integral member of the community development team, working with co-workers across departments and throughout the community. This position provides professional planning and technical services related to planning, zoning, subdivision regulations, and general development. Under the direction of the Director of Community Development, the Planner's key functions include coordinating the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments and delivering urban and regional planning presentations to boards, commissions, and the City Council. Other duties include responding to citizens' inquiries, maintaining industry knowledge and certifications, contributing to city-wide projects, and routinely and professionally interfacing with city employees, other departments, realtors, developers, builders, engineers, and architects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires two (2) to three (3) years of directly relevant urban/regional planning experience.
• Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning is required. Consideration may be given for degrees in other relevant disciplines such as geography, architecture, or closely related fields from an accredited college or university.
• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.
• A valid Texas Driver's License is required.

Special Requirements:

This is an Essential Services position. The employee will be required to provide services in the course and scope of employment for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Webster's citizens.

Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret maps, plats, site plans, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or members of the development community. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, boards, commissions, Mayor, and City Council. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in written or verbal form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Applies general principles and practices in the field of urban and regional planning.

Salary and Benefits Include:

The starting salary range is $65,590 to $68,910, commensurate with experience and qualifications. At the City of Webster, you will join a team committed to a culture of open and honest communication, cooperation, and continuous development. Benefits include Medical Insurance, with approximately 90% of employee premiums paid by the City and a significant contribution to dependent coverage; free dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage for employees; retirement plans, including a 2:1 matching contribution in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, plus optional 457 and Roth IRA plans; tuition assistance and professional certification pay to encourage your development.

Employment offers are conditional upon completing a drug test, physical exam, and background check. E.O.E.