City Planner Associate: Zoning & GIS Liaison

Greater Harris; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tomball is seeking an Assistant City Planner to support planning and zoning administration, GIS mapping, and staff reports. You will liaise with developers, engineers, and city officials across multiple departments to support decision-making.

The role requires a Bachelor in a related field and at least 2 years of experience, with AICP preferred. Proficiency in GIS and MS Office is desirable, and the position involves public engagement and policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor (Related Field) is required or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
• AICP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts planning and zoning activities and research.
• Prepares staff reports and recommendations for zoning applications and ordinance changes.
• Assists in long-term comprehensive planning and updating city maps.
• Creates, edits, and maintains GIS zoning layers and case maps.
• Represents the city in meetings with developers, applicants, and other agencies.
• Communicates with the public to explain policies and decisions.

Skills

Planning

Zoning

GIS knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor (Related Field)

Tools

GIS

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Tomball is seeking an Assistant City Planner to support planning and zoning administration, GIS mapping, and staff reports. You will liaise with developers, engineers, and city officials across multiple departments to support decision-making.

The role requires a Bachelor in a related field and at least 2 years of experience, with AICP preferred. Proficiency in GIS and MS Office is desirable, and the position involves public engagement and policy interpretation.