City Planner II: Drive Local Development & Planning

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement

Tuition assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Credit union

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Midland, Texas is seeking an urban planning professional to perform field and office work related to planning and development programs for land and facilities.

Responsibilities include preparing studies, analyzing land use data, reviewing zone changes and subdivisions, and presenting recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A degree in a related field and GIS knowledge are required, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written, and graphics communication skills.
• Knowledge of municipal planning functions and GIS.
• Ability to read technical materials and present data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning studies, annexation studies, and reports.
• Review zone change and subdivision applications and prepare reports.
• Present information to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Respond to public inquiries on planning and zoning issues.
• Collaborate with developers and other departments.
• Research and analyze land use data.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Graphics communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning

AICP certification preferred

Tools

ArcGIS (ESRI)

Job description

The City of Midland, Texas is seeking an urban planning professional to perform field and office work related to planning and development programs for land and facilities.

Responsibilities include preparing studies, analyzing land use data, reviewing zone changes and subdivisions, and presenting recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A degree in a related field and GIS knowledge are required, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.