Junior City Planner: Kickstart Your Planning Career

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. seeks a Planner I to support the city's planning and development efforts. You will review zoning regulations, site plans, and subdivision plats to ensure compliance with ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan.

This entry-level role provides staff reports, public information, and coordination with other departments and boards. A bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field and a Texas driver's license are required; municipal planning or development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration or related field.
• 0–1 year of municipal planning or development review experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Review routine zoning regulations, site plans, subdivision plats for compliance with city ordinances and guidelines.
• Assist with review and processing of site plans, rezoning applications, SCUPs, variances, and other land use applications.
• Prepare routine staff reports, correspondence, presentations, and other materials related to development applications and planning activities.
• Provide zoning, land use, and development information to residents, applicants, property owners, and developers.
• Assist with interpretation and implementation of zoning and subdivision ordinances, Comprehensive Plan, and other land use regulations.
• Coordinate with other City departments to facilitate the development review process.
• Assist with long-range planning initiatives, ordinance amendments, updates to planning documents, and special projects.
• Conduct research, collect and analyze data, and assist in preparing technical studies and reports related to current and long-range planning.
• Assist with preparation of amendments to zoning and development ordinances to support effective regulation of land use and development.
• Attend and provide staff support for Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, City Council, and other meetings.
• Coordinate with other City departments, public agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to development applications, planning activities, and departmental projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Urban planning knowledge

Zoning & land use regulations

Regulatory review processes

Data collection & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration

Job description

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. seeks a Planner I to support the city's planning and development efforts. You will review zoning regulations, site plans, and subdivision plats to ensure compliance with ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan.

This entry-level role provides staff reports, public information, and coordination with other departments and boards. A bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field and a Texas driver's license are required; municipal planning or development