Junior Urban Planner — Public Planning & Community Impact

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Corpus Christi is seeking an entry-level Planner I to review and coordinate the processing of planning applications, including platting, zoning, and related permits, ensuring conformance with codes and regulations. The role also handles general customer inquiries in person, by phone, or email and supports reporting on development trends.

The position requires a BA/BS and allows for flexible municipal schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required.
• No prior experience required.
• ICC Zoning Inspector within twelve (12) months of hire date.
• A valid driver's license required; out-of-state candidates must obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate the processing of normal to moderately difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, ordinances, statutes, and regulations.
• Assist in the evaluation of rezonings, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances, and other proposals.
• Assist in resolving citizen and customer issues related to planning.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on development proposals to government bodies.
• Collect statistical data and prepare reports/maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rates.
• Act as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials in developing plans.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

ICC Zoning Inspector within twelve (12) months of hire date

Job description

City of Corpus Christi is seeking an entry-level Planner I to review and coordinate the processing of planning applications, including platting, zoning, and related permits, ensuring conformance with codes and regulations. The role also handles general customer inquiries in person, by phone, or email and supports reporting on development trends.

The position requires a BA/BS and allows for flexible municipal schedule.