Lead Planner

City of Maypearl; Farmers Branch (TX); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Maypearl seeks an experienced planner to perform advanced current and long-range planning, analysis, and project management. This lead-level role coordinates complex zoning proposals from application to approval and guides others in similar tasks.

You will lead meetings, present to City Council, and help with hiring and performance evaluations. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Urban Planning (Master's preferred) and at least five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or equivalent; Master's preferred.
• Minimum five years of related work experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification and training will be considered.

Responsabilités

• Lead development review meetings and present cases to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
• Assign work and coach staff with specialized instructions.
• Assist with hiring processes and contribute to evaluations.
• Supervise volunteers and interns.
• Represent the Planning Department in the absence of the Planning Manager.

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Public speaking

Team coaching

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning

Master's degree in Urban Planning (preferred)

Outils

Microsoft Office

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Mapping software

Description du poste

Under general supervision, this advanced level planner position performs professional level work in the field of current planning, advanced planning and analysis. This position is distinguished from the Senior Planner position in that it is a higher-level position that performs more complex technical, investigative, and project management skills requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill. This position is responsible for coordinating and processing more complicated planning and zoning proposals from application to final approval, and affords guidance to other positions performing the same tasks. Additionally, this position leads development review meetings and presents cases to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

This lead position may also: assign work and coach employees with specialized instructions and practices for job accomplishments; contribute to other employees' performance evaluations, assist with the hiring process by interviewing and making recommendations and providing input to supervisory staff; supervise volunteers and interns; and serve as the Planning Department representative in the absence of the Planning Manager.

Education and Experience:

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Urban Planning. Master's Degree in Urban Planning is preferred.

Minimum five years of related work experience is required.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification and training will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of principles, concepts and theories of urban planning; knowledge of both short and long range planning; ability to analyze complex data; skills in the operation of computer, database programs and computer modeling techniques; knowledge of data collection, methodology, demographics and statistics.

Fluency in Microsoft Office products. Skill in the operation of mapping software, desktop publishing software, GIS and Adobe Suite software is highly desired.

Decisions regarding implementation of policies may be made. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

This position normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion.

Advanced work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.

Advanced ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Intermediate ability to deal with system of real numbers, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions and measurements. Advanced ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to attend Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, Zoning Board of Adjustment and other required evening meetings. Mobility within an office and field environment.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid driver's license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed.

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is strongly recommended.