Part-Time Planner

Tulsa County; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulsa County Planning Services seeks a part-time planner to support zoning, development, and long-range planning activities. The role involves researching regulations, preparing staff reports, and coordinating with boards and departments.

The successful candidate will analyze planning data, prepare maps, and assist in public meetings and policy development while supporting various county planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of urban, rural, regional and environmental planning principles.
• Familiarity with zoning laws, land use regulations and permitting processes.
• Strong research, data analysis, and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review development applications and zoning cases for compliance with regulations and long-range plans.
• Prepare staff reports, findings, and presentations for planning bodies.
• Administer lot split and lot line adjustment processes for Tulsa County.
• Maintain files and databases with current and historic planning activity.
• Conduct advanced research and GIS mapping on planning and land-use topics.
• Provide professional assistance to residents, developers, and partner agencies.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Data analysis

GIS proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or related field

Tools

GIS software

Spreadsheet

Word Processing

Job description

Organization

Planning Services

Pay

$30.05

Pay Frequency

Hourly

Full Time / Part Time

Part time

Job Summary

Under supervision, performs planning and land‑use activities. Provides support to citizens, advisory authorities, boards and commissions, departments, and elected officials. Assists with research, analysis, and coordination related to zoning, development, and community planning, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Description

ssential Job Functions

• Reviews development applications, zoning cases, site plans, and subdivision proposals for compliance with County regulations and long‑range plans.
• Prepares detailed staff reports, findings, recommendations, and presentations for planning boards, commissions, and elected bodies.
• Administer the lot split and lot line adjustment processes for Tulsa County
• Maintain the lot split and lot line adjustment files (hard copy and digitally) and database with current and historic activity.
• Conducts advanced research, data analysis, and mapping on planning, demographic, economic, and land‑use issues.
• Provides professional assistance to residents, developers, consultants, and partner agencies regarding planning processes, regulations, and requirements.
• Supports and may lead components of long‑range planning projects, including comprehensive plan updates, corridor studies, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Prepares maps, graphics, and analysis using GIS, planning tools, and related software.
• Conducts site visits and field inspections to verify conditions related to development proposals and land‑use compliance.
• Coordinates with internal departments and external agencies to resolve land‑use, permitting, and development issues.
• Assist with facilitating public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities as needed.
• Assists in developing or updating ordinances, policies, and procedures related to planning and land use.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and practices of urban, rural, regional, and environmental planning; zoning laws, land use regulations, subdivision standards, and permitting processes; and federal and state laws.

Skill in research, data analysis, map interpretation, and report writing; organizational skills and attention to detail;

Ability to read, interpret, and apply County codes, regulations, and policies; communicate effectively; work collaboratively with internal departments, officials, and community stakeholders.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet and Word Processing software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has no supervisor responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public administration, environmental science, or a related field and 3 years of experience Planning, Zoning, or a related field.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present verbally and in writing information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to apply these concepts within formulas in spreadsheet/reporting software.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, of diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ACIP certification preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to assume a stationary position, move or transverse, operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, detect, position, and communicate, convey, express oneself, exchange information. The employee frequently is required to reach, detect, perceive, identify, recognize, observe, inspect, assess and position self (to), move. The employee is occasionally required to ascend/descend, traverse, and detect, distinguish, determine. The employee must regularly transport, move, position, put, install up to 10 pounds and occasionally transport, move, position, put, install up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO STATEMENT

Tulsa County does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.

NOTE: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Location

HQ