Planner

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

Job summary

The City of Carrollton, Development Services/Planning Division, seeks a planning professional to handle routine planning applications, research ordinances and properties, maintain GIS layers, prepare owner notifications, and assist division staff.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field, one year of related planning experience, and a valid Texas driver's license. Proficiency with ArcMap/ArcPro and strong document preparation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, urban design, or related field.
• One year of related planning experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of planning principles and procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports and maps with GIS data.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to zoning and subdivision regulations and the Comprehensive Plan.
• Prepares reports and documents, manages planning cases through committees, commissions, and City Council, including map exhibits.
• Assists in preparing property owner notification letters for public hearings.
• Prepares zoning verification letters and processes permits as needed.
• Maintains official city records related to ordinances, case files, map documents, GIS data, and demographics.
• Coordinates with other city departments, utility companies, state and local agencies.
• Researches planning topics and supports division staff as needed.

Skills

Urban planning

GIS

ArcGIS

Customer service

Report preparation

Time management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field

Tools

ArcMap/ArcPro

Job description

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Development Services/Planning Division

REPORTS TO: Planning Manager

SUMMARY

Responsible for performing professional work in the field of planning. Assignments are routine in nature and include processing planning applications, researching ordinances and properties, maintaining and updating GIS layers, preparing property owner notifications, preparing presentations, assisting division staff, and updating development numbers for the division. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides support to the public and internal departments on zoning and subdivision regulations and the Comprehensive Plan.
• Prepares reports and documents, manages planning cases through applicable committees, commissions, and/or the City Council, which includes preparing map exhibits for case reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assists in the preparation of property owner notification letters for public hearings; and/or, performs other related activities.
• Prepares zoning verification letters and processes TABC permits.
• Maintains official City records related to ordinances, case files, map documents, GIS data, Census and demographics, and/or other related information.
• Coordinates with other city departments, utility companies, state and local government agencies.
• Researches various topics including but not limited to planning cases and special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of urban planning principles and practices;
• Knowledge of ArcMAP/ArcPro software applications;
• Skilled in providing customer service;
• Skilled in communicating and explaining rules and procedures clearly;
• Skilled in preparing reports and maintaining records and files;
• Skilled at meeting deadlines;
• Skilled in preparing maps utilizing GIS.;
• Skilled in coordinating the processing of cases;
• Skilled in applying independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness to interpret and apply guidelines;
• Skilled in interpreting and applying applicable laws, ordinances, statutes, and rules;
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications.
• Ability to be resilient and adapt in a fast-paced and positive work environment.
• Skilled in time management, completing tasks in a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or a related field. One year of related planning experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

PREFERENCES

• None.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent sitting, standing, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.