Planner

City-of-Carrollto; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City-of-Carrollto is seeking a Planning Analyst to perform professional work in city planning, including processing applications, researching ordinances and property records, and maintaining GIS data.

The role requires preparing presentations, owner notifications for hearings, and coordinating with other departments and agencies. A Bachelor's in Urban Planning or related field and a Texas driver's license are required; experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Processes planning applications and coordinates with committees and City Council.
• Researches ordinances and property records.
• Maintains GIS layers and related data.
• Prepares property owner notifications for public hearings.
• Prepares presentations for case reports and PowerPoint materials.
• Assists division staff and updates development numbers.
• Coordinates with other city departments, utility companies, and agencies.
• Researches planning topics and special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Urban planning

Customer service

Communication

Report writing

Time management

Deadline driven

Records maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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.