Planner

Gfoat; Carrollton (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Planner for the Development Services/Planning Division. You will perform professional planning work, process applications, research ordinances, and support GIS updates.

This role requires independent judgment, ability to prepare reports, map exhibits, notifications, and presentations, and coordination with city departments and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or related field, plus one year of planning experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of urban planning principles and GIS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Process planning applications and case reports for committees and City Council.
• Prepare map exhibits and PowerPoint presentations.
• Maintain official city records related to ordinances, case files, map documents, GIS data, Census and demographics.
• Coordinate with other city departments, utility companies, state and local government agencies.
• Prepare property owner notification letters and zoning verification letters.

Skills

Urban planning knowledge

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Independent judgment

Record-keeping

Deadline-driven

GIS data handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or related field

Tools

ArcMap/ArcPro

Job description

JOB TITLE: Planner

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.