Planner

Desoto Group Inc; DeSoto (TX); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Education Pay

Social Security

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Résumé du poste

Desoto Group Inc is seeking a dedicated planning support professional to assist the Planning Manager with the administration of zoning and subdivision ordinances in DeSoto, Texas. The role includes coordinating the development review process, preparing plans and studies, and guiding developers and the public through the process.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field, five years of experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field.
• Five years of related work experience.
• AICP certification preferred.
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsabilités

• Review Plats and Site Plans for conformance with the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, including writing comments and reviewing resubmittals.
• Write staff reports for zoning requests and plat applications and present cases to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
• Meet with developers, builders and the public to answer questions about the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and development process.
• Prepare plans and studies and amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan.
• Review Certificates of Occupancy to ensure requirements are met and contact applicants for information as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Connaissances

Zoning & Subdivision knowledge

Public communication

Planning policy

GIS knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field

AICP preferred

Equivalent training/experience

Outils

ArcInfo / ArcView GIS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Description du poste

• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

Description

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of the position is to assist the Planning Manager in administering the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, coordinating the development review process, preparing plans and studies, as well as providing information and assistance to developers, builders and the general public.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing Plats and Site Plans for conformance with the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance, to include writing comments and then reviewing resubmittals to verify that comments have been addressed by the applicant.
• Writing staff reports for zoning requests and plat applications and presenting cases to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
• Meet with developers, builders and the general public to answers questions pertaining to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, as well as the development process.
• Preparing plans and studies, as well as amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, and the Comprehensive Plan.
• Review Certificates of Occupancy to assure all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance are being met. This entails making contact with the applicant for additional information when needed.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or other related field;
• Five (5) years of related work experience;
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver’s License.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of the development process; principles of planning specific to work assignments and research methods applicable to assignments.
• Legal terminology pertinent to planning and zoning related matters.
• Basic mathematical principles such as fractions, percentages, ratios. Also, basic geometry.
• Federal and state regulations pertaining to work assignments.
• Ability to be self-motivated; complete multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with an eye for detail.
• Complete major studies and reports in a timely manner with minimal edits required.
• GIS knowledge and experience using ArcInfo and Arcview.
• Use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint).
• Reviewing plats and site plans for conformance with Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
• Ability to effectively work with developers, builders, the general public, and other staff members.

Employee Benefit Information

• Health Insurance- BCBS
• Dental Insurance- BCBS
• Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight
• Flexible Spending - Payflex
• Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.
• Life Insurance- Dearborn National
• The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.
• Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
• This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
• Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.
• Education Pay
• Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.
• Social Security
• Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.
• Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.
• Vacation
• Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
• All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
• Sick Leave
• Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
• Holidays
• Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.
• Longevity Pay
• Earned at a rate of $4 per month.
• This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).
• Work's Compensation
• Work's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.
• Fire/Police
• Eligible for Education/Certification pay.
• Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower
• Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.