Planner

City of DeSoto; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of DeSoto seeks an experienced Planner to assist the Planning Manager in administering zoning and subdivision ordinances, coordinating the development review process, preparing plans and studies, and guiding developers, builders and the public.

Responsibilities include reviewing plats and site plans, writing staff reports, presenting to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, meeting with stakeholders, preparing amendments, reviewing Certificates of Occupancy, and performing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field.
• Five years of related experience.
• AICP certification preferred; or equivalent training/experience.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Review plats and site plans for conformance with zoning and subdivision ordinances.
• Write staff reports for zoning requests and plats and present to commissions/city council.
• Meet with developers, builders and the public to answer questions about ordinances and the development process.
• Prepare plans and studies and amendments to zoning/subdivision ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan.
• Review Certificates of Occupancy to ensure compliance with zoning requirements and contact applicants as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Zoning knowledge

Development process knowledge

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning

AICP certification preferred

Valid Driver's License

Tools

ArcInfo

ArcView

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Word

Job description

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We takeownershipof our collective performance
• V- Wevalueand 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.