Planner

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington is seeking a Planning & Development professional to manage and coordinate long-range plans, assist current planning, and provide basic technical planning support to the public and City.

Under supervision, the role involves preparing staff reports, ordinance revisions, and coordinating with multiple departments to expedite zoning and development processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of urban planning fundamentals.
• Knowledge of research methodologies for organizing and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of planning and development principles.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate long range plans and studies.
• Review development and land use permit applications.
• Ensure compliance with plans, ordinances, and regulations.
• Prepare staff reports and ordinance revisions.
• Attend Planning and Zoning Commission meetings and City Council hearings.

Skills

Urban planning

GIS

Data analysis

Public speaking

Research methods

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in urban planning

Geography/GIS

Political science/public administration

Architecture

Environmental science

Landscape architecture

Business

Job description

DEPARTMENT Planning & Development Services SALARY $48,671.20 - $60,839.00

JOB SUMMARY

Under close supervision, performs planning assignments including managing and coordinating long range plans and studies, participating in current planning activities, preparing and presenting staff reports and ordinance revisions and providing basic technical planning and zoning assistance to the public and the City.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work with other departments and groups, both internal and external and, in the review of zoning and development applications, long range plans, and special reports respond to various inquiries regarding specific projects in order to expedite services by providing information.
  • e.g., other departments, citizens, committees/commissions, City Council, land planning and development specialists
• Review development and related land use permit applications, development plans, variance applications, etc.
• Examine applications for compliance with established plans and ordinances, and applicable local, state, or federal regulation.
• Solicit input from appropriate staff, schedule hearing and actions, monitor through the approval process, enforce compliance with regulations, which includes the ability to administer the zoning process, platting process, variances, special exceptions, ordinance and code amendments, and related activities.
• Conduct research and prepare reports with data, findings and recommendations. Collect data and perform surveys to obtain information, prepare information and present findings.
• Attend meetings of Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, City Council and other groups as assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist planners and other planning staff in research and development of project objectives, development programs and budgets based on Council priorities, the department’s work plan, and public input.
• Participate in the development of a Comprehensive Plan and its related activities.
• Write reports, that require limited editing, and evaluate demographic, zoning, economic, geographic and infrastructure information.
• On a nontypical basis, may perform other additional duties not listed in this description that are in alignment with the scope of essential job functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of urban planning, landscape architecture, economics, social sciences, engineering or statistics or ability to learn.
• Knowledge of research methodology and techniques for organizing and analyzing complex data.
• Knowledge of planning and development.
• Knowledge of general mapping and drafting techniques, and audio-visual presentation concepts.
• Skill in writing and making oral presentations to management and the public.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, and generating data and formulating conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to work in a group or team setting and contribute to the team’s success on a project.
• Ability to thoroughly and comprehensively evaluate all aspects of subdivision plats, development plans, and zoning cases.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to, lifting, seeing, typing, writing and entering data on a personal computer.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, GIS system, and software packages (including graphics, visualization, and city specific programs), scanner and digital camera, and analyze and evaluate information from various sources.
• Ability to learn and become familiar with federal and state laws and regulations relating to planning and urban development.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, geography/GIS, political science/public administration, architecture, environmental science, landscape architecture, business or related field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Employment Screenings Required

• Criminal Background Check

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The people that work for the City of Arlington directly impact our community, citizens, visitors and businesses. Become a leader in your chosen profession by joining the City’s dynamic workforce and make a positive contribution to the American Dream City! The City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [e-mail]. If you do not find a job that suits your experience, we welcome you to introduce yourself so Human Resources may be able to guide you to other opportunities.