Planner

City of Webster Texas; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan (TMRS and 457)

Tuition assistance

Certification pay

Job summary

City of Webster, Texas is seeking an experienced Planner to provide professional planning and technical services related to zoning and development. The Planner will coordinate planning boards and present urban and regional planning information to the City Council, working with multiple departments and stakeholders.

The role requires 2–3 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in planning or related fields, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of urban/regional planning experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning or related field.
• AICP certification preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments.
• Deliver urban and regional planning presentations to boards, commissions, and the City Council.
• Provide professional planning and technical services related to planning, zoning, subdivision regulations, and development.
• Respond to citizens’ inquiries and collaborate with city staff and developers.

Job description

City of Webster, Texas

PLANNER

The City of Webster’s Community Development Department has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Planner who is service-oriented, a strategic thinker, and a problem solver. The Planner is an integral member of the community development team, working with co-workers across departments and throughout the community. This position provides professional planning and technical services related to planning, zoning, subdivision regulations, and general development. Under the direction of the Director of Community Development, the Planner’s key functions include coordinating the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments and delivering urban and regional planning presentations to boards, commissions, and the City Council. Other duties include responding to citizens’ inquiries, maintaining industry knowledge and certifications, contributing to city-wide projects, and routinely and professionally interfacing with city employees, other departments, realtors, developers, builders, engineers, and architects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires two (2) to three (3) years of directly relevant urban/regional planning experience.


• Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning is required. Consideration may be given for degrees in other relevant disciplines such as geography, architecture, or closely related fields from an accredited college or university.


• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.


• A valid Texas Driver’s License is required.

Special Requirements

This is an Essential Services position. The employee will be required to provide services in the course and scope of employment for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Webster’s citizens.

Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret maps, plats, site plans, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or members of the development community. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, boards, commissions, Mayor, and City Council. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in written or verbal form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Applies general principles and practices in the field of urban and regional planning.

Salary and Benefits Include

The starting salary range is $65,590 to $68,910, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Medical Insurance, with approximately 90% of employee premiums paid by the City and a significant contribution to dependent coverage;


• free dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage for employees;


• retirement plans, including a 2:1 matching contribution in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, plus optional 457 and Roth IRA plans;


• tuition assistance and professional certification pay to encourage your development.

Employment offers are conditionalupon completing a drug test,physical exam, and background check. E.O.E.