Planner

City of Webster; Webster (TX); Presencial; USD 66.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

City of Webster is seeking an experienced Planner to provide professional planning and technical services related to planning, zoning, subdivision regulations, and development. The role involves coordinating the Planning and Zoning Commission and delivering presentations to boards and the City Council.

You will engage with citizens, other departments, realtors, developers, engineers, and architects. This Essential Services position requires readiness to serve during emergencies and offers a

Formación

• Two to three years of urban/regional planning experience.
• Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning or related field.
• AICP certification preferred; Texas Driver's License required.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments.
• Deliver urban and regional planning presentations to City Council.
• Respond to citizens' inquiries and support city-wide projects.

Conocimientos

Urban planning experience

Stakeholder communication

Public presentations

Regulatory analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in urban planning

AICP certification

Herramientas

GIS

Descripción del empleo

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. At the City of Webster, you will join a team committed to a culture of open and honest communication, cooperation, and continuous development. Benefits include 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 conditional upon completing a drug test, physical exam, and background check. E.O.E.