Planner I - Planning and Development (Historic Preservation) (Civil Service)

City of Dallas; Town of Marilla (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Growth opportunities

Community impact

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking a Planner I to perform entry-level professional planning and zoning tasks for urban development. Under supervision of the Chief Planner, the role supports historic preservation design review, vacant property assessments, and content development for social media.

The position emphasizes data analysis, report preparation, and coordinating with the public and departments to ensure effective services and approvals for planning applications.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a Planning, Urban Studies/Design, Architecture, Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serves as main contact for visitors to the planning office and explains policies; handles planning applications and prepares detailed reports for City Planning Commission.
• Compiles and analyzes data to assist in formulating sound planning and design proposals; reviews case applications and coordinates with other departments.
• Prepares documents for presentation; edits reports and presentations; verifies information with available data sets.
• Processes approvals for applications and intake forms; meets with citizens and business groups to identify problems and goals.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Urban planning basics

Data analysis

Research ability

Verbal & written communication

Public interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning/Urban Studies/Design/related field

Job description

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Job Summary

Performs a variety of entry-level professional planning and zoning tasks for urban development needs.

Job Description Overview

The Planner I performs a wide variety of entry-level professional planning and zoning tasks for the urban development of the City.

Planner I - Planning and Development (Historic Preservation): Under the direction of the Chief Planner and senior planners (Historic Preservation), this position will assist senior staff with the coordination and implementation of the Dallas Historic Preservation Program including design review for historic properties and districts, preliminary assessment of Certificates of Appropriateness applications, and research and reports for historic designations. This position will also assist senior staff with the Historic Preservation Tax Exemption Program, contributing to front-end web development, and developing content for the department’s social media sites.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the main point of contact for people that visit the planning office; explains and interprets policies and procedures related to planning applications; answers questions customers may have about zoning and other planning processes; oversees the submission of applications and creates detailed reports to present to City Planning Commission.
• Compiles and analyzes data for planning purposes in a specialty area and to assist in the formulation of sound planning and design proposals; reviews case applications and route issues to other departments for review; maintains communications with the public and various applicants to ensure effective services.
• Prepares various documents for others to present to departmental staff, citizens, and other interested groups; edits case reports and related power points; reviews material and verifies information with available datasets.
• Processes and ensures the appropriate approvals for applications and other intake forms.
• Meets with citizens and business interest groups to identify problems, goals and objectives, explain programs, and respond to questions.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of urban planning and design.
• Ability to do research in an orderly and timely manner.
• Ability to analyze data, abstract problems, and conceptualize solutions.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal guidelines and instructions.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with the public and peers in a positive manner.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a Planning, Urban Studies/Design, Architecture, Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, Engineering, or related field (e.g., Historic Preservation, Architectural History, History, etc.).

Salary Range

$27.45 - $32.58

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

• City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
• We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.

Contacts

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