Planner II- Planning and Development (Conversation Districts) (Civil Service)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Planner II – Conservation Districts to help protect historic neighborhoods by reviewing plans, guiding land use, and supporting community design efforts.

Under the Chief Planner, you will review architectural plans, attend meetings, analyze zoning, and prepare recommendations for the City Plan Commission and neighborhoods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a planning, urban studies/design, architecture, public administration, sociology, geography, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares long-range land use and neighborhood improvement studies.
• Analyzes zoning applications for accuracy and compliance.
• Reviews and coordinates materials for boundary adjustments and annexation.
• Represents City Plan Commission in presenting recommendations.
• Engages with communities at meetings and events.
• Provides professional direction on planning related activities.

Skills

Urban planning

Architecture knowledge

Research methods

City codes

Zoning analysis

Communication

Maps interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning/Urban Studies

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Job Summary

Researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in specialty area (e.g., zoning, land use, neighborhood condition,urban design, landmark designation, transportation, census) to make recommendations for organized and planneddevelopment within the City.

Overview

Job Description

The Planner II researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in various areas to make recommendations for organized and planned development within the City.

Planner II - (Conservation Districts)

Under the guidance of a Chief Planner, the Planner II position seeks to protect and enhance the physical attributes that conserve the distinctive character of areas designated as Conservation Districts; reviews architectural plans and construction documents for residential structures for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact on designated neighborhoods; maintains a thorough understanding of historic architectural styles and appropriate treatments; assists at community meetings and attends neighborhood and civic events to engage with residents of existing and potential conservation districts; develops and implements conservation district designations; and prepares maps and other graphic illustrations. Strong customer service skills, oral/written communication skills, research skills, and interpersonal skills are essential. A background or demonstrated interest in historic preservation, architecture, or architectural history is required.

Essential Functions

• Prepares long-range land use and neighborhood improvement studies to guide future development in a positive manner.
• Conducts and performs various research, analysis, and on-site reviews to ensure proposals are in compliance with ordinances and regulations.
• Prepares, drafts, and presents recommendations or coordinates the presentation of recommendations to the City Plan Commission and other groups.
• Conducts community meetings and attends neighborhood and civic events to obtain feedback regarding land use, neighborhood improvement, or census issues.
• Responds to various inquiries from citizens, public committees, commissions, City Council, and others regarding specific projects in order to expedite services.
• Reviews and analyzes zoning applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact upon communities.
• Reviews and coordinates materials necessary for boundary adjustments and annexation including negotiations with other municipal jurisdictions.
• Administers and monitors various other programs providing professional direction and insight on planning related activities.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of urban planning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of architecture and building design.
• Knowledge of research methodology and techniques for analyzing information.
• Knowledge of City development and building codes.
• Ability to apply principles, methods, and techniques of urban/neighborhood planning and design to studies and projects
• Ability to identify problems, impacts, and implications of requested zoning changes and project assignments.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to clearly dispense information to the general public, business representatives, commission members, and city officials
• Ability to read, use, and interpret maps.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience

• Two (2) years of professional level experience in planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture or related work.

EQUIVALENCIES

• Bachelor's degree or higher in non-specified field plus four (4) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Master's degree in specified field will meet the education and experience requirements.

Salary Range

$29.99 - $36.82

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.