Planning Administrator - Citywide Planning

City of Maypearl; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl is seeking a Director of Urban Planning to lead comprehensive planning initiatives, studies, and programs that support the city’s general plan. You will supervise staff, coordinate budgets, prepare reports for the Planning Commission and City Council, and develop innovative planning efforts across transportation, land use, and design.

The role emphasizes strong writing and public speaking, experience with public outreach, grant administration, and ADA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible urban planning experience, including two (2) years supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general administration of planning programs for the division.
• Prepare and present division reports including the budget.
• Manage development and administration of the department budget and expenditures.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for Planning Commission, Zoning Commission, and City Council.
• Supervise staff and ensure COSA policies and guidelines are followed.
• Monitor citywide ADA compliance and administer contracts from granting agencies.

Skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Public speaking

Facilitating groups

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic design experience

Job description

Under administrative direction, is responsible for performing administrative and supervisory work requiring extensive knowledge and ability in the field of Urban Planning. Administrates planning studies and programs. Work involves responsibility for maintaining existing programs and developing new, innovative planning programs in support of the general plan for the comprehensive development of the City. Responsible for the formulation, coordination, and research of specialized planning activities to include comprehensive planning, accessibility planning, transportation, land use, zoning, neighborhood and urban design, current planning or data management. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the general administration of the planning programs for the division.
• Oversees the planning, preparation, and submission of division reports including the budget.
• Manages the development and administration of the department budget; estimates funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; and manages the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments.
• Prepares and makes presentations for public hearings.
• Prepares reports, comprehensive plans, and recommendations for the Planning Commission, Zoning Commission, City
• Council, and similar officials on planning matters.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Prepares written reports and presentations.
• Acts for the Assistant Director in their absence.
• Monitors citywide ADA compliance.
• Administers contracts from granting agencies.
• Oversees the production of studies under agency contracts.
• Oversees the development of grant proposals.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.Five (5) years of increasingly responsible urban planning experience to include two (2) years supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
• Bachelor's degree in city, urban, regional planning, geography, public administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• MS Office experience.
• Adobe Creative Suite and graphic design experience.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS software and analysis.
• Strong writing, presentation and public speaking skills.
• Experience facilitating small and large work groups.
• Experience with public outreach, goal development, and document preparation for comprehensive or regional planning projects.
• Valid Class \"C\" Texas Driver's License.