Planning Data & Records Specialist

City of Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington is seeking a detail‑oriented Planning and Development staff member to perform addressing research, data review, and filing for land development and building permits. You will handle Open Records requests, prepare meeting materials, and support zoning commissions with accurate information and timely responses.

The role requires strong MS Office, GIS, and database skills, plus the ability to read legal descriptions and maps, work independently, and communicate clearly with the

Qualifications

• Two years of college including coursework in business administration, public administration, planning, records management; or related field.
• 1 year of experience in planning and development services or equivalent.
• Familiarity with zoning and development processes and public records requests.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize duties and process applications within legal timelines.
• Receive addressing applications and review for completeness.
• Read legal descriptions and interpret maps/GIS data to create addresses.
• Maintain filing system for meeting records, maps and plans.
• Prepare reports, Open Records Requests, and meeting materials for commissions and council.
• Attend meetings and transcribe minutes when required.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Adobe Professional

Meeting management tools

Permitting/database software

Public persuasion/communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Two years college in business/public administration/planning/records management

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Excel

City GIS/database systems

Job description

City of Arlington is seeking a detail‑oriented Planning and Development staff member to perform addressing research, data review, and filing for land development and building permits. You will handle Open Records requests, prepare meeting materials, and support zoning commissions with accurate information and timely responses.

The role requires strong MS Office, GIS, and database skills, plus the ability to read legal descriptions and maps, work independently, and communicate clearly with the