Planning - Planner II

City of McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement 2:1 matching

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick and medical leave

Funeral leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Longevity pay

Job summary

The City of McAllen seeks a Planner II to perform research, write planning reports, and present findings to advisory boards on a variety of planning issues.

Under general supervision, you will conduct planning studies, draft development ordinances and policies, review subdivisions and site plans, and engage with the public to inform rezoning and conditional use decisions in McAllen, a fast-growing city with strong community values.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planning studies and prepare planning reports.
• Make presentations to advisory boards on planning issues.
• Draft development ordinances and policies; review subdivisions and site plans; engage the public for rezoning and CUP decisions.

Job description

Under general supervision, the Planner II performs research, writes planning reports, and makes presentations to advisory boards on a regular basis, covering a diversity of planning issues involving both short range development reviews and/or long range planning functions. The position requires conducting planning studies based upon the fundamental planning theory and methods molded into the local practice of planning based upon city ordinances and policies. Typical duties may include field inspections, drafting development ordinances and policies, annexation service plans, neighborhood land use studies, subdivision and site plan reviews, meeting with the public, analyzing and drafting recommendations for rezoning and conditional use permits.

About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.

About the Benefits: The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.