Principal Planner

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Temple seeks a Principal Planner to lead complex planning projects, coordinate short- and long-range planning efforts, and analyze research data. The role requires collaboration with the Director and various commissions to advance the city’s growth and land use goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Planning (or related field) with five years of municipal planning and zoning experience; a Master’s degree and AICP certification are preferred and highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in municipal planning and zoning.

Responsibilities

• Determines data needs for complex planning studies and collects, analyzes, and evaluated the data.
• Prepares reports, projects, and exhibits as needed.
• Participates in long-range planning studies and annexation studies.
• Develops and implements short-range land use plans including rezoning and variances.
• Assists Director in preparation for Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council presentations.
• Makes presentations to Planning Commission and other boards as needed.
• Interprets and prepares amendments to zoning and subdivision ordinances.
• Conducts plat and site plan reviews for new land development projects.

Skills

Municipal planning

Zoning

Report writing

Public presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Master’s degree in planning

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Summary

The Principal Planner, under the general supervision of the Director, is responsible for complex professional planning work which involves organizing and coordinating short- and long-range planning activities and studies, gathering and analyzing research data, and preparing written reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines data needs for complex planning studies and collects, analyzes, and evaluated the data
• Prepares reports, projects, and exhibits as needed
• Participates in preparation of long-range planning studies, corridor studies, Comprehensive Plan updates, and annexation studies
• Develops, organizes, and implements short range land use plan measure including rezoning of property, zoning variances, abandonments, dedications, encroachment licenses, and annexation in accordance with City of Temple ordinances and plans
• Assists Director in preparation for, and presentation to, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council
• Makes presentations to Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and other boards/groups as needed
• Interprets and prepares amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance and related Codes/Ordinances as needed
• Conducts plat and site plan reviews for new land development projects, including field work to evaluate existing land use conditions as needed
• Conducts reviews and makes recommendations for zoning requests
• Establishes and maintains communication with other agencies involved in planning activities which impact the City
• Maintains records of statistical data and supplies data as requested
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field
• Five (5) years of experience in municipal planning and zoning

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in planning

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• AICP Certification