Principal Planner — Lead Long-Range & Downtown (Remote)

City of Santa Fe Springs; Pflugerville (TX); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave (10 hours per month)

Sick leave (8 hours per month)

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

Retirement plan (TMRS)

Education reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Pflugerville seeks an experienced Principal Planner to lead advanced, complex planning tasks and serve as the senior planning expert in a specific area. The role focuses on implementing long-range plans, advising on Downtown District projects, and guiding staff through policy development and major development proposals.

The position requires a Bachelor's in urban planning and eight years of municipal planning experience, with AICP preferred.

Qualifications

• Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning or a related field.
• Relatable Work Experience: Eight (8) years of municipal planning experience.
• Training, Licenses, and Certifications: None required.
• Preferred Qualifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manages the implementation of long-range planning documents, including the comprehensive plan for land use, transportation, utilities, annexation, and other elements.
• Serves as the staff lead for the Downtown District, coordinating activities to implement the Downtown Vision and Actions Plan.
• Addresses citizens and community groups regarding City Plans, policies, and actions.
• Develops policies and procedures.
• Develops and recommends operations procedures.
• Develops short and long-range plans.
• Oversees specialized planning functions, such as large-scale new development proposals.
• Hires and supervises department interns and conducts performance evaluations.

Skills

Planning expertise

Policy development

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Pflugerville seeks an experienced Principal Planner to lead advanced, complex planning tasks and serve as the senior planning expert in a specific area. The role focuses on implementing long-range plans, advising on Downtown District projects, and guiding staff through policy development and major development proposals.

The position requires a Bachelor's in urban planning and eight years of municipal planning experience, with AICP preferred.