Senior Planner

City of Rowlett; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rowlett is seeking a Senior Planner under the Planning Manager to perform detailed analysis and technical reviews of development applications for compliance with the city's regulations and comprehensive plan.

The position will prepare professional documents, reports, and presentations for City Council and boards, coordinating with applicants and internal/external partners to ensure thorough reviews and high-quality development outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of municipal operations, organizational structure, and the legal and political environment of local government.
• Knowledge of urban planning and land use principles, including applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and enforce complex development proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed reviews of development applications for compliance with regulations and the comprehensive plan.
• Prepare professional documents, technical reports, and presentations for City Council and boards or commissions.
• Coordinate with applicants and stakeholders to guide development through the review process and ensure quality outcomes.
• Present findings and recommendations to City Council, boards, and departments; supervise interns or staff as needed.

Skills

Urban planning

Zoning

Public presentations

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Job description

Hiring Range: $74,947.07 - $84,315.75

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Under direction of the Planning Manager, the Senior Planner performs detailed and complex analysis and technical review of applications to ensure compliance with the City’s development regulations and comprehensive plan. Will prepare professional documents, technical reports, and presentations for the City Council and other various boards and commissions. This position is responsible for coordination with applicants at all levels of residential and commercial development, and serves as lead on various project review processes, collaborating with any necessary internal and external partners to ensure thorough review.

Coordinates with applicants and provides assistance to navigate the development review process. This may involve coordinating and leading meetings with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality development within Rowlett. Must exhibit a high level of understanding of planning practices and utilize same to perform complex reviews and evaluation of submitted plans and documents as they relate to all City governing documents or ordinances.

The incumbent would be expected to utilize planning knowledge, historical information, and best practices to initiate or assist with requested ordinance updates. Updates may be needed for better community protections, ease of understanding and more transparent processes, alignment with best practices, or legal updates.

This position has responsibility for ensuring public notices and publications are completed for any assigned cases/projects. This position will have a significant amount of public interaction and will provide presentations and reports to City Council, Boards and Commissions, and City departments. This position will have responsibility for leading project teams or work groups and may provide direct supervision to interns or other part-time employees.

Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

• Knowledge of municipal operations, organizational structure, and the legal and political environment of local government.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and theories of urban planning and land use, including Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, etc.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, interpretation, implementation, development, and enforcement of complex legal, development, planning and zoning proposals.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and display good judgement in interactions with residents, development community, and City employees.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees in all City departments.
• Ability to prepare and present a variety of reports for oral and written presentations.
• Ability to listen well and communicate clearly and precisely, orally and in writing with various audiences.
• Ability to manage projects for thoroughness and attention to detail while meeting project milestones or due dates.

Valid driver's license required. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

Mobility within an office or field environment. May be required to work evenings or weekends to accomplish tasks, such as community meetings and special events.

Physical demands are primarily sedentary. Light lifting (up to 15 lbs.) walking, standing, etc. Primarily works in a climate-controlled office environment. Will occasionally work in outside environments and may be subject to the elements.