Senior Planning & Zoning Manager

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; La Porte (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte is seeking a Planning Manager to lead zoning and development review, ensure compliance with ordinances, and guide long-range planning initiatives. You will coordinate cross-department teams, support the Department Director, and engage with community groups to address complex land-use issues.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning, with a Master’s and AICP preferred, and at least five years in urban planning, including some supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of zoning, subdivision and planning laws and regs.
• Urban and neighborhood planning practices and long-range growth management.
• Familiarity with demographics, population estimates and land use trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review zoning regulations, plats, site plans and development projects.
• Interpret, implement and revise zoning and development ordinances and the comprehensive plan.
• Coordinate with civic, business and citizen groups on complex issues.
• Supervise planning staff and coordinate PAC and multi-department input.

Skills

Zoning & land use regs

Urban & Neighborhood planning

Demographics & growth trends

Education

Bachelor's in Urban Planning

Master’s + AICP preferred

Job description

The City of La Porte is seeking a Planning Manager to lead zoning and development review, ensure compliance with ordinances, and guide long-range planning initiatives. You will coordinate cross-department teams, support the Department Director, and engage with community groups to address complex land-use issues.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning, with a Master’s and AICP preferred, and at least five years in urban planning, including some supervisory experience.