Sr. Planner - Long Range/GIS

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

City of Fort Worth is seeking a Senior Planner for Long-Range Planning in the Planning Division. The role supports the Comprehensive Plan, transit-oriented and neighborhood plans, and data-driven analyses to guide growth and development.

The position emphasizes GIS, data analytics, and high-quality plan delivery, with collaboration across City departments and stakeholders. A master’s degree is preferred, with substantial experience in long-range planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field as a requirement.
• Five years of experience in planning, urban design, or a related field.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License is required.
• Master’s degree in urban/ regional planning or related field is preferred.
• Experience in long-range city planning, GIS, and municipal data analytics is a plus.
• Strong writing, graphic layout, GIS map creation, and project management skills are expected.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Pro and Adobe Creative Suite is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update the City’s Comprehensive Plan and area plans.
• Conduct GIS and data analytics projects, including growth scenarios and ROI analyses.
• Analyze land use, environmental, and transportation data for plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop corridor and neighborhood plans.
• Manage consultant contracts and public participation for plans.
• Produce high-quality plans, reports, and maps with clear graphics and writing.

Skills

Writing skills

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field

Master’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Pay Range

$34.45 - $44.79/hr. | $71,661 - $93,159 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing On

Monday, October 26, 2026

Workdays & Hours

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include

11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is the 10th largest city in the U.S. and the fastest growing among large cities. Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one Downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for Job Seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents. We are seeking individuals that reflect our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

The Planning Division of the Fort Worth City Manager’s Office is hiring a Senior Planner – Long-Range Planning. The Planning Division develops, updates, and implements long-range plans for the city’s growth and development, including the Fort Worth Comprehensive Plan, Transit-Oriented Development plans, Urban Village plans, and other small area or strategic investment plans. As part of plan implementation, the Division conducts Return on Public Investment and other fiscal analyses, manages the Urban Village Development Program, coordinates the Trinity River Vision and Panther Island projects, and supports open space, watershed, and urban design initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a primary focus in urban or regional planning, urban geography, GIS, public administration, data analytics, civil engineering, urban design, or a closely related field
• Five (5) years of experience in planning, urban design or related field
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban or Regional Planning, GIS, Urban Geography, Public Administration, Data Analytics, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• More than five (5) years of experience in planning with an emphasis on long-range city planning, GIS, and/or municipal data analytics
• Significant experience in long-range planning, including compelling work on municipal comprehensive plans, area plans, and/or urban design plans for walkable urban districts
• Demonstrated knowledge of land use, environmental, and/or transportation planning, together with fiscal impact analysis, demographic and economic research methods and tools, data analytics, capital projects/CIP planning, and/or urban design
• Excellent writing skills with expertise in graphic document layout and/or graphic design skills; proficiency in GIS spatial data analysis and map creation; and project management skills
• Proficiency in standard MS Office software is expected, along with skills with ArcGIS Pro and/or document design using Adobe Creative Suite
• Membership or certification from APA/AICP, GISP, CNU-A, or an equivalent professional organization is a plus

The Senior Planner – Long-Range Planning Job Responsibilities May Include

• Preparing and updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan and special purpose or specific area plans
• Completing planning-focused GIS and data analytics projects such as growth scenarios; return on public investment analyses; data-driven strategic planning; and fiscal impact analyses of plans, capital investments, and development forms and patterns
• Analyzing and integrating land use, environmental, and transportation planning information for a variety of plans and planning projects
• Collaborating with stakeholders and community groups to develop corridor plans and neighborhood plans, ensuring alignment with the City’s overall strategic objectives
• Managing consultant contracts and public participation processes associated with the Comprehensive Plan, target area planning, or capital project planning
• Carrying out long-range and strategic planning assignments related to comprehensive planning and small area planning
• Preparing high-quality plans, reports, and maps through data gathering and analysis, plan and report writing, document layout and graphics, and presentations
• Working with team members, other City departments, and partner agencies to support long-range plan development and implementation, with an emphasis on data-driven growth and development decisions and infrastructure investments

WORKING CONDITIONS

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.