Strategic Urban Planner

City of Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington in Arlington, TX seeks a planning professional to manage long range plans, review zoning and development applications, and provide basic planning assistance to the public. You will prepare staff reports, ordinance revisions, and present findings to staff and elected boards.

Under close supervision, you will support current planning activities, attend key meetings, and collaborate with departments to expedite services while upholding regulations and city objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fundamentals of urban planning, zoning, and development processes.
• Strong written and oral communication with public and staff.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare staff reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate long range plans and current planning activities.
• Review zoning and development applications and associated reports.
• Prepare staff reports, ordinance revisions, and presentations.
• Engage with the public, staff, commissions, and City Council on planning topics.
• Attend Planning and Zoning Commission, ZBA, and City Council meetings.

Skills

Urban planning fundamentals

GIS/Mapping

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning or related field

Tools

GIS software

City-specific visualization tools

Job description

City of Arlington in Arlington, TX seeks a planning professional to manage long range plans, review zoning and development applications, and provide basic planning assistance to the public. You will prepare staff reports, ordinance revisions, and present findings to staff and elected boards.

Under close supervision, you will support current planning activities, attend key meetings, and collaborate with departments to expedite services while upholding regulations and city objectives.