Urban Design Planner II: Residential Permitting

City of Dallas; Town of Marilla (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas Planning and Development Department seeks a Planner II (Urban Design) to research, review, and coordinate planning studies for organized and planned development within Dallas. This role supports residential plan reviews, evaluates building plans for zoning compliance, and collaborates with internal teams to ensure consistent reviews and efficient permitting.

Essential functions include preparing analyses, presenting recommendations, and engaging with communities to gather

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, urban studies/design, architecture, public administration, sociology, geography, engineering or related field.
• Two years of professional planning/urban design/architecture experience.
• Equivalencies: Bachelor's plus four years; Master's degree may meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare long-range land use and neighborhood improvement studies to guide future development.
• Review zoning applications for accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate with the City Plan Commission and other groups to present recommendations.
• Attend community meetings to gather feedback on land use and neighborhood issues.

Skills

Urban planning

Zoning

Land use

Architectural review

Public speaking

Research methods

Communication

Mapping interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning/urban design/architecture/public administration/sociology/geography/engineering or related field

Job description

The City of Dallas Planning and Development Department seeks a Planner II (Urban Design) to research, review, and coordinate planning studies for organized and planned development within Dallas. This role supports residential plan reviews, evaluates building plans for zoning compliance, and collaborates with internal teams to ensure consistent reviews and efficient permitting.

Essential functions include preparing analyses, presenting recommendations, and engaging with communities to gather