Urban Planner II: Shape Growth & Preservation

Richmondtx; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

TMRS

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The City of Richmond is seeking a Planner II in the Planning Department to conduct professional urban planning tasks including case research, data collection, and analysis for site plans, plats, permit reviews, rezonings, and variances. The role emphasizes development review consistency and historic preservation.

You will collaborate with city departments, developers, and the community to implement the city’s long-term vision with integrity and transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or closely related field; historic preservation coursework desirable.
• 2–4 years of professional municipal or regional planning experience; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review site plans, plats, permits, rezonings, and variances.
• Research, data collection, and analysis for planning decisions.
• Ensure development review consistency and support historic preservation.
• Collaborate with city departments, developers, and the community toward the city’s long-term vision.

Skills

Urban planning

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Urban Planning

Job description

The City of Richmond is seeking a Planner II in the Planning Department to conduct professional urban planning tasks including case research, data collection, and analysis for site plans, plats, permit reviews, rezonings, and variances. The role emphasizes development review consistency and historic preservation.

You will collaborate with city departments, developers, and the community to implement the city’s long-term vision with integrity and transparency.