Urban Planner II: Zoning & Development

Dallas City Hall; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas City Hall is seeking a Planner II in Planning and Development–Zoning to help shape the future of the city. This role researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in zoning, land use, and urban design to guide development.

You will conduct community meetings, review applications, and prepare recommendations for the City Plan Commission, keeping regulations and city codes in mind. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field.
• Two years of professional planning/urban design experience.
• Equivalencies: Bachelor's + 4 years experience or Master's degree meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares long-range land use and neighborhood studies to guide future development.
• Reviews and analyzes zoning applications for accuracy and compliance.
• Drafts and presents recommendations to the City Plan Commission.
• Conducts community meetings to gather feedback on land use and census issues.
• Responds to inquiries from citizens, committees, and city officials.
• Coordinates materials for boundary adjustments and annexation.
• Administers planning programs and provides professional direction.
• Reviews compliance with ordinances and building codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Urban planning

Zoning

Research methods

Public speaking

Mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Studies/Design, Architecture, Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, Engineering or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

MapInfo

Job description

Dallas City Hall is seeking a Planner II in Planning and Development–Zoning to help shape the future of the city. This role researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in zoning, land use, and urban design to guide development.

You will conduct community meetings, review applications, and prepare recommendations for the City Plan Commission, keeping regulations and city codes in mind. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience are required.