Urban Planning Specialist (Land Use & Zoning)

City of Abilene; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Abilene is seeking a professional planner to perform land use, zoning, development review, and community planning work under general supervision. You will analyze proposals, prepare reports, and support plans, policies, and regulations.

The role includes providing technical assistance to applicants and the public, coordinating with boards and commissions, and contributing to planning studies and ordinance updates as part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field preferred.
• Ability to interpret zoning codes, development standards, and regulations.
• Experience or familiarity with planning studies and reports is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review development proposals for compliance with zoning and land use requirements.
• Prepare staff reports, notices, maps, and presentations for hearings.
• Provide technical guidance to applicants and the public on planning matters.

Skills

Community planning

Land use planning

Zoning

Development review

Regulations

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Abilene is seeking a professional planner to perform land use, zoning, development review, and community planning work under general supervision. You will analyze proposals, prepare reports, and support plans, policies, and regulations.

The role includes providing technical assistance to applicants and the public, coordinating with boards and commissions, and contributing to planning studies and ordinance updates as part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.