Zoning Planner II — Shape Growth & Communities

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Zoning Planner II in the Development Services Department, Zoning and Design Review Division. This role focuses on zoning changes, variances, plats, and code amendments, with presentations to staff, boards, and community groups.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in planning/design fields and two years of related experience. GIS and 3D design tools are valued, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Planning or Design, Geographic Information Systems, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, Archaeology or Architectural History, Real Estate Development or related field.
• Two years of experience in planning, urban design or related field
• For this job description, there is no applicable education substitution for the minimum qualifications

Responsibilities

• Intake, analysis, preparing staff reports and making presentations of applications for zoning changes, conditional use permits, variances, plats, code amendments and planning policies
• Reviewing site plans, landscape plans, building elevations, plats and annexation petitions
• Researching and assisting in the drafting of code amendments
• Researching prior and existing site conditions to make determinations of nonconforming use status and reasonable accommodation requests
• Assisting the public with information related to development applications
• Making presentations on technical information to various audiences including internal staff, boards and commissions, and neighborhoods
• Attending and preparing materials for public meetings and board meetings
• Performing other related duties as required

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Zoning Planner II in the Development Services Department, Zoning and Design Review Division. This role focuses on zoning changes, variances, plats, and code amendments, with presentations to staff, boards, and community groups.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in planning/design fields and two years of related experience. GIS and 3D design tools are valued, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and reporting.