City Planner

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Director of Public Works and Development Services or his/her designee the Planner performs professional review of municipal planning applications and completes special projects. This position also enforces the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and provides staff support to elected and appointed officials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPSPSONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.

• Acts as project manager for the duration of development applications including but not limited to zoning requests plats and site plan applications.
• Reviews approves and releases zoning and development plans.
• Coordinates with all applicable City departments to complete reviews and approvals of development construction and landscape plans.
• Assists in meeting the objectives of the City Councils Strategic Goals and City of Staffords Comprehensive Plan
• Meets with developers architects and engineers for pre-and post-development review and compliance and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
• Prepares professional staff reports and recommendations for presentation to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council.
• Ensures all reports and recommendations are developed in accordance with applicable ordinances and policies and are suitable for placement on agendas for action
• Presents data statistical and project information and proposes ordinance and development standards at public meetings.
• Enforces planning zoning and development ordinances.
• Conducts special research projects
• Develops and issues impact fee assessments on related planning and zoning projects.
• Assists in the preparation of Development Agreements.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Conducts on site reviews of zoning and development projects.
• Complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Seeks innovative solutions to difficult or unusual development proposals.
• Subject to 24 hour recall: The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime including during emergency situations (defined as any natural or man-made disaster that may or may not necessitate the relocation of City personnel or citizens). In the event of an emergency and/or a required evacuation the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public including services or duties different from those performed in the normal course and scope of the position.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES: To perform in this position successfully and individual(s) must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of Federal State regional and City zoning subdivision and comprehensive planning regulations ordinances and codes.
• Knowledge of developing amending implementing and enforcing codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with other City employees applicants and citizens.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to research analyze develop interpret and implement techniques for planning and zoning proposals.
• Ability to complete assignments with limited direction and supervision.
• Ability to work under deadlines and stressful situations.
• Ability to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and computer programs to include: Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and other MS programs.
• Skill in reading interpreting and analyzing maps exhibits legal descriptions plats site plans and elevation drawings.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in conducting inspections and investigations and enforcing codes ordinances and regulations.
• Skill in planning recommending developing and implementing public policies and procedures related to urban planning and zoning.
• Skill in mediating negotiating and resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING (Certification/Licensure): The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The City reserves the right to allow substitutions in the event that a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.

Education / Related Work Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning Public Administration Landscape Architecture or related field and five (5) years of urban planning public administration and/or related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Training (Certification/Licensure):

Must possess valid Class C State of Texas Drivers License.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Positions in this class typically require: stooping reaching standing walking lifting fingering grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

The City of Stafford is an Equal Opportunity Employer