Planner

Performs mid-level complex work. Work involves participating in current and long-range planning activities and special studies of the City. Performing reviews of subdivisions zoning and site development; presenting to Boards Commissions and to City Council; assisting with the Comprehensive plan updates; drafting ordinances public interaction and assistance; and preparing written reports. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Performs advanced professional work related to variety of planning assignments.
• Coordinates department activities and reviews with other departments.
• Reviews and processes comprehensive plan amendments ordinance amendments re-zonings annexations site plans and subdivision applications.
• Conducts plat and site development plan review and determines compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance subdivision ordinance and other applicable city ordinances. Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.
• Conducts site inspections for subdivision new commercial multifamily and industrial development issues certificates of completion for non-residential projects.
• Coordinates comments from city departments involved in the development review process.
• Interprets explains and enforces City policies and procedures building/land development codes specifications ordinances etc.
• Prepares written reports and makes presentations to Planning and Zoning Commission City Council and other boards/groups and the public as needed.
• Works in conjunction with other City departments to ensure cohesive application of city policies and ordinances.
• Provides information to citizens and developers regarding City requirements and development requests and projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning Urban Design Geography Architecture or other related fields of study and a minimum of three years full-time work experience in a Planning Department.

• Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five years of full-time work experience in a Planning Department.

• Masters degree equivalent from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning Urban Design Geography Architecture or related field of study.
• Four or more years related experience in a planning department.
• American Institute of Certified Planners Certification (AICP). Salary may be adjusted upon certification.
• Experience working with government entities such as City State County.

• Knowledge of the philosophies principals practices and techniques of community and urban planning.
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs including Microsoft Office Internet applications and GIS.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined planning problems.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with other public and private agencies civic groups etc.
• Skill in working under the pressures of rigid and/or short work cycle.
• Skill in prioritizing tasks and/or work assignments.
• Skill in planning organizing and monitoring subordinate employee work assignments to accomplish unit objectives.
• Ability to work on several projects or issue simultaneously.
• Ability to manage and delegate projects effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to research create explain and enforce City policies.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas.
• Ability to exercise good judgment tact and diplomacy in public interactions.
• Ability to take initiative without direction.
• Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluation situations and in making decisions.
• Ability to draw sound conclusions from prepared analysis.
• Competency in general knowledge of administrative guidelines rules and regulations and collection of data resources (census demographic economic and labor market etc.) information.
• Ability to write daily weekly and monthly reports including words numbers abbreviations and note taking. Also may need to perform mathematical calculations for distance formulas mathematical word problems percentages and metric conversions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk sit use hands to handle and feel items reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust be able to lift or move 50 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

• Proof of education certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
• Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants who are ages 18-25.

*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employees Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information in employment.

Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at or . Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or(TTY/TDD).