City Planner

JOB SUMMARY

The City Planner will review and analyze current planning proposals to make recommendations to the Director regarding growth trends; may advise developers, property owners and the public through the development process; may perform technical reviews of site and subdivision plans with a focus on Municipal Utility Districts; prepare technical reports; prepare and update the Comprehensive Plan; perform special area and sector studies, analyze special issues, research, create and maintain a short term and long range Annexation Plan; researches department grant funding; manages clean-up projects and other special assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Four-year bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field of study. A minor in civil engineering is highly desirable. Previous experience preferred. Experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Certified City Planner preferred.

Special Requirements:

Must possess valid Texas class "C" driver's license or higher. Microsoft experience in Word, Excel, etc. preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in coordination and writing various planning documents for the City of Conroe including the Comprehensive Plan.
• Skill to obtain grant information from various sources.
• Ability to review site plans for solutions and compliance with the City Ordinances and all regulations.
• Ability to review development site plans and subdivision plats for private improvements for compliance with all regulatory codes, ordinances and laws.
• Ability to process or resolve citizen concerns or complaints related to planning, growth, annexation and development activities including problems and conflicts between the City and the applicant.
• Ability to interpret City Ordinances and recommend changes thereto.
• Ability to develop an effective coordinated planning function for the department; to develop, administer and enforce standards that preserve and enhance the quality of the built and natural environment for the people of Conroe.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures to improve and simplify the planning approval process and make difficult technical and administrative decisions.
• Ability to analyze development regulations and advise department staff with updates.
• Ability to review and recommend changes that will improve service to residents and developers involved in development activity.
• Ability to collect, manage and analyze data to formulate recommendations to the Director of Community Development on various complicated planning issues.
• Ability to work with Public Works to implement the necessary policies and procedures to ensure the transition from policy to project.
• Ability to identify potential grants that may be available.
• Ability to complete grant applications and submit to appropriate agencies.
• Ability to follow up with agencies to determine if other grants are available.
• Works heavily with Census Data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: fingering, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, talking and visual acuity.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $87,220 annually.

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.