Category: 
Job
Organization: 
City of McKinney
Close date: 
Thursday, October 31, 2024


Location: McKinney, TX

Planner I / II: Historic Preservation

Salary:
Planner I: $57,636.52 - $83,574.92
Planner 2: $65,906.47 - $95,566.62

Closing: 10/31/2024 5:00 PM Central

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under relatively limited supervision, this position is responsible for researching, analyzing, reviewing, and facilitating matters related to growth, development, redevelopment, revitalization, and the physical organization of the community. Depending on area assignment, the focus of an individual planner may include the review of and responsibility for development and zoning requests, activities related to comprehensive planning and research, neighborhood planning, downtown planning and/or various historic preservation activities. At the discretion of the Planning Manager, this position is also responsible for researching special issues, assisting in the drafting of amendments to development regulations, and carrying out other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Exemplifies respect, integrity, service and excellence in all actions, speech, and decisions.
  • Provides excellent customer service; responds to concerns and inquiries.
  • Maintains department and project files and documents.
  • Assists other team members within the division and department, as needed.
  • Assists in facilitating special team projects both within and between departments.
  • Attends department, public, boards and commissions, and City Council meetings, as needed.
  • Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

  • Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
  • Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
  • Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
  • Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
  • Knowledge of planning principles, specifically related to land use planning, development, community engagement, and implementation.
  • Understanding for how short-term decision making affects long-term planning goals of the city.
  • Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
  • Skill to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
  • Skill to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
  • Skill to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as zoning and subdivision codes, planning maps, state statutes and city ordinances.
  • Skill to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.
  • Skill to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
  • Skill to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
  • Skill to perform semi-skilled coordinated movements, such as performing data entry on a computer, operating a vehicle, and utilizing an engineering scale.
  • Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
  • Exemplifies the core values of teamwork, respect, integrity, service and excellence for the City of McKinney and Development Services Division.
  • Exhibits enthusiasm for work and a dedication for achieving quality results in alignment with the city’s goals and objectives.
  • Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
  • The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates, and customers with respect.
  • Offers flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Architecture, Historic Preservation, or closely related field and a minimum two (2) years’ previous experience and/or training in the field of urban planning.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Architecture, Historic Preservation, or closely related field.
  • AICP or other professional certification.

HOW TO APPLY

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