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Location: McKinney, TX

Planner I/II: Comprehensive Planning and Research Team

Salary: $55,738.80 - $81,936.19 Annually

Closing: 8/13/2024

Summary
Under general supervision, the planner 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. The candidate selected to fill this position is also responsible for working with elected and appointed governing bodies, city departments, public agencies, developers, and the public to ensure projects meet the goals and standards established by the City.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Exhibits 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.
  • Participates in 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.

When assigned to the Comprehensive Planning and Research Team: A Comprehensive Planning and Research Planner helps to identify and implement the long-term growth and development goals of the community. This position specifically assists in carrying out long-range planning efforts such as special projects and areas plans, updates to the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Ordinance amendments, and analysis of varying policy documents.

  • Assists in the oversight and implementation of the city’s Comprehensive Plan, including coordination with other departments and divisions to monitor its implementation.
  • Assists in interpreting the Comprehensive Plan and applying its goals, objectives, and policies to proposed development plans and capital improvement plans, when needed.
  • Participates in the development, drafting, and implementation of special projects, special reports, and studies, including opportunities for public involvement.
  • Assists in interpreting special projects, special reports and studies and applying their goals and objectives to proposed development plans and capital improvement plans, when needed.
  • Assists in the development, drafting and implementation of policies, programs and regulations related to growth and development.
  • Prepares development-related reports.
  • Conducts demographic research and spatial analysis.
  • Advises the public and developers on issues related to comprehensive planning and research in McKinney.
  • Presents information and updates related to comprehensive planning and research to a variety of different audiences, including staff, outside groups and agencies, boards and commissions, and city council.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Architecture, Historic Preservation, or closely related field and a minimum six (6) months’ previous experience and/or training in the field of urban planning. Fluent in Spanish including, speaking, writing, and reading (only required for assignment to the neighborhood planning team)

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.

How to Apply
Apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofmckinney/jobs/4599851/planner-i-ii-comprehensive-planning-and-research-team