Assistant Planner
$51,979–$62,358 year
On-siteNew Braunfels, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Research ordinances and city guidelines to apply them to development proposals, special projects, and land use plans. Prepare written reports, deliver presentations to boards and commissions, and develop maps and graphics using GIS analysis. Provide technical assistance to property owners and internal departments regarding zoning, historic preservation, and comprehensive plan implementation. Collaborate with team members to administer planning processes, answer inquiries on land use and environmental matters, and track plan implementation. Develop standard operating procedures, code interpretations, and data reports on demographics and housing. Perform field research and site visits as required, while maintaining records in the GIS system.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Urban, Community, or Regional Planning; Urban Studies; Geography; Business; Architecture; Landscape Architecture; Public Administration; or a related field
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License
- Structure, functions, policies, and procedures of local government organizations
- Fundamental principles, terminology, and methodologies related to planning, zoning, community and land development, housing, urban design, historic preservation, and environmental stewardship
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and standards governing planning, zoning, historic preservation, and community development
- Research methods and techniques
- Principles and state laws associated with digital record keeping and records management
- Interpreting legal records, technical documents, and map specifications
- Reviewing and verifying designs, details, plans, and specifications of planning projects
- Collecting, organizing, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting data and information effectively
- Reading, interpreting, applying, and clearly explaining planning standards and procedures, applicable federal and state regulations, and city policies, procedures, and ordinances
- Managing, prioritizing, and coordinating multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines
- Utilizing graphic and digital mapping techniques, GIS software, and associated file management practices
- Using graphic software such as Google SketchUp and/or Adobe Photoshop/InDesign
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with colleagues, elected and appointed officials, representatives from other agencies, businesses, and members of the public
- Operating a personal computer and a variety of software applications efficiently
- Communicating effectively in both verbal and written forms, with correct grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
- Demonstrating a 'customer service first' approach in all work activities
- The ability to safely lift, push, pull, and carry equipment and materials weighing up to thirty (30) pounds
- Must be able to work evenings as required for meetings
- Occasional field and site visits are required, including work outdoors in all weather conditions
Desired Qualifications
- one (1) year of experience in city planning, development services, public administration, or construction science, - ideally within the public sector
- Internship experience may be considered
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be accepted
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