Summary

Under general supervision of the Planning Manager, administers the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning and Subdivision Regulation Ordinances, prepares documents, reports and studies related to neighborhoods, future land use, development standards, demographics, population, transportation, environment and grants.  Coordinates the administration and development plans with surrounding municipalities, regional planning organizations, State and Federal planning agencies. Supervises assigned staff.
 
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
 

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors and updates the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Recommends policy and procedural changes based on research and forecasts of land use studies, population growth, demographics and transportation issues and studies.
• Hires, trains, evaluates schedules, and supervises assigned staff.
• Prepares reports, studies, and policy statements related to research, surveys, and development standards for the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations Ordinances.
• Establishes databases to aid in the coordination, collection, and analysis of data related to Federal, State, Regional and City zoning and planning ordinances and codes.
• Prepares neighborhood and community development planning documents and provides status reports for management as requested.
• Collects and maintains demographic and housing stock data for preparation of plans, reports, and analysis.
• Performs needs assessment surveys, collects, analyzes, and interprets data for use in developing recommendations for new community programs.
• Meets with community groups and other interested parties to share information and gather input for plans, programs, and projects.
• Works with other divisions and departments to develop action plans and coordinate efforts to assist neighborhoods.
• Develops contracts, requests for proposals, forms, procedures, and systems necessary for implementation of programs and projects.
• Organizes neighborhood planning groups for specific areas of the City and assists them in identifying challenges and opportunities, prioritizing the needs of their neighborhoods, and preparing short and long term plans to meet those needs.
• Administers and enforces zoning and planning regulations and ordinances.
• Authors and revises development standards, presents new and revised standards to the boards, commissions, and City Council to pass and implement new or revised standards for sustaining neighborhoods
• Reviews and recommends report changes to staff reports before forwarding to the Planning Manager.
• Posts publications of Public Hearing Notices.

   
Other Important Duties

• Travels to conduct inspections, attend meetings, conferences, and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Federal, State, regional and local zoning regulations, ordinances, and codes.
• Knowledge or research, analysis, interpretation, implementation, development and enforcement of complex legal, development, planning and zoning proposals.
• Knowledge of long and short term planning forecasting, developing, amending, implementing, and enforcing codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software for database development, maintenance, and retrieval and geographical information system utilization for layer mapping.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in planning, recommending, developing and implementing public policies and procedures related to urban planning and zoning.
• Skill in supervising, and reviewing work of assigned staff.
• Skill in mediating, negotiating, advocating for and resolving political, environmental, enforcement agencies and customer complaints and concerns.

 
 Education, Experience, and Certifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or related field and six (6) years of urban planning and zoning project development and zoning enforcement or a Master's Degree in a related field and three (3) years urban planning and zoning project development and enforcement; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess American Institute of Certified Planners Certification within two years.
• Experience in the field of Urban Design is preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check
• Must possess State of Texas Driver's License.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an office and occasionally a field environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Physical Activities
(Required to perform essential job functions)
Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. 
Standing – for sustained periods of time.
Fingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. 
Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
  
Work Environment       
 Work performed is primarily:
 Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force  occasionally,
and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

 Equipment and Tools Utilized

• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, copier, calculator, fax machine, ruler, engineering scale and department vehicle.