Job Details 

The Plano Planning Department is seeking a Planner or Senior Planner to join our Long Range/Mobility team! This position helps shape and implement a community-driven vision for Plano’s long-term growth through long-range planning efforts, including the Comprehensive Plan, small area plans, mobility planning, and other special studies. 

This role offers the opportunity to tackle complex planning issues, conduct research and analysis, and develop policies, strategies, and plans that translate community priorities into action and help guide the city’s future growth and development. You’ll also contribute to local and regional mobility planning efforts that influence how people move throughout the community. Along the way, you’ll work closely with engaged residents, development stakeholders, and colleagues across the organization to help turn long-term goals into meaningful outcomes for Plano. 

For the complete job description for a Planner, view job description. 

For the complete job description for a Senior Planner, view job description. 

Compensation 

The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Planner or Senior Planner classification.   

The salary range for the Planner is $66,929 - $83,662 annually.  

The salary range for the Senior Planner is $73,790 - $92,237 annually. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Community Development, Historic Preservation, Architecture, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. 

• Planner: Two years of experience in urban planning, neighborhood engagement, heritage preservation or a related field. 

• Senior Planner: Three years of experience in urban planning, neighborhood engagement, heritage preservation or a related field. 

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred. 

• A valid Texas Driver’s License is required. 

Full-Time Benefits 

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits: 

• Paid professional development, including conference attendance

• Paid professional certification

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 

• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement 

• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP), which is fully funded by the City 

• Up to three weeks of paid vacation 

• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year 

• Nine paid holidays 

• Tuition Assistance 

• Free Library Card 

• Half-price recreation center membership 

And so much more! Learn about our benefits online.