Job Description
JOB The Planning Department offers a structured career ladder that supports employee growth and advancement across roles. Placement within the ladder is based on each individual’s experience, education, training, and demonstrated competencies.PLANNING APPRENTICEThe Planning Apprentice position is the introductory entry point into the Planning Department, suited to highly motivated individuals who demonstrate strong promise and aptitude, but who do not possess extensive experience, specific training or formal education in the planning or related fields. The position involves hands on exposure to the daily operations of a municipal planning department, including foundational engagement with land use, zoning, subdivision regulations, and development review. The Planner Apprentice performs work of routine difficulty under direct supervision and receives close and continuous direction from the Planner I and Planner II. The Sr. Planner provides ongoing assistance and support to the position on technical planning matters.PLANNERThe Planner position is the entry level professional position within the Planning Department. The position involves professional level duties and judgment along with some routine administrative tasks. The Planner operates with general supervision and receives ongoing assistance and support from the Sr. Planner on technical planning matters.PLANNER IIThe Planner II position involves professional planning work of moderate difficulty. It is characterized by increasingly specialized knowledge of the planning field and a more elevated level of duties and responsibilities compared with the Planner. The Planner II works more independently than a Planner and receives ongoing assistance and support from the Sr. Planner on complex planning matters. The Planner II takes an active role in the department on the implementation of goals and initiatives. SR. PLANNERThe Sr. Planner requires advanced professional planning experience of high complexity and variety. Some functions are similar to those of the Planner II level, though the Planner Ill/Sr. Planner often leads or is significantly involved with larger, higher profile planning assignments. Planners at this level take on a higher role in departmental tasks, exercise greater independence and judgment, receiving general supervision from senior management. The Planner Ill/Sr. Planner also provides support and ongoing assistance to the Planning Technician, Apprentice Planner, Planner I andII positions.Salaries: PositionHourly MinHourly MaxAnnual MinAnnual MaxPlanner Apprentice$23.50$34.08$48,887.48$70,886.83Planner$27.41$39.75$57,022.35$82,682.41Planner II$29.61$42.93$61,584.14$89,296.99Sr Planner$34.53$50.08$71,831.74$104,156.01 EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.PLANNING APPRENTICEAssists Planners of all levels with routine review of basic permit applications and minor development submittals under direct supervisionPerforms research support functions including data gathering, file organization, and basic mapping tasksLearns and applies foundational concepts of zoning, subdivision regulations, through the use of the Unified Development CodeCompiles statistical data such as census information, land use information, and demographic data for use in studies or by senior staffAssists with public counter and front office duties, answering basic inquiries from residents and directing more complex questions to appropriate PlannersPrepares routine notices, mailings, and correspondence related to public hearings and development applicationsMay attend Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Historic Commission meetings in an observational and/or support capacity to build familiarity with public meeting proceduresParticipates in structured on the job training and pursues approved professional development opportunities such as APA Texas conferences and online courseworkConducts field assessments under the guidance of higher level PlannersPerforms general administrative support including scanning, filing, and digital records managementOther duties as assigned depending on workloadPLANNER Prepares planning studies and reports that inform plans, programs, and regulations by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing pertinent data, along with producing supporting maps and related materials. Reviews or assists in the review of moderately difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulationsPrepares and presents detailed reports on development proposals to governmentbodiesEvaluates or assists in the evaluation of rezonings, plats, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances and other proposalsActs as liaison between