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City of San Antonio

Planner / Senior Planner – Comprehensive Rezoning

City of San Antonio, Houston, Texas, United States,


Planner:

Under general direction, performs professional planning work with both administrative and technical responsibilities in comprehensive short and long range planning. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Senior Planner:

Under general direction, is responsible for performing complex planning and supervisory work, responsible for the supervision of the City's Planning & Development Services Department. Responsibilities include the development of recommendations on planning and zoning issues, staffing of boards and committees and the review of work performed by subordinate planners. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. May exercise direct supervision over assigned staff.

This advertisement will be used to fill the position at one of the following Planner levels:Planner

( $50,221.86 - $75,332.92 Annually )Senior Planner

( $58,138.08 - $87,207.12 Annually )

Work Location:

100 W. Houston St. San Antonio, TX

Work Hours:

7:45 am to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; includes remote work from home and may include evening and weekend hours to attend community meetings and public hearings.

Planner Responsibilities:Performs long and short range comprehensive studies, zoning and land use, population studies and socio-economic trends.Researches, collects, analyzes, and interprets data and summarizes data into report form.Responds to department requests for information, as well as from the general public.Reviews, monitors, and processes site plans, plat or zoning applications in accordance with applicable codes and department policies.Reviews and interprets requirements consistent with Planning Commission and Zoning Commission or other boards' direction and in conformity with applicable codes.Prepares maps, graphs, charts, and illustrations.Makes presentations to committees, boards, associations, and commissions.Coordinates community and neighborhood meetings.Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Senior Planner Responsibilities:Conducts special studies on projects such as land use and zoning plans.Conducts updates to the City's Comprehensive Plan and various components of the plan.Prepares written reports and makes presentations at public and community meetings and boards and commissions.Provides technical support to boards, commissions and committees.Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff members.Oversees the preparation and reproduction of publications issued by the Department.Makes recommendations to other City Departments.Responds to requests for information from management, officials and the public.Reviews, coordinates and evaluates plat and development plan applications.Plans, organizes and conducts neighborhood meetings with residents of the rezone areas.Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Minimum Requirements:Planner:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.Senior Planner:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.Two (2) years increasingly responsible urban planning experience to include one (1) year of supervisory or lead work experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Planner - Senior Planner):AICP PreferredLand Use Planning experienceUrban Design experienceUrban Planning experienceCommunity Engagement experiencePublic Speaking experienceStrong Writing skillsAnalytics experienceComputer skills including knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Suite, and ArcGIS.Bachelor's degree or higher in city, urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Applicant Information:If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of community and urban planning.Knowledge of Federal, State, local laws, and regulations related to planning and urban development.Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of urban design and urban planning.Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.Ability to perform research, collect data from various sources, apply statistical methodologies, and interpret and summarize results for reporting and/or development of recommendations and policies.Ability to read and interpret plans and drawings, and field notes.Ability to analyze and interpret zoning and subdivision maps.Ability to prepare and conduct presentations.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.Ability to perform mathematical calculations.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management and the public.Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

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