Staff Planner Senior Planner at City of College Station

DescriptionStaff Planner Hiring Range: $61614.00- $70856.00Senior Planner Hiring Range: $70530.00 - $81109.00Under general direction the Staff Planner/Senior Planner manages planning & development projects which includes research analysis preparing plans reports studies and presentation of data.Principal Duties Conduct technical reviews of development proposals. Interact with applicants design professionals City staff and general public. Conduct inspections prepare staff reports and make formal presentations to City Council City Boards and Commissions.Prepare special reports and projects for the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council as directed. Present reports and information to boards and commissions.Assist in the study design data collection and analysis public meeting facilitation development and implementation of long-range planning projects.Create ordinance amendments as directed.Assist internal and external customers by providing information concerning city planning growth and development trends.Participate in a regular rotation of Planner On in promoting and participating in public education and awareness of urban planning.Participate in divisional training duties: Assist with training coworkers as required Staff Planner Assume leadership role in training of coworkers serving as a mentor to staff planning and supervising intern as directed Senior Planner* Perform other related duties as assigned.QualificationsStaff PlannerRequired:Bachelors Degree in urban planning urban design architecture or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Proven written and oral communication abilities. Ability to comprehend and apply multiple ordinances and policies. Ability to exercise good judgment tact and diplomacy in all public interactions.Preferred:Masters degree in urban planning or a related field. One or more years of work experience in urban planning or a related field and/or civil service. Knowledge of principles and practices of city planning as they pertain to urban development and zoning and demonstrated experience in applying these principles and practices. AICP designation.Senior PlannerRequired:Bachelors Degree in urban planning urban design architecture land & property development or related field and (3) three years successful experience in planning or a planning related field; or the equivalent combination of education and designation or the ability to obtain AICP designation within 18 months. Knowledge of principles and practices of city planning as they pertain to urban development and zoning and demonstrated experience in applying these principles and practices. Ability to comprehend and apply multiple ordinances and policies. Ability to exercise good judgment tact and diplomacy in all public interactions. Proven written and oral communication abilities.Preferred:Masters degree in urban planning or a related (1) or more years of supervisory and experience in long-range planning as well as development review.Supplemental InformationPlease note: Individuals that do not meet the minimum requirements for the Senior Planner will be considered for hire as a Staff Planner provided the minimum requirements are met.Position open until filled or closing date.An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly EmployerAPPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: Experience:Staff IC Key Skills GIS,JAWS,Military Experience,Business Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Relationship Management,Strategic Planning,ERP Systems,Exercise Planning,MRP Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 61614 - 105795