Planner at City of Temple

Temple, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

61360.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Urban planning, Data management, Research, Report writing, Public presentation, Historic preservation, Zoning, Land use planning, Project management, Community engagement, Building permit review, Policy implementation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple? Summary Responsible for a full range of professional duties including research, data management, analysis, contribution to proposal development; preparation of staff reports and documents while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Composes correspondence and staff reports for the Historic Preservation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council Implements the City’s historic preservation ordinance and promotes preservation efforts through designation of local historic landmarks and the heritage marker program Focuses on City’s redevelopment areas, promotes infill housing construction and other neighborhood-scaled uses Evaluates adequacy of City’s housing in meeting current and projected needs; recommends priorities, schedules, and funding sources to implement improvements Assists in preparing and making presentations to the Historic Preservation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Makes presentations to Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, Zoning Board of Adjustment and other boards and groups as needed Conducts meetings with citizens, private developers, and actively participates in community-based charrettes to resolve complex issues Prepares reports, projects, and exhibits as directed. Participates in preparation of long-range planning studies, corridor studies, and Comprehensive Plan updates Fosters the public process to include but not limited to rezoning, conditional use permits, platting, planned developments, neighborhood plan initiatives, historic preservation recommendations, and variances Posts signs on subject properties related to land use file applications; acts as Project Manager for land use case files Assists with building permit review of new land development projects to ensure compliance with various City ordinances Acts as a liaison between community members, government agencies, developers, and elected officials Follows City financial policies, procedures, and safety guidelines Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, or related area Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning Experience with municipal planning Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Valid driver’s license Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

The planner is responsible for conducting research, managing data, and preparing staff reports for various city boards and commissions. They also facilitate public processes, including rezoning and historic preservation, while acting as a liaison between community members and government agencies.