PLANNER

 

Performs entry-level, professional, planning and research work. Work involves developing local plans and programs, reviewing plats, site plans, zoning cases, preparing reports, and making presentations.

The employee will have the responsibility of:

·         Assisting in performing planning functions related to current and long-range comprehensive planning and municipal development, land use management, economic development, urban development, comprehensive growth, annexation, and special projects as assigned

·         Collecting, organizing, and analyzing social economic, population demographic information and physical data required in the development of strategies, plans or programs

·         Responds to inquiries regarding zoning and land use regulations and prepares zoning verification letters

·         Preparing staff reports for Board and Commission meetings, including staff reports regarding plats, zoning requests, subdivision variances, zoning variances, and orders of design compliance

·         Preparing agendas and agenda packet materials for Planning and Zoning Commission hearings, Heritage Preservation Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Tax increment Reinvestment Zone Board

·         Placing zoning notification signs on property and takes site photos for all zoning requests

·         Assisting in developing and writing ordinances and amendments for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council

The work environment will require the employee to:

·         Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, in high and precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration

As an employee with the city of Killeen some benefits are:

·         Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX

·         Dental and Vision insurance

·         Life insurance

·         Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)

·         Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

·         13 paid holidays

·         Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

·         Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land use planning, urban planning, public administration, or related field; OR

·         Associates Degree in planning or a related field along with three (3) years’ experience in public sector planning or a related field

Special Requirements:

·         Must have a valid Texas driver’s license within ninety (90) days of hire

·         Must have a valid driver’s license by date-of-hire

·         Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions

 

 

Municipal government managing public services in Killeen, Texas.