Summary of Position:

Performs various functions related to comprehensive planning, land development, and zoning, including reviewing site development plans and preparation of planning documents for the City of Jonestown. This position ensures plans adhere to all applicable codes, regulations, and standards. 

Organizational Relationships:

1. Reports to: Development Services Director
2. Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.
3. Other: Works closely with planning and development, public works, government agencies, contractors, and the general public.

Essential Duties:

• Works with the Development Services Director to ensure zoning and development applications are compliant with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Code, applicable State Statutes, and other development regulations.
• Prepares research and reporting as needed related to land use, growth, demographics, population, transportation, environment, grants, and other planning and development studies consistent with community goals.
• Reads maps, plans, and documents. Uses GIS and other relevant software to conduct spatial analysis, produce mapping and conduct scenario planning to produce work products.
• Provides information and assistance to applicants, developers, consultants, the general public, and outside agencies and organizations regarding codes, policies, standards and processes related to planning related matters.
• Assist with zoning and land development applications and requests for variances, review applications to ensure compliance with City requirements and completeness; and prepare notices for public hearing.
• Attends day and evening meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council and the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Ensures agendas and computers are ready for each meeting.
• Answer inquiries  from the public and assists with mapping, review and documentation of development plans and building permits for compliance with the City of Jonestown  Unified Development Code.
• Maintains permanent records by using automated and computerized tracking systems, hard copy files, and other records.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Education, License and Certification Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in urban planning, public administration, GIS, or other related field, from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of planning or any equivalent combination of experience, training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities OR Master’s Degree, preferably in urban planning, public administration, GIS, or other related field, from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of planning or any equivalent combination of experience, training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

2.Valid State of Texas driver’s license.

3.Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws and regulations affecting city planning and development activities. Municipal experience preferred.
2. Ability to read, interpret, and analyze maps, exhibits, legal descriptions, plat notes, and site plans.
3. Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information, orally and in writing, to City officials and staff, contractors, developers, property owners, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, and the public.
4. Familiar with industry-specific terminology such as water/wastewater, building permits and planning and zoning.
5. Knowledge of the following computer programs preferred: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, MyGovernmentOnline and ESRI GIS mapping software.
6. Maintains regular and punctual attendance, be self-motivated, team oriented, and carry out assigned projects to their completion.