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Job Summary

Researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in specialty area (e.g., zoning, land use, neighborhood condition,urban design, landmark designation, transportation, census) to make recommendations for organized and planneddevelopment within the City.

Job Description
 

Overview

The Planner II researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in various areas to make recommendations for organized and planned development within the City.

Departmental Note:

Planner II  (Q-Team):  

Position is with Q-Team to Review and Examine commercial development for compliance with Building, Zoning, and other applicable Codes in the City of Dallas. Q-Team is a live meeting environment for plan review. Will also be asked to preform Predevelopment Meeting for Zoning.

 

Performs skilled technical work in examining building construction plans and specifications for complex low-rise and high-rise structures prior to the issuance of building permits.

 

Works closely and professionally with citizens and businesses in Dallas to interpret complex and nuanced land development code, zoning code, building code, construction code, and various other regulations in a clear and concise manner to promote livability, viability, and equitability within the City.

 

Examines blueprints, complex construction drawings, and specifications of proposed buildings prior to the issuance of a building permit; discusses technical requirements of plans with engineers, contractors, builders, or owners; suggests modifications and calls for corrections to plans as necessary; and returns plans for corrections and resubmission.

Essential Functions

1 Prepares long-range land use and neighborhood improvement studies to guide future development in a positive manner.

2 Conducts and performs various research, analysis, and on-site reviews to ensure proposals are in compliance with ordinances and regulations.

3 Prepares, drafts, and presents recommendations or coordinates the presentation of recommendations to the City Plan Commission and other groups.

4 Conducts community meetings and attends neighborhood and civic events to obtain feedback regarding land use, neighborhood improvement, or census issues.

5 Responds to various inquiries from citizens, public committees, commissions, City Council, and others regarding specific projects in order to expedite services.

6 Reviews and analyzes zoning applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact upon communities.

7 Reviews and coordinates materials necessary for boundary adjustments and annexation including negotiations with other municipal jurisdictions.

8 Administers and monitors various other programs providing professional direction and insight on planning related activities.

9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of urban planning principles and practices.

2 Knowledge of architecture and building design.

3 Knowledge of research methodology and techniques for analyzing information.

4 Knowledge of City development and building codes.

5 Ability to apply principles, methods, and techniques of urban/neighborhood planning and design to studies and projects

6 Ability to identify problems, impacts, and implications of requested zoning changes and project assignments.

7 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

8 Ability to clearly dispense information to the general public, business representatives, commission members, and city officials

9 Ability to read, use, and interpret maps.

10 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in a Planning, Urban Studies/Design, Architecture, Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, Engineering or related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of professional level experience in planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture or related work.

EQUIVALENCIES

• Bachelor's degree or higher in non-specified field plus four (4) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Master's degree in specified field will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSE

Valid driver's license with good driving record. 

Salary Range

 

$29.99 - $36.82

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.