SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as team lead and mentor to Planners and Development Technicians performing work of a less complex nature;
• Advises and assists supervisors with regard to periodic updates of the comprehensive land use plan, the future land use map, and various development regulations;
• Reviews various development applications against the adopted comprehensive land use plan, future land use map and applicable development regulations; Reports findings and renders advice to customers, staff and/or supervisors, as applicable;
• Initiates, performs and/or supervises various special projects related to land use planning.
• Attends various public meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission, City Council and others; Presents staff reports and findings concerning related applications and business;
• May supervise full-time and part-time employees of the Planning Department;
• Assists in the development and execution of training and cross-training programs for Planners and Development Technicians;
• Prepares, reviews and critiques reports and presentations related to cases and plats;
• Assists in the development and preparation of the department's fiscal budget;
• May act in the capacity of the supervisor in his/her absence, including supervision of subordinate personnel;
• May be assigned to supervise customer service counter on a rotating basis;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Urban planning principles and practices;
• Texas laws applicable to annexation, zoning and subdivision of land;
• Planning research methods, techniques, and equipment;
• Municipal government operations;
• Computer aided design programs;
• Standard computer office suite (MS Office).

• Prepare planning reports including graphic materials;
• Organize and supervise the work of others;
• Establish and maintain effective public relations;
• Communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing;
• Speak effectively in a public setting;
• Conduct thorough and effective research.

• Frequently bend during the shift;
• Occasionally kneel during the shift;
• Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
• Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height.

Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock.  Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.