POSITION SUMMARY Performs professional planning work, and assists developers and the public in applying planning and zoning regulations and City guidelines to development projects, technical issues and land use plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides technical and professional planning services; assures project plans are in conformance with comprehensive plan goals, and in compliance with local, state and Federal codes and regulations.
• Answers inquiries and assists the public and developers with planning and technical review issues; provides zoning, comprehensive plan, subdivision, transportation analysis, floodplain, and future development information within scope of authority.
• Researches issues and provides data on land use issues and related subjects.
• Receives and processes a variety of planning applications, permits and technical documents; reviews applications for conformance with regulations, codes, and project specifications.
• Reviews and evaluates project designs, plans, technical documents, building permits and special use permits for compliance with City standards, regulatory requirements and conditions of permit approval.
• Provides case management services for customers with subdivisions, zoning issues, variances and special projects to be resolved.
• Develops maps and other graphic presentations to illustrate land use plans and planning concepts; assists in maintaining land planning records, files and maps with GIS system; performs research and data gathering for population, housing, land ownership, land use and economic studies.
• Prepares staff reports and may present to Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council.
• Assists in the preparation of required public notification for planning and zoning actions; assists with preparation of agenda packets for Planning and Zoning Commission meetings.
• Researches and presents information to boards and commissions and the public; compiles data and prepares reports as required.
• Conducts research and analysis on City ordinances, rules and regulations; assists in compiling, arranging, analyzing and interpreting land use and planning information.
• Coordinates with citizens' groups, advisory boards and commissions; develops cooperative professional relationships with local developers, realtors and contractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Geography or a related field. 
• Three years of planning and development experience; Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for a portion of the required experience.
• Certification by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license
• A combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

The City of Fate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.