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Planner- I, II, or Senior (Economic Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Focus) - City of Amarillo, TX (ID: 365731) |
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Title | Planner- I, II, or Senior (Economic Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Focus) |
Type | Planning,Zoning and Development Services |
Date Posted | 2020-09-18 |
City / Organization | City of Amarillo, TX |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | viola.frausto@amarillo.gov |
Description | Under direction of the Planning and Development Services Manager, this position is responsible for performing professional and technical city planning work in matters related to long-range planning and economic development. - Assists in administration of planning and development services related ordinances. - Reviews case proposals for conformance with ordinances and regulations and prepare staff reports and recommendations. - Resolves outstanding issues with the development community relative to submittals. - Conducts field evaluations and assessments. - Interacts with other city departments, utility companies, and elected/appointed officials. - Organizes and conducts meetings with staff and developers. - Prepares reports and recommendations; researches, formulates, and writes ordinances; assists in and gives presentations; coordinates steps related to plans and studies; and prepares draft updates to elements of planning documents. - Assists in urban planning efforts as it relates to developing, maintaining, and implementing the City's policies regarding revitalization and supporting the Boards and Commissions involved in the same. - Completes advanced professional and technical assignments related the City's efforts at local economic development with an emphasis on enhancing and expanding the City's tax base and the community's quality of life. - Long range planning emphasizes revitalization efforts of downtown, adjacent neighborhoods, and commercial corridors. - Cross training with current planning job duties. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. - Level of job duties and expectations increase based on the level hired of either Planner I, Planner II, or Senior Planner. PLANNER I: A Bachelor's Degree preferred in Planning, GIS, Architecture, or related field and a minimum of two years of related experience is preferred. GIS Certificate preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License required. PLANNER II: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Planning, GIS, Architecture, or related field with a minimum of three years of planning experience preferred. GIS software experience is preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License required. SENIOR PLANNER: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Planning, GIS, Architecture, or related field and a minimum of five years of planning experience preferred. A Master's Degree in a related field can substitute for two years of experience. GIS Certificate preferred. GIS software experience required. AICP certification required or obtained within one year of date of hire is preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License required. "The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining an applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary." |