Planner II

CITY OF OAK POINT JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB TITLE: Planner II

SALARY RANGE: $60,000-$75,000

DEPARTMENT: Administration

STARTING SALARY: DOQ

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 2025

Primary Objectives:

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Support for all Planning and Development department services and activities.

• APPLICATION REVIEW – review and process planning, zoning, and subdivision applications; ensure compliance with appropriate laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances; prepare public hearing notices; provide staff assistance and prepare reports to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council, and the City Manager and related boards and commissions.

• COMMUNICATION WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC – Provide exceptional customer service. Interact with and provide information to citizens, community groups, developers, contractors, and businesses on planning. Land use, subdivision, zoning, and site plan-related issues. Fulfill public information requests and prepare zoning verification letters. Prepare informational pamphlets and materials to help applicants understand Planning and Development processes.

• POLICY AND PLAN UPDATES – Assist with review/update of the Comprehensive plan, Parks Plan, zoning/subdivision ordinances, and other related Planning and Development codes, ordinances, plans and policies; recommend and administer policies and procedures.

• GENERAL RESEARCH AND SUPPORT – Conduct topical research as assigned; prepare reports on operations and activities; make recommendations. Compile and maintain demographic data and assist with projections and estimates.

• MAPPING AND GIS – Assist with creation and maintenance of GIS datasets and online mapping service. Prepare informational maps as requested.

• WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA – Assist with updates to Planning and Development website and social media platforms.

• FILE ORGANIZATION – Assist with ongoing digital and hard copy file organization. Manage and execute Planning and Development archiving project.

• CITY REPRESENTATION – Represent the Planning and Development department to other city departments, elected officials, outside agencies, and the public at large; coordinate Planning and Development department activities with those of outside agencies and organizations, as necessary.

• Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education/Training/Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education – BA/BS/Undergraduate in city, urban and/or regional planning is preferred.

Experience – Two years of increasingly responsible experience in public planning, zoning, land use, subdivision, permitting redevelopment and economic development analysis urban design, public administration, drafting of development-related codes and policies, and/or real estate development.

Licenses or Requirements:

• Valid Texas Operator’s Driver’s License

• Reliable Transportation

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, and communicates tactfully and professionally.

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, regulatory agencies or authorities, or members of the local business community.

• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Other Skills and Preferred Requirements:

• Self-motivated, confident, enthusiastic and positive attitude;

• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language with correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar, in person, by telephone, and by e-mail with all levels of management, City officials, vendors, other employees, and the general public.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and follow detailed work procedures; ability to post accounts and to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.

• Ability to provide excellent public relations and customer service, often to multiple customers at the same time.

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, City officials, vendors, other employees, and the general public.

• Ability to interpret and explain City policies and procedures.

• Ability to exercise initiative, good professional judgment, and confidentiality.

• Ability to proficiently operate general office machines, such as computer and Microsoft Office applications, calculators, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.

• Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks under pressure; manage several projects at one time.

• Ability to effectively respond to a stressful or high-pressure environment.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate various machines and/or equipment and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and be able to push and pull up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is typically performed in a standard work environment and could include working in an outdoor environment, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Also includes travel throughout the community to business and governmental sites. Limited weekend and evening hours may be required.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. Furthermore, this job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has an exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The City of Oak Point is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is open until removed or filled.

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A job application can be obtained from Oak Point City Hall at 100 Naylor Road in Oak Point, Texas or from the City’s website at www.oakpointtexas.com. Resumes or other information may accompany applications.

Completed applications are to be mailed to City of Oak Point, c/o Human Resources, 100 Naylor Road, Oak Point, Texas, 75068; faxed to (972) 294-1619, or e-mailed to dboner@oakpointtexas.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000