What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Assistant position at The City of Fort Worth?
Pay Range: $22.90/hr. - $28.62/hr. | $47,632 - $59,539 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on: Monday, February 3, 2025
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Planning Assistant job is available with the City of Fort Worth Development Services Contract Management Division. The Development Services Department works with residents, businesses, developers, and other stakeholders to achieve the City’s vision of becoming the most livable and best managed city in the country. Our fast-paced work environment and focus on constant improvement keeps us motivated to implement best practices and to provide excellent customer experiences. The Contract Management Section plays a critical role in achieving the City’s vision by administrating developer led infrastructure agreements.
The Planning Assistant reports to a Planning Manager. This position serves as the key facilitator between customer service intake and the planners. The planning assistant guides customers on completing the appropriate applications for their development needs and where to locate public information. The position coordinates with the Planning Manager on processing property owner notifications in accordance with state law and departmental policy. The planning assistant provides support for assigned boards and commissions, which may include posting meeting agendas, contacting board members, and providing set-up for public hearings.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED
- Two (2) years in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture,
- Valid Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Accela Automation, Adobe Acrobat, PeopleSoft Financials and Microsoft Suite
- Experience reviewing site plans, plats, and other construction related plans
- Strong customer service and innovative resolution skills strongly preferred
The Planning Assistant’s job responsibilities include:
- Permit review
- Prepare for and attend Pre-Development Conferences
- Serves as liaison between the development community, third-party consultant(s), and city staff to obtain appropriate documentation, to accurately calculate fees, determine eligibility for discounts, process appeals, and collect payment for applicable development fees
- Scheduling and attending meetings with relevant stakeholders to resolve project friction points to keep the development process moving
- Monitoring and maintenance of Division E-Mail account communication
Working Conditions
Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting.
Physical Demands
Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.
Salary : $47,632 - $59,539