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City of DeSoto, TX

Planner

Desoto, TX · On-site

$53K - $77K/yr

Review Certificates of Occupancy to assure all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance are being met ... A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or other related field; * Five (5) years of related work ...

CITY OF CHAMBLEE

Planner II

Chamblee, GA

Certification with The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred - required to obtain within 1 year of hire. * Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid state driver's license in ...

City of East Point

Senior Planner

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$45K/yr

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification desired; must possess valid State of Georgia driver's license equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge Required by ...

Fraser Colorado

Assistant Town Planner

Fraser, CO

American Planning Association membership, attendance at statewide, regional, and national planning conferences, and preparation for American Institute of Certified Planners testing and certification.

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Senior Environmental Planner

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City of Fayetteville

Senior Planner

Fayetteville, NC

$61K - $78K/yr

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS Required: None. Preferred: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Zoning Official (CZO), or similar. From the time of closing, the selection process is ...

City of Ocala

Principal Planner

Ocala, FL

$77K - $102K/yr

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City of Santee

Principal Planner

Santee, CA · Hybrid

$112K - $152K/yr

A master's degree in Planning, Public Administration or related field and certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable. "Recent" experience is defined as ...

City of Ocala, FL

Principal Planner

Ocala, FL · On-site

$77K - $102K/yr

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Senior Planner

Tullahoma, TN · On-site

$86K - $93K/yr

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Fraser, CO · On-site

American Planning Association membership, attendance at statewide, regional, and national planning conferences, and preparation for American Institute of Certified Planners testing and certification.

City of Newberry, FL

Senior Planner

Newberry, FL · On-site

$30.56 - $45.84/hr

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, or the ability to obtain certification within a reasonable timeframe Key Responsibilities * Manage complex planning projects and ...

City of Camarillo

Senior Planner

Camarillo, CA

$103K - $154K/yr

Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Please click on this link to see the entire classification description: Senior Planner.

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Transportation Planner

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Planner

Desoto, TX • On-site

City of DeSoto, TX
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$53K - $77K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Review plats and site plans for conformance with the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances, including writing comments and verifying resubmittals.

  • Write staff reports for zoning requests and plat applications and present cases to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

  • Meet with developers, builders, and the public to answer questions related to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and the development process.

Job description

Salary : $53,166.93 - $77,622.11 Annually
Location : Town Center: 211 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX
Job Type: Regular Fulltime
Job Number: 01343
Department: Development Services
Division: Planning and Zoning
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Description
Our Core Values
We LOVE DeSoto
• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow
The purpose of the position is to assist the Planning Manager in administering the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, coordinating the development review process, preparing plans and studies, as well as providing information and assistance to developers, builders and the general public.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Reviewing Plats and Site Plans for conformance with the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance, to include writing comments and then reviewing resubmittals to verify that comments have been addressed by the applicant.
  • Writing staff reports for zoning requests and plat applications and presenting cases to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
  • Meet with developers, builders and the general public to answers questions pertaining to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, as well as the development process.
  • Preparing plans and studies, as well as amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, and the Comprehensive Plan.
  • Review Certificates of Occupancy to assure all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance are being met. This entails making contact with the applicant for additional information when needed.
  • Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or other related field;
  • Five (5) years of related work experience;
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred;
  • Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
  • Valid Driver's License.

Supplemental Information
  • Knowledge of the development process; principles of planning specific to work assignments and research methods applicable to assignments.
  • Legal terminology pertinent to planning and zoning related matters.
  • Basic mathematical principles such as fractions, percentages, ratios. Also, basic geometry.
  • Federal and state regulations pertaining to work assignments.
  • Ability to be self-motivated; complete multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with an eye for detail.
  • Complete major studies and reports in a timely manner with minimal edits required.
  • GIS knowledge and experience using ArcInfo and Arcview.
  • Use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint).
  • Reviewing plats and site plans for conformance with Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
  • Ability to effectively work with developers, builders, the general public, and other staff members.

Employee Benefit Information
Health Insurance- BCBS
Dental Insurance- BCBS
Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight
Flexible Spending - Payflex
Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.
Life Insurance- Dearborn National
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.
Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.
Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.
Education Pay
Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.
Social Security
Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.
Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.
Vacation
Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
Sick Leave
Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
Holidays
Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.
Longevity Pay
Earned at a rate of $4 per month.
This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).
Worker's Compensation
Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.
Fire/Police
Eligible for Education/Certification pay.
Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower
Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or other related fields?
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Do you have at least five (5) years of related work experience?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have a valid Driver's License that is in good standing?
  • Yes
  • No

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