City Planner

The City of Tomball is accepting applications for the position of City Planner. This position serves as an intermediary between the public, developers, builders, engineers, governmental agencies, and local representatives, overseeing planning-related activities. Encompasses a range of planning functions, from current planning reviews and zoning ordinance modifications to advanced planning that might involve updates to the Comprehensive Plan and similar long range planning efforts. Manages projects related to development and land use applications, ensuring they adhere to city ordinances. Instrumental in crafting and administering the city's Zoning & Subdivision ordinances. Prepares and presents in-depth technical reviews on development proposals and provides essential guidance to Boards, Commissions, and the City Council.

Reports To Director of Community Development

Positions Supervised Community Development Coordinator, Assistant City Planner

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Education Bachelor (Related Field)

Experience Minimum of 4 years previous relevant work experience is required.

Certifications AICP (Preferred), CNU-A (Preferred)

Licensing Driver's License

City Planner functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Intermediary Role: Act as a bridge between the public, developers, builders, governmental agencies, and local representatives for all planning-related matters. Collaborate with consultants and departmental representatives, deliberating project requirements.
• Guidance and Recommendations: Offer essential advice, direction, and recommendations to Boards, Commissions, and the City Council on matters concerning Planning and Development.
• Research and Data Collection: Conduct research and gather data regarding requests for rezoning, variances, special exceptions to the code of ordinance, and city code amendments. Compose legal descriptions for newspaper publications detailing the nature of requests and draft notification letters to property owners surrounding the subject property. Create maps and comprehensive staff reports based on research, presenting findings and recommendations to Boards, Commissions, and the City Council. Design and deliver PowerPoint presentations, detailing research outcomes and offering recommendations (approval/denial) regarding specific requests. Update and create long-range planning documents such as the City's Comprehensive Plan and similar long range and/or small area plans.
• Development Plan Review: Examine all site development plans for conformity with the City's code of ordinances. Communicate and rectify plan deficiencies to ensure they align with City ordinances before the issuance of final approvals and permits.
• Code Enforcement: Aid the code enforcement department in pinpointing code violations, penning notices of violations, and processing citations.
• Pre-submission Consultations: Engage with potential site developers, discussing prerequisites and stipulations for their developments before the official city review.
• Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Success Framework. The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role.

• In-depth knowledge of city planning principles, zoning laws, local ordinances, and the Comprehensive Plan's nuances.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, crucial for liaison with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in research, data collection, report drafting, and presentation design and delivery.
• Aptitude in the interpretation and enforcement of local ordinances in various development scenarios.
• Make informed, balanced decisions considering the interests of both community members and developers.
• Effectively present complex research and recommendations in an accessible manner.

Equipment and Tools commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

GIS, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam

Work Environment or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• The work is typically performed indoors in an office setting.
• Work may involve potentially life-threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemical/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May regularly be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

* Physical Abilities. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, visual acuity of 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, precise hand/eye coordination, the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must be able to lift up to 5
• Work requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

*The City of Tomball offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, and employees may be required to comply with the changes.

SALARY:

Hiring Range: $75,088 - $78,853

Salary Range: $75,088 - $112,632

***Starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - The City of Tomball does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Religion, Age or Disability in employment or the provision of services.