SummaryThe Principal Planner, under the general supervision of the Director, is responsible for complex professional planning work which involves organizing and coordinating short- and long-range planning activities and studies, gathering and analyzing research data, and preparing written reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Determines data needs for complex planning studies and collects, analyzes, and evaluated the data
- Prepares reports, projects, and exhibits as needed
- Participates in preparation of long-range planning studies, corridor studies, Comprehensive Plan updates, and annexation studies
- Develops, organizes, and implements short range land use plan measure including rezoning of property, zoning variances, abandonments, dedications, encroachment licenses, and annexation in accordance with City of Temple ordinances and plans
- Assists Director in preparation for, and presentation to, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council
- Makes presentations to Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and other boards/groups as needed
- Interprets and prepares amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance and related Codes/Ordinances as needed
- Conducts plat and site plan reviews for new land development projects, including field work to evaluate existing land use conditions as needed
- Conducts reviews and makes recommendations for zoning requests
- Establishes and maintains communication with other agencies involved in planning activities which impact the City
- Maintains records of statistical data and supplies data as requested
- Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications- Combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field
- Five (5) years of experience in municipal planning and zoning
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in planning
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