Salary: $2,697.78 - $3,911.99 Biweekly
Location : City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Department: COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT
Division: PLANNING
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 5:00 PM Central

DESCRIPTION
Hiring Range: $2,697.78 - $3,304.89 Bi-weekly

Full Range: $2,697.88 - $3,911.99 Bi-weekly
This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Under limited supervision and guided by the Department's mission, the Senior Planner - Neighborhoods position is responsible for partnering with both HOA (approximately 90) and Non-HOA (approximately 23) neighborhoods to help them maintain a sense of community and prevent neighborhood decline. This is achieved by developing, leading, and implementing community stabilization and reinvestment activities and is accomplished by managing multiple community enhancement programs, providing technical assistance to agencies, citizens, and staff, facilitating planning studies and projects, and other similar activities. Other duties may include conducting research, assisting in overseeing special projects, participating in City Council and other meetings, responding to professional and citizen inquiries and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position may provide direction for other employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Manages neighborhood improvement projects by developing scope, coordinating with residents, managing pricing and bidding, and supervising construction and/or engagement activities. These efforts focus on providing technical support, leadership training, and fostering trust within neighborhoods.
• Acts as project manager by partnering with residents and groups to facilitate neighborhood workdays, organizing and coordinating events, and coordinating with other departments and staff to implement projects and solve problems.
• Develops and implements community enhancement and neighborhood stabilization studies and programs and oversees special projects by conducting community enhancement activities, meeting with community agencies, HOA representatives, business owners and citizens about issues and potential improvement projects, facilitating creation of new groups, conducting resident surveys, and analyzing results.
• Provides information to citizens, outside organizations and other employees by meeting with public groups, making presentations and relaying technical information regarding community enhancement and neighborhood stabilization programs.
• Assesses and analyzes neighborhood conditions by using advanced GIS techniques, researching and compiling data sets and creating community inventories, interactive maps and dashboards.
• Responds to professional and citizen inquiries by researching and responding to questions related to planning and interacting with the community regarding department projects and programs.
• Assists in developing program concepts and implementation strategies by researching policies and programs and making recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Education and experience that provide the necessary knowledge and skills may also be considered, but a typical way to qualify is by obtaining:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Planning, Community Development, or a related field and four (4) years of planning or community development experience, OR
• Master's degree and three (3) years of experience

Knowledge of:

• City rules, regulations, policies and procedures with particular attention to codes and ordinances.
• Urban planning and community development concepts and principles.
• GIS and community engagement techniques.
• Project planning and management principles and practices.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, vendors, the public, and City employees.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Reading and understanding City, State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Creating, preparing, writing, and proofreading reports, presentations, documents, and correspondence.
• Working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver's license.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Limited Supervision:
Work is normally reviewed upon completion to ensure compliance with departmental goals, plans and policies; autonomy is granted at the functional area level; work is subject to departmental policies and accepted professional standards. Major work activities are covered by organization guidelines and directives permitting flexibility in selecting methods, procedures, work priorities, and the planning and coordination of programs or projects to achieve desired outcomes.

Other Necessary Requirements:
Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a signi?cant degree.

Additional Information:

• Standard office environment.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather.
• Ability to attend meetings outside of regular business hours. It is estimated that this position could attend an average of three meetings or events per month outside of office hours over the course of the year.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to operate a city or personal vehicle for business purposes.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Allen and the employee and may be revised by the employer as needed.
Jump into a full-time role (40 hours/week) with the City of Allen and enjoy a benefits package designed to support you at work and in life! You'll receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic and optional life insurance, long-term disability, accrued vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, TMRS retirement with a 2-to-1 city match, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and longevity bonuses.

All City employees also have free access to recreation centers, including:
Plus, enjoy wellness challenges, book clubs, LinkedIn Learning, foodie groups, education assistance, CPR & Stop the Bleed training, leadership essentials, safety training, City Suite Event Center tickets, city conferences, health fairs, walking clubs, safety golf tournaments, possible hybrid or flexible schedules, and many more employee perks!

Find out more about our full benefits package at

Join the City of Allen and be part of Work that MATTERS!-apply today and make a real impact in your community while growing, learning, and thriving!
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

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Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past?

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
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Please indicate how many years of relevant planning experience you currently have:

• 4+ years
• 2 - 4 years
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Are you currently certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)?

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• No

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Do you have a current and valid Driver's License?

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• No

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If you do not currently hold a valid Driver's License, are you able to obtain one prior to employment?

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• No
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