• Job Description

  Req#: 4324321

  This position closes on January 31, 2024 at 5 pm.

  Minimum salary starts at $63,000 and is commensurate with experience.
  
  

  WHY WORK FOR WACO:

  • Meaningful and challenging work
  • Make a difference and improve communities
  • Competitive Salary and Benefits
    • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
    • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
    • Education Assistance Program
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Employee Assistance
    • Longevity Pay
    • And More!
  • Chance to do work you are passionate about
  • Job Security
  • Desire to give back

  PRIMARY DUTIES: Under general supervision, researches and analyzes data for municipal planning projects for the Planning Services Department (PSD); performs experienced professional work of technical difficulty, provides technical expertise on planning, zoning, and transportation issues, and assists with the development of the Comprehensive Plan and City ordinance.
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Researches and analyzes data for urban planning projects, including zoning, subdivisions, ordinances, development review, historic preservation, and transportation; resolves problems within scope of authority; duties may vary according to job assignment.
  • Provides comprehensive technical and professional planning services to achieve structured and organized growth and development in the City; assures project plans are in conformance to City goals and in compliance with state and federal regulations and City codes, policies and procedures.
  • Creates maps and data presentations for planning projects using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software applications; provides professional evaluations and reports as appropriate.
  • Answers inquiries and assists developers and other agencies in matters relating to City standards and regulations; provides information and recommendations within scope of authority.
  • Reviews and evaluates complex development plans, ordinances and technical documents; assures planning issues are properly addressed and resolved; verifies compliance with regional standards and regulatory requirements. • Analyzes a variety of planning issues and develops and presents reports and recommendations in public meetings to the City Council, advisory boards and commissions.
  • Coordinates issues with other departments, community groups and regional agencies; attends public meetings and presents information on regional planning and zoning issues; interprets and explains City codes, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Collects, analyzes and reports planning services data; reviews technical documents and other records to evaluate data quality and accuracy; coordinates plan and issues with other state and regional agencies. Required for All Jobs • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

  REQUIRED FOR ALL JOBS:
  

  • Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
  • Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.

  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's DegreeIn Urban Planning, Business or Public Administration, Engineering, Geography and Architecture
  • Two years of Urban planning experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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