Municipal Planner

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City: Remote

State: Texas

POSITION: Planner

REPORTS TO: Director of Development Services

JOB SUMMARY:

The Planner provides professional municipal planning, zoning, subdivision, and development review services to Bureau Veritas municipal clients throughout Texas. This position is responsible for reviewing development applications, interpreting municipal ordinances and applicable state regulations, preparing technical reports and recommendations, and supporting municipal planning and development activities.

The Planner assists municipalities with current and long-range planning initiatives, including comprehensive planning, zoning administration, ordinance development, subdivision regulation, land use analysis, and development process improvements.

Working under the direction of the Director of Development Services, the Planner will coordinate with municipal staff, developers, engineers, consultants, and elected and appointed officials to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely delivery of professional planning services.

This position requires strong technical knowledge, independent judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple municipal projects while maintaining established deadlines, quality standards, and billable utilization expectations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Development Application Review and Administration · Review zoning requests, subdivision plats, replats, minor plats, site development plans, special and conditional use permits, variances, and other development applications. · Evaluate development proposals for compliance with adopted zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, comprehensive plans, and applicable Texas statutes. · Prepare written technical review comments, staff recommendation letters, and development review reports identifying deficiencies and required corrections. · Coordinate with engineering, building, fire, public works, and other applicable disciplines during development review. · Review application resubmittals and document compliance with previously issued comments. · Assist municipal clients with application intake, completeness determinations, and development review scheduling. · Monitor statutory and contractual review deadlines and assist in maintaining compliance with applicable requirements. 2. Municipal Planning and Ordinance Development · Review, interpret, and assist with implementation of municipal comprehensive plans, future land use plans, and development regulations. · Prepare zoning ordinance amendments, subdivision regulation amendments, development standards, and related municipal planning documents. · Assist in developing new comprehensive plans, small area plans, corridor plans, and other long-range planning initiatives. · Conduct land use research and prepare recommendations addressing municipal growth and development issues.

· Evaluate existing municipal development procedures and recommend improvements to promote consistency, transparency, and regulatory compliance. · Assist with preparation and review of development agreements, planned development district regulations, and related planning documents. 3. Municipal Client and Public Meeting Support · Prepare staff reports, agenda materials, presentations, and supporting documentation for Planning and Zoning Commissions, City Councils, Boards of Adjustment, and other municipal bodies. · Present development applications, proposed ordinances, planning recommendations, and technical findings during public meetings as assigned. · Provide professional planning assistance and technical guidance to municipal staff and appointed officials. · Coordinate with applicants, property owners, developers, engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve planning and development issues. · Assist municipalities with public hearing procedures, notification requirements, and development application processing. · Represent Bureau Veritas professionally in client meetings, public hearings, and project coordination activities. 4. GIS, Mapping, and Planning Analysis · Prepare and maintain zoning maps, future land use maps, development exhibits, and other municipal planning documents. · Utilize GIS and related mapping software to support land use analysis, development review, and municipal planning initiatives. · Research and analyze demographic, land use, development, and infrastructure information. · Assist with maintenance of official zoning maps and municipal planning records. · Prepare mapping exhibits and technical information for staff reports, planning studies, and public presentations. 5. Project Management and Quality Control · Manage assigned planning and development projects across multiple municipal clients. · Maintain accurate project files, review records, correspondence, and supporting documentation. · Track project milestones, deliverable schedules, statutory deadlines, and client commitments. · Coordinate internal technical reviews and multidisciplinary project assignments. · Review work products for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable requirements. · Maintain accurate timekeeping records and document billable activities by client, project, and task. · Meet established productivity, utilization, and project delivery expectations. · Assist with development and implementation of standardized review procedures, templates, checklists, and departmental operating procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Thorough knowledge of urban planning principles, municipal planning practices, and land development processes.

· Working knowledge of Texas municipal land use laws, including relevant provisions of the Texas Local Government Code.

· Knowledge of zoning administration, subdivision regulations, comprehensive planning, and development review procedures.

· Ability to interpret legal documents, plats, site plans, engineering drawings, development agreements, and municipal ordinances.

· Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and defensible technical reports and recommendations.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex planning information to nontechnical audiences.

· Ability to work effectively with municipal administrators, elected officials, appointed boards, developers, consultants, and the public.

· Knowledge of GIS, mapping software, Microsoft Office applications, and electronic project management systems.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet concurrent deadlines.

· Ability to work independently in a remote environment while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

· Strong attention to detail, professional judgment, and commitment to consistent regulatory interpretation.

· Ability to identify potential compliance issues and elevate complex or sensitive matters to division leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture or related field.

· Five (5) years previous experience in urban planning, municipal planning or land development

planning and project development.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

· Possesses valid Texas Class “C" license when hired.

PREFERENCES: · American Institute of certified Planners (AICP) Certification. · Master’s degree in Planning, Geography, or closely related field. · Ability to use ArcGIS

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