Salary : $47,433.00 – $59,292.00 Annually
Location : Downtown Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 1P-28041-PNV-02
Department: Planning & Urban Design
* Org (REQUIRED): 1172 Current Planning
Opening Date: 05/19/2023
Closing Date: 6/10/2023 11:59 PM Central
Position Purpose
Performs a variety of entry-level professional planning and zoning tasks for urban development needs.
Planning & Urban Design – the Planner I (Current Planning) position performs a wide variety of entry-level professional planning and zoning tasks in support of the Dallas City Plan Commission and City Council.
Essential Functions
1 Serves as the main point of contact for people that visit the planning office; explains and interprets policies and procedures related to planning applications; answers questions customers may have about zoning and other planning processes; oversees the submission of applications and creates detailed reports to present to City Planning Commission.
2 Compiles and analyzes data for planning purposes in a specialty area and to assist in the formulation of sound planning and design proposals; reviews case applications and route issues to other departments for review; maintains communications with the public and various applicants to ensure effective services.
3 Prepares various documents for others to present to departmental staff, citizens, and other interested groups; edits case reports and related power points; reviews material and verifies information with available datasets.
4 Processes and ensures the appropriate approvals for applications and other intake forms.
5 Meets with citizens and business interest groups to identify problems, goals and objectives, explain programs, and respond to questions.
6 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in planning, architecture, engineering, social science, or public administration field.
LICENSE:
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1 Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
2 Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of urban planning and design.
3 Ability to do research in an orderly and timely manner.
4 Ability to analyze data, abstract problems, and conceptualize solutions.
5 Ability to understand and follow written and verbal guidelines and instructions.
6 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
7 Ability to interact with the public and peers in a positive manner.
8 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range: amount offered will depend on qualifications.
For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.
Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.
To view the employee benefits offered by the City of Dallas
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked about your education, work history and/or current certifications and licenses. Answers given in this supplemental questionnaire must be able to be verified with the information provided in the Education, Work History and/or Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.Information submitted on attached documents (resumes, cover letters, etc.) WILL NOT be used to determine eligibility for this position.If you have NOT completed the application requirements, please return to the application and complete the appropriate section(s) before submitting.
- I have read and understand the above statement
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This job posting is ONLY for applicants interested in employment as a Planner I (Current Planning) in the Planning and Urban Design Department.
- I have read and understand the above statement
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Do you have a bachelor’s degree or higher in a planning, architecture, engineering, social science or public administration field?
- Yes
- No
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What is your level of professional experience in zoning or platting?
- None
- Less than one year
- One year less than two years
- Two years less than three years
- Three years or more
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What is your level of experience in reading construction plans (i.e site plans, plats)?
- None
- Less than one year
- One year to less than two years
- Two years to less than three years
- Three years or more
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What is your proficiency level using Microsoft Office programs?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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CERTIFICATE / LICENSE INFORMATION: All information regarding current certificates and/or licenses must be included in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application. Failure to do so may result in disqualification for this position.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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How much experience do you have using Development Codes?
- None
- Less than one year
- One year to less than two years
- Two years to less than three years
- Three years to less than four years
- Four years to less than five years
- Five years or more
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How much experience do you have interpreting Zoning Regulations?
- None
- Less than one year
- One year to less than two years
- Two years to less than three years
- Three years to less than four years
- Four years to less than five years
- Five years or more
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How much experience do you have reading scaled Development Plans/Site Plans/Conceptual Plans?
- None
- Less than one year
- One year to less than two years
- Two years to less than three years
- Three years to less than four years
- Four years to less than five years
- Five years or more
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How did you hear about this position posting? (Select all that apply)
- American Planning Association (APA) Job Board
- Planetizen Job Board
- Congress for the New Urbanism Job Board
- Handshake
- Social Media
- Family / friend / colleague
- Texas Workforce Commission
- Texas Municipal League Job Board
- Indeed.com
- College / University Job Board
- Other
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