Planner II – Conservation Districts

Salary : $52,291.20 – $65,374.40 Annually

Location : Downtown Dallas, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 28042-PNV-CD

Department: Planning & Urban Design

* Org (REQUIRED): 1598 Planning and Urban Design

Opening Date: 07/21/2023

Closing Date: 8/12/2023 11:59 PM Central

Position Purpose

Position Purpose

This is a specialized professional planning position with primary work assignments focused on the area of historic preservation and design review. The Planner II researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in various areas to make recommendations for organized and planned development within the City.

Planning & Urban Design – Conservation Districts (Historic Preservation): Under the guidance of a Chief Planner, the Planner II position seeks to protect and enhance the physical attributes that conserve the distinctive character of areas designated as Conservation Districts; reviews architectural plans and construction documents for residential structures for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact on designated neighborhoods; maintains a thorough understanding of historic architectural styles and appropriate treatments; conducts community meetings and attends neighborhood and civic events to engage with residents of existing and potential conservation districts; develops and implements conservation district designations; and prepares maps and other graphic illustrations. Strong customer service skills, oral/written communication skills, research skills, and interpersonal skills are essential. A background or demonstrated interest in historic preservation, architecture, or architectural history is required, and if it is not apparent from prior work experience a cover letter should be submitted explaining related involvement or interest.

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a planning, urban studies/design, architecture, public administration, sociology, geography, engineering, or related field (e.g., historic preservation, architectural history, history, etc.)

EXPERIENCE:

  • Three (3) years of professional level experience in planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture or related work. (e.g., historic preservation)

EQUIVALENCY:

  • Associate degree in a specified field plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements
  • Master’s degree in specified field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements

LICENSE:

  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Knowledge and ability to read and understand architectural plans, site plans, surveys, and construction documents.
  • Knowledge of historic preservation and urban planning principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of architecture and building design.
  • Knowledge of research methodology and techniques for analyzing information.
  • Knowledge of City development and building codes.
  • Ability to apply principles, methods, and techniques of urban/neighborhood planning and design to studies and projects

Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1 Ability to identify problems, impacts, and implications of requested zoning changes and project assignments.

2 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

3 Ability to clearly dispense information to the general public, business representatives, commission members, and city officials

4 Ability to read, use, and interpret maps.

5 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

01

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

02

Please select the choice below which represents your highest level of education completed.

  • Master’s degree in a planning, urban studies/design, architecture, public administration, sociology, geography, engineering or related field (e.g., historic preservaion, architectureal history, history, etc.)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a planning, urban studies/design, architecture, public administration, sociology, geography, engineering or related field (e.g., historic preservaion, architectureal history, history, etc.)
  • Associate degree in a planning, urban studies/design, architecture, public administration, sociology, geography, engineering or related field (e.g., historic preservaion, architectureal history, history, etc.)
  • Associate degree or higher in a non-specified field
  • High school diploma or GED
  • None of the above

03

Please select your level of professional experience in planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture or related work. (e.g., historic preservation)

  • 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

04

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

  • Yes
  • No

05

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.

06

What is your level of professional experience in urban planning, historic preservation, or architectural history?

  • 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

07

Do you have professional experience identifying historic architectural styles and developing appropriate treatments?

  • Yes
  • No

08

What is your level of professional experience in reviewing architectural plans and construction drawings?

  • 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

09

Do you have professional experience conducting neighborhood architectural surveys?

  • Yes
  • NO

10

Do you have expereince conducting community outreach or educational meetings? added 7/20/23

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Job Category
Design and UX
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 52,291.20 - 65,374.40 per year
Country
United States
City
Dallas
Career Level
unspecified
Company
City of Dallas, TX
JOB SOURCE
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dallas/jobs/3949045