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Planning Manager

Salary

$74,734.40 - $93,433.60 Annually

Location

2401 Market St. Baytown, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

24-00117

Department

Planning & Development Svcs

Division

Planning

Opening Date

04/11/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and forward-thinking Planning Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a knack for strategic planning, and the ability to oversee multiple projects with keen attention to detail. If you are passionate about driving project success and thrive in fast-paced environments, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of our projects.

Full Benefits Package Including:

• Paid holiday, vacation & sick leave to support your work/life balance

• Insurance options

• Free employee clinic for medical coverage participants

• TMRS retirement with 14% City contribution

• Mental health and financial education benefits

• And much more!

Manages the day to day operation of planning staff and projects, including:

• Directing and supervising work performed by planners and support staff, including the development of staff.

• Reviewing and processing of land development applications such as zoning map amendments, planned unit developments, annexations, subdivision plats and new commercial developments.

• Long-range planning activities and analysis relating to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, annexation, and land development ordinances.

• Special studies, neighborhood plans, and zoning text amendments in support of the City’s current and future land use strategies.

• Managing the more challenging and complex projects in the development review process.

• Coordinating activities with other development department divisions, such as building services and code enforcement, as well as with other City departments.

• Written and oral reports with recommendations to City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as other advisory bodies.

• The public engagement process of current and long-range planning projects.

Duties

• Manages all planning cases and supervises the planners’ workload. Reviews, researches, field inspects, analyzes and writes staff reports with staff recommendations based on appropriate findings and conditions for various types of development applications. Conducts quantitative analyses, generates maps and exhibits, and inputs and retrieves land use and permit tracking information. Manages long-range planning cases and supervises planners by prioritizing projects, providing guidance, and giving direction toward the completion of those projects.

• Manages the scheduling, public notice requirements, and preparation of agendas and staff reports for Planning and Zoning Commission, Development Review Committee, and Board of Adjustment, and other committees and groups as required.

• Interacts with customers and the general public to assist with development applications and enforcement of City code. Assists with amending development ordinances as needed.

• Amends and drafts development ordinances as needed to implement all current and long-range planning initiatives. Conducts quantitative analyses, generates maps and exhibits to support and enforce ordinances.

• Performs the review and facilitates consultation with other department divisions as well as City departments and other agencies related to land-use regulations, transportation planning and community and economic development.

• Assists with streamlining and improving departmental work practices and business procedures, including application forms, public information, and the department’s web pages. Supervises subordinate staff and interns as assigned.

• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field.

• Five years of related experience in a professional level Planning role.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

• Demonstrated prior supervisory experience.

• AICP certification or must become an AICP candidate within 12 months of date in position.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field.

• Prior municipal government experience.

• AICP certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning and development services. Understanding of Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements applicable to current and long-range planning. Skillful ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the purposes of land use analysis. Working knowledge of municipal codes and ordinances pertaining to zoning, land use, and other development issues. Ability to evaluate applications and proposals against design and use standards, and city and planning policies. Ability to work and use good judgment under stressful conditions and with frequent interruptions. Ability to facilitate discussions and work with the public, often with opposing viewpoints. Ability to manage people and processes and to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of this job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

How to Apply

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma/ GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or institution in Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field.

• None of the above

  02

  How many years of related experience in a professional level Planning role, do you possess?

• Less than 5 years

• 5 years but less than 7 years

• 7 years but less than 9 years

• 9 or more years

• None

  03

  Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have prior supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

  05

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe prior supervisory experience below. If you answered "No" please type "N/A".

  06

  Do you have AICP certification or have the ability to become an AICP candidate within 12 months of date in position?

• I currently have AICP certification.

• I do not currently have AICP certification but I will become an AICP candidate within 12 months of date in position.

• I do not currently have AICP certification and CANNOT become an AICP candidate within 12 months of date in position.

  07

  Do you have prior municipal government experience?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Baytown

Address

2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone

281-422-8281

Website

http://www.baytown.org

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