Planner I - Planning and Development

Job Summary

Performs a variety of entry-level professional planning and zoning tasks for urban development needs.

Job Description
 

Overview

The Planner I performs a wide variety of entry-level professional planning and zoning tasks for the urban development of the City.

Planner I - Planning and Development (Historic Preservation):

Under the direction of the Chief Planner and senior planners (Historic Preservation), this position will assist senior staff with the coordination and implementation of the Dallas Historic Preservation Program including design review for historic properties and districts, preliminary assessment of Certificates of Appropriateness applications, and research and reports for historic designations. This position will also assist senior staff with the Historic Preservation Tax Exemption Program, contributing to front-end web development, and developing content for the department’s social media sites.

Preference will be given to candidates who have knowledge of principles, terminology, and practices employed in historic preservation; can conduct research and write reports for local historic designations; understands state and federal regulations such as Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and Section 106 and related state and local regulations; and, can read architectural drawings, site plans, maps, and surveys.

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.

Knowledge and Skills

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a Planning, Urban Studies/Design, Architecture, Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, Engineering, or related field (e.g., Historic Preservation, Architectural History, History, etc.).

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver's license with good driving record. ​