Urban Planner

Overview

Urban Planner II at Baxter & Woodman. Location options:
Katy, TX or Bannockburn, Chicago, Crystal Lake, or Naperville, IL offices.

• Delegate project tasks and support staff as needed.
• Assist in developing Planning Dept. graphic standards and product templates.
• Develop working knowledge of ArcGIS Urban and related software.
• Provide QA/QC reviews of project deliverables.
• Assist with business development activities, including meetings, statements of qualifications (SOQs), and proposals.
• Develop planning studies and provide technical analysis for short- and long-range projects; support land development services to municipal clients.
• Review and revise municipal regulatory codes and ordinances to achieve desired results.
• Facilitate public engagement activities and produce engagement materials; gather stakeholder input.
• Communicate complex planning concepts to the public with graphic and conceptual renderings; present to clients, public officials, and the public.
• Perform on-call staff planner functions for local municipalities as required.
• Coordinate with colleagues on stormwater management, grading, utilities, transportation, and other civil engineering-related issues.
• Review permit applications for compliance with plans, codes, and regulations.
• Support national and state conference presentations and involvement in professional organizations (e.g., Texas APA).

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in urban/transportation planning, parks and open space planning, or comprehensive planning projects.
• Experience leading tasks in community, urban, and regional planning; knowledge of transportation, parks/open space, land use, energy, sustainability, and resiliency.
• Experience with special area planning for districts, neighborhoods, and corridors is a plus.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, GIS software, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical writing, graphic, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze demographic data and identify trends; ability to interpret and apply land development codes and regulations.
• Experience with public engagement strategies and tools; ability to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, designers, and public officials.
• Knowledge of urban spatial structure and municipal systems operations (e.g., utilities, stormwater).
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Houston metropolitan area with own transportation.

• Bachelor’s degree as listed above.

The pay range for this role is $75,000-$95,000. Actual compensation packages are based on factors such as skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans;
Employee Assistance Program; financial planning; life and disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts; paid time off and holidays; parental leave; flexible work arrangements; 401k with advisory support; and Employee Stock Ownership program.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering

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