Planner II- Planning and Development; Civil Service

Position: Planner II- Planning and Development (Civil Service)
## Planner II
- Planning and Development (Civil Service)
Apply locations:
1500 MARILLAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 3, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
26-28330
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** Job Summary
** Researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in specialty area (e.g., zoning, land use, neighborhood condition,urban design, landmark designation, transportation, census) to make recommendations for organized and planneddevelopment within the City.
** Job Description
**** Overview
* * The Planner II researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in various areas to make recommendations for organized and planned development within the City.
** Essential Functions
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* * Prepares long-range land use and neighborhood improvement studies to guide future development in a positive manner.
** 2
* * Conducts and performs various research, analysis, and on-site reviews to ensure proposals are in compliance with ordinances and regulations.
** 3
* * Prepares, drafts, and presents recommendations or coordinates the presentation of recommendations to the City Plan Commission and other groups.
** 4
* * Conducts community meetings and attends neighborhood and civic events to obtain feedback regarding land use, neighborhood improvement, or census issues.
** 5
* * Responds to various inquiries from citizens, public committees, commissions, City Council, and others regarding specific projects in order to expedite services.
** 6
* * Reviews and analyzes zoning applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact upon communities.
** 7
* * Reviews and coordinates materials necessary for boundary adjustments and annexation including negotiations with other municipal jurisdictions.
** 8
* * Administers and monitors various other programs providing professional direction and insight on planning related activities.
** 9
* * Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
** Knowledge and Skills
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* * Knowledge of urban planning principles and practices.
** 2
* * Knowledge of architecture and building design.
** 3
* * Knowledge of research methodology and techniques for analyzing information.
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* * Knowledge of City development and building codes.
** 5
* * Ability to apply principles, methods, and techniques of urban/neighborhood planning and design to studies and projects
** 6
* * Ability to identify problems, impacts, and implications of requested zoning changes and project assignments.
** 7
* * Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
** 8
* * Ability to clearly dispense information to the general public, business representatives, commission members, and city officials
** 9
* * Ability to read, use, and interpret maps.
** 10
* * Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* EDUCATION:

*** Bachelor's degree in a Planning, Urban Studies/Design, Architecture, Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, Engineering or related field.
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* EXPERIENCE:

*** Two (2) years of professional level experience in planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture or related work.
** EQUIVALENCIES:
*** Bachelor's degree or higher in non-specified field plus four (4) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
* Master's degree in specified field will meet the education and experience requirements.
** LICENSE:
*** Valid driver's license with good driving record.
** Salary Range**$29.99 - $36.82

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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