Planning Manager

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Planning Manager to improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Community Development division. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environments? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Planning Manager earns a competitive salary of $85,000.00 to $ based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city’s recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas.

A successful candidate will have close proximity to Houston, just a short 20‑minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world‑class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi‑directional communication and cross‑functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

The purpose of this job within the organization is to oversee the general administration of the planning programs for the division within the Community Development department. This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

• Oversee the general administration of the planning programs for the division.
• Supervise the planning, preparation, and submission of division reports.
• Manages the development and administration of the division's budget to include estimating staffing, equipment, and supply needs.
• Review of invoices and purchase orders. Monitor expenditures and associated contracts.
• Prepares agenda items and makes presentations for public hearings.
• Prepares studies, reports, plans, and recommendations for the Director and presents before City Council, Boards, Commissions, and other City officials on planning‑related matters.

• Assist with customer service issues, responding to inquiries, and coordinating with other departments.
• Ensures accuracy of application processing.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, and counsels personnel according to established City policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Prepares written reports and presentations.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in planning, architecture, public administration or closely related field.
• Requires six years planning or closely related experience.

• Valid Texas Driver's License (or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).
• Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License is required.