Assistant City Planner

## Assistant City Planner The City of Tomball is accepting applications for an
** Assistant City Planner
** the role will serve as a liaison with developers, builders, engineers, State and Federal agencies, and other government representatives and provide technical support to the Community Development Department, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustments, City Council, and City Manager in their decision-making process. The Assistant City Planner will assist with the administration of planning and zoning, including zoning reviews, site plan reviews, preparation of staff reports, handling routine inquiries from the public, creation of GIS zoning maps, and management of zoning GIS layers.
** Reports To
** Assistant Building Official
** FLSA
* * Exempt
* * Positions Supervised
None
**** Pay Grade
** T-130|  || --- ||
** Assistant City Planner*
* ** role within the big picture of the City’s overall success.** |Serves as a liaison with developers, builders, engineers, State and Federal agencies, and other government representatives and provide technical support to the Community Development Department, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustments, City Council, and City Manager in their decision-making process. The Assistant City Planner will assist with the administration of planning and zoning, including zoning reviews, site plan reviews, preparation of staff reports, handling routine inquiries from the public, creation of GIS zoning maps, and management of zoning GIS layers.
** Assistant City Planner*
* ** functions*
* ** include but are not limited to the following.**
* ** Conducts research
** on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, zoning, and community development.
* ** Prepares written reports and recommendations
** in response to public requests for zoning applications and various ordinance changes.
* ** Assists with long term Comprehensive planning**, updating of City maps, land use and development regulations.
* ** Prepares proposals
** in draft form for amendments to the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and other documents and ordinances governing local planning, zoning, and development.
* ** Conducts research and analysis
** on issues related to economic, housing, labor force, transportation, infrastructure, land use, and community development trends as requested.
* ** Preparation and presentation
** of technical reviews regarding development and land proposals, including site plans, subdivision plats, etc.
* ** Responsible for drafting Planning and Zoning Commission
** and Board of Adjustments annual reports.
* ** Meets with the general public
** to discuss planning, zoning, and development issues; assists the public to define concerns and presents public questions to management; follows up with public to apprise of city policy and decisions.
* ** Prepares staff input
** for Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings; presents findings and answers questions regarding agenda items.
* ** Participates in public meetings**.
* ** Manage Planning-specific GIS layers,
** creating, editing, and maintaining Planning GIS data.
* ** Create, manage, and maintain
** Zoning GIS case maps.
* Other duties as assigned.|  || --- ||
** Success Framework.
** The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role. |
* Working knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to City and regional planning and zoning administration.
* Ability to interpret ordinances accurately and effectively.
* Familiarity with GIS software is preferred.
* High level of computer skills, with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Power Point
* Excellent communication…