City Planner, Government

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The City of Jarrell is seeking a City Planner who performs professional planning and development review functions for the City of Jarrell and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The position reviews development applications for compliance with the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC), zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, adopted plans, and applicable state and federal requirements. Is responsible for current planning activities, including plat reviews, site plan reviews and inspections, sign plan reviews and inspections, zoning cases, variances, special use permits, development-related code compliance, and related development applications.

The position provides technical assistance to applicants, property owners, developers, engineers, consultants, City staff, boards and commissions, and the public.

The position prepares staff reports, recommendations, maps, exhibits, and presentations for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, City Council, and other governmental bodies. The City Planner also assists with planning policy, development regulations, GIS and mapping, public information, and processing Open Records Requests related to Development Services records. The position works independently under the general direction of the Director of Development Services and exercises professional judgment in interpreting and applying City regulations and applicable laws.

Salary/Benefits:
The pay range is $68,215 to $81,858 annually; and will depend upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The City offers Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, TMRS Retirement with 8%/2 to 1 match, Paid Time Off and 13 Holidays during the calendar year. Paid training and growth advancement opportunities are available.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M.

Open until filled.

For any questions, please contact Christi Herring at , ext. 120.