Job Description

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking a full-time Planner I to work within our Community Development .

The Planner I earns a competitive salary of $58,000 - $75,000/year, based on 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.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

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. Our 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.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A PLANNER I

Job Summary

The purpose of this job within the organization is to comply and analyze data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use, and prepare graphic and narrative reports on data, and to review residential and commercial permits.

This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Functions

• Complies and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use; prepares graphic and narrative reports on data.
• Prepares and presents oral and written technical reports to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustments, City Council, and the general public.
• Creates written documentation and maps indicating zoning; discusses appropriate zoning classifications for proposed land uses with citizens, developers, real estate agents and staff, and utilizes the comprehensive plan to determine the intended use for different areas of the community.
• Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, and land planning and development specialists to devise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses.
• Assists on long term planning projects such as annexation and conducts planning related research, land use studies, inventories.
• Collects variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics such as census information, lands use, tax data base, and occupancy rates.
• Reviews commercial and residential site plans for compliance with the Unified Development Code.

For detailed information about this position, please review the attached job description.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

• Requires a bachelor's degree in urban planning or closely related field.
• Requires one year planning or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Texas Driver's License.

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