New Braunfels

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New Braunfels, TX

Sponsorship not specified$56k-$67kDetected 26 days ago

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About the role

Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage.
Your work environment: - Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment and is subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer.

Participates in and contributes to special assignments, projects, surveys, long range plans, and community engagement activities based on expertise, area of assignment, or opportunities for professional development; may serve as a team lead on certain topics or issues.
Reviews applications and technical documents for conformance with ordinances, project specifications or conditions of approval; may be called upon to conduct design review.
Provides technical support to boards, commissions and City Council; may be assigned to administer a board or commission: this would entail providing commissioner orientation and training, meeting management, technical assistance, and application processing.
Develops maps and other graphics to illustrate land use plans and planning concepts; performs GIS analysis for zoning and planning needs; assists in maintaining land planning records, files and maps.
Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Customer Bulletins, and Code Interpretations.
Develops cooperative professional relationships with customers, residents, applicants, appointed board and commission members, state agencies, professional associations, neighborhood groups, and the general public.

Bachelor's Degree in Urban, Community, or Regional Planning, Urban Studies/Affairs, Geography, Business, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or related field
AND two (2) years' experience in city planning, development services, public administration, historic preservation, or construction science
Familiarity with grant programs, standards and rules.
Performs other duties and fulfills responsibilities as assigned or required.
Required Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
Membership in the American Planning Association is preferred.
detecting deviations from plans, regulations, and requirements.
Collecting, tabulating, organizing, evaluating, analyzing, and presenting data and information.
Reading, interpreting, understanding, applying, and explaining planning standards and procedures, applicable Federal laws, state statutes, and City policies, procedures and ordinances.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
Graphics software such as Google SketchUp and/or Adobe PhotoShop/InDesign preferred.
Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software.

Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
2:1 match on retirement contribution
Paid volunteer time off - 16 hours per year
Vacation accrual starts at date of hire - up to 120 hours annually your first year
Tuition reimbursement program
Keep learning - professional and personal development training available
We offer Total Rewards when you join our team.
Education and Experience:

Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage.
Do our values speak to you?
Answers inquiries and assists internal and external customers to assure project plans are in conformance with local ordinances, comprehensive plan, strategic plan, and other adopted plan or study goals, and/or to meet guidelines of state or federal laws which could include environmental, architectural or historic considerations.
Provides case management services including technical assistance for customers who submit applications for rezoning, variances, subdivision plats, or other planning and development related issues.

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