JOB DESCRIPTION

As a key member of our Planning Department, you’ll provide case management for a wide range of planning applications, including subdivision plats, zoning amendments, comprehensive plan amendments, variances, site development plans, and other related permits; conduct in-depth research and analysis; and present to elected and appointed officials, city management, and the public. You’ll collaborate closely with residents, developers, and design professionals to ensure that Taylor’s growth reflects our shared values of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Typical Functions include:

• Interpret, assess, apply, and articulate applicable state, county, and local ordinances, and regulations.
• Act as a case manager for development projects submitted to the City.
• Ensure compliance with the Land Development Code, Engineering Manual, and Comprehensive Plan, and provide thorough, detail-oriented plan reviews of complex land use applications including annexations, zoning, platting, site plan and other land development applications.
• Writes correspondence and reports; prepares administrative determinations/code interpretations.
• Presents reports and other findings to staff, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and other community meetings and/or City Council meetings as needed.
• Assist with updates and maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code regulations.
• Confers with and advises applicants, consultants, and developers to discuss proposed and current development applications and identify and resolve issues related to specific projects.
• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.
• Works courteously and actively with customers, the public, and other City staff on problem-solving.
• Performs routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file management, copying and answering telephone.
• Maintains and supports a positive, collaborative culture within the City organization as a whole, fully embracing the cultural and values statements espoused by the City.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Community Development, or a related field AND a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a planner with demonstrated increased levels of responsibility.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Community Development, or a related field AND a minimum or five (5) years of experience with municipal planning with demonstrated increased levels of responsibility.

CERTIFICATES/ LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license. 

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES PREFERRED:

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.
• Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) accreditation preferred.