Planner I

Job Title:

Planner I

Department:

Planning

Location:

City of Boerne, Texas

Salary Range:

$64,272.00 - $80,350.40 DOE Annually

Job Description:

Performs professional and technical city and urban planning work associated with community planning and development. Manages, reviews, and implements both current and long-range planning and development projects. Acts as project manager and reviews development proposals. Provides technical support, information and guidance to property owners, developers, Planning staff, other City departments, outside agencies, elected and appointed officials, and the general public on adopted ordinances, policies, plans and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides excellent customer service by providing information to the general public and clients regarding development issues, providing a solutions-based approach, and attending and facilitating public meetings
• Serves as project managerfor planning projects and land development proposals by administering applications, coordinating staff, scheduling meetings, and public notifications, planning data research and analysis, and mediation with developers.
• Evaluates and reviews land development proposals for Pre-Applications, General Plan Amendments, Text Amendments, Rezonings, Special Use Permits, Variances, Annexations, site plans, land subdivisions and other development requests.
• Presents findings and recommendations before the Board of Adjustment, Historic Land Commission, Design Review Committee, and Planning and Zoning Commission
• Conducts field inspections of projects under construction including final site inspection and approval of residential, commercial, and industrial development projects.
• Assists in the interpretation and application of City codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures pertinent to planning, zoning, land development, land use, and development design proposals. Research code-related issues as needed and makes new policy recommendations to management
• Reviews plans for compliance and makes recommendations and resolves issues. Coordinates application review process with affected parties including applicant, property owner, developer, City staff, architects, engineers, landscape architects, traffic engineers and legal counsel
• Prepares various amendments to City documents and maintains long-range planning functions by gathering, analyzing, and presenting data and making recommendations on changes, compiling information on special studies, and preparing reports, attending and facilitating action committees, coordinating the review process, preparing surveys and gathering information related to land use. Participates or manages updates to specific plans, design manuals, Comprehensive Master Plan, and similar long-range planning documents
• Serves as essential emergency personnel when required
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the position
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Education & Training:Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Public Administration, Geography, Sustainability, or a closely related field.One (1) year of progressive responsible experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of municipal planning experience
• Knowledge of:Work requires knowledge of land use principles and concepts and the purposes of land use plans, codes, and ordinances. Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of planning and development design including architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, site design, traffic engineering, land use compatibility and economic development. Knowledge and experience in construction processes
• Skills/Abilities:The ability to interpret state law, land use regulations and other applicableordinances, write reports, amendments, and general correspondence. Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects. A strategic thinker with interpersonal communication skills to be able to build positive working relationships with external stakeholders, developers, and various county, state and federal agencies. Incumbents may also be required to host or facilitate public meetings. Meetings and discussions are routinely conducted with citizens, property owners, developers and their representatives. Ability to independently analytical, work on projects or issues simultaneously and problem-solving skills
• Safety/Physical Requirements:may be required to carry, hold, lift, pull, or push items or supplies with a maximum weight of thirty-five (25) pounds
• Certifications & Licenses Required:Must be bondable and possess a valid Texas Driver's license
  
  

Work Environment:Indoor/Outdoor - Full-Time (Monday-Friday; Meetings outside of normal business hours as required)

Application Process:

• Submit resume, and or cover letter, and application form. 05/29/2025-5/31/2025Careers | Boerne, TX - Official Website
• Initial phone/video screening interview. TBD
• In-person interview with hiring manager and staff.
• Skills assessment (if applicable).
• Final interview and reference check.
• Job offer to be selected candidate.
  
  

Special Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision – 100% Paid by the city for the employee, option to add dependents. (City pays 42% for dependents, medical only.)
• Short-Term and Long -Term Disability
• Vacation/ Sick paid days off
• Holidays Paid
• Retirement plan - 14% City Contribution
• Workers Compensation Insurance & 100% salary indemnity
  
  

Application Timeline:

The hiring process generally takes 2 to 4 weeks from application submission to offer. Join our team and help foster a community of learning and engagement in Boerne!

The City of Boerne is an equal-opportunity employer.

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