Senior Planner

Irving, TX, United States

Salary: $72,312.00 - $101,928.00 Annually

Location : City of Irving, TX

Job Type: Professional

Job Number: 2400049B

Department: Planning

Opening Date: 06/17/2024

Closing Date: 7/3/2024 5:00 PM Central

Job Posting

Duties include working together with the Planning team to manage the comprehensive and neighborhood planning programs, serve as the primary resource for implementation of mixed use districts including the downtown Heritage Crossing District, and otherwise serve as the key resource for implementation of the Imagine Irving Comprehensive Plan. Other duties will include preparing technical reports and ordinance revisions as necessary, consulting on and providing recommendations on complex land development applications; participating in and making presentations to the City Council and a variety of boards and commissions; and providing planning information and assistance to citizens, outside agencies and City personnel. Duties will require taking initiative, working independently and as a team, excellent organization skills and meticulous attention to detail. A Master's degree from accredited college or university in urban planning, community development, public administration, public affairs or similar field of study plus at least five years of overall experience in community planning, three years of which should be in a public-sector community planning department; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. AICP membership and knowledge of Microsoft applications and GIS systems preferred. A rsum must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG24 / FULL PAY RANGE $6,026 - $8,494 PER MONTH

Full Job Description

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. to access the list of job titles.

Culture

The Planning Department oversees the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan (which expresses the shared community vision for the future of the city, and directs community action towards achieving that vision) and other plans for specific neighborhoods such as the Las Colinas Urban Center and Heritage Crossing. The Planning Department also works with land owners, residents and builders on the development of properties through administration of the Zoning Ordinance (which defines how property can be used) and Subdivision/Platting Regulations (which govern dividing or combining property for sale or construction), and for administering beautification programs for businesses along major corridors such as Irving Boulevard and a home improvement program for houses in the Hospital District and Austin Heights. This team also maintains statistical information about Irving including population, demographics, housing, employment and other data.

The Planning Department works closely with the Planning and Zoning Commission, which is a board made up of volunteers who advise City Council on land use related decisions. More information about this board can be found on the City Secretary's website.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

Supplemental Information

THOSE WHOSE DATE OF HIRE (START DATE) IS FEBRUARY 19, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2024, ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A HIRING INCENTIVE!

Individuals hired into this position will receive $1000 after their first 30 days of employment provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues. Employees that successfully complete their 6-month orientation period will receive an additional one-time payment of $1000 provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues. Employees that successfully complete one year of employment without

documented attendance or disciplinary issues will receive an additional one-time payment of $1000. The maximum amount of hiring incentive that an individual employee may receive is $3,000.

For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at

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Planning Experience - Please explain your comprehensive planning and especially neighborhood planning experience including number of years, types of projects and your roles in those plans.

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Public Engagement - Explain how you have participated in or initiated and organized public engagement and outreach to gain resident input and ownership in a neighborhood plan.

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Neighborhood Plan - What neighborhood plan are you most proud of, and why? How did the plan benefit the community as it was implemented?

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Analytics Experience - Please describe your experience in data collection, statistics, analytics, and fiscal analysis. If you don't have this type of experience, simply state N/A.

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