NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Downtown Planner
Frisco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNEOGOV is looking for a Downtown Planner to oversee the Downtown Master Plan and related ordinances under the Development Services department of the City of Frisco. This role involves preparing documents and coordinating development plans while ensuring compliance with zoning regulations and city policies.
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Responsibilities
Primary point of contact for all downtown related development projects
Coordinates with applicable City departments to complete thorough project reviews and approvals of development and construction plans for projects Citywide
Prepares reports, studies, and policy statements related to research, surveys, and development standards for the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations Ordinances
Establishes databases to aid in the coordination, collection and analysis of data related to redevelopment projects, zoning ordinances and codes
Coordinates and prepares informational materials, impact assessment fees, and placement of development plans and zoning exhibits on an agenda for boards, committees and commissions
Reviews and releases development or zoning plan requests to Engineering Services and Building Inspections
Administers and enforces zoning and planning regulations and ordinances
Reviews, coordinates and releases pending projects with City departments related to results of Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council meetings, and coordinate preparation of development agreements
Authors and revises development standards, presents new and revised standards to the Downtown Advisory Board, commissions, and City Council to pass and implement new or revised standards to protect the environment, conserve and preserve natural resources and meet new regulations and standards implemented at the regional, State and Federal level
Recommends policy and procedural changes based on research and forecasts of land use studies, population growth, demographics and transportation issues and studies
Networks, negotiates, and advocates for public policy changes with legislators, downtown agencies, council of governments, and developers on redevelopment
Reviews and recommends report changes to staff reports before forwarding to the Development Manager
Conducts public hearings and receives statements and recommendations related to proposed changes and implementation of various ordinances
Travels to attend meetings, conferences, and training
Attends evening meetings
Performs other related duties as assigned
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or related field and five (5) years of urban planning and zoning project development and zoning enforcement experience or a Master's Degree in a related field and three (3) years urban planning and zoning project development and enforcement experience
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR check
Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License
In-depth knowledge of Federal, State, regional and City environmental, conservation, zoning and urban planning regulations, ordinances, and codes
Knowledge of research, analysis, interpretation, implementation, development, and enforcement of complex legal, development, planning and zoning proposals
Knowledge of long and short term planning forecasting, developing, amending, implementing and enforcing
Knowledge of computers and related equipment and hardware and software for database development
Knowledge of City policies and procedures
Skill in effective oral and written communications
Skill in planning, recommending, developing and implementing public policies and procedures related to urban planning and zoning
Skill in reviewing work of assigned staff
Skill in working with internal staff and external groups to resolve items by developing well thought-out solutions that comply with City's policies and development standards
Skilled in developing or revising policies and development standards that are well thought out and does not create conflicts with other policies and/or development standards
Effective in oral and written communications
Skill in mediating, negotiating, advocating for, and resolving political, environmental, enforcement agencies and customer complaints and concerns
Ability to manage projects for thoroughness, attention to detail, and meet milestones to complete projects on time
Preferred
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred
Experience in the field of Urban Design preferred
Benefits
City of Frisco benefits are available to all employees working full-time and scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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