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City of Baytown Planner I/II in Baytown, Texas
Planner I/II
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Planner I/II
Salary
$53,854.00 - $75,346.00 Annually
Location
2401 Market St. Baytown, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
23-00121
Department
Planning & Development Svcs
Division
Planning
Opening Date
05/31/2024
Description
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Job Summary
- ATTENTION* Initial hire date will be on or after September 23, 2024.
Join a team where your experience and creativity will be valued, where vision and imagination are brought to life, and where your contributions will make a difference in the lives of others. Our team of planning professionals enjoys a relaxed work environment and flexible scheduling, with the resources to turn visions into realities.
The ideal candidate will have experience in reviewing building plans and ensuring compliance with codes and regulations. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and situations is a must. If this sounds like you, apply today!
Duties
Planner I
Reviews land development and building permit applications for compliance with zoning, subdivision, landscaping and parking regulations.
Serves as case manager of variance and special exception permit applications.
Assists with long-range planning projects including drafting, implementation, community engagement, and other related tasks.
Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to implement the City's various plans including the Comprehensive plan, master plans, and small area plans.
Engages community members in planning processes through public input and educational opportunities.
Prepares clear and concise technical reports, summarizes complex subject matters, and presents staff reports to City Boards.
Assists with analyzing and preparing demographic, socioeconomic, land development, and infrastructure data.
May analyze and prepare demographic, socioeconomic, land development, and infrastructure data.
Communicates with other departments, citizens, civic leaders, neighborhood groups, developers, real estate agencies and engineers regarding development proposals with oversight from the planning manager.
Uses permit tracking software to track land development cases and to prepare reports.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Planner II
Reviews land development applications and building permit applications for compliance with zoning, subdivision, landscaping and parking regulations.
Serves as case manager of zoning map amendments, variance requests, specialist exception permits, and annexation petitions.
Leads or assists with special planning projects including, preparation and issuance of RFP/RFQ's, management and quality control of long-range planning projects, collaboration/partnerships with other departments or community groups, and other related tasks.
Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to implement the City's various plans including the Comprehensive plan, master plans, and small area plans.
Engages community members in planning processes through public input and educational opportunities.
Prepares clear and concise technical reports, summarizes complex subject matters, and presents staff reports to City Boards.
Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas. Writes, or assists in writing, regulations relating to land development and updates guiding documents, i.e. the Comprehensive Plan.
Uses permit tracking software to track land development cases and to prepare reports.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Planner I (Yearly Salary: $53,854 - $67,318 DOQ)
Required:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or institution in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in GIS, and the full suite of Microsoft Office products.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
OR
An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Planner II (Yearly Salary: $60,277 - $75,346 DOQ)
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
Two years of related experience in a professional level Urban Design and/or Urban Planning role.
Experience in GIS, permit tracking software, and Microsoft Office suite and Adobe products.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
OR
An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferre d:
Prior municipal government experience.
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
AICP Certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Clear and effective written and oral communication skills. Skills in research and statistical methods. Ability to read and interpret maps. Knowledge of development review practices and planning practices. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Knowledge of GIS and permit tracking software skills.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.
Medical
United Healthcare
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
$50 co-pay (general visit)
RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
FREE virtual visits
Dental
Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO
Vision
Superior Vision
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance
Holistic Health & Wellness
Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices
Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System:
7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
5 year vesting
Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60
FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary
MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation
Disability Insurance
Lincoln Financial Group:
Long-term Disability: paid for by the City. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability
Training and Tuition Assistance
The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year
15 days sick leave per year
Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year
Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit
15 days Paid Parental Leave
To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/
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The initial hire date for this position will be effective on or after September 23, 2024. Please enter your initials below to acknowledge that you have read and understand this requirement.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or institution in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field?
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Do you have Experience in GIS, and the full suite of Microsoft Office products?
Yes
No
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Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)
Yes
No
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How many years of related experience in a professional level Urban Design and/or Urban Planning role do you have?
Less than 3 years of experience.
3-5 years of experience.
5-7 years of experience.
More than 7 years of experience.
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Do you have prior municipal government experience?
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No
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do you have experience with permit tracking software?
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No
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Are you AICP certified?
Yes
No
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Agency
City of Baytown
Address
2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520
Phone
281-422-8281
Website
http://www.baytown.org
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