Under general direction, is responsible for performing complex planning and supervisory work, responsible for the supervision of a section within the City's Planning Department. Responsibilities include the development of recommendations on planning and zoning issues, staffing of boards and committees and the review of work performed by subordinate planners. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. May exercise direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location 100 W. Houston (City Tower), 18th Floor, San Antonio, Texas 78205

Work Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; May include evening and weekend hours to attend community meetings and public hearings

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts special studies on projects such as land use and zoning plans.
• Conducts updates to the City's Comprehensive Plan and various components of the plan.
• Prepares written reports and makes presentations at public and community meetings and boards and commissions.
• Provides technical support to boards, commissions and committees.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff members.
• Oversees the preparation and reproduction of publications issued by the Department.
• Makes recommendations to other City Departments.
• Responds to requests for information from management, officials and the public.
• Reviews, coordinates and evaluates plat and development plan applications.
• Plans, organizes and conducts neighborhood meetings with residents of the rezone areas.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years increasingly responsible urban planning experience to include one (1) year of supervisory or lead work experience.

* Preferred Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or higher in city, urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• AICP Preferred
• Land Use Planning experience preferred
• Zoning experience highly preferred
• Urban Planning experience
• Community Engagement experience
• Public Speaking experience
• Strong Writing skills
• Analytics experience
• Computer skills including knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Suite, and ArcGIS.