Senior Planner - Planning Department - Citywide Planning

City of San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Experience Level: Mid-Level

AICP Certification: AICP Preferred

Salary: $59,000.24 - $87,207.12 Annually

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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
City Tower; 100 W. Houston St. San Antonio, TX (78205)

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
Includes remote work from home; 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

  • American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP).
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in city, urban, or regional planning, geography, public administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. 
  • MS Office experience.
  • Adobe Creative Suite and graphic design experience.
  • Working knowledge of ArcGIS software and analysis.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Experience facilitating small and large work groups.
  • Experience with public outreach, goal development, and document preparation for comprehensive or regional planning projects.

Posted January 23, 2025, 11:49 AM PST


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