610 - Senior Planner Current and Long-Range
Job no: 492441
Position type: Full Time
Location: Brownsville
Division/Equivalent: Planning and Redevelopment
School/Unit: Planning & Redevelopment Srvcs.
Categories: Clerical
Title: 610 - Senior Planner Current and Long-Range
Organization: Planning and Redevelopment
Department: Planning & Redevelopment Srvcs.
Location: Planning & Redevelopment Srvcs. City Plaza
Rate of Pay: $75,000 - $90,000 DOQ
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Job Summary The Senior Planner Current and Long-Range will play a vital role in leading and implementing a new comprehensive plan, reviewing mobility plans, and implementing current and long-range master plans. In addition, the Senior Planner will conduct daily assessments of land development and land use applications, while also contributing to long-range planning initiatives focused on urban design, placemaking, and mobility within the Planning and Redevelopment Department. This position will lead and oversee complex tasks related to growth management, redevelopment, and regulatory administration, reviewing development proposals and preparing master plans and code amendments in accordance with established policies and procedures. |
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Competencies Ethical Practice |
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Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING |
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Minimum Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field, plus five years of experience. Master’s Degree and/or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification strongly preferred. |
Special Certifications & Licenses
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Independence & Judgement
Noticeable judgment; must plan for long-term; must recognize and resolve problems and situations through appropriate means applying specific types of procedures to issues without indicated guidance or destination, addresses issues that need attention, etc.; involves freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules.
Initiative & Ingenuity
General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.
Supervisory & Responsibility
Supervises Junior Planners.
Financial Responsibility
Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.
Level & Frequency of Outside Contact
Frequent engagement with a variety of internal & external stakeholders to discuss development processes, local & state policies, as well as land use policies.
Physical Demands
Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.
Responsibility for Equipment & Property
Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.
Working Conditions
Office job, no adverse conditions. Occasional site visits are necessary.
Other Requirements
The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol examination and a Background Check.
ADA Requirements
The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Benefits
The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.
The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.
Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.
Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.
EEOC Statements
The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
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