Planner I - Planning and Development- Authorized Hearings (Civil Service)

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The Planner I performs a wide variety of entry-level professional planning and zoning tasks for the urban development of the City.

Planner I - Planning and Development (Authorized Hearings):

Primary responsibilities include facilitating city-initiated rezonings (“authorized hearings”). A thorough knowledge of planning and zoning principles is required for this position. The ideal candidate should have some experience writing development code regulations and presenting complicated concepts to people who are unfamiliar with planning practices in a way that brings comprehension and builds consensus. Additionally, this position will help process a wide variety of authorized hearings by engaging community members and stakeholders, aligning their input with the City’s goals to formulate zoning recommendations, and seeing cases through the public hearing process.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a Planning, Urban Studies/Design, Architecture, Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, Engineering, or related field (e.g., Historic Preservation, Architectural History, History, etc.).

• Valid driver's license with good driving record. ​

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.