Senior Planner- Planning and Development (Neighborhood Planning) (Civil Service)

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The Senior Planner provides high level senior planning and project management services to develop and implement comprehensive city plans affecting land use, landmark designations, physical facilities, zoning, or transportation issues.

Leads the development of various planning projects including, but not limited to area plans, corridor plans, and neighborhood plans.  Facilitates and leads engagement meetings with neighborhoods.  Develops agendas, manages logistics, and creates communications materials for public engagement activities and community workshops. Prepares and delivers presentations to the City Plan Commission and neighborhood groups.

• Master’s degree in a Planning, Urban Studies/Design, Architecture, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, History, Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Sociology, Geography, Engineering, or related field.

• Two (2) years of professional level experience in planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, conservation, or architectural history

• Bachelor’s degree in a specified field plus four (4) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus six (6) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. 

• 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.