Job Details

Salary : $59,678.84 - $105,433.90 Annually
Location : Frisco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202302119
Department: Development Services
Division: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Opening Date: 03/20/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 75

Summary

Under general supervision of the Planning Manager or his/her designee and other senior level positions, the Planner I performs professional review of municipal planning applications and completes special projects. This position implements and enforces the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable City Ordinances, and provides Staff support to elected and appointed officials.

The Planner I performs professional level duties and manages smaller, less complex development projects and leads smaller, less complex pre-submittal meetings, HOA meetings, etc.

The Planner II takes on added responsibilities from that of a Planner I and exhibits more of an in-depth knowledge of City Ordinances, processes, and procedures while managing complex, multi-layered development projects.

The Senior Planner is experienced in development and zoning matters with in-depth knowledge and application of the City's policies, and development practices and standards. Uses initiatives and resourcefulness in planning detailed methods to attain desired objectives. Can resolve disputes and conflicts in development/zoning matters and provide well thought-out solutions that comply with City's policies and development standards. Performs more complex technical and investigative duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties

Pay Range:
Depending On Qualifications$28.69 - $50.69 Hourly
$59,678.84 - 105,433.90 AnnuallyPlanner I

• Acts as project manager for the duration of smaller, less complex development projects including but not limited to substantially conforming site plan, site plan, minor plat, and amending plat applications.
• Evaluates or assists in the review of specific use permit and zoning request applications.
• Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rate.
• Administers the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable City Ordinances.
• Coordinates with applicable City departments to complete thorough project reviews and approvals of development and construction plans.
• Assists in meeting the objectives of the City Council's Strategic Goals and the Department's Five-Year Strategic Plan.
• Meets with project applicants for pre-and post-development review to discuss compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable City Ordinances.
• Prepares professional Staff reports and recommendations for presentation to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council.
• Presents in front of elected and appointed officials, applicants, and residents.
• Conducts special research projects.
• Assists in the preparation of Development Agreements.
• Prepares and presents detailed reports on development applications.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public and provides information to the public regarding development applications.
• Provides accurate information to the public regarding development regulations.
• Assists in resolving citizen and customer issues.
• Conducts on site reviews of development and construction projects.
• Complies with all City policies and procedures.

Planner II

• Acts as project manager for the duration of complex, multi-layered development projects including but not limited to preliminary site plan, preliminary plat, site plan, specific use permit and zoning request applications.
• Collects and analyzes a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rate.
• Administers the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable City Ordinances from an in-depth knowledge level of the Ordinances.
• Coordinates with and directs representatives of applicable City departments to complete thorough project reviews and approvals of development and construction plans. This position identifies overlapping and/or conflicting project review comments and mitigates for those issues.
• Assists in meeting the objectives of the City Council's Strategic Goals and the Department's Five-Year Strategic Plan.
• Meets with project applicants for pre-and post-development review to discuss compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable City Ordinances. This position critically thinks about the project before them, identifies the challenges, and provides solutions to mitigate issues that arise in the development process.
• Seeks innovative solutions to difficult or unusual development proposals.
• Prepares professional and consistently written Staff reports and recommendations for presentation to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council.
• Presents confidently in front of elected and appointed officials, applicants, and residents, accurately answers the questions posed, and manages the discussion.
• Prepares and confidently presents detailed reports on development applications, responds accurately to questions, and manages the discussion between the government body, Staff, the applicant, and the public.
• Conducts special research projects.
• Assists in the preparation of Development Agreements.
• Assists with updates and maintenance of the Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public and provides accurate information to the public regarding development applications.
• Conducts on site reviews of development and construction projects.
• Complies with all City policies and procedures.

Senior Planner

• Prepares reports, studies, and policy statements related to research, surveys, and development standards for the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations Ordinances.
• Establishes databases to aid in the coordination, collection and analysis of data related to Federal, State, Regional and City zoning ordinances, and codes.
• Coordinates and prepares informational materials, impact assessment fees, and placement of development plans and zoning exhibits on an agenda for boards, committees, and commissions.
• Reviews and releases development or zoning plan requests to Engineering Services and Building Inspections.
• Administers and enforces zoning and planning regulations and ordinances.
• Reviews, coordinates and releases pending projects with City departments related to results of Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council meetings, and coordinate preparation of development agreements.
• Authors and revises development standards, presents new and revised standards to the boards, commissions, and City Council to pass and implement new or revised standards to protect the environment, conserve and preserve natural resources and meet new regulations and standards implemented at the regional, State and Federal level.
• Recommends policy and procedural changes based on research and forecasts of land use studies, population growth, demographics and transportation issues and studies.
• Networks, negotiates and advocates for public policy changes with legislators, environmental agencies, natural resource conservation groups, developers on the protection and development of wetlands.
• Reviews and recommends report changes to staff reports before forwarding to the Planning Manager.
• Posts publications of Public Hearing Notices.
• Conducts public hearings and receives statements and recommendations related to proposed changes and implementation of various ordinances.

Other Important Duties:

• Travels to attend meetings, conferences, and training.
• Attends evening meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Job Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of Federal, State, regional and City environmental, conservation, zoning and urban planning regulations, ordinances, and codes.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, interpretation, implementation, development, and enforcement of complex legal, development, planning and zoning proposals.
• Knowledge of long and short term planning forecasting, developing, amending, implementing and enforcing.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment and hardware and software for database development.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in planning, recommending, developing and implementing public policies and procedures related to urban planning and zoning.
• Skill in reviewing work of assigned staff.
• Skill in working with internal staff and external groups to resolve items by developing well thought-out solutions that comply with City's policies and development standards.
• Skilled in developing or revising policies and development standards that are well thought out and does not create conflicts with other policies and/or development standards.
• Effective in oral and written communications.
• Skill in mediating, negotiating, advocating for, and resolving political, environmental, enforcement agencies and customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to manage projects for thoroughness, attention to detail, and meet milestones to complete projects on time.

Education, Experience, and Certifications/Licenses

Planner I

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License.

Planner II

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or related field and three (3) years of urban planning, public administration and/or related experience.
  • The processing and review of varying types of land development applications and zoning cases, the analysis and presentation of statistical data, and other items as determined by the Director of Development Services shall qualify as experience.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License

Senior Planner

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or related field and five (5) years of urban planning and zoning project development and zoning enforcement experience or a Master's Degree in a related field and three (3) years urban planning and zoning project development and enforcement experience.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred.
• Experience in the field of Urban Design preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR check.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License.

Environmental Factors & Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work is generally performed in an office and on-site as required to conduct field inspections, to review subdivision and development plans, observe progress and address issues.
• May be subject to exposure to heavy equipment common to construction sites
• May be exposed to hostile or angry citizens and/or developers.
• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work Environment:

• Work performed is primarily light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Equipment and Tools Utilized

• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, copier, calculator, scanner, ruler, engineering and architect scales and department vehicle.

City of Frisco benefits are available to all employees working full-time and scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week. More information is available at
01

Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or related; or combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or related field?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of urban planning, public administration and/or related experience do you possess?

• Less Than 1 Year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 5 Years or More

04

Do you have experience working with Planning & Zoning Commissions, Board of Adjustment or City Council? Please check all that apply.

• Planning & Zoning Commission
• Board of Adjustment
• City Council
• None of the above

05

Do you have experience interpreting and administering land use ordinances, policies, and procedures?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience reviewing land development applications and managing projects through the land development review process?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience writing and verbally presenting staff reports to boards and commissions?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience managing and/or reviewing the work of others?

• Yes
• No

Required Question