City of Baytown

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

SALARY: $5,983 - $7,478/mo. DOQ

JOB SUMMARY AND PRINCIPAL DUTIES (JD# 4000L-83E )  Provides vision and leadership while directing the City's overall long-range, comprehensive planning and development programs in the areas of customer service, community development, downtown redevelopment, building services, economic development, zoning, subdivision review, transportation planning, and future annexation analysis.  Directs and conducts long-range and special planning studies in areas such as annexation, land use, demographics, etc.  Develops comprehensive plans and associated implementation tools.  Directs planning and presentation of public involvement programs for neighborhoods, businesses, and other community groups. Reviews proposed developments for consistency with City's plans and regulations.  Supervises the preparation of, and amendments to, the comprehensive plan and development regulations.  Coordinates activities of the Development Review Committee (DRC) comprised of City staff members.  Serves as secretary and staff support to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and other advisory committees.  Attendance is an essential function of this position.  The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week.  This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations.  These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job.  In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

 REQUIRED:
1.      Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.
2.      Ten years experience in a related field with five of those years in progressive management and supervisory responsibilities.
3.      Valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record, or ability to obtain.

 PREFERRED:

1.      Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning or related field. Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

 Only applicants meeting the REQUIRED qualifications listed above need apply. 
Postings can be removed at any time.
Obtain an application from the City Hall Receptionist/HR Representative at 2401 Market Street, Baytown, TX 77520 or call 281/422-8281.  The City of Baytown is an Equal Opportunity Employer of qualified individuals.  You can email applications to jobs@baytown.org or fax to (281) 420-6586.

Posting # 06-166                   Equal Opportunity Job Line:  281-420-6551



Kendig Keast Collaborative
Associate/Deputy Project Manager

Kendig Keast Collaborative seeks to hire a Senior Associate/Project Manager for its Sugar Land, Texas office. This person must have a minimum of three to five years or more experience with a planning/design firm or five years or more with a public agency. The firm’s national practice includes an opportunity to work in numerous states with counties, municipalities, and multi-jurisdictional agencies of all sizes and complexities. This offers diverse experience with an array of issues, state laws, and local practices. For more information about the firm refer to www.kendigkeast.com.

The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to author and manage comprehensive plans, land development codes, and other special plans and studies in direct coordination with the firm’s principals and partners. This will include project management responsibility, managing and completing project assignments, assisting in business development activities, and helping to expand our practice.  Travel for business development and client activities will be necessary.

The candidate must be able to work independently and closely with the firm’s principals and partners.  Demonstrated ability to write codes and comprehensive plans and supervise others in these tasks is essential.  He or she must be highly energetic, achievement-oriented, well organized and possess strong writing, analytical and computer skills. Design and graphic skills are highly desirable. A degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, or a related field is required, with a master’s degree preferred. Submit a detailed cover letter and resume to the contact below.

KKC offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with related experience and qualifications.

Contact: Bret Keast, AICP, Vice President
Address: 514 Brooks Street, Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Email: bret@kendigkeast.com
Phone: 281-242-2960
Fax: 281-242-4115



 

PN#01038 ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
NEIGHBORHOOD & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION GROUP
611 WALKER 6TH FLOOR
M - F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
*Subject to change

Full posting and application requirements are on the City's website at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Works closely with Transportation Group and Development Staff. Collect and analyze traffic data, evaluate intersections and develop conceptual designs, analyze congestion, access and safety management concerns. May review traffic impacts and assess pedestrian and bicycle transportation for new development. Research, summarize and communicate effective and innovative transportation planning techniques and improvement projects. May develop scopes of work for transportation studies and will develop/update/maintain databases relative to the transportation planning program.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering and two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas Driver’s License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES: PREFERENCES
Familiarity with transportation planning/modeling packages. Extremely strong database skills and proficiency in ArcView, Access, MS Word and PowerPoint as well as standard traffic engineering software. Excellent writing, analytic, quantitative and communication skills. Must be organized and able to meet deadlines. Applicants must demonstrate strong interest and be comfortable working with local developers, community leaders, civil engineers and Public Works and Engineering officials.

Development Concepts, Inc.
Project Planner

Company Information
Development Concepts, Inc. (DC), a planning and development services company located in Downtown
Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a full‐time Project Planner to complement our dynamic team.
Established in 1991, DCI’s mission is to create innovative planning and development solutions that are
responsive to a community’s needs and, just as important, can be implemented. Recently completed
projects have included downtown and corridor revitalization plans, economic development plans,
neighborhood plans, retail market studies and commercial / residential development plans.

Job Description
Responsibilities include project coordination and production on a wide variety of planning and
development assignments. Research, report writing, public presentations and graphic production are all
essential tasks. This position requires an individual to be adaptable, able to focus on multiple tasks, be
detail‐oriented, manage multiple projects and be a creative, innovative project leader.
Proficiency will be needed to manage and coordinate diverse teams and groups of people in a complex,
often public, process, provide analysis of planning and development issues, as well as develop economic
development strategies for diverse communities. This position has limited supervisory tasks.

Qualifications
The ideal Project Planner will possess a BA/BS or a Master’s Degree with a focus in urban planning,
architecture, landscape architecture or a closely related field. The candidate should have 5‐8 years of
experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or 3‐5 years with a Master’s Degree. Education and / or
experience with development and municipal finance, market analysis, economic development, and
marketing is a plus. AICP, AIA or ASLA certification, preferred, but not required.

The candidate must possess strong aptitude towards project management and marketing, client contact
/ coordination, strategic planning, concept development, public presentations, and proposal / technical
writing. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate (written and verbal) are
required. Candidate is expected to have proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Adobe
Creative Suite and / or Corel Draw. Experience with GIS software a plus. Some travel is required.

Please submit resume and cover letter, indicating salary requirement, to:
Human Resources
Development Concepts, Inc.
200 S. Meridian Street
Suite 410
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Or email to: dci@development-concepts.com

 

City of Shenandoah
Planner

Job Description:  Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works and Planning, performs planning, research and administrative work in the Planning & Zoning Department.  Duties include administer  the zoning and subdivision ordinances including the review of subdivision plats, annexation, re-zoning and variance requests; administer the GIS mapping  and Capital Improvements programs; prepare and present staff reports, plats and site plan reviews, assist the public on development policies and procedures, aid in drafting regulations and ordinances, attend and participate in Planning & Zoning Commission, Development Review Team, and City Council meetings, assist staff in short and long range plans.  Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning or closely related field and one (1) year of applicable planning experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must possess excellent customer service skills.  GIS and municipal planning experience preferred.  Depending upon qualifications an Associate Planner’s position with a higher pay grade may be offered. 

Position is open until filled.  Pay Range:  $34,072.66/yr - $46,062.62/ yr DOQ plus excellent benefits package.  For applications and inquiries, contact Brian LaBorde at 29955 I-45 N, Shenandoah, TX, 77381, 281-298-5522, blaborde@shenandoahtx.com.  Submit applications to the City Secretary, Susan Hensley.

City website:  www.shenandoahtx.com.  EOE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.



 

City of Shenandoah 
Assistant Director of Public Works and Planning

Job Description:  Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works and Planning, performs advanced professional, technical and administrative work, including supervision of staff and contract administration.  Plans, organizes, and manages various capital construction projects from the conceptual stages to final completion.  Duties include assisting the Director in the planning, directing and managing department wide custodial maintenance, facilities management and new construction programs. Supervision is exercised over all department personnel. Performs intermediate professional work enforcing the City Development and Building Codes including various environmental codes.

Minimum Qualifications:  Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public works, planning, construction, civil engineering, or related field; Extensive experience in the administration of public works; Considerable experience in parks, building and public facilities maintenance including some supervisory experience desirable; Must have good communication skills with the public. Preferred:  Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with two (2) years of municipal experience in the related field.

Position is open until filled.  Pay Range:  starting range $55,000/ yr DOQ plus excellent benefits package.  For applications and inquiries, contact Brian LaBorde at 29955 I-45 N, Shenandoah, TX, 77381, 281-298-5522, blaborde@shenandoahtx.com.  Submit applications to the City Secretary, Susan Hensley.

City website:  www.shenandoahtx.com.  EOE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.