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City of Arlington78 open roles

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$48,671 – $60,839 a year
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City Hall - Arlington Municipal Building
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13.5% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. City of Arlington postings stay open a median of 8 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  5. 36.6%30 days
  6. 58.9%60 days
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DEPARTMENT

Planning & Development Services

SALARY

$48,671.20 - $60,839.00

JOB SUMMARY

Under close supervision, performs planning assignments including managing and coordinating long range plans and studies, participating in current planning activities, preparing and presenting staff reports and ordinance revisions and providing basic technical planning and zoning assistance to the public and the City.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work with other departments and groups, both internal and external and, in the review of zoning and development applications, long range plans, and special reports respond to various inquiries regarding specific projects in order to expedite services by providing information. o e.g., other departments, citizens, committees/commissions, City Council, land planning and development specialists • Review development and related land use permit applications, development plans, variance applications, etc.

• Examine applications for compliance with established plans and ordinances, and applicable local, state, or federal regulation.

• Solicit input from appropriate staff, schedule hearing and actions, monitor through the approval process, enforce compliance with regulations. Which includes the ability to administer the zoning process, platting process, variances, special exceptions, ordinance and code amendments, and related activities.

• Conduct research and prepare reports with data, findings and recommendations. Collect data and perform surveys to obtain information, prepare information and present findings.

• Attend meetings of Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, City Council and other groups as assigned.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist planners and other planning staff in research and development of project objectives, development programs and budgets based on Council priorities, the department’s work plan, and public input.

• Participate in the development of a Comprehensive Plan and its related activities.

• Write reports, that require limited editing, and evaluate demographic, zoning, economic, geographic and infrastructure information.

• On a nontypical basis, may perform other additional duties not listed in this description that are in alignment with the scope of essential job functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of urban planning, landscape architecture, economics, social sciences, engineering or statistics or ability to learn.

• Knowledge of research methodology and techniques for organizing and analyzing complex data.

• Knowledge of planning and development.

• Knowledge of general mapping and drafting techniques, and audio-visual presentation concepts.

• Skill in writing and making oral presentations to management and the public.

• Skill in researching, analyzing, and generating data and formulating conclusions and recommendations.

• Ability to work in a group or team setting and contribute to the team’s success on a project.

• Ability to thoroughly and comprehensively evaluate all aspects of subdivision plats, development plans, and zoning cases.

• Ability to read and interpret maps

• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to, lifting, seeing, typing, writing and entering data on a personal computer.

• Ability to operate a personal computer, GIS system, and software packages (including graphics, visualization, and city specific programs), scanner and digital camera, and analyze and evaluate information from various sources.

• Ability to learn and become familiar with federal and state laws and regulations relating to planning and urban development.

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, geography/GIS, political science/public administration, architecture, environmental science, landscape architecture, business or related field.

• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Employment Screenings Required

• Criminal Background Check

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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