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Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
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Planner - City of Houston, TX
Planner (Job #64026)
City of Houston Planning & Development Department
Houston, TX
Salary Range $40,300.00 - $42,900.00 Annually
Job Description
The City of Houston Planning & Development Department is looking to fill multiple entry-level Planner positions within the Development Services Division of our department.
The Planner position conducts regulatory review of development proposals and subdivision plat applications; researches development activity, considers policy trends, and prepares recommendations; interacts directly with the public, developers, engineers, architects and other professionals; and makes presentations to the Planning Commission, city officials, other boards and agencies.
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills; experience working with the public/clients/team to resolve problems; and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. ArcGIS and AutoCAD experience is highly desired. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the ability to read development plans, site plans, subdivision plats, and surveys. Preference will also be given to eligible veteran applicants who meet the necessary qualifications.
No experience is required for applicants with a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related fields. Professional planning experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
All persons interested must complete the formal online application process to be considered. The position closes on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 11:59PM Central Time.
Contact Information
Contact Name Brian Crimmins
Phone
Fax
Email brian.crimmins@houstontx.gov
Website www.houstontx.gov/jobs
Postal Address
City of Houston Planning & Development Department
Houston, TX
Salary Range $40,300.00 - $42,900.00 Annually
Job Description
The City of Houston Planning & Development Department is looking to fill multiple entry-level Planner positions within the Development Services Division of our department.
The Planner position conducts regulatory review of development proposals and subdivision plat applications; researches development activity, considers policy trends, and prepares recommendations; interacts directly with the public, developers, engineers, architects and other professionals; and makes presentations to the Planning Commission, city officials, other boards and agencies.
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills; experience working with the public/clients/team to resolve problems; and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. ArcGIS and AutoCAD experience is highly desired. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the ability to read development plans, site plans, subdivision plats, and surveys. Preference will also be given to eligible veteran applicants who meet the necessary qualifications.
No experience is required for applicants with a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related fields. Professional planning experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
All persons interested must complete the formal online application process to be considered. The position closes on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 11:59PM Central Time.
Contact Information
Contact Name Brian Crimmins
Phone
Fax
Email brian.crimmins@houstontx.gov
Website www.houstontx.gov/jobs
Postal Address
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