GIS Planner - City of Stephenville, TX

GIS Planner

City of Stephenville

Professional Area: 

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Sheryl Truss

Phone: 

254-918-1221

Fax: 

254-918-1207

Email: 

struss@stephenvilletx.gov

Website: 

http://www.stephenvilletx.gov

Location: 

Stephenville, TX

The City of Stephenville is currently accepting applications for the position of Planner/GIS Coordinator.

• Responsible for current and comprehensive planning initiatives through plat, site plan reviews and assisting with permitting.
• Responsible for maintenance and technical support for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the preparation of maps, aerial photos and data surveys.
• Prepare agenda packets and attend Commission meetings, conduct policy research and make recommendations as needed.
• Performs routine and complex technical work for planning, community development, environmental, or related programs and projects.

Planner - City of Taylor, Texas

Planner

City of Taylor, Texas

April 28, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Chris Hartung

Phone: 

817-715-9693

Email: 

jobsearch@chcpublicsectorsolutions.com

Website: 

http://www.chcpublicsectorsolutions.com

Location: 

Taylor, TX

City of Taylor, Texas

Planner Recruitment

The City of Taylor, Texas is seeking candidates for the Planner position who have strong experience in the operations of the development review process in a growing municipality and who are passionate about planning as a tool for maintaining and improving the quality of life in a community.  Experience with a medium size or larger community will be a plus. The Planner reports to the Director of Development Services and is assigned to administer zoning, platting, variances, annexation cases, maintain development project records, prepare agenda packets for Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, and other Advisory Board meetings as assigned, perform GIS functions, addressing functions, website maintenance, public incentives administration, conduct policy research and make appropriate recommendations as needed.  For additional information on the position and the community see www.chcpublicsectorsolutions.com .

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a related field such as planning, political science, public administration or similar discipline. A Master’s degree preferred. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the municipal planning environment, or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the municipal regulatory environment; and experience with working with volunteers of diverse backgrounds.  The Successful candidate will have AICP certification, or the ability to obtain AICP within a year of hire date. 

The starting salary is open and will depend upon background and qualifications of the successful candidate. The city benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.  TMRS retirement is 5 years at age 60 or 20 years at any age and the City match is 1.5 to 1. The City provides LTD insurance to all full time employees, as well as sick leave, vacation and holidays.

Send an electronic version of your current resume, salary history and a list of ten work-related references (including supervisory) with phone numbers ASAP to G. Chris Hartung at jobsearch@chcpublicsectorsolutions.com .