Urban Planning Director

3 weeks ago


Texas, United States City of Arlington Full time
Job Summary

Under general direction, the Planning Manager will oversee the work of professional and technical personnel engaged in long-range and strategic planning, innovative project programming, and implementation activities to ensure the department's work plan and city's policies and standards are met.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and direct long-range and strategic planning and programming activities associated with the department's work plan, including comprehensive planning, strategic plans, local plans, transportation plans, neighborhood plans, special projects, ordinance revisions, zoning, platting, and miscellaneous reports.
  • Develop and implement transportation plans, innovative planning projects, programs, and services, and develop budgets based on Council priorities, the department's work plan, and public input.
  • Prepare strategic, business, and work plans reflecting Council priorities, public input, and regulatory requirements to serve the needs of a diverse community.
  • Use verbal, written, and visual communication to interact with citizens, consultants, other departments, and special interest groups, as well as City Council and other boards and commissions, to convey information about goals and objectives, policies, regulations, requirements, city development activity, and to make presentations and facilitate meetings.
Qualifications
  • Advanced knowledge of the fundamental principles, concepts, practices, and theories of urban planning, long-range planning, strategic thinking, and project management.
  • Knowledge and experience related to comprehensive and neighborhood planning principles, urban design/architecture, transportation planning principles, economic development, finance, engineering, and/or GIS analysis.
  • Knowledge and experience in human/public relations practices and techniques, customer survey methods and analysis, and budget development principles and procedures.
  • Ability to prepare analytical and feasibility reports, build and assemble project teams representing all affected stakeholders, and effectively coordinate and supervise the work of professional and technical personnel.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field and five (5) years related experience, including two (2) years progressively responsible supervisory experience; or
  • A Master's Degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field and three (3) years related experience, including two (2) years progressively responsible supervisory experience.

Pre-employment screen: MVR check and criminal background check.



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