Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas·2 days ago

Municipal planner

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Location

remote, Texas, United States

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Senior (5+ years)

Required skills

Urban planningZoning administrationSubdivision regulationsDevelopment reviewGISMapping softwareTechnical report writingProject managementLand use analysisOrdinance developmentPublic meeting supportRegulatory complianceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMicrosoft Office

Job Description

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City: Remote

State: Texas

POSITION: Planner

REPORTS TO: Director of Development Services

JOB SUMMARY:

The Planner provides professional municipal planning, zoning, subdivision, and development review services to Bureau Veritas municipal clients throughout Texas. This position is responsible for reviewing development applications, interpreting municipal ordinances and applicable state regulations, preparing technical reports and recommendations, and supporting municipal planning and development activities.

The Planner assists municipalities with current and long-range planning initiatives, including comprehensive planning, zoning administration, ordinance development, subdivision regulation, land use analysis, and development process improvements.

Working under the direction of the Director of Development Services, the Planner will coordinate with municipal staff, developers, engineers, consultants, and elected and appointed officials to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely delivery of professional planning services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Development Application Review and Administration
  2. Municipal Planning and Ordinance Development
  3. Municipal Client and Public Meeting Support
  4. GIS, Mapping, and Planning Analysis
  5. Project Management and Quality Control

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Thorough knowledge of urban planning principles, municipal planning practices, and land development processes.
  • Working knowledge of Texas municipal land use laws, including relevant provisions of the Texas Local Government Code.
  • Knowledge of zoning administration, subdivision regulations, comprehensive planning, and development review procedures.
  • Ability to interpret legal documents, plats, site plans, engineering drawings, development agreements, and municipal ordinances.
  • Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and defensible technical reports and recommendations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex planning information to nontechnical audiences.
  • Ability to work effectively with municipal administrators, elected officials, appointed boards, developers, consultants, and the public.
  • Knowledge of GIS, mapping software, Microsoft Office applications, and electronic project management systems.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet concurrent deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong attention to detail, professional judgment, and commitment to consistent regulatory interpretation.
  • Ability to identify potential compliance issues and elevate complex or sensitive matters to division leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture or related field.
  • Five (5) years previous experience in urban planning, municipal planning or land development planning and project development.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Possesses valid Texas Class “C" license when hired.

PREFERENCES:

  • American Institute of certified Planners (AICP) Certification.
  • Master’s degree in Planning, Geography, or closely related field.
  • Ability to use ArcGIS

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