Under relatively limited supervision, this position is responsible for researching, analyzing, reviewing, and facilitating matters related to growth, development, redevelopment, revitalization, and the physical organization of the community. Depending on area assignment, the focus of an individual planner may include the review of and responsibility for development and zoning requests, activities related to comprehensive planning and research, neighborhood planning, downtown planning and/or various historic preservation activities. At the discretion of the Planning Manager, this position is also responsible for researching special issues, assisting in the drafting of amendments to development regulations, and carrying out other duties as assigned.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
- Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
- Contribute to a positive work culture.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
- Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
- Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Exemplifies respect, integrity, service and excellence in all actions, speech, and decisions.
- Provides excellent customer service; responds to concerns and inquiries.
- Maintains department and project files and documents.
- Assists other team members within the division and department, as needed.
- Attends department, public, boards and commissions, and City Council meetings, as needed.
- Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
- Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
When assigned to the Downtown Development and Preservation Team:
- With relatively limited oversight, processes, analyzes and evaluates historic preservation applications such as Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs), architectural elevations, and historic markers in accordance with applicable codes, policies, and design guidelines for consideration and action by the city.
- Evaluates and advises on development applications such as site plans and (re)zonings that occur within the historically significant areas of McKinney. This includes the Traditional McKinney Neighborhood Overlay (TMN), Historic Preservation Overlay (H), Historically Significant Area (HSA), and the McKinney Town Center (MTC) form-based zoning district.
- Prepares reports, meeting agendas, graphics, and associated studies and documentation for distribution to the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) and City Council; this includes making formal presentations to the Board.
- Provides direct support for revitalization-related economic incentive programs such as the Historic Neighborhood Improvement Zone (HNIZ), Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ).
- Researches and applies current historic preservation state/federal practices at the local level.
- Performs quality assurance reviews on select historic preservation applications.
- Coordinates and promotes historic preservation efforts between various departments/division, such as Planning, Engineering, Building Inspections, Public Information Office, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Main Street and/or neighborhood groups.
- Presents and provides information, education, and technical assistance to citizens, applicants, property owners, architects, staff members, or other individuals/agencies regarding historic preservation guidelines, planning issues, ordinances, site plan reviews, procedures, forms, or other issues.
- Assists in the development, drafting and implementation of policies and regulations related to preservation and redevelopment.
- Prepares maps and exhibits, as needed.
- Performs field inspections.
- Assists in facilitating special team projects both within and between departments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Architecture, Historic Preservation, or closely related field and a minimum two (2) years’ previous experience and/or training in the field of urban planning.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Architecture, Historic Preservation, or closely related field.
- AICP or other professional certification.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Must pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.
- Must maintain a minimum 32 hours of continuing education/professional development per year.
- Physical Demands/Supplemental