Description
City of Tyler
Salary: $12.1620/hour
Closes: Open until filled

Provide administrative functions to the Planning Department, Planning and Zoning
Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Historical Preservation Board.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public in the administration of specific planning programs areas or ordinances.
Reviews building plans and zoning permit applications to assure compliance with requirements such as use, bulk, placement, and parking ratios.
Performs routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file management, copying and answering telephone.
Prepares narrative staff reports and recommendations of limited complexity, such as special use permits, zoning, plats, historic designations and variances.
Providing internal and external customer service.
Researches and compiles information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources.
Prepares public notices or property owner verifications.
Prepares maps, charts, tables of limited complexity.
Investigates violations of planning regulations and ordinances, including site visits.
Preparing and posting agendas for P&Z, ZBA and HPB.
Recording and typing minutes for P&Z, ZBA, and HPB.
Preparing and mailing public hearing notices to affected property owners for P&Z, ZBA and City Council.
Preparing newspaper publications for notice of public hearing for P&Z, ZBA, HPB, and City Council.
Accepting applications and preparing case files for zoning, plat and variance requests.
Develops and maintains automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records.
Attends public meetings, assisting other planning staff as appropriate.
Process payroll and ensuring the correct budgets are billed.
Processing invoices for payment (direct payment request, requisition, purchase order) and ensuring the correct budgets are billed.
Handling and balancing petty cash for the department.
Working with the City Planner to prepare financial forecasts.
Assisting with the Business Plan on a quarterly basis.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Must be able to prioritize time and items to ensure timely completion of projects and deadlines.
Must be able to communicate effectively with management, employees and public in person, on telephone and via computer.
Must be able to sit 7-hours daily; stand and walk 2-hours daily; bend, stoop and crouch 30-minutes daily; lift, carry, push and pull up to 20-lbs less than 30-minutes daily; twist, turn and kneel less than 30-minutes daily.
Other duties as assigned.

URL
https://hr.cityoftyler.org/emp_desc.asp?JobID=992471

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Education and Experience: Associate's degree in urban planning, architecture, construction management, social sciences or a related field, plus two (2) years of related experience required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and may substitute for the 2-years of experience.

Computer Skills
Must be able to operate a personal computer, copier, fax machine, printer, typewriter, calculator, recording equipment and multi-line phone system. Must be fluent in the use of Microsoft programs, i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc. Must have knowledge of or the ability to learn GIS.

Education Required
Education and Experience: Associate's degree in urban planning, architecture, construction management, social sciences or a related field, plus two (2) years of related experience required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and may substitute for the 2-years of experience.

Tyler Planning Department
423 W. Ferguson St.
Tyler, TX 75702
903-531-1175