Plan Manager Job at City of San Marcos, Texas
City of San Marcos, Texas San Marcos, TX 78666
$79,040 - $97,635 a year
JOB SUMMARY
Position is Open Until Filled-First Review May 24, 2023
JOB SUMMARY
Plans, coordinates, and manages various long-range municipal planning projects, programs, and assigned planning staff; updates and maintains the City’s comprehensive planning process and various future code and plan updates; coordinates annexation process, preferred scenario map amendments and complex planning cases. Responds to development inquiries from City employees, appointed/elected officials, governmental entities, and the general public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Conducts and coordinates a variety of long-range planning duties:
- Develops & updates special area and/or comprehensive plans for the City and surrounding areas.
- Interacts with and provides recommendations to the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission regarding long-range planning issues; trains Commission as needed.
- Coordinates public outreach regarding long-range planning activities; ensures compliance with all legal notification requirements.
- Prepares bid and contract documents; monitors consultants for compliance with specifications and quality standards.
2. Provides for maintenance and upkeep of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and San Marcos Development Code:
- Facilitates a general understanding of the Plan and Development Codes and establishes a nexus in relation to current planning proposals.
- Coordinates updates, code amendments, and zoning changes with multiple City departments.
3. Coordinates and oversees processing and negotiation of complex planning cases:
- Facilitates processing and completion of Public Improvement Districts, Municipal Utility Agreements, Development Agreements, Planned Development Districts, etc.
4. Conducts and coordinates a var iety of work pertaining to municipal annexations:
- Facilitates and oversees preparation of service plans and maps; reviews and ensures the accuracy of legal descriptions and metes and bounds; coordinates with City Clerk & Legal Dept.
- Coordinates requests with applicants, developers, owners, and consultants.
- Facilitates preparation and accuracy of mail outs to public entities, newspaper advertisements, Department of Justice memorandum, and maps for City Clerk’s official notices.
- Submits changes in geographic database for official boundary changes to City limits and/or extra territorial jurisdiction.
5. Coordinates preferred scenario map amendments:
- Facilitates preparation of case files, intake and analysis for preferred scenario map amendment requests; liaises with applicants, developers, owners and consultants.
- Facilitates preparation of case maps, staff reports, public notices, notification lists, mail outs, and onsite postings.
- Ensures accuracy of legal descriptions and metes and bounds; reviews and submits changes in geographic database for official land use changes.
6. Oversees and coordinates assigned planning staff and long range planning projects:
- Develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the work quality and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Provides leadership, direction, and guidance to assure that division activities are in compliance with state and Federal laws, Department goals, City policy and strategic objectives.
- Prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects and meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues
7. Miscellaneous:
- Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
DECISION MAKING
- Ability to interpret and analyze complex planning related situations and create best case solutions following current planning methodology.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration or related field is required.
- Five (5) years current/long-range municipal planning experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional certification by the American Planning Association / American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable.
- Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or related field is preferred.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
JOB DIMENSIONS
- Must have the ability to prepare and/or review municipal plans, maps, memorandum, notices, advertisements, case files, and related documentation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with City officials and departments, outside agencies, consultants, developers, applicants, and the general public.
- Must be able to effectively supervise, mentor and train planning staff and interns as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF
- City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
- Principles, practices and procedures of urban planning, community development, zoning regulation, building safety, code enforcement, and flood plain management.
- Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations affecting planning, zoning, code enforcement, and community development.
- Graphic and digital mapping methods, and specialized GIS software applications and file management procedures.
- Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, record keeping and management, and employee supervision.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 35 pounds rarely. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, vision, hearing, reading, and talking frequently; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, handling, fine dexterity, foot controls; kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing and balancing rarely.
The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- United Healthcare
- Choice Plus PPO Plan
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Wellness Initiatives
- Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7
- Dental Plan
- Davis Vision Insurance
- Base Vision Plan
- Premium Vision Plan
- Laser Vision Correction discounts
- Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
- Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- City paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Activity Center Membership
- Direct Deposit
The City of San Marcos strives to provide employees with an opportunity for a flexible and positive work/life balance. Employees in eligible positions are offered remote telework options of up to two days per week or 40% of an employee's scheduled work hours. Remote telework eligibility will be determined by department directors to ensure the City provides quality services.
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