Job Description

Posting number: 2400278

Department: Planning & Development Services Department

Job classification: Planner

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Planning and Development

Summary

Shape What's Next for Sugar Land!

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Senior Planner in the Planning and Development Services Department.

About the City of Sugar Land

The City of Sugar Land serves over 110,000 residents and is known for its high quality of life and commitment to innovation. Our team is driven by service, collaboration, and a shared goal of making our community even better.

At the City of Sugar Land, we’re building a high-performing, innovative community where employees are empowered to make an impact. You’ll join a collaborative team, enjoy strong benefits from day one, and have real opportunities to grow your career.

We follow our BLAZE values by encouraging bold ideas, fostering a supportive and collaborative team, adapting to change, holding ourselves to high standards, and empowering employees to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

What We Offer

• A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package with coverage starting Day 1
• TMRS pension with 2:1 city match; 457(b) options
• Paid holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
• Wellness programs, mental health resources, and an EAP
• Grow your career with professional development programs, training opportunities, and career advancement through our Gold Standard People Development Division.

What We Pay

The Senior Planner is an exempt position with a starting salary of $$74,443 - $85,609 annually.

Examples of duties

What You’ll Do as a Senior Planner:

• Performs daily work activities with moderate to minor supervision. Performs activities within the Planning and Development Services Department (Long Range Planning division).
• Conducts research and assists with the preparation of planning related studies, reports and analysis.
• Provides information to citizens, developers and City staff pertaining to the City’s Comprehensive Plan vision and goals, policies, and demographics.
• Acts as a liaison for staff and citizens seeking information pertaining to long range planning data, reports, maps, and projects.
• Prepares staff reports and make public presentations of matters pending before Boards, Commissions, and City Council.
• Conducts research and analysis of population growth and development trends.
• Performs other assignments and duties as assigned by the City Planner – Long Range Planning.
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.
• Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director and/or their designee(s).

Qualifications

What You Bring

Formal Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field from an accredited school or university. A Masters Degree in Urban Planning or a related field is preferred.

Relatable Work Experience:

• Four years of work-related experience in Urban Planning at the local level, either in the public or the private sector. Municipal Experience is preferred

Training (License and/or Certification):

• Valid Texas Driver License.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.

Supplemental information

Additional Information

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.

Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.