Planner

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary
Under limited supervision, assists with the subdivision review process for Hays County. Assists in the development and maintenance of complex long-range plans related to economic and subdivision development, transportation needs, and infrastructure improvements.

• Assists with the subdivision review process; interprets and enforces County development regulations and procedures; reviews subdivision plats, facility planning reports, road construction specifications and other information to determine compliance with local and state development regulations; makes recommendations to improve proposed developments and assists applicants in complying with rules and regulations.
• Responds to inquiries from developers, government officials, and the public regarding subdivision and development regulations.
• Interprets state and local regulations.
• Proposes solutions or alternatives to development problems.
• Prepares and presents reports on subdivision applications to the Commissioners Court.
• Schedules developments for Court consideration, ensures that public notices are properly posted, and verifies that application packet is complete.
• Researches deeds and plats to verify lot boundaries.
• Performs site visits and inspections to assess project status and impact.
• Prepares and presents talks on County development and growth to various groups.
• Meets with property owners, contractors, and engineers to assist them with plan development.
• Assesses planning needs and requirements.
• Develops and implements advanced planning projects.
• Compiles reports and documentation for use in planning and policy formulation and development.
• Works with outside entities, community groups, consultants, County staff, and other stakeholders in the coordination of planning efforts.
• Represents Hays County with a variety of regional planning efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Each additional year of experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years experience in county or municipal planning or related field. A Master’s degree in Planning can substitute for the required work experience.

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license.
• American Institute of Certified Planners certification preferred.