What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at Desoto Group Inc?
Description
Our Core Values
We LOVE DeSoto
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Health Insurance- BCBS
Dental Insurance- BCBS
Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight
Flexible Spending - Payflex
Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.
Life Insurance- Dearborn National
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.
Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.
Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.
Education Pay
Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.
Social Security
Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.
Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.
Vacation
Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
Sick Leave
Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
Holidays
Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.
Longevity Pay
Earned at a rate of $4 per month.
This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).
Worker's Compensation
Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.
Fire/Police
Eligible for Education/Certification pay.
Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower
Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or other related fields?
Do you have at least five (5) years of related work experience?
Are you certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)?
Do you have a valid Driver's License that is in good standing?
Our Core Values
We LOVE DeSoto
- L- We lift up our community
- O- We take ownership of our collective performance
- V- We value and respect all employees
- E- We empower employees to grow
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviewing Plats and Site Plans for conformance with the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance, to include writing comments and then reviewing resubmittals to verify that comments have been addressed by the applicant.
- Writing staff reports for zoning requests and plat applications and presenting cases to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
- Meet with developers, builders and the general public to answers questions pertaining to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, as well as the development process.
- Preparing plans and studies, as well as amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, and the Comprehensive Plan.
- Review Certificates of Occupancy to assure all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance are being met. This entails making contact with the applicant for additional information when needed.
- Performs other assigned duties.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or other related field;
- Five (5) years of related work experience;
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred;
- Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of the development process; principles of planning specific to work assignments and research methods applicable to assignments.
- Legal terminology pertinent to planning and zoning related matters.
- Basic mathematical principles such as fractions, percentages, ratios. Also, basic geometry.
- Federal and state regulations pertaining to work assignments.
- Ability to be self-motivated; complete multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with an eye for detail.
- Complete major studies and reports in a timely manner with minimal edits required.
- GIS knowledge and experience using ArcInfo and Arcview.
- Use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint).
- Reviewing plats and site plans for conformance with Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
- Ability to effectively work with developers, builders, the general public, and other staff members.
Health Insurance- BCBS
Dental Insurance- BCBS
Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight
Flexible Spending - Payflex
Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.
Life Insurance- Dearborn National
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.
Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.
Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.
Education Pay
Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.
Social Security
Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.
Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.
Vacation
Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
Sick Leave
Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
Holidays
Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.
Longevity Pay
Earned at a rate of $4 per month.
This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).
Worker's Compensation
Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.
Fire/Police
Eligible for Education/Certification pay.
Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower
Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or other related fields?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least five (5) years of related work experience?
- Yes
- No
Are you certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid Driver's License that is in good standing?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $150,000