City of Dallas
Planner II - Conservation Districts
SALARY
$25.14 - $31.43 Hourly
$2,011.20 - $2,514.40 Biweekly
$4,357.60 - $5,447.87 Monthly
$52,291.20 - $65,374.40 Annually

LOCATION
Downtown Dallas, TX

JOB TYPE
Full-time

JOB NUMBER
28042-PNV-CD

DEPARTMENT
Planning & Urban Design

OPENING DATE
07/21/2023

CLOSING DATE
8/12/2023 11:59 PM Central

Position Purpose
This is a specialized professional planning position with primary work assignments focused on the area of historic preservation and design review.  The Planner II researches, reviews, and coordinates planning studies in various areas to make recommendations for organized and planned development within the City.    
 
Planning & Urban Design – Conservation Districts (Historic Preservation):  Under the guidance of a Chief Planner, the Planner II position seeks to protect and enhance the physical attributes that conserve the distinctive character of areas designated as Conservation Districts; reviews architectural plans and construction documents for residential structures for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with city ordinances and impact on designated neighborhoods; maintains a thorough understanding of historic architectural styles and appropriate treatments; conducts community meetings and attends neighborhood and civic events to engage with residents of existing and potential conservation districts; develops and implements conservation district designations; and prepares maps and other graphic illustrations. Strong customer service skills, oral/written communication skills, research skills, and interpersonal skills are essential.  A background or demonstrated interest in historic preservation, architecture, or architectural history is required, and if it is not apparent from prior work experience a cover letter should be submitted explaining related involvement or interest.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: 
Bachelor's degree in a planning, urban studies/design, architecture, public administration, sociology,  geography, engineering, or related field (e.g., historic preservation, architectural history, history, etc.)

EXPERIENCE: 
Three (3) years of professional level experience in planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture or related work. (e.g., historic preservation)

EQUIVALENCY:
Associate degree in a specified field plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements 
Master's degree in specified field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements 

LICENSE: 
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge and ability to read and understand architectural plans, site plans, surveys, and construction documents.
Knowledge of historic preservation and urban planning principles and practices.
Knowledge of architecture and building design.
Knowledge of research methodology and techniques for analyzing information.
Knowledge of City development and building codes.
Ability to apply principles, methods, and techniques of urban/neighborhood planning and design to studies and projects

Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1 Ability to identify problems, impacts, and implications of requested zoning changes and project assignments.
2 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
3 Ability to clearly dispense information to the general public, business representatives, commission members, and city officials
4 Ability to read, use, and interpret maps.
5 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.