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Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple? Summary The Principal Planner, under the general supervision of the Director, is responsible for complex professional planning work which involves organizing and coordinating short- and long-range planning activities and studies, gathering and analyzing research data, and preparing written reports. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Determines data needs for complex planning studies and collects, analyzes, and evaluated the data Prepares reports, projects, and exhibits as needed Participates in preparation of long-range planning studies, corridor studies, Comprehensive Plan updates, and annexation studies Develops, organizes, and implements short range land use plan measure including rezoning of property, zoning variances, abandonments, dedications, encroachment licenses, and annexation in accordance with City of Temple ordinances and plans Assists Director in preparation for, and presentation to, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council Makes presentations to Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment and other boards/groups as needed Interprets and prepares amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance and related Codes/Ordinances as needed Conducts plat and site plan reviews for new land development projects, including field work to evaluate existing land use conditions as needed Conducts reviews and makes recommendations for zoning requests Establishes and maintains communication with other agencies involved in planning activities which impact the City Maintains records of statistical data and supplies data as requested Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field Five (5) years of experience in municipal planning and zoning Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in planning Certifications, Licenses and Registrations AICP Certification Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.