Top 63 Urban planning Jobs in Dallas, Tx

Planning Technician
City of Grand Prairie —Grand Prairie, TX
- $20.80 - $32.72 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Databases
Community Leadership & Housing Fellow
AIDS SERVICES OF DALLAS —Dallas, TX
- Part-time
- Social Work
- In-person
- Leadership
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
Transportation Planning Manager
Mclane Company, Inc. —Carrollton, TX
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Planner
City of Midlothian —Midlothian, TX
- $59,000.00 - $82,445.38 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
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Development Associate - Data Center Construction
Worldwide Mission Critical LLC —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Travel
- Organizational skills
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Project Manager I (Senior and Student Living)
BKV Group —Dallas, TX
- $115,000 - $130,000 a year
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
Transportation Planner
Ashley Distribution Services, Ltd. —Mesquite, TX
- Day shift
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- US work authorization
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Senior Planning Technician
City of Allen, TX —Allen, TX
- $22.82 - $33.10 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
7d
Transportation Planner I – Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Transit Planning)
NCTCOG —Arlington, TX
- $49,022.46 - $58,826.95 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Retirement plan
Associate Project Manager, Aviation Planning
Hanson Professional Services Inc. —Irving, TX
- $95,000 - $130,000 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Infrastructure Planning Project Manager - Planning & Policy (DFW / ATX)
Burns & McDonnell —Dallas, TX
- Overtime
- 7 years
- Up to 50% travel
- Engineering
Aviation Planner
Lochner —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Product Support Engineer
Jacobs —Dallas, TX
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Transportation Planner II – Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Transit Planning)
NCTCOG —Arlington, TX
- $55,601.96 - $66,722.35 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Retirement plan
Airport Planning Specialist (Airside Planning)
DFW International Airport —Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
- Full-time
- Management
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
National VP of Forward Planning and Entitlements
K. Hovnanian Homes —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Land Use Attorney
Everforth —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- US work authorization
- Fair chance
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan
Quick Apply
7d
VP Policy Development and Research
DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas —Dallas, TX
- $150,000 - $198,375 a year
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Planner II
City of Rowlett, TX —Rowlett, TX
- $60,690.22 - $68,276.79 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Manager, Southern Dallas Thrives
UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS INC —Dallas, TX
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Business Administration
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Planning Technician

City of Grand Prairie -
Grand Prairie, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$20.80 - $32.72 an hour

Qualifications

Driver's License

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Job Summary

The Planning Technician serves as a foundational member of the Planning and Development team and supports the City’s development review and zoning administration processes. This position assists residents, applicants, consultants, and developers with development procedures, zoning regulations, and application requirements while coordinating development review workflows and supporting public hearing activities. This position works closely with planners, engineers, building inspection staff, applicants, and other departments to support efficient and accurate development review processes. The position requires balancing customer service, procedural coordination, detailed document review, scheduling deadlines, and multiple concurrent development cycles. Employees must be comfortable working in a process-oriented environment with frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and time-sensitive responsibilities.

Successful employees in this role demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, customer service professionalism, initiative, and the ability to learn and apply development regulations and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Functions

Development Review Coordination

Serve as a coordinator for development review applications and related cases within the City’s permitting and case management system by tracking applications through the development review, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council processes.
Review incoming applications and submittals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with submission requirements prior to routing for review.
Coordinate review workflows by routing cases to internal departments and outside agencies, monitoring review timelines, and communicating review status updates to applicants. Maintain supporting coordination tools such as committee contact lists, distribution groups, and procedural reference materials used in the development review process.
Coordinate and facilitate pre-application meetings by scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, coordinating staff participation, and documenting procedural guidance provided to applicants.
Research properties, zoning districts, land use designations, development standards, and applicable sections of the Unified Development Code to assist with determining development review procedures and application paths.
Provide procedural assistance to applicants, consultants, developers, and property owners regarding development review processes, zoning procedures, and application requirements. Maintain and update public-facing informational resources, including website content and process guidance materials, to ensure accurate and consistent procedural information.
Coordinate public hearing schedules, case deadlines, and required procedural steps to ensure timely processing of development applications.
Monitor and complete case close-out procedures, including coordinating plat filing and related documentation with applicants, County offices, and internal departments, and maintain organized digital case files.

Customer Service & Public Assistance

Provide professional and responsive customer service to residents, developers, consultants, contractors, business owners, and the general public at the front counter, over the phone, through email, and during meetings.
Respond to routine planning and zoning inquiries related to zoning districts, permitted uses, development procedures, application requirements, and development standards.
Assist customers with navigating development review processes and identifying appropriate applications or approvals required for proposed development activities.

Zoning Administration Support

Conduct basic zoning and land use research to support current planning activities and customer inquiries.
Review zoning maps, development records, plats, site plans, and related documents to verify zoning, land use, and procedural information.
Process zoning verification requests and provide written zoning verification information in accordance with departmental procedures.
Research applicable sections of the Unified Development Code and related ordinances to assist staff, applicants, and the public with procedural and development-related questions.

Operational Support

Attend monthly Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals meetings and take meeting minutes.
Assist with responding to public information and records requests in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and departmental procedures.
Assist with maintaining departmental workflow tracking systems, spreadsheets, databases, and records management systems.

OTHER DUTIES:

Develop and maintain working knowledge of zoning regulations, development procedures, municipal planning processes, and applicable departmental software systems.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of Planning and Development Department operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Business Administration, Political Science, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field; OR
Associate degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience in planning, permitting, development services, customer service, administrative coordination or local government operations.
Relevant internship experience may be considered qualifying experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a municipal or public-sector environment.
Familiarity with zoning regulations, development review processes, or permitting systems.
Experience working with detailed procedures, deadlines, and customer inquiries.
Experience using permitting, records management, or document tracking software.

Licenses:

Valid Driver’s License required.

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Project Manager I (Senior and Student Living)

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Senior Planning Technician

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Infrastructure Planning Project Manager - Planning & Policy (DFW / ATX)

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Product Support Engineer

Transportation Planner II – Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Transit Planning)

Airport Planning Specialist (Airside Planning)

National VP of Forward Planning and Entitlements

Land Use Attorney

VP Policy Development and Research

Planner II

Manager, Southern Dallas Thrives

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