Planning Administrator - Citywide Planning

About the role

The City of San Antonio's mission is to deliver quality City services and commit to achieve San Antonio's vision of prosperity for our diverse, vibrant, and historic community. Approximately 12,000 employees deliver quality services. Core values: Teamwork, Professionalism, Integrity, Innovation. The position is under administrative direction, performing administrative and supervisory work requiring extensive knowledge and ability in Urban Planning. It administers planning studies and programs, maintains existing programs and develops new innovative planning programs supporting the general plan for comprehensive development. It formulates, coordinates, and researches specialized planning activities including comprehensive planning, accessibility planning, transportation, land use, zoning, neighborhood and urban design, current planning, and data management. Work is primarily office‑based with direct supervision over assigned staff. Work location: City Tower, 100 W. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general administration of the planning programs for the division.
• Oversees the planning, preparation, and submission of division reports including the budget.
• Manages the development and administration of the department budget; estimates funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; and manages the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments.
• Prepares and makes presentations for public hearings.
• Prepares reports, comprehensive plans, and recommendations for the Planning Commission, Zoning Commission, City Council, and similar officials on planning matters.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Prepares written reports and presentations.
• Acts for the Assistant Director in their absence.
• Monitors citywide ADA compliance.
• Administers contracts from granting agencies.
• Oversees the production of studies under agency contracts.
• Oversees the development of grant proposals.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible urban planning experience, including two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.

Skills

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in city, urban, or regional planning, geography, public administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• MS Office experience.
• Adobe Creative Suite and graphic design experience.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS software and analysis.
• Strong writing, presentation and public speaking skills.
• Experience facilitating small and large work groups.
• Experience with public outreach, goal development, and document preparation for comprehensive or regional planning projects.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Schedule

• Work Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
• Some remote work may be available depending on projects and business needs.
• May include evening and weekend hours to attend community meetings and public hearings.