CITY PLANNER/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSPECTOR

Employment Opportunities
NOTE: This entry was published on April 25, 2025 and the information may now be out of date.

Salary: $75,320 – $101,861 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Position generally starts at the beginning of the scale
Opening Date: May 1, 2025
Closing Date: When filled

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the City Administrator, the Planner/Environmental Health Officer performs independent work with minimal supervision.  This position will act in administration and enforcement functions associated with land use, zoning regulations and wastewater activities.  Duties include responding to public inquiries and complaints, reviewing plans to determine conformance with City ordinances and urban design guidelines, conducting research and preparing detailed staff reports, presenting information orally and conducting site inspections.  Daily work is based on organizational values.

Essential Functions

  • Respond to the public, developers, etc. on all planning, OSSF/wastewater and environmental health functions/activities.
  • Site Plan Review process.
  • Receive applications for Planning Commission action and Board of Adjustments.
  • Establish databases to aid in the coordination, collection, and analysis of data related to Federal, State, County and City zoning and planning ordinances and codes.
  • Conduct research and prepare detailed staff reports for the City Council, Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments,
  • Attend all City Council, Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment meetings.
  • Assists in the preparation of ordinances and resolutions.
  • Assist in the preparation of amendments to ordinances, subdivision regulations and to the City land use plan.
  • Review plans to determine compliance with City ordinances, landscape ordinances, urban design and wastewater guidelines.
  • Conduct technical research and demographic studies and prepare statistical reports and analysis.
  • Coordinates with municipalities, adjacent county governments and other jurisdictions
  • Coordinate and facilitate development review and pre-submittal meetings with other city departments.
  • Interpret and apply TCEQ and other State regulatory Agency rules and regulations governing the application of OSSF and other environmental public health codes
  • Review application and OSSF design to ensure that proposed site plans and specifications meet all state and county rules and regulations
  • Conduct site and installation inspections and complete necessary documentation of inspections
  • Review subdivision plats for compliance with local and state OSSF rules
  • Work closely with City Administrator to learn specific city issues, plans and nuances.
  • Become completely understanding of the City’s Comprehensive Plan
  • Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and permits.
  • Assist in preparation and administration of state and federal grants.
  • Perform other related functions as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, urban studies, public administration, geography, or related field
  • One year of relevant experience with a demonstrated ability in most aspects of planning and environmental health
  • Ability to communicate clearly and articulately, both in writing and orally, including the ability to make public presentations.
  • Possession or ability to obtain a Designated Representative (DR) License from the TCEQ and Site Evaluator (SI) License

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in urban planning, urban studies, public administration, geography, or a related field
  • Demonstrated success in a local government planning/environmental health department.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The City of McLendon-Chisholm is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The job involves desk work which may be interrupted with phone and counter calls.  Involves attendance at meetings in City Hall or off-site and before or after normal working hours.  Frequent site visits to building sites, vacant properties can involve rugged and dirty conditions.

SELECTION PROCESS

Position requires a resume and cover letter (letter of interest) for consideration of application.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Bev Stibbens, City Administrator
cityadministrator@mclendon-chisholm.com

or mail to:

Bev Stibbens, City Administrator
1371 W. FM 550
McLendon-Chisholm-Texas 75032