• Manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis; 
• Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws;
• Oversees specialized planning functions such as large-scale new development proposals and environmental studies; 
• Provides overall management of division-related planning issues; 
• Advises the Assistant Director of Development Services on all planning-related matters;
• Advises various councils, boards, commissions and elected officials in planning-related issues; 
• Serves as liaison and performs all necessary functions in support of the Planning and Zoning Commission;
• Assigns work to professional staff and ensures appropriate training is provided; 
• Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities;
• Prepares reports on operations and activities, recommending improvements and modifications 
• Handles sensitive personnel matters; 
• Participates in budget preparation and administration makes recommendations that impact the budget, and monitors and controls expenditures throughout the year; 
• Administers and implements goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan; 
• Attends evening and weekend meetings when necessary; and
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned. 

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

A Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or a closely related field, plus five (5) to seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in the planning profession, including two (2) years in a supervisory position; 

or  any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Valid Texas Driver’s License, with acceptable driving record.

Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.

Supplemental Information

The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.

Join our team of dynamic, talented, and dedicated professionals. We work together, we enjoy serving the community, and we have fun at what we do. Join us today!

The City is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to each employee and applicant for employment. The City affirms its commitment that there shall be no discrimination against applicants or employees because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other protected status.