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 🔗Planner I / II: Historic Preservation

  • Full Time
  • McKinney, TX
  • $57,636.52 - $95,566.62 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Planning
  • Job Summary: Under relatively limited supervision, this position is responsible for researching, analyzing, reviewing, and facilitating matters related to growth, development, redevelopment, revitalization, and the physical organization of the community. Dependin
  • Job Qualifications:

    Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Master’s degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Architecture, Historic Preservation, or closely related field.
    AICP or other professional certification.
    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Must pass a drug screen and background check.
    Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.
    Must maintain a minimum 32 hours of continuing education/professional development per year.

  • How to Apply:

    Apply at the following link:

    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofmckinney/jobs/4697455-0/planner-i-ii-historic-preservation

  • Application URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofmckinney/jobs/4697455-0/planner-i-ii-historic-preservation

Website City of McKinney

Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.

 

When assigned to the Downtown Development and Preservation Team:

Planners on the Downtown Development and Preservation team carry out reinvestment activities in McKinney’s historic downtown that balance preservation principles and character with market needs.

 

With relatively limited oversight, processes, analyzes and evaluates historic preservation applications such as Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs), architectural elevations, and historic markers in accordance with applicable codes, policies, and design guidelines for consideration and action by the city.
Evaluates and advises on development applications such as site plans and (re)zonings that occur within the historically significant areas of McKinney. This includes the Traditional McKinney Neighborhood Overlay (TMN), Historic Preservation Overlay (H), Historically Significant Area (HSA), and the McKinney Town Center (MTC) form-based zoning district.
Prepares reports, meeting agendas, graphics, and associated studies and documentation for distribution to the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) and City Council; this includes making formal presentations to the Board.
Provides direct support for revitalization-related economic incentive programs such as the Historic Neighborhood Improvement Zone (HNIZ), Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ).
Researches and applies current historic preservation state/federal practices at the local level.
Performs quality assurance reviews on select historic preservation applications.
Coordinates and promotes historic preservation efforts between various departments/division, such as Planning, Engineering, Building Inspections, Public Information Office, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Main Street and/or neighborhood groups.
Presents and provides information, education, and technical assistance to citizens, applicants, property owners, architects, staff members, or other individuals/agencies regarding historic preservation guidelines, planning issues, ordinances, site plan reviews, procedures, forms, or other issues.
Assists in the development, drafting and implementation of policies and regulations related to preservation and redevelopment.
Prepares maps and exhibits, as needed.
Performs field inspections.