Are you passionate about shaping vibrant communities and guiding thoughtful development Do you enjoy balancing long-range vision with strategic problem-solving and collaboration If comprehensive planning, development review, and community impact excite you, the City of Southlake is looking for a highly motivated professional to join our world-class Planning & Development Services team as a Principal Planner.
The City of Southlake is a place where we come together to enrich the quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering memorable experiences, world-class services, and a thoughtfully planned, well-maintained City. The Southlake Way inspires us to respectfully deliver excellent services, creating positive and lasting impressions. Learn more about our values here.
The City of Southlake is a place where we come together to enrich the quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering memorable experiences, world-class services, and a thoughtfully planned, well-maintained City. The Southlake Way inspires us to respectfully deliver excellent services, creating positive and lasting impressions. Learn more about our values here.
What You Will Be Doing:
Our professionals are the most important resource in our service commitment to our customers. We nurture a progressive environment where challenging, empowered, and purposeful work is celebrated.
ThePrincipal Plannerposition is designed to oversee and direct planning activities and programs within the Planning and Development Services Department. The primary responsibilities include researching, preparing, and ensuring compliance with comprehensive plan elements; preparing ordinance updates; and reviewing complex development applications, master sign plans, variance applications, and building permits. The role also involves managing Zoning Board of Adjustment cases and development cases, preparing staff reports and presentation materials for the Corridor Planning Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission, Sign Board, and City Council, and delivering presentations to these groups. Additionally, the Principal Planner provides guidance to customers on development-related ordinances, policies, processes, applications, and comprehensive plan elements.
To view the completePrincipal Planner job description, please click here.
ThePrincipal Plannerposition is designed to oversee and direct planning activities and programs within the Planning and Development Services Department. The primary responsibilities include researching, preparing, and ensuring compliance with comprehensive plan elements; preparing ordinance updates; and reviewing complex development applications, master sign plans, variance applications, and building permits. The role also involves managing Zoning Board of Adjustment cases and development cases, preparing staff reports and presentation materials for the Corridor Planning Committee, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission, Sign Board, and City Council, and delivering presentations to these groups. Additionally, the Principal Planner provides guidance to customers on development-related ordinances, policies, processes, applications, and comprehensive plan elements.
To view the completePrincipal Planner job description, please click here.
The Benefits of Working in Southlake:
- Competitive pay and exceptional benefits
- Retirement program (TMRS) with City matching 2:1
- Vacation (3 weeks after 1 year), Sick, and Holiday pay
- City paid LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
- Longevity Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Complimentary membership to Champions Club at The Marq Southlake
- Ongoing training
- City provided certifications
- Employee Assistance Program
- Early pay access is available through UKG Wallet. Get paid without waiting for your paycheck!
What You Bring To Us:
- ABachelor's degreeor equivalency.
- Over two (2) - five (5) years of relevant experience.
- Possession of an American Institute of Certified Planners certification preferred.
- Ability toremain flexiblewith your schedule to work evenings as necessary for various city meetings.
- You work for thegreater good of the City and live the values every day.
- Yougraciously servethose who live, work, and play here.
- You are agood stewardof City resources and areempoweredto make decisions aligned with the City's strategy.
- Youanticipatecustomer needs andrelentlessly pursue solutions.
- You takepride in your work. It's your community!
- You arewarm and sincereandlisten with empathy.
- Youownthe experience and make each momentmemorable.
Applications will be accepted until May 22, 2026.
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