Senior Planner

Senior Planner

Salary

$67,916.00 - $84,896.00 Annually

Location

Missouri City, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

MC00384

Department

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (PLANNING)

Division

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

12/28/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Definition

The City of Missouri City, known as the "Show Me City," is seeking an individual to serve in this full-time (First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers) position within the City's Development Services Department, Planning and Development Division. An individual in this position oversees complex, sensitive projects in planning.

The reporting relationship is to the Assistant Planning Director.

Examples of Work

• Organizes and administers research studies, conducts analysis and prepares reports/recommendations regarding land use, infrastructure improvements, environmental requirements and other matters.
• May serve as primary City liaison with multiple state, regional and local boards and committees; prepare reports and other input for these bodies; prepare and develops presentations to decision-makers (including City Council) and the public.
• Oversee the work of consultants; drafts requests for proposals or qualifications; prepare consulting agreements; monitors consultant contracts and project budgets;
• Ensures applicant submissions meet requirements; coordinates development proposals, reviews with other departments; prepare technical comments and compile zoning history information for each case;
• Analyze planning issues and determine project schedules and priorities;
• Ensure additional or revised information is provided by applicant; prepare graphics for each case; prepare memos, reports and details for final packet printing and distribution. Coordinate and reviews legal ads prior to mailing and newspaper submission;
• Perform other related duties as assigned;
• Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

• Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or with minimum of eight (8) years of related professional experience required.
• Master's Degree: Master's degree in urban planning, architecture, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of five (5) years of related professional experience. AICP certification preferred.

Supplemental Information

Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development

Missouri City, TX 77489

(281) 403-8500

humanresources@missouricitytx.gov

http://missouricitytx.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

• Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

• Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $2,500 annually

• Family: $5,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $5,000 annually

• Family: $10,000 annually

• Additional Details:

• Employee pays dependent premiums

• Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Provider: H.S.A. Bank

• Features:

• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses

• Contribution Limits:

• Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)

• Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)

• Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000

• City Contributions:

• Employee only: $1,500

• Employee & Family: $2,750

• Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $40

• Non-Preferred: $80

• EPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $45

• Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

• DHMO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• No deductible

• No annual maximum

• Member co-pay depends on the procedure

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• $1,500 per person annual maximum

• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider: Vision Service Plan

• Features:

• Eye Exam $10 Copay

• Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial

• Coverage:

• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)

• $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)

• Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider: Flores

• Features:

• Pre-tax Medical Spending Account

• Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider: Aflac

• Accident

• Short-Term Disability

• Critical Illness

• Hospital Indemnity

• Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system

• 7% employee contribution

• City contributes 2 to 1

• Visit TMRS for more information

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits

Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Good Friday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Friday after Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:

• 0-5 years: 14 days

• 6 years: 15 days

• 7 years: 16 days

• 8 years: 17 days

• 9 years: 18 days

• 10-14 years: 19 days

• 15 years or more: 20 days

• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employees supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employees current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.

Contact the Citys HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners

• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheons, and Public Service Recognition Week.

01

What is your level of education?

• Bachelors
• Masters
• Doctoral

02

Do you have five (5) to eight (8) years of experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience in subdivision planning, zoning cases, and development review?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have an AICP certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Missouri City

Address 1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489

Phone (281) 403-8500

Website http://missouricitytx.gov