Sr. Planner - Long-Range Planning

As a Sr. Planner – Long-Range Planning at FWLab, you'll spearhead initiatives such as updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan, conducting essential planning-focused GIS and data analytics projects, and collaborating with stakeholders to develop corridor and neighborhood plans. You'll also manage consultant contracts and facilitate public participation processes, ensuring that your strategic planning aligns perfectly with Fort Worth's growth objectives.

To qualify for the Sr. Planner – Long-Range Planning position at FWLab, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in fields like Urban Planning, Architecture, or related disciplines, alongside five years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, over five years of experience emphasizing long-range planning, exceptional GIS skills, and project management capabilities. Professional memberships or certifications are viewed favorably.

The Sr. Planner – Long-Range Planning role is pivotal to urban development in Fort Worth as it focuses on creating comprehensive and specific area plans that cater to the city's long-term growth. By conducting detailed data-driven analyses, you'll influence key infrastructure investments and facilitate development in a way that enhances community welfare and sustainability.

GIS plays a crucial role in the Sr. Planner – Long-Range Planning position at FWLab. You will utilize GIS tools to conduct spatial analyses, model growth scenarios, and visualize planning data, which informs crucial decisions about land use, environmental factors, and transportation patterns, ultimately guiding urban planning and development efforts.

A Sr. Planner – Long-Range Planning at FWLab can expect a comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and participation in a pension plan. Additionally, the position promotes professional development opportunities to further enhance your skills and career.

When preparing a Comprehensive Plan, I focus on gathering community input, analyzing existing data, and identifying the city’s strengths and weaknesses. It’s essential to involve stakeholders throughout the process to ensure the plan aligns with community values while addressing growth challenges.

I have extensive experience using GIS for spatial analysis, including creating maps that highlight zoning changes and land use trends. Using GIS allows me to visualize complex data, enabling more informed decisions about planning initiatives and community needs.

In my previous role, I led a long-range planning project that focused on developing an area plan for a transit corridor. This involved extensive stakeholder engagement, data analysis for potential growth impacts, and creating plans that enhanced accessibility while promoting economic development, which received positive community feedback.

I prioritize multiple projects by assessing their urgency, impact on the community, and alignment with strategic objectives. Utilizing project management tools helps me keep track of timelines while ensuring that stakeholder needs and community interests are consistently met.

I incorporate community feedback by conducting workshops and surveys to gather insights from residents. Importantly, I analyze this feedback to ensure that it informs the planning decisions, demonstrating responsiveness to community concerns and fostering trust in the planning process.

I often use a suite of tools including GIS for spatial data analysis, Excel for quantitative analysis, and data visualization software for presenting findings. Familiarity with these tools allows me to effectively analyze data and convey results to stakeholders clearly.

I handle conflicts by promoting open communication and actively listening to all parties involved. By finding common ground and addressing concerns through clear and respectful dialogue, I aim to foster collaboration and consensus-building among stakeholders.

Effective public participation strategies I use include utilizing diverse communication platforms, organizing interactive workshops, and ensuring transparency in the process. By engaging community members as partners in the planning process, I strive to make planning more inclusive and representative.

In a past project, I integrated demographic and transportation data to assess the impact of a new light rail line. The analysis revealed potential high-traffic areas and helped prioritize developments near transit stops, optimizing the planning process to better serve community needs.

Key trends in urban planning include a greater emphasis on sustainability, the use of big data for planning decisions, and the integration of technology into urban spaces. Recognizing these trends allows planners like myself to create more resilient and adaptable cities.