Posting: February 11, 2026
Closing: Open Until Filled
Applications may be completed online at www.cityofbryant.com or picked up at the Human Resource Department at 210 S.W. 3rd Street, Bryant, AR 72022. A city application must be completed and submitted to be considered for this position.
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Salary
$55,758-$69,697
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Assistant Director of City Planning provides professional guidance and technical assistance to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and Zoning and performs specialized work functions associated with city planning and zoning within the Planning and Development Department.
Work includes coordinating the monthly Planning Commission meetings, site plan/permit review, and enforcement of all applicable codes, assisting in maintaining and updating geographic information system (GIS) maps and permit databases as well as assisting in the daily operations of the department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews and comments on building plans and zoning permit applications to assure compliance with requirements such as use, bulk, placement, and parking ratios.
Reviews or assists in the review of drawings and documents submitted for site plans, subdivisions, or land-use and development proposals to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Assists the Director in making detailed studies, presentations and recommendations using graphs, illustrations, narratives and statistical reports pertaining to community development functions and zoning, planning and land-use issues; collects data and analyzes data; reviews ordinances pertaining to the Planning Department and makes presentations to the Planning Commission and City Council.
Assists in analyzing effects of new legislation dealing with land use, planning, or environmental issues on City development plans, programs, and activities.
Takes lead on preparation of clear and concise reports for applications by homeowners and businesses regarding planning and zoning appeals; attends meetings of the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Serves as team manager for responding to questions and complaints from landowners, developers and the general public concerning Planning and Development issues. Provides information to the public regarding development regulations.
Serves as team manager which assigns, directs and participates in research and presentation of studies of land use, demographic, economic and development characteristics of areas within the City planning boundaries.
Develops and maintains automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records.
Researches and compiles information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources.
Prepares public notices and property owner verifications.
Investigates violations of planning regulations and ordinances, including site visits.
Acts as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing plans.
Assists in the evaluation of re-zoning, ordinance amendments, site plans, conditional use permits, variances and other proposals.
Provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public in the administration of specific planning programs, areas or ordinances.
Prepares department related maps, charts, tables, press releases, articles, summaries, agendas, and quarterly reports.
Collects a variety of statistical data and prepares reports and maps on topics such as census information and land use.
Serves on assigned Committees and Commissions regarding Planning and Development.
Prepares the agenda of items to be considered at meetings and attends all meetings of the Planning Commission and DRC.
Coordinates community review of public and private development projects.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree.
EXPERIENCE GENERAL
3 years related experience and/or training.
EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT
12 to 18 months related management experience.
Special Requirements
PCED certification or ability to obtain PCED certification.
AICP certification or ability to obtain AICP certification.
Four year college degree in planning, geography, public administration or related field
Miscellaneous Information
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WORK OF OTHERS
Supervises a SMALL GROUP (1-3) of employees in the SAME or LOWER.
CLASSIFICATION. Assigns and checks work; assists and instructs as required, but performs same work as those supervised, or closely related work, most of the time.
Content of the work supervised is of a non-technical nature and does not vary in complexity to any great degree.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Database: Basic
Presentation/PowerPoint: Intermediate
Programming Languages: Basic
Spreadsheet: Intermediate
Word Processing/Typing: Intermediate
Other: Advanced
10-Key : Basic
Accounting: Basic
Alphanumeric Data Entry: Intermediate
Contact Management: Intermediate