Zoning Planning Assistant

Zoning Planning Assistant

Development Services

Pay Range: $22.90 - $28.62/hr. | $47,632 - $59,539 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Monday July 20, 2026

Workdays & Hours: Monday Friday 8am 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

The Zoning and Design Review Division of the Development Services Department is seeking a Planning Assistant to join our team. The Zoning and Design Review Division oversees the following functions for the city: assessment and recommendations for zoning, site plans, plats, annexations, street and alley vacations; tree removal; variances, special exceptions, and waivers; historic preservation; urban design; code amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances; Council-initiated zoning and special reports; zoning determinations including legal nonconformity; reasonable accommodations; and collaboration with other city departments on the production of small area and corridor plans.

The Division manages the following boards and commissions comprised of City Council-appointed citizens: City Plan Commission; Zoning Commission; Board of Adjustments; Urban Design Commission; Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission; and Downtown Design Review Board. Additionally, the Division is responsible for leading the Development Review and Annexation Review Committees, which are comprised of city staff.

The Planning Assistant reports to a Planning Manager. This position serves as the key facilitator between customer service intake and the planners. The planning assistant guides customers on completing the appropriate applications for their development needs and where to locate public information. The position coordinates with the Planning Manager on processing property owner notifications in accordance with state law and departmental policy. The planning assistant provides support for assigned boards and commissions, which may include posting meeting agendas, contacting board members, and providing set-up for public hearings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Two (2) years in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in: an administrative or customer service role involving public interface; or planning internship
• Experience supporting boards and committees
• Bachelor's degree
• Microsoft Office skills
• GIS and Accela Automation skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish

The Zoning Planning Assistant job responsibilities include:

• Provide exemplary customer service to internal staff and the general public
• Provide technical assistance on how to access zoning information and apply for zoning changes to property owners, developers, community groups and to other city staff
• Prepare and post meeting agendas in accordance with city and state requirements
• Help coordinate data from multiple sources to assist the assistant director, manager and planners
• Review applications for completeness and accuracy; enter application information into Accela Automation and process payments
• Provide on-going staff support to the City's Zoning Commission and periodically assist with other boards and commission that the department supports on an as needed basis
• Prepare meeting minutes and decision letters
• Coordinate the intake of applications and track their status utilizing Accela
• Coordinate the sending of public hearing notices to the newspaper, property owners and registered community organizations in accordance with city and state requirements
• Perform technical tasks related to planning activities including the development and utilization of maps, plans, computer files and presentations and assist with research requests

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises

Light Work Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.