Housing Policy Senior Planner (Grant-Funded)

Housing Policy Senior Planner (Grant-Funded)

Salary

$59,000.24 - $87,207.12 Annually

Location

100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01019

Department

Neighborhood & Housing Services

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

Yes

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for performing complex planning and supervisory work, responsible for the supervision of a section within the Citys Neighborhood & Housing Services Department. Responsibilities include the development of recommendations on planning and zoning issues, staffing of boards and committees. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. May exercise direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

City Tower, 100 W. Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas (78205); Some remote work may be available depending on projects and business needs.

Work Hours

7:45 - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts special studies on projects such as land use and zoning plans.
• Conducts updates to the Citys Comprehensive Plan and various components of the plan.
• Prepares written reports and makes presentations at public and community meetings and boards and commissions.
• Provides technical support to boards, commissions, and committees.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff members.
• Oversees the preparation and reproduction of publications issued by the Department.
• Makes recommendations to other City Departments.
• Responds to requests for information from management, officials, and the public.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts community meetings.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years increasingly responsible urban planning experience to include one (1) year of supervisory or lead work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language preferred.
• Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to produce maps and manage and analyze spatial data.
• Knowledge of affordable housing development, policy, land use, urban planning, or other related fields.
• Ability to conduct basic data analysis and develop visuals to present data.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholder groups to foster strong public participation.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices used in all phases of urban planning.
• Knowledge of zoning regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to planning and zoning.
• Knowledge of engineering, surveying and drafting concepts and principles.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management and the public.
• Ability to develop complex written reports and make presentations.
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop recommendations.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in urban planning?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

06

How many years of supervisory or lead work experience do you have in urban planning?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

07

Are you bilingual in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

09

How many years of experience do you have using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to produce maps and manage and analyze spatial data?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

10

How many years of experience do you have facilitating small and large work groups?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
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• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

11

Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above

12

Select any of the following items you have at least three (3) years of experience with:

• Statistical research and reports
• Budgeting procedures
• GIS Software
• Developing work plans and schedules
• Conducting current and long range planning projects
• Overseeing field inspections
• Reviewing rezoning and annexations
• Graphic designs concepts
• Working with small work groups
• Working with large work groups
• Public Outreach
• Preparing documents
• Reviewing plats and development plans
• Reviewing annexations
• Land Use Planning
• Zoning
• Rezoning
• Urban Design
• None of the above

13

Select any of the following rules and regulations relevant to planning and zoning in which you have intermediate- or advanced-level knowledge (select all that apply):

• Principles and practices
• Regulations and procedures
• Federal, State and local laws
• Ordinances
• Engineering, surveying and drafting concepts/principles
• None of the above

14

Please describe a project or accomplishment that you consider the most significant in your career.

15

Describe your experience working with affordable and/or workforce housing policy initiatives. What was your role? What were the results of the project? If you do not have direct experience working with affordable and/ or workforce housing policy initiatives, please describe an experience that demonstrates your ability to organize, implement, and analyze complex policies, programs and services.

16

I acknowledge this position is Grant Funded. (Positions that are "grant funded" are unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and are likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.)

• I acknowledge

17

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx