Qureos Mentor

City of Kyle, TX

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Statement</b></h2></div>
<div><p>$74,435 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + Competitive Benefits *Eligible experience, education, and expertise may provide a greater starting base pay within the full pay range.<br>
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Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Planning, works independently to implement the City's development standards, including zoning, subdivision, and other regulations. This is primarily a short-range planning position involved in zoning implementation, platting, site development, regulatory research, and document preparation. Additionally, this position works directly with customers on development proposals, permitting, code compliance, and inquiries.</p></div><br>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>Reviews, manages, and processes complex current planning requests/projects in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, Development Code, and other adopted plans, studies, and development standards.<br>
<ul><li>Researches, interprets, and explains codes and ordinance application to specific projects, properties, or situations.</li><li>Responsible for reviewing residential &amp; commercial site plans and providing recommendations on how to address review comments.</li><li>Prepares written reports and makes presentations to boards, commissions, committees, and the City Council.</li><li>Provides technical support to staff, boards, commissions, and committees, and other special-called meetings.</li><li>Responds to complex questions from citizens, staff management, city officials, and others, and assists.</li><li>Oversees the preparation and reproduction of publications and educational materials issued by the Department.</li><li>Plans, organizes, and conducts neighborhood meetings, training sessions, and other outreach efforts. Speaks as a City representative before public groups.</li><li>Assists with special projects related to code revisions, manual updates, process review, and research to discover patterns and/or discrepancies.</li><li>Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff members.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Assists with long-range planning and historic preservation efforts, as needed.</li><li>Provides direct professional support to the Planning Director, department staff, other city departments, citizens, and developers.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:<ul><li>
May train, coach or mentor others.</li></ul></div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum / Preferred Qualifications, Experience, and/or Certifications Required</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Minimum Qualifications:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or related field.</li><li>
Four (4) years of experience with a local government or private planning firm.</li><li>
Must obtain certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) within one (1) year of employment.</li><li>
Must possess a valid Texas Driver&rsquo;s License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle vehicle insurance provider.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Current certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) at the time of hire.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></h2></div><br>
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.</div><div><br>
Thorough knowledge of:<br>
<ul><li>Planning principles and practices.</li><li>State and local regulations regarding the subdivision of land and the platting process.</li><li>Texas land use law.</li><li>Effective writing techniques.</li><li>Knowledge, or experience, in the redevelopment of transition areas.</li><li>Understanding and ability to utilize Geographic Information Systems for map making and geographic analysis.</li><li>Computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, internet applications, database management, and/or ESRI ArcGIS.</li></ul></div><div><br>
Skills and Ability to:<br>
<ul><li>Oral communication and interpersonal skills to present research findings to various clients, boards, and committees.</li><li>Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined practical problems.</li><li>Review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance.</li><li>Multitask on several projects or issues simultaneously.</li><li>Work independently or in a team environment when needed.</li></ul><br>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:</div><div>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</div><div></div><div><br>
Physical Demands:</div><div>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.</div><div></div><div><br>
Working Environment:</div><div>
While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communications skills; read and interpret data, information, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrenttasks;workwithconstantinterruptions;andinteractwithofficialsandthepublic. The employee works under typical office conditions; the noise level is quiet.</div></div><p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p>Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.</p></div></div></div>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><p><b>100% Employer-Paid Premiums</b><br>
Coverage for <i>employee-only</i> plans includes:</p><ul><li><p>Medical</p></li><li><p>Dental</p></li><li><p>Vision</p></li><li><p>Short-Term Disability (STD)</p></li><li><p>Long-Term Disability (LTD)</p></li><li><p>Basic Life Insurance (equal to 3x annual salary, up to $300,000)</p></li></ul><p><b>Additional Benefits</b></p><ul><li><p>12 weeks Paid Parental Leave (for eligible employees)</p></li><li><p>Vacation and Sick Leave</p></li><li><p>2 Personal Holidays per year</p></li><li><p>13 Paid Holidays annually</p></li><li><p>Up to $4,000/year in Tuition Reimbursement (for eligible employees)</p></li><li><p>Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) - matched 2:1</p></li><li><p>And so much more!</p></li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Planner

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Statement</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>Under the direction of the City Attorney, provides legal counsel to the City of Kyle, consults with and advises departments, officers, boards and committees. Also, as assigned: (a) serves as the primary prosecutor for Class C Misdemeanors in Kyle Municipal Court; (b) assists and advises outside attorneys representing the City; (c) processes and drafts documents related to requests under the Texas Public Information Act. Requires the exercise of initiative and independent judgment on matters of significance involving the City&rsquo;s general operations.</p><i>
The minimum starting salary is $74,435 - $91,927 * + Competitive Benefits* Eligible experience, education, and expertise may provide a greater starting base pay within the full pay range.</i><br>
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<b><i>Please Note:</i></b><i> While recent law school graduates who sat for the July 2025 Bar exam are welcome to apply, any offer of employment will be contingent upon evidence of a license to practice law in the State of Texas prior to the first day of employment.</i></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></h2></div><br>
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<ul><li>Analyze legal issues and determine the law by reviewing statutes, regulations, cases, law reviews, and other legal research tools.</li><li>
Serves as the primary prosecutor for the Kyle Municipal Court handling all aspects of the prosecution including bench and jury trials on Class C Misdemeanors.</li><li>
Provide legal advice and opinion on issues involving all City departments.</li><li>
Performing and providing legal services, which may require negotiating, instructing, training, persuading, and communicating with client departments and with outside parties.</li><li>
Responding appropriately to directions, questions, and criticism from supervisors, clients departments, and residents.</li><li>
Prepare, review and edit documents, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, easements, pleadings, motions and briefs.</li><li>
Represent the City, and advise and consult with clients and attorneys in a wide range of legal matters including contracts, legislation, employment issues, litigation, arbitration and mediation; and negotiate the terms of contracts, agreements and documents with opposing counsel and third parties.</li><li>
Develop solutions to problems by evaluating available courses of action and consulting with supervisors; counsel, advise and guide individuals, and work on issues with limited supervision.</li></ul><ul><li>
Utilize on-line research tools, including LexisNexis.</li><li>
Review Public Information Act requests and draft letters to the Attorney General when required.</li><li>
Perform related duties as assigned.</li></ul><div></div><div><div><div><p><b><br>
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:</b></p></div><p></p><div><br>
<ul><li>
Provide legal advice to City staff, officials, and executives.</li><li>
May train, coach, or mentor others.</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum / Preferred Qualifications, Experience, and/or Certifications Required</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Doctor of Jurisprudence from an ABA-accredited law school.</li><li>
Member in good standing with the Texas Bar Association, eligible to practice law in the State of Texas.</li><li>
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver&rsquo;s License with an insurable driving record.</li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><b><br>
 Preferred Qualifications:</b><ul><li>
2+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in the State of Texas.</li><li>
Experience in prosecution or other legal work.</li><li>
Familiarity with the Texas Public Information Act.</li><li>
Spanish language proficiency.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><p><b><br>
Licenses and Certifications Required:</b></p><ul><li>
License to practice law in the State of Texas</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Knowledge of and ability to learn laws and regulations applicable to home-rule municipalities in Texas.</li><li>
Knowledge of the Texas Penal Code and the Texas Transportation Code.</li><li>
Knowledge of and familiarity with municipal codes in Texas.</li><li>
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.</li><li>
Skill in using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office products, LexisNexis, and Adobe products, and skill in minor troubleshooting of computers.</li><li>
Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to draft legal documents.</li><li>
Ability to provide high-level customer service.</li><li>
Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other city officials and with the public.</li><li>
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with the public and in interpreting and applying departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>
Ability to work cooperatively with people of diverse backgrounds, and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.</li><li>
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion when dealing with problems involving several variables.</li><li>
Ability to handle multiple priorities and maintain accuracy.</li><li>
Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative.</li><li>
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Must work well independently and in teams.</li></ul><p><b>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS &amp; WORKING CONDITIONS:</b></p><p>
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><p>
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands, fingers, and arms; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; climb; balance; bend; stoop; kneel; crouch and/or crawl. The employee is regularly required to read, speak, and include talking on the telephone; and hear with background noise. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</p><p>
The employee must be able to safely pull, push, lift, and carry items weighing of moderate weight, up to approximately 25 pounds. The employee will usually work in a climate-controlled indoor environment.</p><p>
This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The City of Kyle retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.</p></div><p></p>
</div><div></div><div><div><p>Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.</p></div></div></div>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><p><b>100% Employer-Paid Premiums</b><br>
Coverage for <i>employee-only</i> plans includes:</p><ul><li><p>Medical</p></li><li><p>Dental</p></li><li><p>Vision</p></li><li><p>Short-Term Disability (STD)</p></li><li><p>Long-Term Disability (LTD)</p></li><li><p>Basic Life Insurance (equal to 3x annual salary, up to $300,000)</p></li></ul><p><b>Additional Benefits</b></p><ul><li><p>12 weeks Paid Parental Leave (for eligible employees)</p></li><li><p>Vacation and Sick Leave</p></li><li><p>2 Personal Holidays per year</p></li><li><p>13 Paid Holidays annually</p></li><li><p>Up to $4,000/year in Tuition Reimbursement (for eligible employees)</p></li><li><p>Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) - matched 2:1</p></li><li><p>And so much more!</p></li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

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Senior Planner

Assistant City Attorney