Planner
US$34 – US$45 / hr base salary
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Sr. Planner - Long Range/GIS”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$34 – US$45 / hr |
|---|
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Data Analytics, Geographic Information Systems, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Urban Design, Urban Geography, Urban Planning (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsAICP, GISP, CNU-A
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Data Analytics, Geographic Information Systems, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Urban Geography, Urban Planning (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Pay Range: $34.45 - $44.79/hr. | $71,661 - $93,159 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on: Monday, October 26, 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. Find Out More!
The City of Fort Worth is the 10th largest city in the U.S. and the fastest growing among large cities. Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one Downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for Job Seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents. We are seeking individuals that reflect our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆
The Planning Division of the Fort Worth City Manager’s Office is hiring a Senior Planner – Long-Range Planning. The Planning Division develops, updates, and implements long-range plans for the city’s growth and development, including the Fort Worth Comprehensive Plan, Transit-Oriented Development plans, Urban Village plans, and other small area or strategic investment plans. As part of plan implementation, the Division conducts Return on Public Investment and other fiscal analyses, manages the Urban Village Development Program, coordinates the Trinity River Vision and Panther Island projects, and supports open space, watershed, and urban design initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a primary focus in urban or regional planning, urban geography, GIS, public administration, data analytics, civil engineering, urban design, or a closely related field
- Five (5) years of experience in planning, urban design or related field
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban or Regional Planning, GIS, Urban Geography, Public Administration, Data Analytics, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- More than five (5) years of experience in planning with an emphasis on long-range city planning, GIS, and/or municipal data analytics
- Significant experience in long-range planning, including compelling work on municipal comprehensive plans, area plans, and/or urban design plans for walkable urban districts