DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
City of Waco Waco, TX, United States
- Location: Waco, TX, United States
- Categories: Planning and Development
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Oct 31, 2025
Job Description:
DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Description
SummaryMinimum Starting Salary: $25.00 hourly - Depending on Qualifications
The City of Waco Seeks
A reliable and motivated individual to support municipal planning projects and assist Planning staff with plat reviews in the Development Services department.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Associate's degree
- 1 year of customer service, planning, or related experience: or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Position Overview
Under basic supervision, assists with various basic municipal planning projects for the Development Services department; assists Planning staff with plats.
Essential Functions
- Assists internal and external customers with a variety of plat and other planning issues; performs duties within the scope of authority and training and in compliance with City policies.
- Responds to plat-related questions from customers; maintains records and processes technical documents.
- Researches and compiles data for urban planning projects; duties may vary according to job assignment.
- Provides customer service and answers inquiries on City standards and regulations; assists advisory boards and commissions; provides information and recommendations within the scope of authority.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
- Chance to do work you are passionate about
- Desire to give back