City of Pearland, Texas
Martin Griggs, AICP, CNU-a has a diverse work experience in the field of planning and community development. Martin has held various leadership roles in different organizations, including the City of Pearland, Texas, where they served as the Assistant Director of Community Development and oversaw the Planning Division. Martin also worked as the Planning Manager, responsible for the daily operations of planning activities, and as a Senior Planner, where they evaluated plats and supervised staff.
Martin's experience also includes working as a Planner for the City of League City, where they served as a project manager for commercial developments and ensured compliance with zoning and development ordinances. Martin also conducted research on development patterns of surrounding communities.
Prior to their work with the City of Pearland and League City, Martin worked as a Planner II for Lafayette Consolidated Government, where they prepared zoning reports, managed editing processes for development codes, and drafted goals and policies for the city's comprehensive plan.
In addition, Martin has experience in academia, having worked at Texas A&M University as an Applied Planning Project Manager and Recitation Instructor. Martin managed the development of a comprehensive plan update for Brownwood, TX, and led discussions on energy-related topics for undergraduate students.
Furthermore, Martin has worked as a Lead Counselor for the Texas A&M University - Youth Adventure Program, where they facilitated teamwork and performed various tasks to prepare for summer camps.
Overall, Martin Griggs has extensive experience in planning, leadership, project management, and community development.
Martin Griggs, AICP, CNU-a obtained a Bachelor's Degree in University Studies - Architecture from Texas A&M University in 2009. Martin then pursued further education and obtained a Master's Degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from Texas A&M University from 2009 to 2011. Martin Griggs has also obtained additional certifications including Leading edge - High Performance Organization from the College of Charleston in November 2022, CNU-a certification in February 2018, and AICP certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) in May 2015.
City of Pearland, Texas
The City of Pearland (pronounced "pear-land", like the fruit), is a full-service municipal government located along the Gulf Coast region in the US state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area and is in the counties of Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris. Pearland, with more than 127,000 residents is rated the fastest-growing community in the Houston region and the second-fastest in Texas based on the 2020 census. The City provides high-quality public safety, parks and recreation, public works and infrastructure, and economic development services to businesses, visitors and residents. The City of Pearland operates under the council-manager form of government with professional administrators and staff working in tandem with elected officials and the community. For more information on joining our diverse team, visit http://pearland.applicantpro.com/jobs/.