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The Planning Department’s mission is to provide equitable, people-centered planning services and shape an Austin where everyone can thrive.
 
Job Description:
Purpose:
Under general direction and working independently, carry out more complex professional planning work in the areas of zoning, and/or urban transportation design for the City.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Researches and reviews urban land development proposals and studies.
Reviews preliminary site plans and prepares comments for zoning, land use, annexation, and variance cases. .Studies procedural, ordinance, charter changes to analyze the impact on planning proposals and studies.
Meets with and answers questions from citizens, developers, and other city officials by providing technical planning assistance.
Prepares reports and make presentations at public hearings regarding land use and other planning related activities.
Assists in interpreting, explaining, and enforcing city policies and procedures concerning building and land development codes and specifications.
Reviews subdivision plats and site plans for compliance with local regulations and ordinances. Conducts field checks to verify the accuracy of data.
Coordinates activities of various planning boards and committees
Compiles data and information for reports and cost estimates. Calculates figures for reports.
Develops and conducts public information and education programs.
Assists with coordinating division/section activities with other city staff and assists in coordinating and conducting meetings between consultants, public, and City staff.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of the principles of community and urban planning.
Knowledge of Federal and State laws related to planning and urban development.
Knowledge of planning techniques.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to apply statistical tools to data.
Ability to give public presentations.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus two(2) years of experience in planning related work.
Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.
Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to travel to more than one work location
Experience in historic preservation
 
Notes to Candidate:
Experience in the historic preservation field is preferred but not required. This position is responsible for posting metal and paper signs in the community. A hybrid schedule is available.

Position requires attendance in at least one evening meeting per month.

Salary: $27.41 - $33.30 per hour

The Department may close this posting at any time after 7 days.