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Posting Title
Planner II, Planner III, or Planner Senior
Job Requisition Number
COA091113
Position Number
111036
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Planning Department
Minimum Qualifications
Planner II:
- 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
Planner III:
- 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 three (3) years of experience in planning related work.
- Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six (6) months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.
- Experience in planning related work may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None
Planner Senior:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus five (5) years of planning related work.
- Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six (6) months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.
- Experience in planning-related work may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants
The Planning Department is seeking a Planner II, Planner III, or Planner Senior to help further the mission and goals of the department. The mission of the Planning Department is to provide equitable and people-centered planning services to shape an Austin where everyone can thrive.
Planner II: $27.16 – $32.87
Planner III: $28.85 – $36.06
Planner Senior: $31.81 – $39.76
- Work as part of a team; conduct background research and analysis; perform real estate market and economic research, analysis, and modeling including density bonus calibration.
- Develop schematic-level urban design, site design, and development visualizations; conduct quantitative, spatial, and qualitative analyses; draft code language by working with other departments.
- Create and give presentations to boards and commissions and community and professional organizations; and other planning activities as needed to support ongoing updates to Austin’s Land Development Code.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and wellness benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here!
Pay Range
See Notes to Applicants
Hours
Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Flexible work arrangements, not to exceed 50% of the pay period, may be available.
- This position may need to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
Job Close Date
03/07/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Planning Department
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
1000 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience and proficiency with architectural/site visualization and modeling, and concept-level site design using various tools including SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, or similar tools.
- Experience and proficiency with data analysis, interpretation, and visualization, through various tools including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Microsoft Office Suite (PPT, SharePoint, Word, Excel), Power BI, Adobe Acrobat Pro (InDesign, Illustrator), or other tools.
- Experience writing, interpreting, or applying land development codes or technical codes and synthesizing and explaining technical information to a variety of audiences.
- Experience managing, organizing, and scheduling multiple tasks on tight timelines.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below.Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Planner II
Planner III
Planner Senior
Planner III
Planner Senior
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. 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.
Planner II
Planner III
Planner Senior
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
