Planner Iii Or Planner Senior

Minimum Qualifications
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 City of Austin is a progressive, dynamic, and full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government furthering Austin’s goal of being a compact and connected city. The Current Planning Division of the Planning Department provides a wide range of public services in the areas of historic preservation, jurisdictional matters, zoning, and urban design. The teams work in concert to address many of the development challenges Austin is facing with the goal of a more inclusive, equitable, affordable, and well-designed community for all.
There are six (6) positions available in Current Planning in the following teams:

• To learn more about the Historic Preservation team please visit: Historic Preservation - Planning Department
• To learn more about the Jurisdictional Matters team please visit: Jurisdictional Matters - Planning Department
• To learn more about the Zoning team please visit: Zoning - Planning Department
• To learn more about the Urban Design team please visit: Urban Design - Planning Department

The Planning Department is looking to fill these positions at one of two levels: Planner Senior and Planner III . Salary range information:
Planner III- $28.85 to $36.06
Planner Senior - $31.81 to $39.76
The City of Austin offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about the City of Austin benefits compensation, please visit: COA Benefits .
A detailed, complete online City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary requirements if you are selected for this position. A cover letter and resume must be submitted but will not substitute for a complete online City of Austin employment application. Please verify that the employment history on your resume includes dates, months, and years.
Candidates interested in the urban design position may be asked to submit a design portfolio or samples of professional and/or academic work. This may be used to evaluate your range of design experience including visual and written communication skills.
The Department may close this posting anytime after 7 days. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early in the process.
Pay Range
See Notes to Applicants
Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Monday-Friday. Additional hours including evenings and/or weekends may be required based on business needs. Includes consideration of flexible schedule option and telework privileges.
Job Close Date 02/08/2024 Type of Posting External Department Housing and Planning Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 1000 East 11th Street, Austin Tx. 78702 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or with a municipal government in the land development process.
• Experience making presentations before municipal boards and commissions or City Council.

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 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 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.
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Planner III position are: 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. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience in preparing and delivering planning consultation to a wide array of audiences including City staff, City commissions, public officials, applicants, and citizen groups.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience with evaluation, designation, and/or regulation of historic properties, including but not limited to applying the National Park Service standard methodologies? If so, please describe.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience conducting or using historic resource surveys? If so, please describe.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience hiring or coordinating third-party consultants to provide reports, e.g., EIS or historic resource survey reports? If yes, please describe.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your knowledge of laws relating to municipal annexation, extraterritorial jurisdiction, and special districts.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with urban design and planning projects at different scales ranging from comprehensive planning to small area planning (corridor plans, neighborhood plans, design standards, station area plans, Transit Oriented Developments, etc.).
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents