Planner Principal - Austin Planning

About This Position

 

The Austin Planning Department's mission is to provide equitable, people-centered planning services and shape an Austin where everyone can thrive.

 

Job Description:

Purpose:

This position manages the planning activities for the City in regional, urban, and transportation planning areas.

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.

• Oversees coordination of division and section activities with other division, sections, and departments. Develops and evaluates plans, criteria, etc. for variety of projects, programs activities, etc.

• Reviews statistical reports and analyzed market and economic conditions.

• Develops short- and long-range plans. 

• Serves as member of various committees, task forces, etc.

• Speaks as City representative before boards, commissions, public groups, etc.

• Answers the most complex citizen questions and provides assistance.

• Provides technical advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, departments, management, etc.

• Develops policies and procedures. Develops and revises operating procedures.

• Assists in developing division and section budget. Recommends grant application approval.

• Manages division and section activities.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.

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 relating to planning and urban development.

• Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures. .

• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.

• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

• Skill in using computers and related software.

• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.

• Skill in planning and organizing.

• Ability to make formal presentations of program and/or project recommendations.

• Ability to explain and enforce City policies.

• Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus six (6) years of experience in planning related work, two (2) years of which included lead or supervisory responsibilities.

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or knowledge related to real estate development and financing. 

• Experience or knowledge related to analysis, modeling, and economic forecasting. 

• Experience or knowledge of value capture tools and analysis including calibration of density bonuses. 

• Experience with site planning and design within the context of municipal zoning and land development regulations. 

• Experience using visualization and analysis tools including AutoCAD, ARCGIS Urban, Illustrator, Rhino, SketchUp, and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 

• Experience managing complex business processes, work programs, and deadlines. 

• Experience working with boards and commissions, including making presentations to boards and commissions. 

• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders. 

• Experience managing interdisciplinary tea