Temporary Planner II

About This Position

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.

Notes to Candidate:

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This temporary, part-time position will support the Watershed Protection Department's update of its Environmental and Drainage Criteria Manuals. The analyst will research current standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices, and develop recommendations for updates to criteria. This role suits a candidate with a background in environmental science, engineering, or policy who can synthesize complex information into actionable guidance.

SALARY RANGE:

Min: $22.77 - Mid: $31.89

DAYS AND HOURS:

20 hours per week, Monday – Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

LOCATION:

505 Barton Springs Austin, Texas 78704

EDUCATION:
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

TRAVEL:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

BENEFITS:
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities, and more. Please click here | Active Employee Benefits | AustinTexas.gov for more information.

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• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.

• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.

• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

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• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

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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.

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