Planner
III, City of Austin
Posting
Title Planner III
Job
Requisition Number COA073302
Position
Number 112380
Job
Type Full-Time
Division
Name NHCD/Housing
Minimum
Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four (4) year 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
or Certifications:
None
Notes
to Applicants:
Applicants
must submit a cover letter and resume with their job application in order
to
be considered for the position.
An
assessment will be administered during the interview process.
“This
position is within the Planning, Policy and Outreach (PPO) division of NHCD. The
division works on department and city-wide planning initiatives, with a focus
on short-term and long-range planning for increasing housing affordability in
the City of Austin. The division also undertakes outreach efforts to the
community such as educational forums, responding to citizen requests, and
conducting research on housing and community development issues impacting the
City of Austin.”
Pay
Range $21.69 – $27.56 per hour
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to work varying
hours based on business need.
Job
Close Date 01/23/2015
Open
Until Filled No
Type
of Posting External
Department
Neighb Housing & Community Dev
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant
Funded or Pooled
Position
Not
Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
1000 East 11th Street, Austin TX 78702
Preferred
Qualifications 1. High proficiency with GIS
2.
Graphic design skills
3.
Experience with Affordable Housing Policy
4.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for community
engagement
5.
Grant-writing experience
6.
Ability to speak Spanish
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.
1.
Researches information as requested and/or needed. Analyzes data to discover
patterns
and/or discrepancies.
2.
Writes information reports. Writes/drafts legal documents, i.e. contracts,
regulations,
ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc.
3.
Answers citizen questions and provide assistance. Speaks as City representative
before
boards, commissions, public groups, etc.
4.
Reviews plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances,
standards,
etc. Reviews traffic impact analyses.
5.
Provides technical advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, departments,
management,
etc. Coordinates meetings between consultants, public, etc. and city
staff.
Coordinates division/section activities with other divisions/sections.
6,
Interprets/explains/enforces city policies and procedures, building/land
development
codes specifications, ordinances, etc.
6.
Conducts field checks to verify correctness of data. Reviews and evaluates
various
reports and studies. Maintain project files and records.
7.
Develops short/long range plans.
8.
Seeks/evaluates/recommends purchase of city property. Monitor contract
expenditures.
9.
Plans and develops survey instruments, i.e. questionnaires, rating scales,
etc.,
and
methodology for use.
10.
Utilizes and modifies computer models and statistical packages for planning
application.
Responsibilities-
Supervision 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 relating 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 use of computers and related software.
Skill
in planning and organizing.
Skill
in collecting, tabulating and analyzing demographics statistics.
Ability
to work under the pressure of rigid and/or short work cycle.
Ability
to apply statistical tools to data.
Ability
to maintain a degree of confidentially.
Ability
to give public presentations..
Ability
to explain and enforce city policies.
Ability
to develop and maintain current knowledge in procedural, ordinance, charter
and
changes in current job practices.
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
Does
this job require a criminal background investigation?
This
position does not require a criminal background investigation
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 TTY
(512)
974-2445.
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 (*).
*
This position requires a Graduation from an accredited four (4) year 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 qualifications?
Yes
No
1.
*
Please describe your experience using the Geographic Information System (GIS).
(Open
Ended Question)
2.
*
Please describe your grant-writing experience and outcomes.
(Open
Ended Question)
3.
*
Please indicate your level of proficiency in Spanish.
Yes-can
read
Yes-can
read and speak
Yes-can
read speak and write
No
4.
*
Please describe your experience working with graphic design software. Provide
examples of collateral and
materials
designed.
(Open
Ended Question)
5.
*
Please describe your knowledge of both local and federal policies related to
affordable housing and community
development
programs.
(Open
Ended Question)
6.
*
Please describe your community engagement experience. Specify experience
working with underserved
communities.
(Open
Ended Question)
7.
Optional
& Required Documents
Required
Documents
1.
Cover Letter
2.
Resume
3.
Other Document
Optional
Documents
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