Planner
Bastrop County
Professional Area:
Community Development and Redevelopment
Experience:
1-3 years
Phone:
512-581-7120
Fax:
512-581-7120
Email:
apply@co.bastrop.tx.us
Location:
Bastrop, TX
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position performs long-range planning functions for Bastrop County. Work involves planning work, demographic analysis, working with grants, and working with internal and external agencies. Responsible for the long-range planning functions of Bastrop County to include transportation planning, air quality planning, comprehensive and land use planning, and other initiatives. Serves as liaison with the cities in Bastrop County and surrounding areas in matters of long-range planning. Serves as an active participant in local, area, and regional organizations related to Departmental initiatives, such as CAMPO, CAPCOG, committees of each of the cities, etc. Seeks and applies for grant-funding.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully an individual must have knowledge of demographic analysis, advanced principles and practices of planning, personal computer skills and software, including Microsoft Office, and professional customer service skills. The individual must also be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, complete routine business correspondence, effectively speak to small audiences to convey information, properly interpret, understand and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies. Conduct business with the public in a professional, courteous manner, function independently, exercise good judgment, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensing: Applicant is expected to have an AICP certification or be willing to work on receiving an AICP certification.
Education: Bachelors Degree in any field plus a Masters Degree in Urban Planning, Community Planning or a related field. (2 years additional work experience may substitute for a Masters degree).
Experience: 1 year experience working for a local government in community planning or a related field.
SALARY: $40,000-$43,000/YR
CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled
A Bastrop County Application is required.