Planner I, Planner II, or Planner III
The City of Austin, Texas
Professional Area:
Urban Design
Experience:
Entry level
Location:
Austin, TX
| Purpose: | |||
| Under general direction, perform professional planning work for the City including zoning, urban, transportation and/or site planning. | |||
| 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. | |||
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