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Planner II - The City of Austin

Who: The City of Austin

What: The Planning and Zoning Department is seeking a Planner II, III, or Senior to work as part of a team to create Small Area Plans (corridors, centers, neighborhood, etc.). Duties, functions, and responsibilities include: Conduct background research and analysis; develop outreach strategies and techniques; develop meeting design and materials; conduct small group facilitation; synthesize public input; develop plan content: text, illustrations, photographs, charts, and graphs; give public presentations; present to boards and commissions; engage in other planning activities as needed to support implementation of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and attached small area plans.

The position involves complex problem-solving within a dynamic urban context; the ability to understand interrelated issues at a variety of different scales, the ability to collaborate across different levels of government and with different professions, and the ability to clearly communicate with people having different levels of education, understanding, and abilities through writing, conversations, and presentations.

For more information on this career opportunity with the City of Austin, Texas, and to apply online, visit www.austincityjobs.org and reference job requisition number: COA080217.