Planner Principal - Austin Planning

Requirements

• 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.
• Licenses and Certifications Required:
• None.
• Experience or knowledge related to real estate development and financing.
• Experience or knowledge related to analysis, modeling, and economic forecasting.
• Experience or knowledge of value capture tools and analysis including calibration of density bonuses.
• Experience with site planning and design within the context of municipal zoning and land development regulations.
• Experience using visualization and analysis tools including AutoCAD, ARCGIS Urban, Illustrator, Rhino, SketchUp, and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Experience managing complex business processes, work programs, and deadlines.
• Experience working with boards and commissions, including making presentations to boards and commissions.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.
• Notes to Candidate:

Benefits

Additional Information

About This Position The Austin Planning Department's mission is to provide equitable, people-centered planning services and shape an Austin where everyone can thrive. Job Description: Purpose: This position manages the planning activities for the City in regional, urban, and transportation planning areas. 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. Oversees coordination of division and section activities with other division, sections, and departments. Develops and evaluates plans, criteria, etc. for variety of projects, programs activities, etc. Reviews statistical reports and analyzed market and economic conditions. Develops short- and long-range plans. Serves as member of various committees, task forces, etc. Speaks as City representative before boards, commissions, public groups, etc. Answers the most complex citizen questions and provides assistance. Provides technical advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, departments, management, etc. Develops policies and procedures. Develops and revises operating procedures. Assists in developing division and section budget. Recommends grant application approval. Manages division and section activities. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal. 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 City practice, policy and procedures. . Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Skill in planning and organizing. Ability to make formal presentations of program and/or project recommendations. Ability to explain and enforce City policies. Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions. Ability to maintain confidentiality. 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.

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