Planner III - Austin Planning - TEMPORARY DIRECT APPOINTMENT, HIRE IN PROCESS, DO NOT APPLY

City of Austin

6d•$31 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

The Austin Planning Department's mission is to provide equitable, people-centered planning services and shape an Austin where everyone can thrive. Under general direction, perform professional planning work for the City including zoning, urban, transportation and/or site planning. The temporary Planner III is responsible for inspecting City of Austin landmark properties for compliance with the City’s exterior maintenance requirements and historic design standards.

Requirements

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
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 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.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards or the Treatment of Historic Properties.
Familiar with compiling exterior conditions reports for historic buildings.
Familiar with inspecting building exteriors and evaluating compliance with local building standards.

Responsibilities

Researches information as requested and/or needed. Analyzes data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies.
Writes information reports. Writes/drafts legal documents, i.e. contracts, regulations, ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc.
Answers citizen questions and provide assistance. Speaks as City representative before boards, commissions, public groups, etc.
Reviews plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances, standards, etc. Reviews traffic impact analyses.
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.
Interprets/explains/enforces city policies and procedures, building/land development codes specifications, ordinances, etc.
Conducts field checks to verify correctness of data. Reviews and evaluates various reports and studies. Maintain project files and records.
Develops short/long range plans.
Seeks/evaluates/recommends purchase of city property. Monitor contract expenditures.
Plans and develops survey instruments, i.e. questionnaires, rating scales, etc., and methodology for use.
Utilizes and modifies computer models and statistical packages for planning application.
Document property conditions in the field via the ArcGIS Field Survey application
Accurately and thoroughly log inspection results
Evaluate compliance with relevant regulations
Work with senior staff and division managers to determine eligibility for historic landmark tax exemption
Communicate with property owners to convey maintenance and compliance issues in a timely manner
Perform re-inspections and reevaluations as needed
Compile inspection results for Historic Landmark Commission, Law Department, and City Council exhibits
Act as primary liaison with appraisal district