Planner Principal - Land Development Code - Austin Planning

City of Austin

2d • $80,490 - $102,200 • 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. This position manages the planning activities for the City in regional, urban, and transportation planning areas. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call [phone] or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Requirements

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in planning related work.
• Two (2) years of which included lead or supervisory responsibilities.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
• Supervising full time professional staff.
• Leading and performing real estate market and economic research, analysis, and modeling including density bonus calibration.
• Coordinating with multiple City departments in support of Land Development Code amendments.
• Coordinating development of schematic-level urban design, site design, and development visualizations.
• Coordinating quantitative, spatial, and qualitative analyses.
• Coordinating the testing of the impacts of Land Development Code amendments.
• Managing consultant contracts.
• Case managing amendments to the Land Development Code.
• Supporting communication and public information activities.
• Preparing reports and presentations.
• Regularly communicating with City Council, boards and commissions, other City departments, and community members.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision
• Paid leave time
• Highly competitive retirement plan
• Training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal