Planner Principal - Austin Planning

City of Austin

7d•$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. 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. Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.

Requirements

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

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

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