Planner Principal - Austin Planning - Demographics and Data

About This Position The mission of Austin Planning is to provide equitable and people-centered planning services to shape an Austin where everyone can thrive.

Job Description:

Planner Principal

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in project management, project scoping, milestone monitoring, and quality assurance.

Experience in data management, analysis, interpretation, and visualization, including geospatial data.

Experience in coordinating and facilitating work groups and discussions with various stakeholders.

Experience working with data on racial/ethnic disparities within local, state, or national context and ability to engage a variety of stakeholders in challenging dialogue around racial identity, implicit bias, systemic racism, and…