Data is as of 6/15/2025.
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Planner I
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 16915 Salary Grade: VA7
Approved: Last Revised: August 07, 2024

Purpose:
 

Under direct supervision, responsible for assisting in planning tasks, such as researching preliminary data, and developing charts and graphs to accompany urban development plans or zoning changes.
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.
  1. Researches and reviews urban land development proposals and studies. Provides research information to more senior level planners as requested.
  2. Reviews preliminary site plans and prepares comments for zoning, land use, annexation, and variance cases.
  3. Meets with members of the public, developers, and other city officials to respond to questions that are relevant to a specific planning area or to planning in general.
  4. Provides technical planning assistance to the general public, developers and other city officials.
  5. Prepares reports and make presentations at public hearings regarding land use and other planning related initiatives.
  6. Reviews subdivision plats and site plans for compliance with local regulations and ordinances.
  7. Compiles data/information for reports and cost estimates.
  8. Analyzes data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies.
  9. Documents data and findings on appropriate forms/logs.
  10. Draws plans, diagrams, graphs, tables, charts, and maps using drafting and drawing tools.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
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 computer mapping and graphics technology.
  • Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  • 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 collect, analyze, and interpret applicable research data and presenting it in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to explain and enforce City policies.
  • 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 Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.