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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Planner II
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 16920 Salary Grade: VA8
Approved: Last Revised: August 07, 2024

Purpose:
 

Under general direction and working independently, carry out more complex professional planning work in the areas of zoning, and/or urban transportation design for the City.
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.
  2. Reviews preliminary site plans and prepares comments for zoning, land use, annexation, and variance cases. .Studies procedural, ordinance, charter changes to analyze the impact on planning proposals and studies.
  3. Meets with and answers questions from citizens, developers, and other city officials by providing technical planning assistance.
  4. Prepares reports and make presentations at public hearings regarding land use and other planning related activities.
  5. Assists in interpreting, explaining, and enforcing city policies and procedures concerning building and land development codes and specifications.
  6. Reviews subdivision plats and site plans for compliance with local regulations and ordinances. Conducts field checks to verify the accuracy of data.
  7. Coordinates activities of various planning boards and committees
  8. Compiles data and information for reports and cost estimates. Calculates figures for reports.
  9. Develops and conducts public information and education programs.
  10. Assists with coordinating division/section activities with other city staff and assists in coordinating and conducting meetings between consultants, public, and City staff.
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 the principles of community and urban planning.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State laws related 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 using computers and related software.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to apply statistical tools to data.
  • Ability to give public presentations.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • 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 two(2) years of experience in planning related work.
  • 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.
  • Experience may substitute for the 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.