Purpose: |
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Under nominal supervision, this position provides direction for planning, zoning, annexation, historic preservation, displacement prevention, and urban design for the City of Austin. |
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Establishes goals and objectives for assigned divisions and programs and evaluates achievement.
- Manages and directs department divisions and programs under general direction of the Director.
- Resolves sensitive political issues and conflicts and establishes sound management practices. Interprets polices, provides staff direction on policy, and recommends changes to policies and procedures.
- Represents the City before various professional affiliations; the business community; and other public, private, and nonprofit entities to promote the City and respond to the interests of these groups.
- Cultivates partnerships with outside public and private organizations to access resources, improve the efficiency of service delivery, and carry out planning principles and policies.
- Participates in the department strategic planning process. Develops and implements assigned business plans that promote completion of the overall City of Austin business/strategic plan and initiatives. Analyzes employee and business needs and develops short- and long-range strategies, goals, and action plans to meet those needs. Develops and monitors the divisions’ and business unit budgets.
- Prepares and reviews reports as part of the process of monitoring and communicating performance results.
- Recruits, develops, and retains management and senior professional staff to ensure completion of assigned goals and objectives.
- Presents to City Council, Boards, Commissions, vendors, and the general public regarding Planning and Development Review initiatives.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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 Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing planning and land development.
- Knowledge of budgeting methods and systems.
- Knowledge of municipal planning, zoning, annexation, and historic preservation, and urban design.
- Knowledge of methods for establishing various policies and procedures governing the conduct of municipal administration.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods related to planning, zoning, and permitting.
- Knowledge of the concepts of equity, including experience in applying equity frameworks to established laws, ordinances, and long-standing practices.
- Skill in preparing and analyzing budgets, reports, and studies.
- Skill in planning, organizing, and evaluating the activities of a department or departments.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workplaces and community programs.
- Ability to manage diversity, understand inclusion, and work with diverse communities or populations to build constructive and effective relationships.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration Business Administration or a field related to the job, plus six (6) years of related experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
- Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
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Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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Texas Class C Driver License.
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