Planner III (Parks and Recreation Department) City of Austin, TX Austin, Texas Aug 29, 2024Full Time Parks and Recreation Planning and Development Job Description Minimum QualificationsGraduation 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 three (3) years of experience in planning related work. Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six (6) months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years. Experience in planning related work may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.Licenses or Certifications:None. Notes to Applicants:The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD)provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Application Instructions/Job Requirements:Application:A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting - up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Skills Assessments:Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process. Virtual Interviews:PARD may conduct virtual interviews. Military/Veteran:An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview. Physical Requirements:Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds.Other Information:Travel:If selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standardsin the City of Austin Driver Safety Program,you will drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace:All PARD work site locations are tobacco-free.Pay Range:$28.85 - $36.06 per hour Hours:Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.Job Close Date:09/12/2024 Type of Posting:External Department:Parks and Recreation Regular/Temporary:Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position:Not Applicable Category:Professional Location:PARD Annex, 919 W 28 1/2 Street, Austin, TX Preferred Qualifications:Experience developing and implementing process improvements and standard operating procedures to enhance organizational efficiency and workflow. Experience summarizing data, writing reports, and preparing presentations for staff, community stakeholders, and policy makers. Experience creating, modifying, and querying geospatial applications and databases. Experience reviewing and interpreting real estate and site development documents. Experience with public participation and community engagement practices. Experience with database management.Responsibilities:Researches information as requested and/or needed. Analyzes data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies. Writes information reports. Writes/drafts legal documents, i.e. contracts, regulations, ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc. Answers citizen questions and provide assistance. Reviews plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances, standards, etc. Provides technical advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, departments, management, etc. Interprets/explains/enforces city policies and procedures, building/land development codes specifications, ordinances, etc. Conducts field checks to verify correctness of data. Reviews and evaluates various reports and studies. Develops short/long range plans. Plans and develops survey instruments, i.e. questionnaires, rating scales, etc., and methodology for use.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of the principles of community and urban planning. Knowledge of federal and state laws relating 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 use of computers and related software. Skill in planning and organizing. Skill in collecting, tabulating and analyzing demographics statistics. Ability to work under the pressure of rigid and/or short work cycle. Ability to apply statistical tools to data. Ability to maintain a degree of confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
