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.
Licenses or Certifications:None
Notes to Applicants
This position will lead a team engaged in demographic and geospatial research and analysis in the Demographics & Data team at the City of Austin’s Planning Department. This position will coordinate project and personnel assignments, defining project scopes of work, engaging in data management, outlining standard operating procedures, and ensuring project timelines are met. This position will support the work of the city demographer and respond to demographic data requests from City Council, the City Manager’s Office, City departments, and the general public by preparing reports, data visualizations, and presentations for various audiences.
The mission of the Planning Department is to provide equitable and people-centered planning services to shape an Austin where everyone can thrive.
Pay Range
$37.14 - $47.35
Hours
Generally, Monday -Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible and hybrid work schedules available.
Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Telework, if approved can be up to 50% hybrid. Hybrid schedules are subject to change to meet the business needs of the department.
This position may need to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
Job Close Date 09/09/2024 Type of Posting External Department Planning Department Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive 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 with ESRI ArcGIS Pro or equivalent software
- Experience performing demographic methods and analysis with Census Bureau data
- Experience in R, Python, SQL , or other programming languages
- Experience in Microsoft Power Suite, including Power Bi and Power Automate
- 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 structural inequities
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. Oversees coordination of division/section activities with other division/sections/departments. Develops and evaluates plans, criteria, etc. for variety of projects, programs activities, etc.
2. Reviews statistical reports and analyzed market & economic conditions.
3. Develops short and long range plans. Develops & revises operating procedures.
4. Serves as member of various committees, task forces, etc.
5. Speaks as city representative before boards, commissions, public groups, etc.
6. Answers the most complex citizen questions and provides assistance.
7. Provides technical advice & assistance to citizens, contractors, departments, management, etc.
8. Develops policies and procedures. Develops & revises operating procedures.
9. Assists in developing division/section budget. Recommends grant application approval.
10. Manages division/section activities.
Responsibilities- Supervision 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.
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Planner Principal position are: 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. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Please provide a summary of previous work that demonstrates your experience working with data on racial/ethnic disparities within local, state, or national context. Include the topic in which you explored these disparities, the outcome of your review, and how you engaged the audience regarding racial identity, implicit bias, systemic racism, or structural inequities.
(Open Ended Question)
* What skills do you have that make you a good project manager? Describe your process for setting and tracking project goals, quality assurance, and any tools you used?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please provide a summary of previous work that demonstrates your knowledge of data extraction techniques, automation tools helpful with repetitive data tasks, and data processing methods. Include the software applications and programming languages you used in this work.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please provide an example of previous work that demonstrates your experience with data analysis, interpretation, and visualization, especially spatial data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Include the data and data source you used, your approach/techniques/tools used, your main findings, and what recommendations you would offer based on your findings.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience collaborating, communicating, and facilitating work groups or dialogue with stakeholders of varying backgrounds and areas of interest, including multiple departments or divisions, boards and commissions, and community organizations.
(Open Ended Question)
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