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 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: 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. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click
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The purpose of this
Planner III position is to provide planning and analytical support to the Park Planning Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. This position will review site plans, zoning, and subdivisions to implement the Parkland Dedication Ordinance, evaluate potential parkland acquisitions, and maintain geospatial data related to parkland acquisition and development.
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. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
- 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. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.
Other Information: - Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you will drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
- 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. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
- Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: All PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.
Pay Range
$28.85 - $36.06 per hour
Hours
Work/Location Schedule Notes: - 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.
- May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.
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
Preferred Experience: - 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.
Preferred Knowledge: - Knowledge of City of Austin Parkland Dedication Ordinance and Operating Procedures.
- Knowledge of park design principles.
- Knowledge of ESRI GIS Suites.
- Knowledge of Imaging Austin Comprehensive Plan and its outlined priorities areas.
Preferred Skill:- Ability to fluently communicate (reading, writing, speaking) in English.
Other:- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
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 information as requested and/or needed. Analyzes data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies.
2. Writes information reports. Writes/drafts legal documents, i.e. contracts, regulations, ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc.
3. Answers citizen questions and provide assistance. Speaks as City representative before boards, commissions, public groups, etc.
4. Reviews plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances, standards, etc. Reviews traffic impact analyses.
5. Provides technical advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, departments, management, etc. Coordinates meetings between consultants, public, etc. and city staff. Coordinates division/section activities with other divisions/sections.
6, Interprets/explains/enforces city policies and procedures, building/land development codes specifications, ordinances, etc.
6. Conducts field checks to verify correctness of data. Reviews and evaluates various reports and studies. Maintain project files and records.
7. Develops short/long range plans.
8. Seeks/evaluates/recommends purchase of city property. Monitor contract expenditures.
9. Plans and develops survey instruments, i.e. questionnaires, rating scales, etc., and methodology for use.
10. Utilizes and modifies computer models and statistical packages for planning application.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
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 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 confidentially.
- Ability to give public presentations..
- Ability to explain and enforce city policies.
- Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge in procedural, ordinance, charter and changes in current job practices.
- 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 has been approved for 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 (*).
* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or planning related field, plus three (3) years of experience in planning related work. Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate 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. Do you meet this requirement?
* In reviewing the preferred qualifications section of this job posting, please describe in 250 words or less how you meet those preferred qualifications.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software including the details of a project in which you utilized GIS and the outcome(s) of the project.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience directly communicating, interacting, or coordinating with the general public or stakeholder groups.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents Cover Letter Resume
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