What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary - Planner Senior (Historic Preservation) position at City of Austin?
Minimum Qualifications
None
Notes to Applicants
The City of Austin’s new Equity-Based Preservation Plan outlines improved and new policies, programs, and tools that meet both historic preservation and community goals. The plan was developed by a community working group and adopted by City Council in fall 2024. Learn more at www.publicinput.com/ATXpresplan.
The Planner Senior will work within the Planning Department’s Historic Preservation Office to support implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. The position will be responsible for moving forward selected Plan recommendations through a variety of collaborative tactics: coordinating with other City departments and organizational partners, researching good practices, developing policies, managing code changes, and creating and revising an array of incentive and educational programs. Community outreach and engagement will be key aspects of implementing many of the recommendations. The position also will support other plan-related tasks as needed.
Assignment is anticipated to be for 12 months.
Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Hybrid is available.
Job Close Date 02/10/2025 Type of Posting External Department Planning Department Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Preferred Qualifications
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Coordinates division/section activities with other division/sections. Researches information as requested and or needed. Reviews analyzed data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies. Assists in developing operating procedures. Assists in developing division/section budget. Assists in developing and evaluating plans, criteria, etc for a variety of projects, programs, and activities. Investigates consumer/citizen complaint to determine validity. Speaks as City representative before public groups. Reviews complex plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances, standards, etc. Answers more complex citizen questions and provide assistance. Interprets/explains/enforces City policies & procedures, building/land development codes, specifications, ordinances, etc. Attends City Council, board, and etc meetings to provide technical advice and assistance. Coordinates activities of various boards, committees, etc. Writes informational reports. Writes/draft legal documents, i.e., contracts, regulations, ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc. Develops, utilizes, and modifies complex transportation planning models. Reviews complex traffic impact analyses.
Responsibilities - Supervisor And/or Leadership Exercised
Perform as Lead Case Manager. May coordinate the activities of other planners.
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.
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 Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please describe your experience developing and/or evaluating historic preservation policies and programs, or other policies and programs.
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus five (5) years of 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 education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
None
Notes to Applicants
The City of Austin’s new Equity-Based Preservation Plan outlines improved and new policies, programs, and tools that meet both historic preservation and community goals. The plan was developed by a community working group and adopted by City Council in fall 2024. Learn more at www.publicinput.com/ATXpresplan.
The Planner Senior will work within the Planning Department’s Historic Preservation Office to support implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. The position will be responsible for moving forward selected Plan recommendations through a variety of collaborative tactics: coordinating with other City departments and organizational partners, researching good practices, developing policies, managing code changes, and creating and revising an array of incentive and educational programs. Community outreach and engagement will be key aspects of implementing many of the recommendations. The position also will support other plan-related tasks as needed.
Assignment is anticipated to be for 12 months.
Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Hybrid is available.
Job Close Date 02/10/2025 Type of Posting External Department Planning Department Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing and evaluation policies and programs, especially those relating to historic preservation
- Experience managing changes to historic preservation ordinances and/or land development codes, especially in the City of Austin
- Direct experience leading or supporting community outreach and engagement efforts
- Demonstrated adeptness at both independent and collaborative work
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Graphic design skills in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
- Video editing skills
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Coordinates division/section activities with other division/sections. Researches information as requested and or needed. Reviews analyzed data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies. Assists in developing operating procedures. Assists in developing division/section budget. Assists in developing and evaluating plans, criteria, etc for a variety of projects, programs, and activities. Investigates consumer/citizen complaint to determine validity. Speaks as City representative before public groups. Reviews complex plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances, standards, etc. Answers more complex citizen questions and provide assistance. Interprets/explains/enforces City policies & procedures, building/land development codes, specifications, ordinances, etc. Attends City Council, board, and etc meetings to provide technical advice and assistance. Coordinates activities of various boards, committees, etc. Writes informational reports. Writes/draft legal documents, i.e., contracts, regulations, ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc. Develops, utilizes, and modifies complex transportation planning models. Reviews complex traffic impact analyses.
Responsibilities - Supervisor And/or Leadership Exercised
Perform as Lead Case Manager. May coordinate the activities of other planners.
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 practices, policies, and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Ability to make formal presentations of program and/or project recommendations.
- Ability to work under the pressures of rigid and/or short work cycle.
- Ability to maintain confidentially.
- Ability to develop and implement long-range plans.
- 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.
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 Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please describe your experience developing and/or evaluating historic preservation policies and programs, or other policies and programs.
- The minimum qualifications for the Planner Senior are graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus five (5) years of 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 one the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these qualifications?
- Yes
- No
- Please describe your experience leading or supporting community engagement efforts. If you have worked with historically marginalized communities (e.g., communities of color, households with low incomes, LGBTQIA communities), in Austin or elsewhere, include that information.
- If you have graphic design and/or video editing experience, please describe a project you worked on that clearly communicated complex information.
- If you have experience in graphic design and/or video editing, please describe a project where you effectively communicated complex information.
- The Notes to Applicants section describes the Planner Senior’s primary responsibility to move forward selected recommendations of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Please explain how you would evaluate which collaborative tactics to use when considering how to implement selected recommendations of the Plan.
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
Salary : $32 - $40
