Planner III

Job Description:

Planner III

Description

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 and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants
About Us:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.

Working for the City of Austin also provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here .
To watch a video about Austin Transportation and Public Works, click here. The City of Austin’s Transportation and Public Works Department is seeking a qualified and motivated planning professional to join our Planning team within the Transportation Systems Development Division. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that shapes the future of mobility in Austin.

About the Job:

We are hiring a Planner III with strong technical and GIS skills to support local and regional transportation planning efforts. This position plays a key role in implementing the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan ( ASMP ) and developing small area mobility plans that address community-specific transportation needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of the ASMP and small area mobility plans.
• Contributing to public engagement efforts by providing technical analysis and planning support.
• Performing GIS mapping and data analysis, including maintaining and updating online web maps and datasets.
• Collaborating across programs and assisting with other projects and initiatives within the Transportation and Public Works Department as needed.

Regarding your Application:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Assessment:

This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting:

Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Office Location Notes:

Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Video Conferencing Software Technology:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

If the position you are applying for has the ability/opportunity to telework, we offer a hybrid schedule to work in an office and remotely.

Pay Range
$29.23 - $36.54

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.
Job Close Date 04/22/2025 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 5202 E Ben White Blvd. Austin, TX. 78748 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and/or implementing local and regional transportation plans and/or policies.
• Proficient with Geographic Information Systems software, Microsoft Office suite, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with Division team members and across department Divisions, and a diverse group of stakeholders from multiple city departments and outside agencies.
• Excellent written and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with the National Association of City Transportation Officials ( NACTO ) Design Guides and other transportation regulatory requirements and guidelines (i.e., local code, national Manual on Uniform Transportation Devices, ITE Trip Generation tables, etc.)

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.

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. Speaks as City representative before boards, commissions, public groups, etc. Reviews plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances, standards, etc. Reviews traffic impact analyses. 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. 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. Maintain project files and records. Develops short/long range plans. Seeks/evaluates/recommends purchase of city property. Monitor contract expenditures. Plans and develops survey instruments, i.e. questionnaires, rating scales, etc., and methodology for use. Utilizes and modifies computer models and statistical packages for planning application.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
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 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 Questions

Required 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 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. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience related to this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have applicable knowledge of the principles and practices associated with transportation planning / transportation engineering?

• Yes, extensive knowledge
• Yes, knowledge of at least one
• I am generally familiar with the principles
• No

* Please choose the answer that best describes the amount of experience you have applying GIS in transportation planning.

• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 - 5 years
• More than 5 years

* Do you have familiarity and/or experience with transportation plans that include the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, CAMPO plans, and other adopted long-range planning documents?

• Yes, extensive experience
• Yes, experience with at least two
• Yes, experience with at least one
• Familiarity with one or more
• No

* Do you have experience in transportation planning related to FHWA/FTA, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (such as CAMPO), State Departments of Transportation (such as TxDOT), and/or public transportation agencies (such as Capital Metro)?

• Yes, experience with at least two
• Yes, Experience with at least one
• Familiarity with one or more
• No

* Are you familiar with or do you have experience performing technical spatial analysis and displaying/mapping those results using GIS related software?

• Yes, I am proficient
• Yes, I am somewhat proficient
• I am familiar with the tools
• No

* Are you familiar with or do you have experience with graphic design and desktop publishing tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite?

• Yes, I’m proficient
• Yes, I’m somewhat proficient
• I’m familiar with the tools
• No

* Do you have a current American Institute of Certified Planners certification (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), Congress of New Urbanism accreditation (CNU-A), Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), or similar accreditation

• Yes
• No

* How did you hear about this opportunity? Example: Job board (please specify), Career Fair (please specify), 3rd party recruiting firm, etc.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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