District Planner — Equitable, Data-Driven Planning

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical

Dental

Vision

Paid leave time

Retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Austin Planning Department seeks a professional planner to perform zoning, urban, transportation and site planning duties, contributing to equitable, people-centered development.

You will research, analyze data, prepare reports, and draft planning documents, while presenting findings to boards and collaborating with staff and stakeholders to advance inclusive planning across districts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field with 3 years of planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Research information as requested and necessary.
• Analyze data to identify patterns or discrepancies.
• Prepare information reports and planning documents.
• Draft contracts, regulations, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Provide technical assistance to citizens and departments.
• Present to boards, commissions, and public groups.
• Review site plans and traffic impact analyses for compliance.
• Coordinate meetings with consultants, public, and city staff.
• Advise on city policies, codes, and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of planning principles

Data analysis

Statistical tools

Oral and written communication

GIS and data visualization

Public presentation

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field

Tools

GIS

Power BI

SketchUp

Microsoft Office (PPT, Word, Excel)

Job description

The City of Austin Planning Department seeks a professional planner to perform zoning, urban, transportation and site planning duties, contributing to equitable, people-centered development.

You will research, analyze data, prepare reports, and draft planning documents, while presenting findings to boards and collaborating with staff and stakeholders to advance inclusive planning across districts.