District Planning Specialist - Equity & Data

City of Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin’s Planning Department is seeking a professional planner to support district-scale planning and related activities across zoning, urban and transportation planning. The role involves analyzing data, drafting reports and assisting with regulations, contracts, and public guidance.

You will review plans for policy compliance, provide technical advice, and coordinate with city staff, consultants, and community groups. A hybrid work schedule is available in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field and 3 years of planning experience.
• Graduate coursework can substitute up to two years of experience.
• Experience with data analysis and geographic information systems (GIS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional planning work including zoning, urban, transportation and site planning.
• Analyze data, produce reports, and prepare legal documents and regulations.
• Review plats, site plans and traffic studies for policy compliance.
• Prepare planning reports and engage with boards, commissions and the public.
• Coordinate with departments, consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Graduate coursework substitutions

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Power BI

SketchUp

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

City of Austin’s Planning Department is seeking a professional planner to support district-scale planning and related activities across zoning, urban and transportation planning. The role involves analyzing data, drafting reports and assisting with regulations, contracts, and public guidance.

You will review plans for policy compliance, provide technical advice, and coordinate with city staff, consultants, and community groups. A hybrid work schedule is available in Austin, TX.