Planner (Austin)

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Certified Workplace

Competitive salary and benefits

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission in Austin seeks a Planner to lead advanced planning and research across local/state projects. Based at 101 East 15th Street, this in-office role involves coordinating with federal, state, and local officials, overseeing studies, and guiding program strategy with substantial independence.

Five years of planning/research experience are required; the position offers a structured work environment with extensive training, competitive benefits, and up to 25% travel within

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in planning and/or research, or in administrative management including experience in planning and/or research.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and research projects and field surveys.
• Oversee and evaluate research and analysis of local, state, and national trends; policy issues; and proposed legislation, regulations, or rules; and reviews recommendations.
• Oversee and/or conduct planning studies such as feasibility studies or master plans.
• Oversee and/or develop short-range and long-range local and statewide plans, projects, or programs.
• Oversee and/or prepare complex reports, presentations, and technical documents.
• Administer the development of complex plans or programs, assesses the feasibility of planning proposals, and initiates program strategy development.
• Develop and evaluate policies and procedures for implementation, administration, and evaluation of plans or programs; and measures progress.
• Prepare and monitor performance measures.
• Consult on the planning, design, and implementation phases of planning projects.
• Lead and participate in technical, policy, and interagency planning meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between federal, state, and local agencies and regional groups in matters concerning the coordination of plans and services.
• Review and evaluate planning material for contractual compliance.
• Prepare material in response to requests for information and reports.
• Supervise the work of others.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Job description

Planner (Austin) (827310)

WHO WE ARE

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We are looking for a Planner to work in the Construction and Facilities Management department. This position is based in Austin, 101 East 15th Street, and is a full-time in office position with an occasional out of town travel as needed. We are a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a self-starting, motivated, collaborative individual who understands the need to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner. You have demonstrated abilities to measure outcomes and initiate process improvement based on results.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Planner V will perform highly advanced (senior-level) planning and research work. Work involves overseeing the development of local, regional, or state zoning, urban, transportation, emergency management, or site plans and programs; and conducting meetings with federal, state, and local officials and regional groups. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO

• Oversee planning and research projects and field surveys.
• Oversee and evaluate research and analysis of local, state, and national trends; policy issues; and proposed legislation, regulations, or rules; and reviews recommendations.
• Oversee and/or conduct planning studies such as feasibility studies or master plans.
• Oversee and/or develop short-range and long-range local and statewide plans, projects, or programs.
• Oversee and/or prepare complex reports, presentations, and technical documents.
• Administer the development of complex plans or programs, assesses the feasibility of planning proposals, and initiates program strategy development.
• Develop and evaluate policies and procedures for implementation, administration, and evaluation of plans or programs; and measures progress.
• Prepare and monitor performance measures.
• Consult on the planning, design, and implementation phases of planning projects.
• Lead and participate in technical, policy, and interagency planning meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between federal, state, and local agencies and regional groups in matters concerning the coordination of plans and services.
• Review and evaluate planning material for contractual compliance.
• Prepare material in response to requests for information and reports.
• Supervise the work of others.
• Perform related work as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH

• Five years of experience in planning and/or research, or in administrative management including experience in planning and/or research.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH

• Certified Texas Contract Management (CTCM)
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Five years of recent full-time experience in commercial construction project management/facilities management work, strategic planning and policy implementation.

YOU GAIN

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Competitive salary: $7,910.14/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

Duty involves up to 25% travel within the state of Texas.