Senior Planner — Urban & Policy Strategy (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

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