Planner Jobs in Austin, TX

GrantWorks, Inc. provides planning, project development, and grant program management services for community and economic development, infrastructure, housing, parks and recreation, transportation, disaster relief, mitigation, coastal protection and access, and other activities that promote physical and economic well-being for more than 450 local government clients across Texas.

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GrantWorks' mission is to provide the most efficient and professional services possible. We deliver quality expertise, encourage collaboration, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change. We take responsibility for the quality of our work and are committed to open and direct communication to foster long-term relationships. GrantWorks values competence, creativity and teamwork while treating everyone with the utmost respect and consideration.

The Planner collaborates with senior staff, GIS technicians, Associate Planners, engineers, and client stakeholders to complete comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances for clients. Both the Planner and Associate Planner host public engagement events and activities, interview public officials, perform a variety of analysis for community planning including GIS mapping as needed, draft zoning ordinances and an array of planning studies, and present planning reports at public meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Community and stakeholder engagement / public presentations

• Host public meetings and workshops for local officials and other members of the community
• Administer community surveys (generally online)
• Interview public officials, business owners, and residents via telephone and in person
• Meet with local officials (county judge, commissioners, city secretaries and managers, mayors and city councils, utility district managers, etc.), engineers, and staff members of various state and federal agencies
• Present report summaries and maps before elected officials and the public

Data collection and analysis

Ordinance review and revision

Plan drafting

Department responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

GrantWorks offices are in Austin, Texas, though most staff members primarily work from home. Work-from-home locations in other parts of Texas will be considered.

GrantWorks offers an excellent benefits package, including company paid health and dental insurance, a company matched retirement plan, a generous paid time off plan and more.

Please send your resume with a brief cover letter summarizing your interest in this position and relevant experience in response to this posting.

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GrantWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer