Planner - Urban Ecosystem Management
New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
Professional Area:
Landscape Architecture
Experience:
3-5 years
Contact person:
Anita Briant
Phone:
(504) 658-4417
Email:
albriant@nola.gov
Location:
New Orleans, LA
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Planner is responsible for developing plans and conducting analysis in support of NORA’s projects and programs. The Planner seeks strategies to realize NORA’s comprehensive redevelopment goals, bringing them from concepts to implementable projects. The Planner will manage alternative land use and neighborhood revitalization projects/programs and assist NORA’s land stewardship department in identifying and pursuing new alternative land use and neighborhood revitalization opportunities. The planner will also engage in community outreach, provide GIS services, and advise the agency on landscape architecture matters as needed. Planner will support the agency through mapping, report writing, quantitative analysis, and administering data management systems. In addition, this position will serve as liaison to partner agencies and organization such as Sewerage and Water Board, Department of Public Works, Parks and Parkways, and City Planning Commission.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Policy, or similar field. At least 3 years of work experience in a related field is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Managing NORA alternative land use and neighborhood revitalization projects/programs as assigned;
- Assisting with identifying and scoping new alternative land use and neighborhood revitalization opportunities;
- Collecting data and preparing GIS maps for alternative land use, neighborhood revitalization, and other NORA projects/programs as needed;
- Interfacing with partner agencies and organizations and engaging in community outreach regarding NORA alternative land use and neighborhood revitalization efforts; and
- Advising NORA on all matters relative to landscape architecture design, installation, and maintenance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following disciplines: urban planning, landscape architecture, public administration, community development, or project/program management;
- Knowledge of stormwater management best management practices;
- Proficiency in GIS and other modern data systems;
Salary: Commensurate with Experience Applications Please submit resume and cover letter to nora.careers@nola.gov, and for questions please contact Anita Briant, Human Resources Manager at albriant@nola.gov.
THE NEW ORLEANS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.
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