Urban Planner II
City of Alexandria - Department of Planning & Zoning
Professional Area:
Urban Design
Experience:
3-5 years
Location:
Alexandria, VA
An Overview
An Urban Planner II performs professional planning work involving research, analysis, plan development, and presentation and interpretation of concepts and data pertaining to urban planning and plan implementation. The planner in this position will review development plans and applications, including large-scale and complex projects, coordinate City-wide reviews of development, prepare written reports and present recommendations to City Council and the Planning Commission. This planning position will be responsible for a wide range of development projects, as well as working within an interdisciplinary team environment to bring new planning efforts forward.
What You Should Bring
Skills required for this position include the ability to:
- Apply a strong knowledge of the principles and practices of community planning, urban design, real estate economics, municipal finance, construction and plan implementation to the urban planning process;
- Write and present detailed staff reports;
- Create/edit graphics for presentations and printed materials using PowerPoint, GIS, InDesign, Sketch Up, AutoCad, or other design software;
- Work closely in a team environment;
- Communicate effectively in public presentations and with smaller citizens' groups;
- Demonstrate good knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the field of public sector planning; and
- Perform related work as required.
About the Department of Planning and Zoning
The Department of Planning and Zoning works closely with the community in each area of the City to carry out City Council's Strategic Plan for vibrant, amenity-rich neighborhoods, protected historic resources, and vital local businesses. With the community as our partner in developing neighborhood plans and reviewing proposals for development projects and businesses, we continue to deliver on the Vision we have developed together.
MINIMUM & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Four-Year college degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, or a closely related field such as Architecture or Landscape Architecture; three years of experience or Master's degree with one year experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree plus 2 - 3 years of experience; registered or Certified Landscape Architect or other professional in a related field with design and construction experience; considerable knowledge of the spatial principles/practices of urban design, construction methods, documents and materials, strong analytical and communication skills; and some understanding of the development process.
Salary: $56,272.58 - $90,418.64
NOTES:
This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment Criminal Records Check.
To apply for this position, please go to www.alexandriava.gov/jobs to submit an application.
Deadline: November 12, 2015