City of Thomasville, GA
Experience: 1-3 years
Contact person: Christine Forbes
Phone: 229 227 7042
Fax: 229 227 3332
Email: forbes@thomasville.org
Website: http://www.hrjobscityofthomasvillega.com
Location: Thomasville, GA
Located in one of the most scenic areas of Georgia, the City of Thomasville, (pop. 18,500), is situated just 35 minutes from Tallahassee Fl. in the heart of the Red Hills region. The Red Hills are home to spectacular natural attractions ranging from magnificent live oaks to the largest stand of long leaf pine forest in America. The white sand beaches of the gulf coast are less than 2 hours away. As part of an effort to preserve our unique ecosystem, over 650,000 acres of surrounding land has been protected through conservation. Not only has this helped to create one of the finest year-round recreational areas in the southeast, but the protection of rural land on the City’s edge has strengthened our thriving downtown. In 2015 USA Today listed Thomasville as one of nine TOP SPORTING DESTINATIONS in America, while the Atlanta Journal Constitution lauded Thomasville as one of 7 charming Georgia cities to visit NOW!
The City of Thomasville is seeking a Planner with strong design skills and a thorough understanding of town planning, urban form, and new urban principles and practices. Candidate will perform a variety of professional duties to include the creation of plan drawings, urban design diagrams and maps, site designs, site plan review, architectural plan review, drafting comprehensive and area plans, ordinance writing, form-based codes, preservation planning, and related functions. Candidate will be a key contributor to the City of Thomasville regarding future visioning and planning endeavors and should possess a deep-seated interest and understanding of community planning and civic engagement, including the charrette process. The City is in the midst of a planning renaissance, including downtown civic projects, future master plans, and a full re-write of its zoning ordinance. Candidate will have multiple opportunities for creative expression and growth, and will work under the direct supervision of the City Planner.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a graduate degree in city planning, urban planning, or similar field; or a bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or urban design. They should possess the ability to read and interpret concept plans and zoning maps; as well as architectural, engineering, and building plans. Applicants should be proficient in or familiar with one or more urban planning software programs, including: ArcView/ArcGIS, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, AutoCAD, or similar. Hand sketching or rendering skills are a plus. Certification / accreditation through the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC-LEED), or similar is preferred.