Senior Urban Designer - City of Westminster, CO

Senior Urban Designer

City of Westminster, Colorado

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

303-658-2150

Fax: 

303-706-3928

Email: 

jobs@cityofwestminster.us

Website: 

http://www.cityofwestminster.us

Location: 

Westminster, CO

Requisition Number:     15-0623-C

Salary Range:             $75,626 - $94,533 per year

Opening Date:             Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Closing Deadline:          Monday, July 27, 2015, at 8:30 a.m.

The City of Westminster is committed to providing exceptional value and quality of life throughSPIRIT–Service,Pride,Integrity,Responsibility,Innovation andTeamwork.

POSITION PURPOSE

This is a senior-level professional planning and urban design position, which will perform a variety of design related work efforts; both in project review and in the development of design guidelines, long range planning documents, comp plans, etc. The position will be a key contributor to the Planning Division regarding urban design concepts.  Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday (City Hall is closed on Fridays).

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate will have experience or familiarity with Effective oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and technical expertise are essential for successful job performance.  In addition, the position requirements include:

Required:

• Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related field with at least four (4) years of experience in a design related field; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a design discipline, such as urban design, architecture, or landscape architecture combined with at least six (6) years of directly related experience

Preferred:

• Strong background in city planning, urban form, and design (both architecture and base land planning, land use mix, etc.)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp and GIS
• Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), membership in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), LEED Certification, or equivalent
• Ability to visualize potential schemes and devise alternatives
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, systems, and the tools used to construct objects, structures, and buildings

The following must be submitted online by 8:30 a.m., on the closing date:

• A City of Westminster Online Employment Application (Apply Online atwww.cityofwestminster.us);
• A resume and cover letter describing why you are interested in this position is required. A PDF of work/project samples (maximum 6 pages) may also be submitted to illustrate your design and physical planning experience.

Senior Urban Designer, Chattanooga Design Studio - Chattanooga, TN

Senior Urban Designer

Chattanooga Design Studio

May 6, 2015

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Christian Rushing

Email: 

info@chattanoogastudio.com

Website: 

http://www.chattanoogastudio.com

Location: 

Chattanooga, TN

The newly re-constituted Chattanooga Design Studio seeks an enthusiastic, detail-oriented urban designer to lead the Studio’s design efforts. The Design Studio is a non-profit community resource that promotes excellence in urban design in Chattanooga through education, facilitation, and collaboration. The Studio will be an active partner in promoting the value of good urban design decisions in the development, functionality, and resiliency of the City of Chattanooga.  As a steward of the city’s rich legacy of urban design and planning, the Studio will strive to increase public awareness of urban design issues and their impact upon our quality of life. With a particular emphasis on the importance of the public realm, the Studio will provide high level coordination of urban design efforts to help frame a vision for the future growth of the city that promotes optimal value for the community.

About the Position
The Senior Urban Designer will be responsible for managing and performing a broad array of research, analysis and design investigations. The position will entail directed and independent work in support of the Studio’s mission. The ideal candidate will be equally adept working with non-profit, public, and private sector organizations throughout the community. The Senior Urban Designer operates under the supervision of the Executive Director and will be responsible for the direction, oversight and management of a robust intern program.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking in the design of the community at a variety of scales; demonstrate knowledge of principles, practices, and trends in architecture and urban design; conduct studies, analyze findings and provide recommendations for a wide range of urban design issues with an emphasis on the urban public realm; exhibit strong written, oral and graphic communication skills; possess illustrative graphic skills in hand renderings and/or computer aided techniques; be equally adept in working with local governments, housing and downtown development organizations, philanthropic organizations and private developers; and be capable of effectively working in ethnically, and socio-economically diverse environments

Required Education and Experience
The minimum requirements for the position are a bachelor's Degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or planning from an accredited college or university and eight (8) or more years of relevant urban design experience. Licensed architects are strongly encouraged to apply.  

Candidates should also exhibit:
-Demonstrated knowledge of urban design principles and practices,
-Familiarity with planning and development standards and ADA requirements,
-Demonstrated ability to perform projects within budget and to schedule resources efficiently,
-Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including public presentations,
-Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work and activities,
-Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce.

Compensation
Commensurate with experience.

Application and Deadline
To apply please send cover letter, resume and portfolio to info@chattanoogastudio.com. 
Deadline for application: June 5, 2015

For more information on the studio please visit: chattanoogastudio.com

Senior Urban Designer (Senior Planner) - City of Dallas, TX

Senior Urban Designer (Senior Planner) 

City of Dallas

February 1, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dallas/default.cfm

Location: 

Dallas, TX

The Planning and Neighborhood Vitality Department of the City of Dallas is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Senior Urban Designer (Sr. Planner) in the Dallas citydesign studio.  The role functions as a project specialist to develop urban design plans, guidelines and policy affecting land use, physical facilities, zoning, and/or transportation issues. 

Key functions:

• Designs, coordinates and conducts urban design studies for high priority redevelopment areas. 
• Reviews, prepares and presents design proposals for redevelopment.  
• Solves complex problems in connection with the urban planning of small and large-scale, urban design and planning projects.                                    
• Confers with the public, local authorities, city council members, city staff, consultants and the development community regarding design measures and practices.                                                
• Manages and coordinates projects between various city departments. 
• Makes presentations to the public and to local authorities regarding urban design plans and redevelopment proposals.

Essential Requirements:

• Professional Degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and/or Planning
• Seven-plus (7+) years of progressively responsible project experience and project management experience.
• A strong understanding of urban design principles and theory associated with project design and execution.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD. 
• Ability to communicate with hand sketching and knowledge of GIS, sketch up and other 3D computer modeling preferred.
• People management and strong team leadership with ability to listen and collaborate effectively with city staff, elected officials, professional organizations, the development community, stakeholders and the public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience authoring design guidelines and policy.
• Collaborative and professional work ethic.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dallas/default.cfm

The application must be completed in its entirety.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.