Urban Designer - Thomasville, GA

Planner/Urban Designer
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.

Planner/Urban Designer, Code Studio - Austin, TX

Planner/Urban Designer

Code Studio

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Colin Scarff

Phone: 

512 478 2200

Email: 

colin@code-studio.com

Website: 

http://www.code-studio.com

Location: 

Austin, TX

Are you passionate about your work? Enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly-skilled? You may be just the person we’re looking to hire. Code Studio is an Austin-based planning consulting firm that focuses on plan implementation, and is known for its elegant, visual plans, zoning and form-based codes.

We’re looking for a new planner/graphic designer to participate as part of our team. The ideal candidate would communicate well both through their work and in the office. They will bring their experience in planning, architecture, landscape architecture or urban design to our work in communities across the country. We need immediate graphic design support including the creation of 3-D building and urban design models, and preparation of highly visual documents and elegant maps. We anticipate moving this person into an associate-level position over time.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or Planning (Master’s Degree and work experience preferred);
• Strong graphic design skills, with an advanced knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and SketchUp;
• Working knowledge of GIS;
• Excellent document writing and editing skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, clients and other consultants effectively; and
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to conduct independent research and analysis.

Compensation is negotiable, but will include health care, paid time off and paid holidays, as well as the possibility of an annual bonus.

Interested applicants should apply to: colin@code-studio.com. Please include, attach or link to the following items in your email: cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and your portfolio/work samples. No calls please. Your cover letter must answer the questions below to be considered:

• What excites you about our company?
• What tasks would you see yourself conducting on behalf of the firm?
• What key assets do you bring to the firm?
• What challenges do you anticipate in working with the firm?

Code Studio is an equal opportunity employer

bcFELLOW, bcWORKSHOP - Dallas, TX

bcFELLOW

bcWORKSHOP

Experience: 

1-3 years

Location: 

dallas, TX

The buildingcommunityWORKSHOP ([bc]) is a Texas nonprofit community design center seeking to improve the livability and viability of communities through the practice of thoughtful design and making. [bc] is currently seeking a fellow to work on city design and civic engagement projects as part of the People Organizing Place team in the Dallas office.

The bcFellowship Program offers recent graduates an opportunity to work with communities across Texas to advance the public’s interest through engagement and design. Since 2010, 41 Fellows have completed the twelve-month residency.

Position Titles:                    bcFELLOW

Positions Available:          1

Location:                                Dallas,Texas

Start Date:                              Fall 2015

Compensation:                    $28,000 + Benefits

Responsibilities:

People Organizing Place (POP) is the participatory city shaping arm of [bc]. In collaboration with designers, professionals, nonprofits, and citizen groups, POP positions local stakeholders as experts to proactively shape their neighborhood’s future. This is achieved by providing accessible tools through which citizens can independently design their city and by leveraging the professional expertise of [bc] to implement these tools as part of larger city shaping projects. A bcFELLOW will support these efforts through a variety of types of work including, but not limited to: historical research, graphic design, community event planning, and data mapping.

bcFELLOW will work under the direction of Lizzie MacWillie, [bc]’s Senior Public Designer, and will be supervised by the [bc] Managing Director, Thor Erickson.

Qualifications

Required

■         Undergraduate degree in urban studies or related field

■         1+ years of professional experience

■         Strong visual communication skills and graphic talent

■         Strong verbal and written communication skills

■         Strong research skills

■           Comfort with public speaking

■         Experience in planning + managing events

■           An undying passion for cities

■         Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite

 Desired

■         Spanish proficiency

■         Experience with direct civic engagement, including but not limited to: organizing a design charrette or workshop, hosting a community forum

■         Fluency in GIS and AutoCAD

 Benefits:

■         Healthcare coverage paying 100% of the Blue Cross Blue Shield HSA Plan for you as an individual.

■         Reimbursement not to exceed $500 for moving expenses;

■         Annual allowance of $1,300 for transportation, communication and professional development;

■         80 hours paid vacation & 40 hours sick leave;

■         5 paid holidays (Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day);

■         40 hours paid summer break & 40 hours paid winter break (organization determined dates, not to be taken with other vacation time).

Commitment:

Position is full time 12-month position with residency/work in Dallas, Texas.

Contact:

Please email interest letter, resume, and work samples (10mb maximum file size) to: Trena Lechleitner (no phone calls please) at trena@bcworkshop.org.  Please reference “2016 bcFELLOW POP” in the subject line of your email.

buildingcommunityWORKSHOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Coordinator - Research & GIS, Miami DDA - Miami, FL

Coordinator - Research & GIS

Miami DDA

 

Professional Area: 

Information Technology / GIS

Experience: 

1-3 years

Email: 

research@miamidda.com

Website: 

http://www.miamidda.com

Location: 

Miami, FL

The Miami Downtown Development Authority is seeking a Research & GIS Coordinator.  This position provides and prepares a range of research reports, data analysis, systems design, and support of computer-based GIS (Geographic Information Systems) mapping and related statistical software to advance economic and public policy initiatives.  

Performs data analysis and map/graphic production. Designs/deploys workflows and integration of research and GIS to meet analysis objectives. Compiles and integrates cartographic data from a wide variety of sources for inclusion in maps. Creates and edits tabular and geospatial data, integrating into interactive and online platforms. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant macro and micro economic indicators, including tourism, real estate, monetary policy, taxes, employment, industry clusters, etc. Generate visualizations (charts, maps, tables, etc.) that showcase research clearly. Manages GIS library and designs mapping solutions. Author succinct and concise reports to communicate information to stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Geography, Computer Science, Economics, Urban Planning or related fields; and at least two years progressively responsible experience in similar setting.  Master’s degree highly desired, which may be substituted for experience.   Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Organized and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in an efficient and timely manner.   Requires familiarity with urban planning, GIS, economic development, and market research methods. A basic understanding of the concepts behind data management in a relational database.  Competitive salary (DOQ) and excellent benefits package. 

Please forward a cover letter, resume and salary history immediately to the Miami DDA research@miamidda.com. Position shall be closed upon receipt of successful candidate.  No phone calls, please.

Graphic/Web Designer, Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc.m- NYC, NY

Graphic/Web Designer

Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc.

April 28, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Claudia Massie

Phone: 

860/247-7200

Fax: 

860/247-7206

Email: 

cmassie@fhiplan.com

Website: 

http://www.fhiplan.com

Location: 

Manhattan, NY

Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc. (FHI) is seeking a full-time position for a Graphic and Web Designer based out of our Manhattan, New York location. FHI is a firm of innovative, multidisciplinary and environmentally conscious planners, engineers, and scientists dedicated to improving the overall quality of communities. Visual communication is integral to our work and we believe in the importance of well-crafted graphics to positively impact the viewer and clearly communicate project ideas. Our visual communications services include graphic design, concept design, renderings, site planning, print communications, digital communications, presentations, interpretative design, display collateral, project branding, storytelling, cartography, and ADA compliant design.

Position Overview: The full-time position for a Graphic and Web Designer will be based out of our Manhattan, New York location. Located in the Financial District, our office is easily accessible by public transportation and an exciting place to work.

A successful candidate for this role will: 
• Demonstrate creativity and strong conceptual and visual communications skills 
• Have a go-getter attitude and be a creative leader 
• Exhibit acute attention to details 
• Be an independent, organized, critical thinker 
• Be a versatile professional who can handle multiple tasks, and deadlines with ease within a fast-paced environment 
• Have a pro-active attitude with a willingness to continue to learn and develop new skills within the graphic design field

Responsibilities: 
• Developing creative, compelling materials for both web and print production (This includes, but is not limited to, banners, flyers, logos and branding, marketing collateral, advertisements, website development, e-blasts.) 
• Develop and maintain visually pleasing, interactive websites 
• Formatting and branding of proposals, reports and brochures 
• Assisting Marketing Department with the firm’s overall marketing strategy, including design and branding decisions 
• Ensuring printed marketing collateral is up-to-date and readily available 
• Staying up-to-date with the latest design trends

Qualifications: 
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, marketing, communications, or a related field 
• 1-3 years of overall professional experience 
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite 
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint 
• Coding proficiency in HTML, CSS & JavaScript. 
• Strong written and verbal communication capability 
• Ability to collaborate with others in team project situations
• Knowledge of UX design 
• Ability to code responsive and mobile design 
• Permanent US work authorization  

Preferred Skills + Certifications: 
• Interest in the field of urban and transportation planning and/or public involvement 
• Ability to code interactive web elements (i.e. virtual meetings, interactive timeline or map) 
• XHTML and CSS3 
• PHP coding experience 
• Valid driver’s license Salary commensurate with level of experience.

Please send resume and a link to a portfolio of work (inclusive of website examples) to resume@fhiplan.com or Claudia Massie, 416 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103.

Fitzgerald & Halliday, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer.

Data Analyst, buildingcommunityWORKSHOP - Houston?brownsville, TX

Data Analyst

buildingcommunityWORKSHOP

March 19, 2015

Professional Area: 

Information Technology / GIS

Location: 

buildingcommunityWORKSHOP is a Texas based non-profit community design center seeking to improve the livability and viability of communities. 

The Analytics effort facilitates and promotes the informed interpretation of local data and its direct use by community leaders. [bc] provides technical assistance, including data analysis and visualization, to community-based organizations to inform strategic decision-making and address urban issues. The goal is to serve community needs and inform local policymaking by providing valuable, actionable information on a local scale.

Position Title: Data Analyst

Positions Available: 1

Location: Houston or Brownsville, TX

Preferred Start Date: May 1st, 2015

Compensation: 40,000-45,000 or commensurate with experience

Main Purpose & Function

The Data Analyst will join the buildingcommunityWORKSHOP bcANALYTICS effort to strengthen neighborhoods by employing data and research for informed decision-making. The focus is on the strategic and systematic use of data to tackle urban and civic issues, particularly those affecting asset-poor families. The position will work within the bcANALYTICS team with oversight from the Director and in support of other [bc] staff. 

The Data Analyst’s work will be focused on (1) the collection, visualization, reporting of data to answer questions identified by neighborhood working groups (2) serve as a data intermediary between partner institutions and [bc] (3) support a wider development of community-wide data resources.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Collect and track community and neighborhood indicators related to trends in quality of life around education, economic development, housing, health, and public safety including data from public sources 

Collect, analyze, and present social, demographic, economic, property, and program data

Prepare reports for non-profit organization efforts to aid in organizational strategic decision-making 

Draft and implement data sharing agreements as needed

Deliver data content for group seminars, forums, public communication, and presentations

Coordinate with diverse group of local stakeholders (including neighborhood groups, non-profit organizations, and local government) to advance a data strategy for cities in Texas

Qualifications 

Required:

Bachelors degree in applied statistics, urban planning, computer science, or social science with emphasis on quantitative research in urban environments

Experience with the development of data and geodatabase systems and/or cloud database structures

Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection, cleaning, transformation, management, and analysis

Proficiency with or expertise in quantitative data cleaning, analysis, and visualization tools  (MS Excel, Numbers, SAS, Stata, SPSS, R, SQL, Python)

Proficiency with geospatial analysis/visualization tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, CartoCSS, TileMill) 

Excellent report writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Intensive research experience in academic and/or professional contexts, including survey design, data collection/analysis/visualization and presentation of research to non-technical audiences

Ability or experience working with diverse stakeholders, including the ability to listen to and interpret the needs of non-technical users

Ability to think and work independently within a collaborative teamwork setting

Strong organizational skills

Strong creative, critical thinking, and problem solving skills

Strong initiative, self-motivation, integrity, and sense of humor

Ability or experience adapting quickly to, planning for, and managing multiple projects

Preferred: 

Master’s Degree or >3 years experience preferred

Visual and graphic design skills, especially in Adobe Creative Suite

Proficiency or Fluency in Spanish, written and spoken

Experience in community engagement, design, urban planning a plus

CONTACT:

Please email interest letter, resume, and work samples (including writing samples, publications, reports, data visualizations, and/or maps) (10mb maximum file size) to: Trena Lechleitner (no phone calls please) attrena@bcworkshop.org.  Please reference “Data Analyst - 2015” in the subject line of your email.

Applications will be accepted until April 7th.

bcFELLOW, bcWORKSHOP - Brownsville, Texas

bcFELLOW

bcWORKSHOP

March 2, 2015

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Trena Lechleitner

 

Email: 

trena@bcworkshop.org

Website: 

http://bcworkshop.org

Location: 

Brownsville, TX

Position Titles: bcFELLOW

Positions Available: 1

Location: Brownsville, TX

Start Date: Spring 2015

Compensation: $28,000 + Benefits

The bcFellowship Program offers recent graduates an opportunity to work with communities across Texas to advance the public’s interest through engagement and design efforts. Since 2010, 41 Fellows have completed the twelve-month residency. With placement in one of the [bc] office locations Dallas, Houston or the Rio Grande Valley of Texas) bcFellowships offer a unique experience within the [bc] public interest design practice model.

Responsibilities:  [bc] is committed to community based design and is active in a series of dynamic and challenging projects in Rio Grand Valley, Dallas and Houston. bcFELLOW’s work daily on a variety of efforts in various capacities based on skill and experience. Fellows are supervised by the respective [bc] Associate Director in each office with the Director providing overarching program direction and periodic review.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

1-3 years’ experience in urban design and or architecture with direct client experience and a strong commitment to public interest design

Master’s degree (or bachelor’s degree plus equivalent experience) in urban design and or architecture preferred

Strong design abilities with visual communication skills and graphic talent

Recent construction or design build experience preferred

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines and a good sense of humor

Creative problem-solving skills

Spanish proficiency preferred

Compensation:

The benefits for this position include an annual living wage of $28,000 plus the following:

• Healthcare coverage paying 100% of the Blue Cross Blue Shield HSA Plan for you as an individual.
• Reimbursement not to exceed $500 for moving expenses if relocating;
• Annual allowance of $1,300 for transportation, communication and professional development;
• 80 hours paid vacation & 40 hours sick leave;
• 5 paid holidays (Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day);
• 40 hours paid summer break (week of July 4th) & 40 hours paid winter break (week between Christmas and New Year) (breaks may not be taken in combination with other vacation time).

COMMITMENT:  Position is full time 12-month position with residency/work in the [bc] Brownsville office. Year two of the fellowship may be offered based on performance.

CONTACT:  Please email interest letter, resume, and work samples (10mb maximum file size) to: Trena Lechleitner (no phone calls please) attrena@bcworkshop.org.  Please reference “2015 RGV bcFELLOW” in the subject line of your email.

The buildingcommunityWORKSHOP is a Texas nonprofit community design center seeking to improve the livability and viability of communities through the practice of thoughtful design and making.

Travel Modeler II, Mid-America Regional Council - Kansas City, MO

Travel Modeler II 

Mid-America Regional Council

February 4, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

http://www.marc.org/jobs

Location: 

Kansas City, MO

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), the metropolitan planning organization and association of city and county governments serving the bi-state Kansas City region, is seeking a Travel Modeler to support MARC’s transportation modeling capabilities. This is a professional position that will support implementation and maintenance of the regional transportation models. The Travel Modeler will be part of a team that helps estimate, calibrate, validate, and apply multimodal travel demand models to help MARC expand its technical capabilities relating to air quality conformity, integration of transportation and land use planning, and transit planning. The position requires an individual with interest and flair for data analysis and management, strong attention to detail and an aptitude for using graphics and visual communication methods to summarize and convey technical results. The position also requires a collaborative team perspective and an ability to work with and within diverse groups. The following represents the essential functions of this position. Additional duties may also be assigned and be essential to the successful performance of this position: Knowledge of principles and practices of metropolitan planning and transportation and air quality emissions modeling; Experience with data analysis and database management; General understanding of GIS theory and experience with ArcGIS; Experience or knowledge of programming in Python, SQL, C or similar language Qualifications 

This position requires a master’s degree in transportation planning, regional planning, geography, or closely related field and at least two years of related work experience. This position requires an individual with competence in technical transit/transportation planning and analysis methods, as well as above average computer skills. Experience with transportation modeling, spreadsheet, database and GIS software is required. Experience with transportation modeling software, such as EMME, and emissions modeling software, such as MOVES, is preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential. Applicants should have a working familiarity with metropolitan planning under current federal transportation and air pollution requirements. How to Apply Starting salary for a Travel Modeler II is $44,015 to $55,018, depending upon qualifications. MARC offers an attractive team-oriented work environment along with a competitive fringe benefit package. For more information about the program and to apply please visit our website at www.marc.org/jobs. EOE Employer /M/F/V/D