SENIOR PLANNER - URBAN DESIGN
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SENIOR PLANNER - URBAN DESIGN
City of Newport News - Virginia (NEWPORT NEWS, VA)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under general supervision, this position performs complex work in current planning and urban design. This position serves as a lead worker. Reports to the Manager of Current Planning. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs analysis and makes recommendations relative to departmental planning projects; reviews all design and site plans to ensure conformance with published urban design, architectural or landscape architecture requirements and guidelines. Assists in the review of architectural plans for public projects. Interacts with the public and others outside the work unit to obtain and provide information and assistance in a variety of circumstances. Prepares conceptual designs for future developments and participates in the development and editing of ordinances. Coordinates with developers, architects in the design of new projects. Represents the Planning Department on committees and boards and review and recommends changes to design guidelines governing the City’s Architectural Review Boards. Performs support work for the Planning Commission; prepares recommendations, reports, and presentations on zoning applications, conditional use permits, special exceptions, and planned residential developments. Prepares summary and recommendations for City Council & Board of Zoning Appeals. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field and 3-5 years of experience in professional planning and urban design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.