Design Planner

City of Lowell

Job Posting

Division of Planning and Development

Design Planner

Job Title: Design Planner (2700-40, J#6658, 3690)

Department: Division of Planning and Development

Reports To: Chief Design Planner

Union: AFSCME 2532

Salary: $71,761.52 (min) to $ 77,223.17(max); annually; 35hrs weekly

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

SUMMARY

Develops and implements urban design criteria and open space planning concepts in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Master Plan. Attends meetings and works with City

Boards, businesses and neighborhood groups to encourage input in developing urban design criteria and open space plans. Manages programs and projects; responsible for seeking and managing grant opportunities which apply to projects or programs that address urban design, open space and recreational opportunities within the City.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Designs all aspects of urban and space planning based on City’s planning goals.
• Develops concept designs for overall planning efforts and for project specific efforts.
• Produces models, boards, graphs and other design elements as necessary to communicate departmental goals and projects.
• In conjunction with other agencies, develops urban design criteria.
• Maintains library of plans, specs, construction documents, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise professional consultants or interns.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Proven understanding of urban design and open space planning strategies and tools. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Landscape

Architecture or related field required. Demonstrated graphic skills required. 2-3 years experience preferred. Proficient use of computer programs for word processing, data base management and spread sheets. Knowledge of GIS and its applications in the Planning field.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The City of Lowell is a smoke and drug free employer and requires a physical with drug screen and CORI, post offer.

Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline of by submitting

application/resume with cover letter using the City of Lowell job opportunities online

portal:

https://selfservice885.tdr.tylerhosting.cloud/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities

for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly

representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel

respected while fostering belonging.

"The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City

employment opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access

because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

age, military service, or physical/mental disability."

• EOE/AA/504 Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,761.52 - $77,223.17 per year

Work Location: In person