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Job Status :   Full Time, Contract
Company :   City of Alexandria, Virginia
Posting Date :   May 5
Closing Date :   May 11
11:45 PM Eastern
Relevant Experience :   0 Year(s)
Number of Positions :   1
Location :   Alexandria, Virginia
Category :   Urban Planning

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City of Alexandria, Virginia

Urban Planner I

(Temporary position with Benefits)

If you are ready for your next career move to a public sector agency that is progressive and strategic in the way we approach business, manage people and serve our citizens, The City of Alexandria is the place for you. The Department of Planning and Zoning is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Urban Planner I. Alexandria is a dynamic and diverse planning environment located within the core of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The City has a progressive government and informed residents. The position offers an opportunity to work on the creation of new, urban, mixed-use Master Plans, Design Guidelines, and development review within the City.

An Overview

An Urban Planner I performs entry level professional planning work involving research, analysis, development, presentation or interpretation of concepts and data pertaining to city and urban planning and plan implementation.

What You Should Bring


This position is exclusively for a highly-responsible planner with outstanding analytical, design, planning and communication skills. You must have a strong knowledge of the principles and practices of City planning, economics, municipal finance and sociology as applied to the city planning process. Good knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the field of public sector planning.

The Opportunity

Major responsibilities will likely include:

Preparing and reviewing new Master Plan(s) and Design Guideline(s) for urban areas of the City;

Establishing urban design and planning solutions and alternatives for complex land use and Master Plan(s) projects;

Presenting and coordinating with various community groups;

Reviewing and coordinating various zoning, site-development plans and regulatory approvals associated with the implementation of Master Plan(s) within the City;

Interpreting Master Plan(s) site-development plans, codes and regulations;

Preparing staff reports, applicable graphics and public presentations;

Coordinating with other divisions within the Department;

Coordinating with all applicable agencies and departments;

Development review; and

Other duties as assigned.

 

About the City

The City of Alexandria is located a few short miles from Washington, DC and sits on the beautiful Potomac River waterfront.  With a population of approximately 140,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Our City has a rich history and adopted the Council-Manager form of government in 1922. We proudly embrace the rich history of our past and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead for the great City of Alexandria! 

About the Department of Planning and Zoning

The Department of Planning and Zoning works closely with the community in each area of the City to carry out City Council's Strategic Plan for vibrant, amenity-rich neighborhoods, protected historic resources, and vital local businesses. With the community as our partner in developing neighborhood plans and reviewing proposals for development projects and businesses, we continue to deliver on the Vision we have developed together.

Why You Should Apply

Find a personally rewarding short-term opportunity with the Department of Planning and Zoning that allows you to utilize and grow your talents by serving the public. We value diversity in our work environment and know that employees treated with respect not only perform better, but further.



 Minimum & Additional Requirements:

Four-Year College Degree from an accredited college or university in regional or urban planning, or a closely-related field such as architecture, landscape architecture, geography, urban studies, public administration, physical sciences, historic preservation or environmental studies; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 

 Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working for a local government; working and coordinating with community groups and design advisory committees and presenting to Planning Boards or Commissions. Experience with InDesign, AutoCAD, and SketchUp software.
 Notes:

This position is funded through September 30, 2015.

This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment Criminal Records Check.