The City of Newport News is hiring!

SENIOR PLANNER-URBAN DESIGN

Type: EXTERNAL

Location: PLANNING

Job Family: PROFESSIONAL

Posting Start: 11/22/2024

Posting End: 02/27/2025

Details: Click Here for Job Description

Estimated Hiring Range: $66,658.03 - $80,545.12 Based on Experience

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.

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.

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BENEFITS

Benefits Website

Waterstreet Studio, a regional landscape architecture and environmental design firm with offices in Richmond and Charlottesville, is currently seeking talented landscape architects with 2-10 years of experience in design and construction documentation.

Our current commissions include urban/commercial site designs, institutional campus planning/design, botanical gardens, residential farms, gardens and estates. As we expand our offices, we are looking for self-starters who are eager to learn, willing to work collaboratively and dedicated to creating beautiful and authentic landscapes.   

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor or Masters’ Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• Advanced competency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Cloud, Lumion, GIS.
• Proficiency in writing reports, technical documents, and general correspondence.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and colleagues to perform expected duties.

 

Job Description The Landscape Architect is expected to work alongside the firm’s Principals, Project Directors and his/her peers managing design and production, project budgets, and timelines. Key elements of the position may include:

• Design and Production – develop analytical and illustrative site analysis graphics, precedent studies and related materials; develop conceptual and schematic design alternatives for commercial, institutional, and residential master plans; develop Design Development and Construction Document sets for review, approvals, bidding and construction; attend client meetings, O/A/C and agency review meetings; respond to RFIs and generate field reports and construction sketches as necessary.
• Project Management – work to ensure that project milestones and budgets are met and client / programmatic objectives satisfied. On select projects, serve as primary point of contact/interface with client representatives to present and explain design solutions, project timelines, budgets/billing, entitlement and construction processes. Provide production mentorship to support staff and peer groups.
• Resource Management – with support of peers, actively contribute to ongoing development and maintenance of CAD and graphic standards, detail libraries, web and SM content.  

Competitive Compensation & Benefits. Flexible & Collaborative Work Environment.

Interested parties may submit cover letter with salary expectation, preferred location, resume with references and portfolio to info@waterstreetstudio.net or find additional information on our website at www.waterstreetstudio.net.

PLANNER I/UF Location: PLANNING Job Family: PROFESSIONAL Posting Start: 11/22/2024 Posting End: 12/20/2024 Details: Click Here for Job Description Estimated Hiring Range: $45,109.45 - $51,260.74 Based on Experience Visit the city job board to apply.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST Location: PLANNING Job Family: PROFESSIONAL Posting Start: 11/22/2024 Posting End: 12/06/2024 Details: Click Here for Job Description

Estimated Hiring Range: $50,135.58 - $58,854.81 Based on Experience To apply, visit the city job board.

SENIOR PLANNER-URBAN DESIGN Location: PLANNING Job Family: PROFESSIONAL Posting Start: 11/22/2024 Posting End: 12/20/2024 Details: Click Here for Job Description

Estimated Hiring Range: $66,658.03 - $80,545.12 Based on Experience To apply, visit the city job board.