Urban Design Planner

CNS is seeking a Urban Design Planner for a variety of tasks primarily related to preparing and directing the preparation of design concepts, schematic plans, landscape construction plans, and community design plans related to complex residential and commercial development and redevelopment projects, and community design and planning. The incumbent is required to possess facilitation, negotiation and group process skills, and to provide consultation to staff, community groups, Boards and Commissions on urban design issues.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyzes data concerning current uses and long-term needs related to city land; analysis will consider all populations of the city, identifying needs as they pertain to schools, health care facilities, correctional facilities, open-space planning, and housing facilities for homeless, low-income, and elderly residents.
• Analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of redevelopment plans implemented in other cities; identifies which parts of those plans could be modified to address the citys needs.
• Creates technical and aesthetic designs intended to make the best use of available land.
• Recommends prioritized solutions to address city needs.
• Consults with land developers, civic leaders, and public officials.
• Identifies ways to maximize public benefits from private development projects.
• Creates, compiles, organizes, or otherwise prepares materials for community relations meetings.
• Presents and defends recommendations and plans to the city council, planning commission, and other legislative committees to secure approval and financing necessary to implement plans.
• Acts as mediator in public disputes.
• Provides supervision and conducts audits to ensure developments comply with financial and other specifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven negotiation skills and the ability to create consensus.
• Ability to clearly and persuasively present ideas.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to properly analyze data and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to predict growth and needs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Political Science, or related field required; Masters degree highly preferred.
• At least eight years of experience in planning and development, preferably in the public sector.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): This position must be able to pass a Federal Background Check and have or be able to obtain a US security clearance.

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CNS expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CNS's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice