What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Design Planner II position at City of Wilmington?
JOB
Urban Design Planners are responsible for assisting in the implementation of the short- and long-term objectives and activities associated with placemaking and achieving the community’s long term vision. This is accomplished by completing assigned tasks and projects; developing and applying design standards, ordinances, and other policies; providing design support to planning and placemaking initiatives; preparing graphics and illustrations for inclusion in presentations and reports; developing conceptual and schematic designs for placemaking projects; and participating in community engagement efforts.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Researches, investigates, and prepares recommendations, graphic illustrations, and oral and written reports on a wide range of urban design issues with an emphasis on the public realm.Develops charts, maps, renderings, diagrams, illustrations, and other materials for inclusion in presentations.Participates in and facilitates community engagement meetings.Collects and analyzes demographic, land-use, and economic statistics to update mapped information and inform policy development.Provides urban design support in the development of various plans, including but not limited to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, special area plans, neighborhood plans, and corridor plans.Conducts and manages studies in areas such as land use, housing and urban development, transit-oriented development, and downtown and neighborhood revitalization.Develops regulations and guidelines to implement urban design policies and strategies, including form-based codes.Develops conceptual and schematic designs for placemaking projects.Provides design guidance to City capital projects.Assists in the review of development projects for compliance with form-based codes and other urban design criteria.Managers and collaborates with other City departments and external partners on programs and initiatives focused on placemaking, neighborhood revitalization, and the public realm.Performs other related duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently, sitting most of the time.WORKING CONDITIONS: This position generally requires work indoors/office setting. Some outdoor work may be necessary for particular events.
Urban Design Planners are responsible for assisting in the implementation of the short- and long-term objectives and activities associated with placemaking and achieving the community’s long term vision. This is accomplished by completing assigned tasks and projects; developing and applying design standards, ordinances, and other policies; providing design support to planning and placemaking initiatives; preparing graphics and illustrations for inclusion in presentations and reports; developing conceptual and schematic designs for placemaking projects; and participating in community engagement efforts.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Researches, investigates, and prepares recommendations, graphic illustrations, and oral and written reports on a wide range of urban design issues with an emphasis on the public realm.Develops charts, maps, renderings, diagrams, illustrations, and other materials for inclusion in presentations.Participates in and facilitates community engagement meetings.Collects and analyzes demographic, land-use, and economic statistics to update mapped information and inform policy development.Provides urban design support in the development of various plans, including but not limited to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, special area plans, neighborhood plans, and corridor plans.Conducts and manages studies in areas such as land use, housing and urban development, transit-oriented development, and downtown and neighborhood revitalization.Develops regulations and guidelines to implement urban design policies and strategies, including form-based codes.Develops conceptual and schematic designs for placemaking projects.Provides design guidance to City capital projects.Assists in the review of development projects for compliance with form-based codes and other urban design criteria.Managers and collaborates with other City departments and external partners on programs and initiatives focused on placemaking, neighborhood revitalization, and the public realm.Performs other related duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently, sitting most of the time.WORKING CONDITIONS: This position generally requires work indoors/office setting. Some outdoor work may be necessary for particular events.
