Planning Program Manager - Urban Design Center #2403-212000-01

Date Opened

Friday, March 15, 2024 8:00 AM

Close Date

Friday, April 05, 2024 11:59 PM

Section

Planning Design & Development

Salary

$91,237 - $114,046 Commensurate With Experience

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Introduction

The City of Charlotte’s Department of Planning, Design, and Development is committed to creating great places. This Department is chiefly responsible for collaborating with community partners, guiding growth, sustaining the natural environment while also designing vibrant and inclusive avenues for citizen enjoyment.

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Function

Management

Summary

The Urban Design Center is in the Design and Preservation Division of the City of Charlotte Planning, Design and Development Department. The Urban Design Center consists of 6-7 team members. Candidates can expect a fast-paced environment and should excel in communication skills, both internal to the City of Charlotte and external to constituents and partners. An advanced knowledge of urban design, development, policy and regulatory tools is required. Well-developed skills that aid in program management and an ability to coach and mentor staff is expected.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Work with project managers to lead projects in the Urban Design Center
Co-lead the Placemaking capital budgets and provide program oversight and review
Provide broad design and development feasibility guidance on proposed transformative projects
Establish partnerships with developers, non-profits, museums, universities, urban design centers and others to further quality urban design in Charlotte
Work with other Departments on major initiatives where placemaking is concerned (e.g., corridors of opportunities, strategic mobility plan, etc.)
Oversee the review for urban design in rezoning projects
Oversee the programming of educational events and communication of the Urban Design Center
Coordinate Corridor of Opportunity and Capital Investment Plan project review

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated experience in urban design principles, practices, and their applicability to the community
High level of executive presence and the ability present to and work with City leadership
Experience working with development professionals
Ability to maintain a high level of collaboration within and outside of the department and encourages staff to do likewise
Ability to see the “big picture” while understanding the details required for implementation
Experience in discuss complex issues with diverse audiences and to work comfortably with all segments of the City’s diverse population
Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and gain the respect of direct reports
Proficient mentoring and staff development skills

Preferred Qualification

AICP or other certifications (AIA, GISP, LEED, PE, etc.)
Three years of supervisory experience in the Planning function preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related degree.
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible urban design experience in multiple areas of practice (notably urban design, public space planning, placemaking, policy planning and implementation).

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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