Director of Planning and Design
hace 5 días
Philadelphia
Summary/objective The Philadelphia Housing Authority, America's fourth largest public housing authority and leader in real estate development and property management is seeking a Director - Planning and Design. The position will be responsible for all of PHA’S planning and design including; land assessments to develop plan that plot out the best use of land and geographic resources in the Philadelphia area in the Planning and Development Division of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. This will role will be responsible to oversee all PHA design and Planning from concept to final construction documents and management of the design process through construction. Ultimately, you will ensure the design team promotes our brand through delivering high quality pieces on tight deadlines. Salary: $92,300 - $119,900 annually. Placement at any specific point within the stated range is not guaranteed for any candidate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills, as well as internal equity and organizational considerations. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Performs advanced professional work related to variety of planning assignments Manages complex planning studies, development applications and reviews consultant proposals Reviews and processes complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, annexations, site plans, plats Develops project budgets, administers bidding process, verifies contract expenditures and compliance Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social & economic issues Provides professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use projects Develops transportation plans, studies and analyses on regional basis Works in regional program areas relating to natural/water resources planning, community development, hazard mitigation, coastal zone management and others Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials Presents reports and other findings to staff, planning and zoning boards and commissions, and elected officials and serves as liaison Supervises planners and architects within organization Oversee all design projects, from conception to delivery Design original pieces, including illustrations and info graphics Review designers’ work to ensure high quality Refine images, fonts and layouts using graphic design software Apply typography techniques Generate ideas to portray concepts and advertise products/services Increase user friendliness in digital products Maintain brand consistency throughout all our projects Liaise with planning and design teams to ensure deadlines are met Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools Other duties as assigned Competencies (Skills, knowledge, abilities) Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices & techniques of planning Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as land use planning/zoning, transportation planning, environmental planning, urban design, housing, historic preservation or economic development Knowledge and experience in construction processes Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection Knowledge of effective writing techniques Knowledge of computer programs and applications, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications econometric or transportation modeling, and database management GIS programs and applications Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials or other decision-makers Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well- defined planning problems Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously Ability to provide effective supervision and staff management Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines Ability to facilitate in-person and virtual public participation activities Proven work experience as a Urban/City Planner Supervisor, Graphic Designer or similar role Portfolio of completed design projects Hands-on experience with image editing software, like Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator Proficient in design software (e.g. InDesign and Balsamiq) Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts and layouts Attention to visual details Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team Certifications, Licenses required AICP Certification Preferred Minimum education and experience Master’s Degree in urban planning, design, architecture or related field; AND 5-8 years of related experience of professional planning experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred education and experience Graphic Design experience is preferred How to Apply: All applications will be accepted via PHA's Jobs Board at pha.phila.gov/jobs. About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants. PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.