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Location: Charlotte, NC

Planning Program Manager

Salary: $91,237 - $114,046

Closing: Friday, April 05, 2024

Description
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.

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 and 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 Qualifications

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

Basic 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).

How to Apply
Apply online at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/oec/Charlotte/Jobs/Bulletin?R1=2403&R2=212000&R3=01