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Organization

City of Thomasville 

Location

Thomasville, GA

Position Summary

The City of Thomasville is seeking a Planner with strong design skills and a thorough understanding of town planning, urban form, and new urban principles and practices. Candidate will perform a variety of professional duties to include the creation of plan drawings, urban design diagrams and maps, site designs, site plan review, architectural plan review, drafting comprehensive and area plans, ordinance writing, form-based codes, preservation planning, and related functions. Candidate will be a key contributor to the City of Thomasville regarding future visioning and planning endeavors and should possess a deep-seated interest and understanding of community planning and civic engagement, including the charrette process. The City is in the midst of a planning renaissance, including downtown civic projects, corridor and park master plans, a full re-write of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan, and a code audit with recommendations for a new form-based UDO. Candidate will have multiple opportunities for creative expression and growth, and will work under the direct supervision of the City Planner.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants should have a graduate degree in city planning, urban planning, or similar field; or a bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or urban design. They should possess the ability to read and interpret concept plans and zoning maps; as well as architectural, engineering, and building plans. Applicants should be proficient in or familiar with one or more urban planning software programs, including: ArcView/ArcGIS, PhotoShop, Illustrator, SketchUp, AutoCAD, or similar. Hand sketching or rendering skills are a plus. Certification / accreditation through the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), US Green Building Council (USGBC-LEED), or similar is preferred.