URBAN DESIGN COORDINATOR

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforce dedicated
to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you are passionate about
being part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the
following opportunity.

The Urban Design Coordinator oversees the review of development
proposals requiring discretionary City approvals; develops staff
recommendations for decision-makers and advances urban design policy guidance to
ensure high-quality development, consistent with City plans and standards.

Urban Design and Design Review

• Coordinate the Design Review process for projects seeking
  Zoning Map changes, Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) approvals, City real estate
  sales, City financing, and other discretionary approvals.
• Coordinate the activities of the Department of City
  Development (DCD)’s Design Review Team, including developing design
  recommendations and communicating them to development teams and applicants.
• Coordinate with architects, developers, and the Department
  of Neighborhood Services (DNS) Permit & Development Center regarding
  development proposals to ensure that new developments conform to the City’s
  Comprehensive Plan and various special district requirements, including the City's
  Principles of Urban Design and economic development goals.
• Develop proposals and scopes of work for professional services
  and manage consultant performance on specific contracts. 
• Maintain knowledge of best practices in the design field,
  including relevant design standards and techniques, and professional practices.

Planning Administration

• Provide project management for urban design and development-related
  projects, including the development of design guidelines and standards, and
  support area planning and economic development projects with a focus on urban
  design.
• Provide zoning and urban design information to developers,
  City staff, and the public.
• Develop periodic updates to the Zoning Code that advance
  urban design goals. 
• Research and recommend changes to processes and ordinances
  to improve land use planning processes.
• Attend and represent the DCD at neighborhood meetings and
  Common Council committee meetings.
• Present reports to public bodies such as City Plan
  Commission, Redevelopment Authority, BOZA, and the Common Council.
• Contribute to maintaining Planning Administration pages on
  the City’s website.
• Represent the DCD at local and national conferences on planning,
  land use, urban design, and economic development.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are
interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the
hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)
of 2008.

The Urban Design Coordinator must be willing and able to:

• Travel to various locations throughout the city for meetings.
• Occasionally work evenings and weekends in the community.

1. Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture,
   geography, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
   
2. Four years of professional architecture, urban design, or
   urban planning experience.
3. Ability to travel independently throughout the City of
   Milwaukee by public transportation, walking, bicycling, ridesharing, or driving
   at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be
considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts
to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’
education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any
job offers.

• Master’s degree in urban planning, architecture, geography,
  or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
  certification.
• Registration with the State of Wisconsin as a Professional Architect.

Technical

• Working knowledge of urban design, architectural, and
  building construction principles, practices, and materials integral to the
  development and implementation of urban design plans and projects.
• Knowledge of development principles and practices.
• Knowledge of urban planning principles and practices for housing,
  economic development, land use, zoning, urban design, and transportation.
• Ability to learn Milwaukee’s Zoning Code and Comprehensive
  Plan.
• Ability to read and interpret work-related documents such as
  laws, regulations, and building and zoning codes.
• Ability to interpret technical plans, blueprints, drawings,
  models, and maps.
• Knowledge of automated mapping, ArcGIS principles and
  practices, and Geographic Information System (GIS) theory and application.
• Knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Ability to lead planning or community development
  initiatives in neighborhoods throughout the city, including carrying out
  accessible, responsive, and innovative public engagement techniques.
• Ability to perform complex mapping and data analysis
  assignments, including synthesizing key takeaways and recommendations.
• Proficiency using standard computer software and programs
  such as word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail.
• Ability to learn and utilize job-specific computer systems
  and software, such as the Land Management System (LMS).

Communication and Interpersonal

• Customer service skills to provide outstanding client
  service.
• Ability to collaborate with a range of people across
  responsibility levels.
• Verbal communication skills to present information in
  community and Board/Commission/Common Council settings.
• Written communication skills to create clear and concise
  business communications. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working
  relationships with stakeholders, including policymakers, community
  organizations, business owners, developers and contractors.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose
  backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgment and Professionalism

• Ability to exercise sound judgment to make decisions.
• Honesty and integrity to meet professional standards for
  handling confidential information and sensitive issues.
• Ability to plan and prioritize responsibilities to meet
  deadlines and adjust priorities with minimal supervision.
• Problem-solving skills to recognize and recommend solutions.
• Ability to carry out complex assignments with a high degree
  of independence.
• Ability to work efficiently, both independently and as a
  team member.
• Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and excellent judgment when
  interacting with the public, elected officials, and City employees.
• Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2NX) is $101,391-$123,106
annually, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee
residents is $105,447-$128,031 annually. Appointment above the minimum is
possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject
to approval.

In accordance with the City of Milwaukee Salary Ordinance, an
Urban Design Coordinator with an American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP) certification shall be paid an additional 3%.

BENEFITS: 

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit
program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension
  Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass  

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of
Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist
of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience, and/or
responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a
structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee
Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to
structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may
include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be
determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as
soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may
be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However,
recruitment may continue until the City's needs are met. Qualified applicants
will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process
components. Unless required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide
alternative dates or times for the selection process. The applicant is
responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time
and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• Applications can be accessed by visiting
  www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application,
  please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or
  [email protected].
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City
  Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is
an equal opportunity employer.