Director - Planning and Design - Philadelphia, United States - Philadelphia Housing Authority

Description

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.

Salary: $119,900 annually.

Summary

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 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.

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.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability.

All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority's Jobs Board at .