Location: Fort Worth, TX

Sr. Historic Preservation & Urban Design Planner

Salary: $79,500 - $83,622

Closing: January 25, 2024 

Description
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Sr. Historic Preservation & Urban Design Planner position is available with the City of Fort Worth Development Services Department. The PRIMARY purpose of this position is to assist with administering Historic Preservation and/or Urban Design in Fort Worth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City/Urban Planning, Urban Design, Historic Preservation or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in Urban Design or Historic Preservation, Land Use Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Valid Driving License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, City/Urban Planning, Urban Design, or related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in Architecture, City/Urban Planning, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or related field.
• Experience preparing and presenting at a design-based board or commission.
• Experience reviewing development plans and facilitating projects.
• Experience developing and facilitating ordinance amendments.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Congress of the New Urbanism (CNU) accreditation.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of the Urban Design Commission.
• Assist with administration of the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission.
• Plan, develop and perform innovative forms of Public Engagement initiatives as they relate to the Division’s plans and programs.
• Create and re-write district standards and guidelines.
• Prepare ordinance amendments for design districts.
• Interpret and explain City planning and design policies and procedures.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and summarize complex subject matter.
• Present design cases at board and commission meetings.
• Work closely with customers to navigate city regulations.
• Review construction drawings, including architectural, electrical, mechanical, landscape, and detail/specification sheets.

How to Apply
Apply online at: https://boards.greenhouse.io/cityoffortworth/jobs/5857070003?gh_jid=5857070003