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Senior Urban Design Reviewer

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Senior Urban Design Reviewer

Salary

$57,824.00 Annually

Location

City County Building, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

09240

Department

Department of Metropolitan Development

Opening Date

07/16/2025

Closing Date

8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Summary

Job Summary

Position will support the City Architect with design review processes and provide architectural assistance and technical expertise to City staff and the public regarding the design of the urban realm. This position will coordinate with a variety of City departments and divisions to implement effective urban design strategies that actively shape our City's growth. We seek a motivated, creative, and qualified professional to promote and uphold the values of the Department of Metropolitan Development:

• Equity - Meeting people and communities where they are and allocating resources and opportunities to address historic inequities to create equal outcomes for all community members.

• Future-Focused- Envisioning and building a thriving future for our city that is informed by both the failures and successes of our past.

• Solutions-Oriented - Centering dynamic problem-solving and innovative approaches in our efforts to respond to our city’s most pressing challenges.

• Collaboration - Working together both internally and externally to ensure diverse perspectives and ideas lead our vision and priorities.

• Empathy - Striving to understand the experiences, viewpoints, and feelings of others.

• Culturally Affirming - Recognizing we are a culturally diverse organization and community; we affirm the intrinsic value of unique identities of individuals and groups of people that enrich the connective fabric and vibrancy of our city.

Agency Summary

The Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) works to shape the city’s identity by strengthening people and places, building upon our history, and fostering visionary development. The DMD agency envisions the city as a growing, vibrant, and beautiful city where people and businesses thrive in an inclusive, world-class community. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the residents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County 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 status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

+ Performs design review for projects selected for City grant funding (e.g., CDBG and HOME,) land transfers, and other local initiatives (e.g., CDBG and HOME), providing design expertise and technical feedback to achieve successful urban design.

+ Reviews and provides feedback on projects undergoing Administrator’s Approval in collaboration with Current Planning and the City’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan.

+ Reviews select Regional Center and Certi?cate of Appropriateness (COA) applications and provides urban design expertise and technical assistance to Planning and IHPC sta?, as well as petitioners.

+ Provides design expertise and technical assistance relative to projects/developments requesting City incentives and/or subsidy, including but not limited to tax abatement and/or tax increment ?nancing, and work with the business/property owner to achieve successful urban design.

+ Collaborates with the Division of Programming and Public Space on long-term vision planning for DMD-owned properties, including, but not limited to the Downtown Canal, Lugar Plaza, Union Station, Georgia Street, Transportation Center, and the Indiana Repertory Theatre.

+ Organizes and prepares graphic and written materials as requested.

+ Must maintain confidentiality at all times.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, or related field with two (2) years of relevant experience in design of the built environment. Two (2) years of experience may be substituted with an applicable Master's Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, or related field.

Membership in the American Institute of Architects or other related professional organization is preferred.

Must have a strong knowledge of design principles, best practices, and technologies to achieve impactful and sustainable urban design outcomes. Must understand how new developments visually and functionally integrate with the existing built environment and streetscape, emphasizing pedestrian-focused design that prioritizes walkability, accessibility, and vibrant public spaces. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as with other divisions and City departments. Ability to organize and lead meetings, as well as provide tactful, constructive feedback and recommendations. Must have effective writing skills, strong problem-solving skills, an ability, and openness to collaborate across sectors. Public speaking experience and effective presentation skills preferred.

Working knowledge of Microsoft software is required.