HOUSING & REVITALIZATION
The Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) is seeking to fill a new Planner 3 (Historic Preservation) position, supporting neighborhood revitalization citywide. The Planner 3 (Historic Preservation) is an experienced-level planning professional located within the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) who requires limited direction and supervision. This position will report to and assist the Lead Planner 4 (Historic Preservation) in HRD with Section 106 reviews of single family homes throughout the City of Detroit. S/He will also support other priorities of the Environmental Review Team. Strong project management and communications skills required.

Under general supervision, responsible for community planning in coordination with city wide planning and goals, and identifying community needs, resources, and problems. Planners assist citizens to make decisions on goals, policies, priorities, plans, programs, and methods of implementation designed to create a physical, economic, and social environment in which the human activities desired by the members of the community may flourish. This class covers only those positions / specialties for which the paramount is knowledge of planning principles, concepts, techniques, and practices; e.g. urban design, architecture, and historic preservation.

• Perform site surveys of buildings, structures, landmarks, and districts to assess potential preservation status; determines eligibility for National Register of Historic Places.
• Analyze and review buildings, development projects, construction plans, materials, and designs for regulatory and contractual compliance adhering to Section 106 reviews as described and required by the U.S. Secretary of Interior and the State of Michigan Historic Preservation regulations.
• Report complaints and conduct site inspections to determine violations and enforce related ordinances, codes, and policies.
• Monitor changes to local, State, and Federal regulations with respect to Federal Section 106 to assess potential impacts on historic designations and projects; proposes regulation revisions as requested or required.
• Perform feasibility, impact, and cost studies dealing with a variety of complex urban design and/or historic preservation issues, policies, and projects.
• Undertake research in primary and secondary sources in various repositories on the history of historically significant cultural resources, communities, events, and areas in the City.
• Attend meetings and conferences; serve as liaison with other City departments, relevant County, State and Federal agencies, public outreach groups, contractors, attorneys, architects, engineers, and citizens.
• Advise neighborhood groups and City citizens on historic restoration, preservation, and renovation best practices; consult with groups seeking historic designation of individual properties or whole neighborhoods; respond to inquiries from citizens, mediates disputes, and provide technical assistance and expertise regarding codes, tax credits, and other related matters.
• Responsible for the review and presentation of applications and materials related to the City's Historic Preservation Program; notify property owners of impending reviews of nominations; administer review of nominations; and maintain the Detroit Register of Historic Places.
• Present reports for Historic Review and Planning Commissions as requested or required.
• Prepare and administer grant applications, proposals, and RFPs for historic preservation or district designation.
• Investigate best practices in historic preservation trends; participate in education programs on historic preservation and the history of Detroit; create brochures and informational materials regarding historic districts.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (required):

For all intermediate and advanced level Planners, it is a requirement to have completed a master's degree from an accredited college or university, major course of work in urban design, city planning, environmental planning, architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, or other related field of study.

Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in city planning, architectural design, or urbanization.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

EVALUATION PROCESS:

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  Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience and Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total: Interview and Evaluation of Training, Experience and Personal Qualifications: 100%

• Domicile Credit: 15 points
• Veterans' Preference: 0 to 15 points