The District of Columbia’s Office of Planning (OP), Urban Design Division, has a job opening for an Associate Director (AD) for Urban Design. The application period is from February 15, 2024, to March 15, 2024. The OP’s goal is to plan for the city’s growth, focusing on inclusivity and vibrancy. They aim to create a future where all residents can prosper, regardless of their background.
The AD will be a part of the OP’s senior management team, reporting to the Deputy Director, Long Range Planning. The role requires a senior professional with urban design supervisory experience, capable of leading a team of professionals in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, and public space.
The AD will lead the OP’s efforts to improve design quality for public and private projects in the District of Columbia. They will promote high-quality design in development and public space. This will be done by creating urban design strategies that support the District’s unique design character and promote equitable and sustainable community outcomes.