On-call Urban Designer Planner

ICF seeks an Urban Designer / Planner to work within our Survey Policy Health Environment Regulation and Economics (SPHERE) team. You will become an integral part of a team that is providing technical assistance to communities and non-profit organizations across the U.S. in the areas of contaminated site redevelopment adaptive reuse community revitalization and engagement and economic development.

This position will primarily support programs with EPAs Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) whose mission is to help communities states tribes and others to assess safely clean up and sustainably reuse contaminated properties. The Urban Designer / Planner is expected to apply their academic and past work experience / knowledge to a wide range of technical assistance projects and will interact directly with local state and federal clients.

The position is remote with a preference for proximity to ICFs Waltham MA or Reston VA locations.

What youll do :

Support the development of site reuse strategies conceptual reuse alternatives and site plans covering a broad range of reuse scenarios and scales including mixed-use housing open space public realm improvements renewable energy development adaptive reuse of existing buildings and infill development.

Perform research data collection and qualitative and quantitative data analysis in support of a broad range of site redevelopment projects.

Analyze and synthesize various data types such as demographic real estate and consumer spending data and prepare compelling graphs charts tables and other forms of data visualization.

Support the development of a wide range of client work products including reports conceptual designs market analyses best practices presentations and fact sheets.

Support a wide range of stakeholder outreach and engagement activities including in-person and virtual community engagement (e.g. charettes workshops meetings etc.) and associated outreach and communication materials.

What youll need :

At least a bachelors degree in urban design architecture urban planning landscape architecture or related technical field.

Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting technically oriented projects in community revitalization and economic development areas; experience with brownfields site redevelopment or other related infill development is a plus.

Strong designer with experience in multi-family housing mixed-use and community-oriented uses and programming; experience with adaptive reuse landscape and public realm design is desirable.

Ability to effectively communicate design ideas through both visual medium and oral presentation.

Knowledge of current planning and policy trends related to land use planning community and economic development real estate environmental justice climate change and adaptation strategies and affordable housing.

A work sample or portfolio is required .

Professional skills and experience were looking for :

Team oriented individual with a can-do spirit who is adaptable to learning new topics and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness to travel as needed.

Proficiency in conducting quantitative analyses using Excel or other software.

Demonstrated experience in Adobe Creative Suite drafting and 3-D modelling software (CAD Rhino and / or Sketchup) is required; knowledge of rendering software (Lumion and / or Enscape) is desirable.

Working knowledge of spatial analysis software such as ArcGIS and QGIS.

Familiarity with or working knowledge of general building code ADA Standards for Accessible Design and other related standards is preferred.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.

We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :

$60927.00 - $103576.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

Key Skills

Business Development,ArcGIS,GIS,Bluebeam,Transportation Planning,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Project Management,Strategic Planning,Autocad,Economic Development,Urban Planning

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 60927 - 103576