The Office of Planning is hiring a Development Review Specialist. Come help shape the future of DC!

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Office of Planning (OP), Development Review Division. OP has the lead responsibility for planning the long-term growth of the District of Columbia (D.C.) and provides the vision, framework and principles that guide land use change, growth, and development for an equitable and vibrant city. OP undertakes citywide and neighborhood planning and engagement; urban design and development review; historic preservation; mapping and data analysis; and serves as the official Census State Data Center. OP is the steward of the District’s Comprehensive Plan, which advances housing, economic recovery, racial equity, resilience, and coordination of public resources and civic infrastructure.
The Development Review Division assesses building and development plans and projects that range from large, complex and precedent setting in their potential to change the character of an area, to small individual proposals affecting individual property. This division also manages amendments to the zoning regulations for the District of Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

Specialized Experience: Other experience that is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Related experience with building development, architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, or graphic preparation, regulatory writing, zoning review, racial equity analysis, site planning, development project review, report preparation, public presentation, particularly in a local government setting is preferred.

The incumbent will analyze development and zoning proposals against policies contained in the District Comprehensive Plan and other citywide or area planning initiatives, as well as against the zoning regulations, environmental regulations and other applicable plans, codes, ordinances and procedures. Work with applicants, developers, architects and local neighborhood associations in the review and recommendation of major planning and zoning projects, including Planned Unit Developments, special exceptions, variances, and major amendments to the zoning ordinance. Coordinate with other city agencies in the review and recommendation of development proposals, environmental assessments, and street and alley closings.
Prepare written reports and recommendations to boards and commissions and make public presentations to them. Research and propose amendments to the zoning ordinance and map consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and current planning and zoning practices. Participate in the preparation and amendment of neighborhood plans, corridor plans, and specific-focus plans and programs. Respond to inquiries from citizens, developers, engineers, architects, attorneys and others regarding zoning, permit processes, development review, design guidelines and general information both orally and in written correspondence. As assigned, serve on committees, task forces, special intra-department teams for the purpose of contributing technical expertise to achieve goals and objectives of work effort.