Manager of Public Spaces & Streetscapes, Center City District

Posted by on November 05, 2012

JOB: Manager of Public Spaces & Streetscapes, Center City District –  Philadelphia

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This individual will manage the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the CCD’s wayfinding and other sign systems. They will also monitor the condition of public space amenities at CCD-owned and managed parks including CCD installed lighting, and other street furnishings such as honor boxes, trash receptacles, transit shelters and related transit shelter signs. This individual will also assist the Maintenance Technician as required on café improvements, fountain repairs, and equipment programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the maintenance of existing sign systems and wayfinding signs in downtown Philadelphia. Including mapping and surveying existing signs for needed repairs, updating sign content based on new institutions in Center City, coordinating repairs with vendors and contractors, serving as a liaison with stakeholders, and supervising sign installation work;

• Assist with the implementation of an ongoing program of maintenance for streetscape features such as pedestrian signs, lights, street furnishings and landscape improvements. This may include extensive field inventory and analysis of existing conditions, development of work plans, and coordination with contractors and professional consultants along with City officials;

• Conduct frequent and regular inventory and analysis of existing conditions of streetscape amenities such as pedestrian signs, lights, transit shelters, street furnishings and landscaping, honor boxes, and trash receptacles;

• Identify maintenance needs and coordinate timely repairs with the Maintenance Technician;

• Work with the Sr. Director of Capital Programs with various duties in managing major streetscape improvement projects, which may include attending OPS meeting and researching and preparing data for operations and maintenance plans;

• Develop short and long range maintenance schedules;

• Maintain records related to assignments, projects and activities;

• Manage budget including monitoring inventory and expenses;

• Respond to constituent inquiries concerning all streetscape-related issues;

• Design sign message schedules and layouts for approval;

• Conduct various research, planning, and graphic assignments as directed;

• May be required to work outside of normal business day;

• Will be required to be the back-up to the Maintenance Technician;

• Other duties as assigned.

These are the essential functions of the position, other duties may be assigned. Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire job related skills and perform other work as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise work of contractors, consultants, and in-house staff that may be performing or assisting with work related to this job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in design or related experience in architecture, landscape architecture, graphic sign systems or urban design;

• Minimum of 1 year professional experience;

• Experience working with ArcGIS;

• Experience with graphic design applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign a must.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work productively with multiple constituencies, including colleagues, public agencies, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

• Must be detailed oriented.

• Demonstrated ability to perform wide variety of maintenance and operational tasks.

• Ability to read schematics.

• Ability to work with power tools, small motorized equipment.

• Able to work alone or in groups, in all weather conditions and be self-motivated.

• Comprehensive knowledge of current practices and procedures.

• Comprehensive knowledge of all equipment.

• Ability to prepare accurate and reliable reports.

• Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and or technology.

• Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks and responsibilities.

• Proficiency with office computer applications such as Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite, and Filemaker.

• Knowledge of wayfinding systems environmental graphic design.

• Strong commitment to the quality of the public environment in Philadelphia.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license or cycling experience required.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• In order to perform the duties of the position you must have the ability to sit, walk, reach, use fingers and hands, and lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

• This position may require some weekend coverage.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Applicant must be able to pass a criminal background investigation and reference check.

Forward Resumes to:
Human Resources Department
Center City District
660 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Fax: 215.922.7672
e-mail: jobs@centercityphila.org