Campus Planner - Facilities Services - UTK

The Campus Planner provides oversight for monitoring Comprehensive Master Plan Implementation and revision, including processing plan amendments and preparing evaluation and appraisal reports. This role participates in the direction, development and coordination of the entire physical planning and implementation programs for land use, buildings, housing, recreation, transit, circulation, parking, urban design, conservation, capital improvement, inter-governmental coordination for the entire University. This individual will support university campus planning functions that guide the physical development of the Main Campus, UTIA, UTSI and all outlying university properties and will assist the university to identify and pursue grant funding opportunities.

• Conducts planning studies to determine the near and long-term feasibility of proposed projects on the Main Campus and all university properties related to master planning, capital project planning, land use, space utilization, infrastructure development, transportation/circulation, landscape design, natural resource preservation, historic preservation, and other areas
• Verifies that proposed development or improvement projects comply with university standards as established in the Campus Master Plan, Landscape Master Plan, Image & Character of UTK, and all other appropriate university guidelines, policies and standards, and advises on such; develops and disseminates new planning guidelines, policies and standards, as appropriate
• Assists in the development and update of short, mid, and long-range facilities planning efforts, especially the Campus Master Plan and Planning Department Initiatives.
• Manages the use of outside consultants and planners in major planning efforts with activities that include preparing requests for proposals, overseeing the consultant selection process and administering contracts
• Develops and maintains agreements pertaining to the use of university land or interior spaces by the campus community.
• Collects data and develops metrics data for the analysis of physical planning efforts involving land use, space utilization, campus landscape, student housing, campus transportation, sustainability and other areas; monitors and reports on such analysis regularly.
• Collects, analyzes and disseminates planning data, especially through mapping efforts across multiple media.
• Represents the Office of the University Architect in outreach efforts to both the on- and off-campus community by serving on, or leading, university committees and by representing the University in relations with the local government, press, and residents.
• Advances university planning efforts by analyzing existing processes, and recommending and implement improvements, especially through the use of information technology

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Building Construction, or Interior Design
• Experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience with a focus in designing, planning, analyzing, and managing complex projects.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Must have a working knowledge of grant opportunities applicable to the public sector and experience preparing successful grant applications.
• Other Conditions: Valid Driver’s license

Work Location

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR11
• Anticipated hiring range: $75,000-$85,000
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

 

About The College/Department/Division

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute.  The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top. 

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