This is municipal planning work developing plans and objectives designed to improve and enhance the aesthetic environment of the city. The employee in this class works as a member of groups and committees which recommend, develop and interpret municipal art planning programs and projects and resolve problems regarding proposed plans and projects. The employee also manages contracted work for the artistic components of capital construction projects and coordinates monthly Art Commission meetings. Serving as a liaison between various public and private agencies and the Art Commission is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of the City's Office of Arts and Culture.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

• the position must be responsible for working with various groups and committees formulating plans and objectives designed to improve and enhance the aesthetic environment of the City.
• the position must report directly to the Director of the City's Office of Arts and Culture.

• Serves as member of committees and groups designed to develop plans and objectives which affect the aesthetic environment of the City; works with representatives of the Historical Commission, Planning Commission, Foundation for Architecture, Streets, Public Property and the Mayor's Office in formulating and facilitating such plans; represents the Art Commission as part of work groups for projects such as the reconfiguring and improvement of public property; provides recommendations, as a group member, on acceptable directions, in terms of aesthetic design elements of projects; recommends aesthic design guidelines during project development; reports project progress and activities to superior and commission members; recommends to the commission any possible revisions to development controls, design guidelines, and review procedures as a result of project findings; serves as a liaison between agencies and the Art Commission.
• Manages contracted work for capital construction project components specifically dealing with artistic/aesthetic work; works with the chairman of the Art Commission in developing requests for proposals for artistic designs for projects; serves as part of a selection committee and makes recommendations in choosing the best artistic proposal; confers with selected architects, landscape designers, and artists in assuring that planned work adheres to agreed upon specifications and commission guidelines; oversees contracted work; endeavors to generate funding for artistic components of capital construction projects; meets with representatives from city departments, various foundations, and private individuals to discuss possible project funding; negotiates the allocation of funds between the commission and participating contributors; ensures allocated monies are spent according to commission guidelines.
• Coordinates monthly Art Commission meetings; has initial contact with applicants for approval of art work; reviews applicant proposals for conformance with the aesthetic and artistic standards of the Art Commission; contacts and/or meets with applicants to discuss potential problems with proposals that may preclude Art Commission approval; schedules commission meetings; prepares the commission agenda; presents background testimony before the commission on each agenda item; notifies applicants by written response on actions by the commission.
• Reviews application for minor art items, such as signs and small capital projects; reviews applications for conformance with the aesthetic and artistic standards of the Art Commission; discusses with applicants, any problems in approving proposals and recommends corrective measures; authorizes appropriate proposals as approved; notifies applicants of item approvals.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• artistic planning principles, practices, and procedures as they apply to the aesthetic improvement and enhancement of municipal property.
• techniques and practices of municipal art planning.
• processes and procedures involved in the preparation and development of municipal art programs and plans.
• processes and procedures involved in the review and approval of municipal art under the auspices of the City's Art Commission.
• the aesthetic and artistic standards and guidelines of the City's Art Commission.
• contract management principles and procedures, as applied to the artistic and aesthetic development or improvement of municipal property.
• city planning practices and procedures.

SKILL IN:

• problem-solving among various levels to achieve mutual objectives.

ABILITY TO:

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
• manage contracted work for capital construction project components specifically dealing with artistic/aesthetic work.
• present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.

  AND
  GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
  

• Three years of technical urban planning experience.

  AND
  SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
  

• One year of technical urban planning experience at the advanced performance level, which has involved developing plans and objectives designed to improve and enhance the aesthetic environment of the city.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included the specific experience described above and includes a bachelor's degree as an educational minimum.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

PAY RANGE: EP23
Class Established:
  CSC - 11/1994 ; Ad Board - 1/1995

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