City of Milton
The position helps shape Milton’s long‑term vision by integrating the City’s rural character into growth areas citywide, including those guided by the form‑based code and within commercial districts. It supports the planning and design of site layouts, open spaces, rural viewsheds, and the natural environment to ensure proposals reflect community values. Working closely with the City Architect and internal teams, this role develops creative and strategic design solutions, provides staff support to boards and commissions, and helps translate community goals into context‑sensitive, implementable plans.
Reports to Community Development Director
Responsibilities
Reviews development applications for compliance with zoning regulations, design guidelines, and adopted plans, ensuring alignment with the City’s rural character and long‑term vision.
Interprets and applies the Unified Development Code (UDC) and form‑based code, providing guidance to property owners, developers, architects, and builders.
Collaborates with the City Architect, Community Development, and Public Works staff to refine site layouts, open spaces, landscape designs, and streetscape improvements.
Prepares and presents staff reports, design recommendations, and visual materials for public boards, commissions, and community meetings.
Serves as staff liaison or provides support to public boards such as the Design Review Board (DRB), Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), and Planning Commission.
Conducts site visits and field evaluations to assess existing conditions, visual impacts, and opportunities for context‑sensitive design improvements.
Utilizes GIS and design tools to research, analyze, and illustrate planning and design‑related data.
Develops and updates design guidelines, policy documents, and special studies related to architecture, landscape design, signage, lighting, and rural preservation.
Engages with residents, stakeholders, and community groups to communicate design concepts and gather input on proposed developments and projects.
Researches and applies best practices in rural and small‑town design, low‑impact development, and sustainable land use planning.
Performs related duties as assigned to support the City’s planning, design, and rural preservation objectives.
Additional Functions
Performs other related duties as required.
The Rural Designer must be able to operate a motor vehicle to travel between City facilities and work sites in order to provide support and participate in projects as required.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or related field from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of site development experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Additional Requirements
A valid State of Georgia Driver’s License and the ability to maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
Leadership Provides leadership in design review and development coordination by guiding applicants, consultants, and staff toward solutions that uphold the City’s design and rural preservation standards. Serves as a subject matter expert on site and architectural design, rural character integration, and aesthetic compatibility. Exercises independent professional judgment and initiative in project analysis, presentation preparation, and policy recommendations.
Complexity Work involves managing projects that require the integration of technical design standards, regulatory codes, environmental considerations, and community values. Assignments require interpretation and adaptation of established policies and procedures to complex or unique site conditions. Tasks frequently involve multi‑departmental coordination, balancing competing priorities, and facilitating consensus among staff, developers, and the public. The position requires critical thinking, creativity, and discretion in handling sensitive or politically visible development proposals.
Decision Making Works in a responsive environment where co‑workers or citizens bring problems to the employee for resolution. Is responsible for determining the problem and creating an individual solution for the issue. Exercises independent professional discretion in reviewing plans and recommending design solutions consistent with adopted policies, codes, and community goals. Decisions impact the appearance, functionality, and long‑term sustainability of development and public spaces throughout the City.
Competencies / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of urban design, landscape architecture, and rural preservation principles.
Knowledge of site planning, development review, and zoning administration processes.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations related to land use and design.
Knowledge of form‑based codes, character area plans, and small‑town/rural design standards.
Knowledge of public engagement methods and presentation techniques.
Skills in GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or similar design and visualization tools.
Skills in creative design problem‑solving and visual communication including preparation of professional maps, renderings, and presentation materials.
Skills in managing multiple priorities and deadlines individually or as a team in a fast‑paced municipal environment.
Skills in communication including oral and written communication, interpersonal communication, group communication, phone skills, and electronic communication; to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public.
Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to both existing and proposed conditions.
Ability to translate complex design concepts into accessible visuals and language for public discussion.
Ability to analyze and evaluate development proposals for consistency with City goals and standards.
Ability to facilitate collaboration among staff, developers, consultants, and the community.
Ability to maintain professionalism and composure when working with the public or in high‑profile settings.
Ability to represent the City effectively in meetings, hearings, and community outreach efforts.
Ability to attend to details while keeping big‑picture goals in mind.
Working Conditions Frequent tasks require sitting, use of hands, reaching, and clear hearing. While occasionally the employee may stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Carrying or moving up to 30 pounds may be required. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing must remain normal with or without correction, and the ability to distinguish radio and telephone conversations is required. Noise level may vary and the employee must adapt accordingly.
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Reports to Community Development Director
Responsibilities
Reviews development applications for compliance with zoning regulations, design guidelines, and adopted plans, ensuring alignment with the City’s rural character and long‑term vision.
Interprets and applies the Unified Development Code (UDC) and form‑based code, providing guidance to property owners, developers, architects, and builders.
Collaborates with the City Architect, Community Development, and Public Works staff to refine site layouts, open spaces, landscape designs, and streetscape improvements.
Prepares and presents staff reports, design recommendations, and visual materials for public boards, commissions, and community meetings.
Serves as staff liaison or provides support to public boards such as the Design Review Board (DRB), Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), and Planning Commission.
Conducts site visits and field evaluations to assess existing conditions, visual impacts, and opportunities for context‑sensitive design improvements.
Utilizes GIS and design tools to research, analyze, and illustrate planning and design‑related data.
Develops and updates design guidelines, policy documents, and special studies related to architecture, landscape design, signage, lighting, and rural preservation.
Engages with residents, stakeholders, and community groups to communicate design concepts and gather input on proposed developments and projects.
Researches and applies best practices in rural and small‑town design, low‑impact development, and sustainable land use planning.
Performs related duties as assigned to support the City’s planning, design, and rural preservation objectives.
Additional Functions
Performs other related duties as required.
The Rural Designer must be able to operate a motor vehicle to travel between City facilities and work sites in order to provide support and participate in projects as required.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or related field from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of site development experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Additional Requirements
A valid State of Georgia Driver’s License and the ability to maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
Leadership Provides leadership in design review and development coordination by guiding applicants, consultants, and staff toward solutions that uphold the City’s design and rural preservation standards. Serves as a subject matter expert on site and architectural design, rural character integration, and aesthetic compatibility. Exercises independent professional judgment and initiative in project analysis, presentation preparation, and policy recommendations.
Complexity Work involves managing projects that require the integration of technical design standards, regulatory codes, environmental considerations, and community values. Assignments require interpretation and adaptation of established policies and procedures to complex or unique site conditions. Tasks frequently involve multi‑departmental coordination, balancing competing priorities, and facilitating consensus among staff, developers, and the public. The position requires critical thinking, creativity, and discretion in handling sensitive or politically visible development proposals.
Decision Making Works in a responsive environment where co‑workers or citizens bring problems to the employee for resolution. Is responsible for determining the problem and creating an individual solution for the issue. Exercises independent professional discretion in reviewing plans and recommending design solutions consistent with adopted policies, codes, and community goals. Decisions impact the appearance, functionality, and long‑term sustainability of development and public spaces throughout the City.
Competencies / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of urban design, landscape architecture, and rural preservation principles.
Knowledge of site planning, development review, and zoning administration processes.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations related to land use and design.
Knowledge of form‑based codes, character area plans, and small‑town/rural design standards.
Knowledge of public engagement methods and presentation techniques.
Skills in GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or similar design and visualization tools.
Skills in creative design problem‑solving and visual communication including preparation of professional maps, renderings, and presentation materials.
Skills in managing multiple priorities and deadlines individually or as a team in a fast‑paced municipal environment.
Skills in communication including oral and written communication, interpersonal communication, group communication, phone skills, and electronic communication; to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public.
Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to both existing and proposed conditions.
Ability to translate complex design concepts into accessible visuals and language for public discussion.
Ability to analyze and evaluate development proposals for consistency with City goals and standards.
Ability to facilitate collaboration among staff, developers, consultants, and the community.
Ability to maintain professionalism and composure when working with the public or in high‑profile settings.
Ability to represent the City effectively in meetings, hearings, and community outreach efforts.
Ability to attend to details while keeping big‑picture goals in mind.
Working Conditions Frequent tasks require sitting, use of hands, reaching, and clear hearing. While occasionally the employee may stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Carrying or moving up to 30 pounds may be required. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing must remain normal with or without correction, and the ability to distinguish radio and telephone conversations is required. Noise level may vary and the employee must adapt accordingly.
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