–Shape new buildings in your community

Passionate about design or architecture? The Mayor is looking for qualified candidates to fill 15 upcoming openings on the City of Seattle’s Design Review Boards. Board members evaluate the design of new buildings based on citywide and neighborhood-specific design guidelines. The boards review large mixed-use developments, multifamily housing, and commercial projects. The volunteer positions will start on April 4, 2018, when retiring board members’ terms expire.

Ideal candidates are professionals in the design and development fields who have proven skills and established careers. We are also seeking community and business leaders interested in civic engagement and shaping new development in their neighborhoods. The City of Seattle encourages applicants from all backgrounds and those with diverse life experiences. Applications will be accepted for the following board positions:

Southwest Design Review Board:

Development profession representative

Local residential/community representative

Business/Landscape Design profession representative

Southeast Design Review Board:

Local residential/community representative

Development profession representative

Business/Landscape Design profession representative

East Design Review Board:

Design profession representative

Business/Landscape Design profession representative

Downtown Design Review Board:

Business/Landscape Design profession representative

Design profession representative

Northeast Design Review Board:

Design profession representative

Business/Landscape Design profession representative

Northwest Design Review Board:

Local residential/community representative

Development profession representative

West Design Review Board:

Local residential/community representative

To be considered for appointment, please send an application, cover letter, and resume by December 15, 2017 to Lisa Rutzick at lisa.rutzick@seattle.gov.

You may download an application or email lisa.rutzick@seattle.gov to receive a copy.

Emailed applications are preferred, as electronic documents facilitate file sharing among the selection committee. If emailing is not an option, applicants can send their applications via U.S. mail to:

Lisa Rutzick, Design Review Program Manager

City of Seattle

Department of Construction and Inspections

700 – 5th Ave, Suite 1800

P.O. Box 34019

Seattle, Washington 98124-4019

Applicants should have:

Knowledge of, or interest in, architecture, urban design, and the development process

The ability to evaluate projects based on the city’s design guidelines

The ability to listen and communicate effectively at public meetings

A passion for design and community development

The ability to work well with others under pressure (prior experience with community or neighborhood groups is a plus)

Board members should expect to work approximately 15 hours a month attending and preparing for board meetings, which are held twice a month in the evenings. Board members are expected to attend at least 90 percent of the meetings.

For more information on the Design Review Board and the City’s Design Review Program, visit SDCI’s Design Review website.

For other information, please contact:

Lisa Rutzick, Design Review Program Manager

(206) 386-9049

lisa.rutzick@seattle.gov