Code Writer 4+ Years of Experience, Tulsa

Currently Seeking: Code Writer 4+ Years of Experience: Tulsa

Company Description:

TSW (www.tsw-design.com), an award-winning planning, architecture, and landscape architecture firm with offices in Atlanta, Tulsa, Chattanooga, and Lexington, has an opening in our Planning Studio.

Position Overview:

We are specifically seeking a CODE WRITER to work on zoning ordinances, unified development codes, and design guidelines in a variety of contexts ranging from urban to rural and primarily within 250 miles of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The candidate should have at least four years’ experience in writing or administering the relevant standards. Primary responsibilities will include managing and preparing zoning codes and ordinances, code analysis, code graphics, and related outreach. Secondary responsibilities may include working on small area plans, comprehensive plans, historic districts, project entitlement, and other public policy documents.

We hope/expect that the selected candidate will:

  • Have knowledge of and passion for zoning/development code writing, including a degree in city planning, law, public policy, English, or equivalent experience;
  • Have a basic knowledge of zoning and land use law;
  • Enjoy an innovative work environment;
  • Have a passion for engaging with the public and be an effective communicator;
  • Write clearly and concisely; and
  • Possess strong logic and critical thinking skills.

Applicants must have at least an intermediate knowledge of software, including: Adobe InDesign, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Additionally, Photoshop, Illustrator, ARC GIS, and SketchUp skills are desirable, but not required.

Due to the nature of coding work, preference will be given to applicants who could work from our Tulsa office at least three days a week. However, applicants living within a direct flight of less than 2 hours from Tulsa will also be considered.

If you are interested, please visit our website www.tsw-design.com, click “Connect”, then scroll down to upload a resume and work samples, as applicable.

Materials must be received before 5:00 PM on Friday, April 4, 2025, to be considered.