Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning-Web Developer- Chicago, IL

Web Front-End Developer (WFED65) April 9, 2014

Company/Agency: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Job Category: Assistant
Experience Required: 0 – 3 years
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is seeking to hire a Web Front-End Developer. CMAP is
the official regional planning organization for the northeastern Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage,
Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. CMAP developed and now guides the implementation of
metropolitan Chicago's first comprehensive regional plan in more than 100 years, GO TO 2040, which
was adopted unanimously by leaders from across the seven counties in fall 2010. To address
anticipated population growth of more than 2 million new residents, GO TO 2040 is an innovative,
policy-based plan that establishes coordinated strategies that help the region’s 284 communities
address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other
quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information.

Position Description
Individual will work with Communications Director to enhance the CMAP website to better
communicate agency priorities through development of the agency's web front end. This position
includes designing, developing, testing and maintaining web applications within a Microsoft
platform. The CMAP website (www.cmap.illinois.gov) is based on a commercially supported,
open-source portal-based CMS. The agency contracts with web development and hosting consultants and
the CMAP web front-end developer will help guide those consultants' efforts while also leading
development projects that are independent of the consultants. The qualified candidate must be a
self-starter who enjoys working with technology to achieve web communication objectives and be
visually oriented, creative, and highly attuned to the user's experience.

Essential Functions:
•  Develop easy-to-maintain web tools and templates that enhance the agency's website.
•  Program and implement web content that is faithful to design mockups.
•  Interface with web hosting and development consultants under contract to CMAP.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Attention to detail and taking responsibility for fine tuning and quality checking, is required.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and abilities:


•  a creative mindset and good eye for design issues (graphics, typography, and spacing), as well
as high standards of quality assurance.



•  experience developing standards-based, semantic and well-formatted HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and
other UI technologies.
•  experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS, Less, Stylus).
•  web/application server administration experience (Apache, Tomcat, etc.).
•  experience with Apache Velocity
•  working knowledge of web analytics and SEO best practices
•  familiarity with version control, browser testing, and responsive design



Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or other appropriate IT discipline and prior work
experience in web front-end development is required. Experience working within a Microsoft Windows
environment and developing for Linux based web applications required. Candidates must be at ease
working in the context of a complex web application, while not necessarily understanding all of its
intricacies. Familiarity with Javascript markup libraries (e.g., jQuery, YUI, Prototype, Ext) and
Java template engines is necessary (e.g., Velocity, Freemarker). Candidate should have experience
working collaboratively with graphic designers and be familiar with PhotoShop and/or comparable
image processing software (e.g., Gimp, Fireworks).

Experience with Firebug (and/or equivalents) for troubleshooting and quality assurance; building
repeatable Visual Test Scripts; creating email templates and testing; backbone or Angular; Java;
Liferay and Design and Branding are desirable skills but not required.

Resume and/or cover letter should include links to recent web projects, briefly indicating the type
and extent of involvement.

Office Automation  Skills: MS Word, Access, Excel, Power Point.

Contact  Information:
Send your resume and cover letter with at least four links to recent web projects, briefly
indicating the type and extent of involvement. Include Job Code WFED65.

Email:
hresources@cmap.illinois.gov

Mail:
Human Resources
CMAP: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60606

Emailed resumes will receive an auto receipt. Position open until filled. The Chicago
Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Budget Analyst- Cook County- Chicago, IL

BUDGET ANALYST III (BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
Requisition ID :  00115993

Job Posting:  Jun 23, 2014, 3:31:36 PM
Closing Date:  Jul 7, 2014, 11:59:00 PM
Full-time  Shift Start Time:  8:30 A.M.   Shift End Time:  4:30 P.M.

Posting Salary:  $50837 to $64268 ANNUALLY

Organization:  Offices Under the President --Department of Budget and
Management Services

 Under the direction of the Budget Director or designee, assists with the
preparation and administration of the annual operating budget as well as
the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. Evaluates line-item budget
requests for reasonableness and consistency, prepares budget
recommendations, and compiles the budget information into a format
suitable for the presentation of proposed budget to the County Board of
Commissioners.  Assists in the development and reporting of performance
measures and reporting on status of capital projects, benchmarking and
surveying, research of programs, special tasks, and projects as assigned.
 Conducts fiscal impact analysis, analyzes financial and statistical
data, prepares reports and makes recommendations.  Performs other duties
as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
 *Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Political Science or Public
Administration SUPPLEMENTED WITH  two (2) years of full-time work
experience in budgeting with a local, state or federal governmental
entity; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Political Science or
Public Administration is required.  (Must provide original
college/university transcript at time of interview)*

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those
awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada, must be
credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational
Credential Evaluators (ECE). Original credentialing documents must be
presented at time of interview.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS


Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention
to detail.  Knowledge of business, finance, auditing, budgeting and
accounting practices and legal requirements.  Ability to manage projects
and lead teams.  Ability to communicate both verbally and in written
formats.  Knowledge of practices and methods of budget analysis and
control.  Skilled in policy analysis and evaluation of programs related to
funding priorities.  Knowledge of fiscal impact, statistical and financial
analysis techniques.  Knowledge of structure, function and operation of
municipal, state, or other governmental organization.  Knowledge of
Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point, and Access.


The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the
assignment of work.  They are not to be construed as a complete list of
the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be
performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.


VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is
given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have
served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180
consecutive days, or during War Time.   To take advantage of this
preference a Veteran must:


 *MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
 *IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY
ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION "Are you a military veteran?"
 *ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT
TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.  IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB
22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT
A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER  THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
(AFTER 911).

 VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF
INTERVIEW.

 Benefits Package
 *Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
 *Basic Term Life Insurance
 *Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
 *Employee Assistance Program
 *Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
 *You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on
the following link:

http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/


COOK COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Principal Planner, CT Consultants- Mentor, OH

Principal Planner

CT Consultants

June 17, 2014

Professional Area: 

Civil Engeering

Experience: 

5-7 years

Phone: 

440-951-9000

Fax: 

440-951-7487

Email: 

hr@ctconsultants

Website: 

http://www.ctconsultants.com

Location: 

Mentor, OH

CT Consultants is a dynamic consulting firm that has doubled in size in recent years through expanding our service geography and adding service lines.  The vast majority of our business is performed with governmental entities throughout a multi-state area.  In response to growing client demands for planning services, CT acquired the firm of DB Hartt.  The interest for redevelopment, regionalism and sustainable communities propels our clients to expend energy on planning projects and they require the assistance of professional planners.  We fully expect the Planning Department to be a growing area within our firm and are looking for a leader to work with David Hartt to develop this service to the benefits of our clients.The following details the requirements for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning  
• Planning experience with focus on:
  • Comprehensive planning
  • Community or neighborhood revitalization and redevelopment
  • Zoning services
  • Conceptual site design
  • Reviewing privately submitted development plans for zoning compliance
  • Versed on contemporary planning principles such as “smart planning and development” and “fostering healthy communities”
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills including public presentations
  • Working knowledge of computer mapping and preparing computer planning maps

Responsibilities

• Independent technical execution of planning assignments
• Making or assisting in public presentations
• Providing technical oversight for the supporting project team; including monitoring compliance with project budgets.
• Assisting in marketing and writing proposals.

This position offers a competitive based salary and excellent benefits program which includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, 401(k) Plan, Life and tuition reimbursement. Applicant must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License, good driving record as well as proof of insurance.

Please visit our website at www.ctconsultants.com to submit an application or send your resume to:

      CT Consultants

      8150 Sterling CT

      Mentor, OH 44060

      Attn: Human Resources Department

Outreach Program Manager, University of Wisconsin-River Falls - River Falls, Wisconsin

Outreach Program Manager

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

June 17, 2014

Professional Area: 

Academia

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

https://jobs.uwrf.edu/

Location: 

River Falls, WI

University of Wisconsin – River Falls
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

Department of Plant and Earth Science/UW-Extension
Outreach Program Manager 1

The University of Wisconsin – River Falls invites applications for an Outreach Program Manager I position the Department of Plant and Earth Science.  This is a full-time, annual, renewable Academic Staff position in the Department of Plant and Earth Science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.  This appointment carries a University of Wisconsin Extension (UWEX) appointment as a state specialist in the area of land use planning.  The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interests and ability to provide leadership and education to communities across Wisconsin and provide education and support to county and local planners, land conservation offices, citizen planners and related community organizations. Review of applications will begin August 1, 2014, for full consideration all application materials must be submitted by that date. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2014.  Please see the University’s website at:  https://jobs.uwrf.edu/ for the application process and a complete vacancy notice.  The University of Wisconsin – River Falls is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul statistical area. AA/EEO.

Principal Planner, City of Appleton, Appleton, WI

Principal Planner

City of Appleton

June 23, 2014

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

920-832-6458

Website: 

http://www.appleton.org

Location: 

Appleton, WI

We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Principal Planner. This professional position is primarily responsible for conducting and administering both long range and current planning projects. This position requires discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and polices of the work unit, to perform complex research and analysis of planning data, and to serve as lead planner on complicated planning projects, including long-range comprehensive planning updates and amendments and other neighborhood plans. The incumbent works as part of a team with other planners under the supervision of the Community and Economic Development Director. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and analytical skills, a working knowledge of complex planning and land use issues, the ability to work and meet multiple deadlines, and work effectively as part of a team. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field, three to five years of professional planning experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training. The starting salary range is $50,211-$62,753, plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Regular attendance is required. If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an on-line application at www.appleton.org by no later than Sunday, July 6, 2014. Resumes without an application will not be considered. City of Appleton Human Resources Department/6th Floor 100 N. Appleton Street Appleton, WI 54911 Phone: 920-832-6458 Email: humanresources@appleton.org Equal Opportunity Employer

Internship (PAID) - AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC)- Chicago, IL

PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is currently seeking an intern to assist in its Housing Assistance Department. The Housing Assistance Intern will work closely with AFC staff in keeping our Chicago Low- Income Housing Trust Fund clients housed. The intern will act as a liaison with the funder and landlords, assist landlords with contract renewal applications, quarterly payments, etc. The intern will work at the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund offices located in City Hall.
The internship’s goals include imparting on-the-job training and experience in working with People Living with HIV/AIDS and gain knowledge of the Chicago housing continuum and housing rights.
This is a paid internship. The intern will receive necessary training and staff supervision. We require a minimum of 15 hours/week and at least 1 year commitment.
Qualifications:

•   Current enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program preferably with an interest and aptitude to work in social services or public health, but not necessary;
  
•   Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  
•   Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments;
  
•   Proficient in Microsoft Office applications;
  
•   Passion for social justice issues and the fight against HIV/AIDS
  Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume to enegron@aidschicago.org 
  

Internship (PAID)- Partnership for Public Service- Washington, DC

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleague, The Public Service Fellows Program at the Partnership for Public Service is an opportunity for undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates to participate directly in transforming the way government works while developing valuable professional skills. At the Partnership, fellows are integral to the day-to-day operations, programs and activities of our organization. We value the contributions of fellows and work to provide relevant and useful experiences in return. Fellows are assigned substantive and meaningful work to support our wide variety of programs, events and projects to help revitalize the federal government by focusing on the people working in it. Fellows’ duties vary across the Partnership’s internal teams, but often include event planning and execution, conducting research, writing and preparing correspondence, and conducting outreach to external partners, such as government agencies and colleges and universities. True to the Partnership’s emphasis on people, the fellows program incorporates opportunities for professional and personal growth through workshops and trainings specifically geared toward students and young professionals. We also strive to ensure a quality experience in terms of work and personal relationships throughout the fellowship term. Fellows also receive the following stipends: Full-time fellows with an undergraduate or graduate degree receive $1000 per month. Full-time fellows who are currently undergraduate students receive $800 per month. Stipends for part-time fellows will be pro-rated accordingly. WHO SHOULD APPLY The Partnership strives to be an inclusive organization that fosters learning, collaboration and respect. We actively recruit for diversity in our workplace, believing that a range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences contributes to our mission of revitalizing government. We seek extraordinary undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates with: A commitment to public service Strong written and oral communication Analytical thinking An ability to work well in teams There is no single academic major or background we prefer over another—if you share our passion and are committed to developing your skills while gaining valuable experience, we want to hear from you! The application for the Fall 2014 term closes on Friday, July 18. Apply today!

Program Associate for Transportation, Northwest Municipal Conference, Des Plaines, IL

The Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC), a council of government representing forty-three municipalities and one township in the north and northwest suburbs, is seeking a motivated, responsible, energetic individual for the position of Program Associate for Transportation.
Description of Responsibilities
The Program Associate for Transportation coordinates transportation planning and programming activities on behalf of NWMC members, assists with project management on regional studies, provides assistance to members in preparing transportation grant applications for federal and state programs and acts as a liaison for members to various federal, state, county and regional transportation agencies. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
• Represent the needs of NWMC members to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and other transportation and planning agencies.
• Manage the Surface Transportation Program (STP) for the North Shore Council of Mayors, including oversight of project funding and implementation.
• Monitor transportation programs including the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ), the Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Local Technical Assistance/Community Planning Program to ensure municipal access and understanding.
• Assist with managing various NWMC led planning initiatives, such as the NWMC Bicycle Plan, including consultant hiring, plan development and implementation.
• Disseminate information to NWMC membership via NWMC Transportation Newsletter, weekly briefings and other written and verbal means.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for various committees and task forces.
• Advance the NWMC Communications Plan via social media and other avenues. • Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director, Deputy Director and
Transportation Director.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s or master's degree in urban planning, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.

A successful candidate for the position will also demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
  
• Solid organizational skills, including the ability to work independently.
  
• Proven ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
  
• Excellent interface skills, especially with elected and appointed local government
  officials and transportation professionals.
  
• Working knowledge of federal and state transportation, environment, and economic
  development programs and agencies is a plus but not required.
  Application Process
  Applicants must submit the following items to be considered for the position:
  • Cover letter;
  • Full resume including education, experience and other relevant responsibilities;
  and,
  • Names and contact information for three professional references that have
  knowledge of the applicant’s qualifications for this position.
  Please send all three items via email (must include subject line: NWMC Program
  Associate) to Larry Bury, NWMC Deputy Director, at lbury@NWMC-cog.org. Position open until filled. EOE