COORDINATING PLANNER, CDOT - City of Chicago, IL

COORDINATING PLANNER
Job Number: *262162*

Description

Coordinating Planner

City of Chicago Department of Transportation

Number of Positions:  1


This position is contained within the Livable Streets Section in the
Division of Project Development.  The position is responsible for the
coordination, management, and oversight of planning and capital projects
within the Streetscape and Make Way for People Programs. This position will
manage and implement various initiatives under Make Way for People
including the People Plaza initiative; the development and implementation
of policies including placemaking and environmental guidelines; and urban
design projects including streetscapes, riverwalks and trails.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plan, manage, and support innovative capital & planning projects for the implantation of CDOT’s Streetscape and placemaking efforts within the Livable Streets Program in compliance with CDOT’s planning policies including Complete Streets Guidelines, Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Guidelines and forthcoming Placemaking Guidelines. 
• Manage the Make Way for People Program, including review of applications, the People Plaza initiative, marketing and communications, and grant writing and execution. 
• Work with CDOT staff to ensure projects are coordinated within CDOT and with sister departments. Review plans and specifications for conformity and accuracy. 
• Evaluate, review and process consultant proposals and contracts. Set up and secure funding and prepare cost estimates. Track contract schedules and implantation. Participate in construction management and closeout. 
• Work with elected officials, advocacy groups, and the public at large to gather input on projects and policies and setup, attend and present these efforts at public meetings to ensure public awareness and coordination. 
• Coordinate implementation of projects with State, Federal and County Agencies as required. 
• See, write and secure grants for funding for a wide range of project types and initiatives. 
• Support the Livable Streets Director with the implementation and development of placemaking, complete streets, and environmental guidelines and policies. 
• Work with Law to coordinate easements, use agreements, proposed changes to municipal code and other legal documentation to ensure project delivery. 
• Manage program budgets and schedules to ensure on time and on budget project delivery of capital projects 
• Written and oral communications with elected officials, IDOT, the public, and other organizations 
  

Note:  The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class

Location:  Department of Transportation, 30 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60602

Hours:       8:30am to 4:30pm

 THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning or a directly related field, plus five years of work experience in the development and management of major planning or research studies, including two years in a supervisory experience related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Education & Employment Verification:  Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying.  If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE:  You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing.

NOTE:  To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience.  You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties.  (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.)  If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position.  There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Selection Requirement:  

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise as part of the interview.  The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous experience in transportation planning
• Previous experience in physical planning
• Previous experience in urban design 

VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE:  The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge.  Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented.  In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering “yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks, “Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of theUnited States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?”  In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service.  For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 (Member Copy-4) to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.

Evaluation:  Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application.  Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant.  No second party applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement:  An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago.  Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment. 

If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976, TTY: 312-744-5035.  You will be required to provide information regarding your request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

 City of Chicago                                    Department of Human Resources

Rahm Emanuel, Mayor                              Soo Choi, Commissioner

Job Posting

: Dec 24, 2014, 12:01:00 AM | 

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Jan 15, 2015, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 20 | Salary: $81,000 - $91,000 

Pay Basis

:Yearly