Senior Transportation Planner / Senior Traffic Engineer, Traffic Works, LLC - Sacramento, CA

Senior Transportation Planner / Senior Traffic Engineer 

Traffic Works, LLC

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Loren Chilson

Phone: 

775-322-4300

Email: 

chilson@traffic-works.com

Website: 

http://www.Traffic-Works.com

Location: 

Sacramento, CA

Traffic Works is seeking a Transportation Planner or Traffic Engineer for a unique, challenging, and rewarding position. The firm is growing and seeks a skilled transportation professional with 7 to 15+ years of experience, committed to high quality work and familiar with the consulting environment. This position offers unlimited opportunities to manage projects, clients, other staff, grow a new discipline, and establish a long-term career path. The position could include office leadership, new office establishment, or another significant firm-wide role.

Minimum Requirements: 
Four year degree in Urban Planning, Civil/Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field PE, TE, PTOE, AICP, or PTP required 7+ years of experience as an Engineer or Planner in the traffic/transportation field Verifiable experience in at least three (3) of the following technical areas:

• Multi-modal Planning, Transit Planning, or Urban Design 
• Level of Service Calculations and Simulation using common software packages 
• Traffic Impact Studies 
• Safety Evaluations and Road Safety Audits 
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning or Design 
• Signing and Striping Design 
• Travel Demand Modeling 
• Stop Sign and Signal Warrant Analysis or other applications of the MUTCD 
• Complete Streets Evaluation and Design 
• Roundabouts and Traffic Signal Analysis and Design Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and the desire and ability or directly interact with a broad range of clients as a project manager with marketing responsibilities.

Flexibility, self-starter/self-motivated personality, and a service minded attitude. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US Citizen or Permanent work status)

Salary: $70,000 - $120,000+ annually, depending on qualifications

Benefits: Health Insurance Allowance, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Bonus/Profit Sharing Program, and 401K Interested Applicants, possessing at least the minimum requirements outlined above, are encouraged to submit a one page cover letter (summarizing key strengths & value to the firm) and a resume (3 pages maximum) to: 

Loren Chilson, Principal Traffic Works, LLC chilson@traffic-works.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assistant Professor, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

Assistant Professor 

University of Michigan 

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Contact person: 

Anya Istomina

Phone: 

7346153653

Email: 

istomina@umich.edu

Website: 

https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/

Location: 

Ann Arbor, MI

Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

University of Michigan

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Physical Planning and Design

Position DescriptionThe University of Michigan Urban and Regional Planning Program seeks an additional tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level. In this search, we are looking for candidates with expertise in physical planning and design. We seek an individual with experience in diverse urban settings within the United States and beyond. The right person will have a genuine desire to help us continue integrating physical planning and design fully into a comprehensive planning program. Candidates should also be able to contribute to one of our other concentration and certificate areas: land-use and environmental planning; transportation planning; global and comparative planning; housing, community, and economic development; or real estate development.

Taubman College and Urban Planning at MichiganFor over 100 years the mission of Taubman College has been to prepare students for positions of responsibility within a wide spectrum of professions, organizations and institutions whose goals are to improve the quality of our lives and the built environment. The college offers professional degrees in urban and regional planning, architecture, and urban design as well as the Ph.D. in urban and regional planning and in architecture.

The Urban and Regional Planning Program at the University of Michigan empowers faculty, students, and community partners to promote social justice and enhance sustainability through urban and regional planning. We pursue innovative and applied scholarship, multi-disciplinary and engaged learning, and meaningful public service. Leveraging location and resources, we engage today’s most challenging issues in the U.S. and around the world. We work to improve public decision-making and the physical design of urban spaces by promoting planning with a long-term, regional, and socially responsible perspective.

QualificationsThe following qualifications are required:

• A graduate degree in urban planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or related field
• Strong content and methodological knowledge related to physical planning and design
• The demonstrated ability and desire to teach physical planning and design methods courses and studio courses
• A developing or established program of research, publication, and/or creative practice that cumulates to significant contributions to scholarship

The following qualifications are highly preferred:

• Experience teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level
• A sustained interest in collaborating with disciplinary and interdisciplinary colleagues to design and engage in research projects
• Commitment to research and publication that informs teaching and learning in a program with a diverse student body
• Familiarity with and capacity for developing and securing grants to support research

How to ApplyStep one:

Applicants should submit electronically a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. The letter of interest should explain the applicant’s qualifications and research and design interests. It should demonstrate how the applicant’s scholarly and creative pursuits would contribute to the study and instruction of physical planning and design in the Urban and Regional Planning Program at the University of Michigan.

Submissions should be made in a single PDF file following this link: http://internal.tcaup.umich.edu/dev/position-search/DesignPlan-Tenure-Track.html

Step Two:

Submit an application as an external (or if applicable, internal) candidate via http://umjobs.org/

Job ID 113018. You can select an option to apply without a resume or any other attachments. You do not need to complete the work history and education sections.

For questions or hardcopy materials, please contact the search committee c/o Ms. Anya Istomina at istomina@umich.edu.

Applications will be considered starting November 2, 2015, and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Additional InformationFor more information about Taubman College, see http://www.taubmancollege.umich.edu.

For more information about the Urban and Regional Planning program, see http://taubmancollege.umich.edu/urbanplanning.

The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.

GIS/Field Technician Intern, Traffic Works, LLC - Reno, NV

GIS/Field Technician Intern 

Traffic Works, LLC

 

Professional Area: 

Information Technology / GIS

Experience: 

Internship

Contact person: 

Loren Chilson

Email: 

Chilson@traffic-works.com

Website: 

http://www.Traffic-Works.com

Location: 

Reno, NV

Traffic Works, LLC is seeking a GIS/Field Technician for a unique internship opportunity consisting of GIS based project support and field work.  The GIS/Field Technician intern position provides the opportunity to work closely with company staff to create a unique and large-scale GIS database while also providing the opportunity to work in the field.  Field work will include the collection and analysis of multi-modal data using equipment such as pneumatic hose counters, video recording technology, and infrared trail counters.  Applicants must have a strong attention to detail, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage time efficiently. 

This position is temporary with an estimated duration of 3 months. The duration may be extended based on workload and employee performance. Applicants must be able to work 20+ hours per week for the duration of the internship.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 2 years completed of 4 year degree program at an accredited University (or equivalent work experience)
• Experience with ArcGIS
• Outstanding communication skills and a hard-working, self-motivated, positive attitude
• Valid Driver’s License & clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, ride a bicycle for data collection purposes, and perform equipment setup requiring agility
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Experience with data collection equipment (pneumatic hose counters, video recording technology, and infrared trail counters) is a plus
• Completed Four Year Degree in Engineering/Urban Planning/Geography Studies is a plus

Compensation: $15 per hour

Interested applicants, possessing at least the minimum requirements outlined above, are encouraged to submit a resume to:

Loren Chilson, Principal

Traffic Works, LLC

Chilson@traffic-works.com

Environmental Program Manager - City of Fort Collins, CO

Environmental Program Manager 

City of Fort Collins

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Location: 

Fort Collins, CO

City of Fort Collins - ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER - Climate and Air Quality

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for project management and coordination of the City of Fort Collins’ interdepartmental strategic initiatives to implement Fort Collins 2015 Climate Action Plan Framework, as well as for leading the City of Fort Collins Air Quality Program and overseeing the City’s Built Environment program. The position leads and participates in air quality, climate protection and natural resource planning processes, manages environmental sustainability programs/projects, and advises on environmental issues.

To apply, see https://fcgov.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=393

Position closes August 7, 2015.

Project Planner Meridian Consultants LLC - Westlake Village, CA

Project Planner 

Meridian Consultants LLC

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Lisa Maturkanic

Email: 

lmaturkanic@meridianconsultantsllc.com

Website: 

http://www.meridianconsultantsllc.com

Location: 

Westlake Village, CA

Meridian Consultants is seeking a mid-level planner for our Westlake Village, California, office. Familiarity with preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents and experience with urban and coastal planning is desired.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and other comprehensive environmental documents involving all levels of CEQA/NEPA.
• Provide background research for a variety of topics related to complex municipal planning projects and private land development projects.
• Interact with public agency and private client staff on all matters related to land use planning, CEQA/NEPA compliance, and land development/entitlements.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our public and private clients.
• Enhance Meridian Consultants’ professional reputation and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative with these tasks while representing Meridian Consultants in a professional manner.
• Promote Meridian Consultants in events outside of the Company and market the firm to prospective clients.
• Cultivate clients and complete proposals for new work.
• Work to promote our business interests in adherence with the company’s mission, vision, and values.

Candidates should hold a BA/BS degree in environmental science, urban planning, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is preferable. The successful candidate will possess 3-5 years of experience in environmental review under CEQA/NEPA; strong communication, writing, and presentation skills are also required. 

The position is located is our Westlake Village office near the west San Fernando Valley. Meridian Consultants offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that reflects our commitment to our employees. Our benefits include a 401(k) salary deferral plan; medical, dental and vision insurance; group life insurance; and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Applicants must submit a resume with cover letter and salary history to be considered.

Supervisory Community Planner, General Services Administration - Washington, D.C.

Job Title:Supervisory Community Planner

Department:General Services Administration

Agency:Public Buildings Service

Job Announcement Number:1511102CJDE

SALARY RANGE:	$107,325.00 to $139,523.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, July 17, 2015 to Thursday, July 30, 2015
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0020-14
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full-time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS:	FEW vacancies - Washington DC, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	All United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island).
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Public Trust - Background Investigation
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	Yes

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

GSA has been repeatedly named by the Partnership for Public Service as one of the 'Best Places to Work in the Federal Government'.

As a Supervisory Community Planner, you will be responsible managing a range of issues that include planning, real estate, development and project coordination with external review authorities, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), historic preservation, sustainability, urban design, transportation, community outreach and urban livability planning.  

DUTIES:

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Manages, directs, and supervises planning, design and/or real estate development business activities. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Manages a staff that performs a full range of urban planning, design, and development and project management functions. Development of master plans, acquisition of sites, buildings, easements, NEPA and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) compliance, transportation and sustainable planning.

Provides authoritative and develop strategies for the implementation of Congressional mandates. Executive Orders.

Provide assignments and guidance for the review of project plans for conformance with National Capital Planning Commission and local governments' comprehensive plans and polices, federal security requirements, master plans, public facilities plans, zoning, transportation plans.

Develops regional project stakeholder strategies to ensure successful relationships in project development with state and local government, and Federal stakeholders such as National Capital Planning Commission of Fine arts etc.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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The GS-14 salary range starts at $107,325.00 per year, if you meet the following qualifications. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. To qualify, you must demonstrate at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience providing oversight, advice and training on urban and regional planning, land use, master planning, and capital improvements planning and development financing; overseeing team members that perform a full range of urban planning, design, and development and project management functions which include: 1) developing sustainable master plans, 2) acquisition of sites/buildings/easements, 3) security, 4) NEPA compliance, and 5) transportation planning; as well as providing guidance for the review of project plans, local government and federal comprehensive plans and policies, federal security requirements, master plans, public facilities plans, zoning, transportation plans, and other initiatives related to land use and development objectives. 

Basic Requirement: All candidates for Community Planner positions must meet one of the following basic qualification requirements:

1. Degree: community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. Note: Applicants with degrees in related fields, such as those listed above, who do not have the 12 semester hours of specified course work must have had at least 1 year of work experience in community planning acquired under the supervision and guidance of a community planner; OR
2. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on length and level of experience. Therefore, in addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week if part time. Qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, so failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/410193300

Senior Planner, Associate Planner & Planner (3 positions), City of Westminster, CO

Senior Planner 

City of Westminster, Colorado

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

303-658-2150

Fax: 

303-706-3928

Email: 

jobs@cityofwestminster.us

Website: 

http://www.cityofwestminster.us

Location: 

Arvada, CO

Requisition Number: 15-00726

Salary Range: $70,350.00 - $87,937.00

Annually Opening Date: Monday, July 27, 2015 
Closing Date: Monday, August 17, 2015, 8:30 a.m.

POSITION PURPOSE 
The Senior Planner position is a high level professional and technical planning position that is responsible for advanced level work involving both long range and current planning (plan implementation) activities. A high emphasis is placed on design and urban design issues with current planning, including a strong knowledge of architecture, landscape architecture and sound site planning.

The position is responsible for preparing comprehensive plans and sub-area plans, coordinating of the City's review and analysis of annexation and rezoning requests and development proposals, administrating the Growth Management Program and developing land use regulations. The position is also responsible for developing and maintaining a statistical data base, coordinating information between various members of the City Staff, developing plans, policies and programs for review and making presentations to the Planning Commission. Work is performed with a reasonable degree of latitude for independent, mature judgment, and action is reviewed by a Principal Planner and/or the Planning Manager through observation, conference, reports, and achievement of desired objectives.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,000 per year depending on the employee’s fluency in Spanish, Hmong, and/or Laotian. This position requires a writing sample you have done, preferably a staff report to Planning Commission or City Council regarding a land planning item, rezoning, comprehensive plan amendment/adoption, annexation, or significant land use matter. Please limit your answers to no more than ten (10) typed pages, double-spaced, 11 pt. Times New Roman font. Your writing sample must be attached with your application.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Required:

1. Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or closely related field from an accredited college or university with at least three years of experience in a public planning agency; OR 
2. Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a design discipline, such as urban design, architecture, or landscape architecture combined with at least five years of directly related experience 
3. Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.Preferred: 
4. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered 
5. Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred

HOW TO APPLY 
A City of Westminster online employment application is required for this position and is due by the closing date. Apply online by 8:30 a.m., on the closing date

Associate Planner 

City of Westminster, Colorado

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

Entry level

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

303-658-2150

Fax: 

303-706-3928

Email: 

jobs@cityofwestminster.us

Website: 

http://www.cityofwestminster.us

Location: 

Westminster, CO

Requisition Number: 15-00724 

Salary Range: $56,629 - $70,786 Annually 

Opening Date: Monday, July 27, 2015 
Closing Date: Monday, August 17, 2015, 8:30 a.m. 

POSITION PURPOSE 
The Associate Planner position is an entry level planning position involving the provision of technical assistance to the Planning Division for both long-range and current planning activities. Duties of the position include but are not limited to assistance to the general public regarding general zoning information, entry level development review, including site plan review, architecture, landscape review, etc.; preparation of graphic illustrations, maps and photographic materials; conducting research as directed; and collecting and maintaining demographic and economic data. The full salary range for this position is stated above. Starting wages are negotiable and dependent on the qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,000 per year depending on the employee’s fluency in Spanish, Hmong, and/or Laotian. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 
1. Responsible for day-to-day activities in the planning division: 

• Review sign permits, minor building permits, and business licenses for zoning code compliance 
• Perform technical research on selected planning matters relative to modifications in land use, housing, zoning, ownership, and other factors of physical development 
• Provide assistance to the public in answering general zoning, sign code, building setback, address-related questions, and development-related questions 
• Record Official Development Plans, Preliminary Development Plans, final plats, etc., at the County Recorder's Offices, as necessary

2. Assist planners in the review of site plans, address plats, archiving documents, development of long-range plans, and policy analysis3. May review ODP and ODP Waiver submittals, and perform general planning work4. May review telecommunication submittals for compliance with local, state, and federal law pertaining to5. Prepare displays for graphic presentations and reports for the Special Permits and License Board, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings, including: 

• Illustrations 
• Maps 
• Charts 
• Graphics 
• PowerPoint presentations

6. Run blueprints and other types of prints for the public 
7. Collect and maintain demographic and economic data and updates the federal government census maps, as necessary8. Provide updates to the City web site related to Planning 
9. Maintains regular and punctual attendance 

HOW TO APPLY A City of Westminster online employment application is required for this position and is due by the closing date. Apply online at www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs by 8:30 a.m., on the closing date.

Planner 

City of Westminster, Colorado

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

303-658-2150

Fax: 

303-706-3928

Email: 

jobs@cityofwestminster.us

Website: 

http://www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs

Location: 

Westminster, CO

Requisition Number: 15-00725

Salary Range: $60,876.00 - $76,095.00

Annually Opening Date: Monday, July 27, 2015
Closing Date: Monday, August 17, 2015, 8:30 a.m.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Planner position is a professional and technical planning position that is responsible for advanced level work involving both long range and current planning (plan implementation) activities. Job duties include preparing comprehensive plans and sub-area plans, coordinating the City's review and analysis of annexation and rezoning requests and development proposals, administering the Growth Management Program, developing land use regulations, developing and maintaining a statistical database, coordinating information between various elements of the City Staff, developing plans, policies and programs for review and making presentations to the Planning Commission and City Council.

Work is performed with a reasonable degree of latitude for independent, mature judgment, and action is reviewed by the Principal Planner or the Planning Manager through observation, conference, reports, and achievement of desired objectives. The full salary range for this position is stated above. Starting wages are negotiable and dependent on the qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,000 per year depending on the employee’s fluency in Spanish, Hmong, and/or Laotian. This position requires a writing sample you have done, preferably a staff report to Planning Commission or City Council regarding a land planning item, rezoning, comprehensive plan amendment/adoption, annexation, or significant land use matter.

Please limit your answers to no more than ten (10) typed pages, double-spaced, 11 pt. Times New Roman font. Your writing sample must be attached with your application.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

1. Coordinates the review and analysis of annexation and rezoning requests and development proposals 
2. Coordinates development proposals with developers and consultants 
3. Prepares analysis, writes reports and makes Staff presentations to Planning Commission and City Council 
4. Assists in the administration of the City's Growth Management Program 
5. Analyzes and reviews special planning programs 
6. Prepares long range plans and policy analysis 
7. Studies and reviews public programs; reviews and updates statistical, demographic, and related information and general plan background studies 
8. Prepares reviews and analysis of special planning programs and prepares related maps and graphics 
9. Compiles and maintains data for analysis of development impacts; analysis of land use relationships; attends Planning Commission and other meetings as directed 
10. Provides planning information to the general public

HOW TO APPLY
A City of Westminster online employment application is required for this position and is due by the closing date. Apply online by 8:30 a.m., on the closing date.