Transportation Pedestrian Coordinator - Portland, OR

Transportation Pedestrian Coordinator (Transportation Planning Coordinator)
City of Portland

Portland, OR

Closing Date/Time: Mon. 03/14/16 4:30 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $5,496.00 - $7,330.00 Monthly
Location: Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Oregon

Background
Portland, Oregon is routinely listed as one of the most livable cities in the world. Always on the leading edge of transportation and land use policy, the City of Portland has strong community and political support for continued innovation in sustainable transportation practices. As an organization, the Bureau of Transportation strives to model inclusivity and promote equity through its service delivery, internal operations and organizational culture.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is looking for a dynamic planner to serve as Portland's Pedestrian Modal Coordinator within the Bureau's Policy, Planning and Projects Group to help guide the future use of Portland's right of way and the transportation choices of it citizens.

The Position
The Pedestrian Coordinator serves as the overall expert, advocate and advisor for pedestrian needs to Bureau staff, Mayor and City Council, other City Bureaus and partner agencies. The Pedestrian Coordinator works collaboratively with staff to ensure that planners and project managers are given consistent advice and direction so that project outcomes can best serve Portlanders no matter what transportation mode they choose. The Pedestrian Coordinator also plays an important role in advancing the bureau's outreach and engagement about pedestrian mobility with traditionally under-served and under-represented groups of Portlanders. Although not required, competitive candidates will have graduated from a 4-year college with a major in Planning, Transportation Planning, or related field i.e. Landscape Architecture and at least 3 year's experience in Transportation Pplanning or related field i.e. Engineering.

This position is responsible for implementing the recommended goals, actions, activities and capital projects identified in the Portland Pedestrian Master Plan by:

• Monitoring pedestrian related transportation planning and capital projects and activities for the Bureau,
• Reviewing and making recommendations on policy and city-wide planning efforts,
• Reviewing design and construction plans for projects to optimize pedestrian accessibility and safety, while ensuring the essential movement of all modes,
• Serving as the Bureau's staff person for the City's Pedestrian Advisory Committee, including Committee membership recruitment, agenda coordination and ongoing support.
• Responding to residents' inquiries on pedestrian-related community impact issues and developing appropriate courses of action,
• Preparing grant applications and funding requests for implementing the identified activities and projects in the Pedestrian Master Plan and other directive plans,
• Supporting the Bureau's efforts on compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and acting as a resource for ADA considerations related to pedestrian facilities in the Right of Way.

To Qualify:
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Knowledge of transportation and urban planning and design principles, practices, current trends, regulations, standards and Federal laws including ADA Title II.
• Knowledge of project planning, budgeting, prioritizing, proposal composition, resource allocation and controls.
• Knowledge of project and/or program development and management best practices.
• Knowledge of effective public involvement policies, practices and procedures, and an understanding of best practices in community engagement with traditionally under-served and under-represented Portlanders.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze and prepare studies of developments and trends, legislative and regulatory initiatives and mandates, public attitudes and concerns relating to program area.
• Ability to prepare and interpret planning documents, code and policy proposals, regulations and complex technical documents.
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters to non-technical individuals, including making presentations to community organizations and elected officials.
• Ability to oversee the work of staff teams and/or consultants.
• Ability to facilitate effective public meetings including utilizing best practices for elevating all voices in an inclusive and respectful environment.

The Recruitment Process:
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a cover letter and professional resume online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:

• Your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in the cover letter.
• If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
• Your résumé and cover letter should be no more than a total of four (4) pages combined. Do not attach materials not requested.

All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than 4:30 pm, on the closing date of this recruitment. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration Letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.

Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.

Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application.

It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement.

Questions?
Regina Birch, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Bureau of Human Resources
regina.birch@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-4034


An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Director of Planning - Jersey City, NJ

Director of Planning
City of Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ

Job Level Executive (10+ years)
Salary Range Based on experience and qualifications

Job Description
The City of Jersey City is searching for a candidate to take charge of the highly successful and productive City Planning Division (staff of 12). Minimum Requirements are possession a Masters Degree in City Planning from an APA accredited college or university and 10 years of experience in city planning. The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership capabilities, significant accomplishments in the field and an ability to communicate the complexities of the planning process to a diverse audience. Additionally, a thorough knowledge of and experience with New Jersey’s land use and redevelopment laws will provide a significant advantage. Technical skills in GIS and CAD are also highly desirable. The City is seeking an individual with the proven ability to balance the needs of the market and the desires of the community with the requirements of the laws and principles of urban planning and development. The possession of a New Jersey Professional Planner’s license is required, as is certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners.

The possession of a New Jersey Professional Planner’s license is required, as is certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners.

For more information and to apply online, visit http://www.jerseycitynj.gov/planningdirector

Environmental Planner - RECON - San Diego, CA

Environmental Planner
RECON Environmental
San Diego, CA

Experience: 3-5 years
Contact person: Martha Aranibar
Phone:  619 308 9333 x147
Fax:  619 308 9334
Email: maranibar@reconenvironmental.com

Environmental Planner RECON Environmental is an employee-owned company of ‘specialists’ representing one of the largest and most established environmental consulting service firms in the Southwest.

Founded in 1972 with the emergence of the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act, we have provided more than four decades of continuous service to our valued clients in the federal, public and private sectors. We are located in the Bankers Hill area in San Diego.

We are currently recruiting for an environmental planner to join our Private Team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in City Planning, Environmental Science or related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, including advanced knowledge of CEQA and EIR preparation. Must have excellent communication and writing skills, have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments, and be a team player. Additional requirements include excellent conflict resolution and customer service skill, as well as the ability to take initiative while working with clients and other team members.

Qualified candidates are asked to submit their resume with salary requirements.

RECON offers a generous compensation and benefits package including PTO and Sick Leave, medical & dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) profit sharing plan, and employee stock ownership.

RECON Environmental Inc. is an EOE/Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

President- Women Impacting Public Policy - Washington, D.C.

President

Women Impacting Public Policy

Washington, D.C.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the full-time senior leader to the Women Impacting Public Policy, Inc. (WIPP) brand that
includes WIPP, the WIPP Education Foundation, and WIPP International. The President serves on the WIPP, WIPP Education Foundation, and WIPP International Executive Committees, and works closely with the Board Chairs, reporting to the Chair of the Board of Directors.

Has overall strategic and operational responsibility for day to day running of the organization.
Responsibilities also include increasing membership and sponsorship for the WIPP brand. The President assures that the WIPP brand is making timely progress toward the creation and fulfillment of its strategic plan.

The President is a liaison between the Boards and the senior management of the WIPP brand and works to achieve the mission of the WIPP brand.

The President serves as the primary spokesperson for the WIPP brand and therefore it is critical that she possesses a passion for women’s entrepreneurship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The President will perform the following duties and responsibilities in addition to those duties,
relationships, requirements, and expectations delineated in the position description for Board of
Directors and Board Member:

• Responsible for day to day operations of the organization as a whole.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring and management of WIPP staff, consultants and
vendors
• Responsible for financial oversight and direction of the organization
• Promote and build the WIPP brand and its members to the private sector, government and
public agencies, the media, and the public.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key senior executives throughout the public and
private sector communities to maximize the awareness of the WIPP brand’s value, increase
membership, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Promote and protect the WIPP brand (e.g., WIPP Education Foundation, WIPP
International, etc.)
• Report to the WIPP Board of Directors.
• Facilitate accomplishment of the WIPP brand’s strategic goals and objectives by providing
guidance to the WIPP Boards of Directors.

TRAITS OF A GOOD PRESIDENT
• A commitment to WIPP brand’s mission: This results in the proper allocation of time to provide the leadership, to help shepherd the WIPP brand, and to work with its members, leaders and staff.
• The President should possess the ability to articulate WIPP’s vision for strategic growth and drive the WIPP brand toward achievement of that vision.
• Good organizational skills, intelligence, business acumen and an advocate for the WIPP brand.
• Strong, decisive leader with excellent judgment and a willingness to take responsibility for the WIPP brand’s actions.
• The President should be a experienced, dynamic public speaker with the ability to facilitate communication with and among WIPP’s stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate WIPP’s key messages at Conferences, and through various media, including digital, print, radio, and television.
• Flexibility, the President should lead the way toward openness to new ideas.
• The President should be supportive of the staff, membership, Coalition Partners and the boards.
• Unbiased, the President must act in a non-partisan fashion in their role as WIPP President regardless of their personal political viewpoints.
• A good listener, the President should seek out information from the WIPP brand’s stakeholders.
• Have a strong understanding and appreciation of the value of sponsors and their contributions to WIPP.
• Ability to negotiate and ensure compliance with contracts, grants, and agreements (sponsors, vendors)
• Ability to expand sponsorship base and contributions.
• Ability to grow the WIPP brand’s partners to help us reach our goals for fundraising, membership engagement, and coalition partnership.
• Ability to bring people to consensus and translate the consensus into meaningful action.

CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
The President will likely be able to demonstrate the following capabilities and have experience in the following areas:
• Commitment to WIPP’s mission, vision, and goals
• Previous strong volunteer leadership or Board experience, strongly recommended
• Strong interest in and understanding of the WIPP brand activities and programs
• Served in a senior management position (past or present)
• General business management knowledge and skills: finance & budgeting, planning, marketing and sales, management, nonprofit governance, fundraising, alliances, etc.
• Advanced understanding of the public policy process and the ability to expand relationships with key policymakers in the legislative and executive branches
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to lead and influence others
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written
• Exceptional integrity and work ethics
• Experience in strategic planning, PR and the development of sponsorship opportunities
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues and challenges facing the women entrepreneurship community

Board Meetings4 Board meetings per year (notional schedule/subject to change months):
• March: Board Meeting Via Teleconference
• July: Board Meeting (2 – 4 days in Washington D.C.)
• September: Board Meeting Via Teleconference
• November/December: Board Meeting (2 – 4 days in Washington D.C.)

Key Functions/Activities
Ad-hoc conference calls with the Executive Committee throughout the year (4-6 calls, approximately 1 hour in duration)
Preparation for Board Meetings and calls
Budget and Financial Review
Sponsorship
Work on assigned Board projects, committees, task forces, and initiatives
Attendance at stakeholder conferences
Public relations, press interviews and media activities

Confidentiality: The President is required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement before taking office.

Regional Planning Assistant - Los Angeles County, CA

Regional Planning Assistant II
Los Angeles County/Department of Regional Planning
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Level Entry (0–1 year)
Salary Range $5,439.18 - $6,756.82 monthly

DEFINITION:
Participates in planning studies, analyses and research; communicates with the public concerning planning issues, and engages in other planning and zoning activities.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
This is the journey level in the Regional Planning Assistant class series. Positions allocated to this class receive technical and administrative supervision from a planning supervisor, and are assigned duties in a planning section, such as the issuance of zoning permits, land divisions, land use regulatory enforcement, plan review, geographic information systems, and research studies, for which they are expected to carry out their assignments independently; or be responsible for an element of a specialized research or planning study.

All duties assigned require familiarity with basic planning concepts, the content of local general plans, planning and zoning laws; and the application of planning techniques. Incumbents of the class must communicate and present planning concepts, ideas and theories, and the County's planning policies and administrative procedures to the public, orally and in writing.

Contact Information
Contact Name Virna Salomon
Phone 213-351-2953
Fax 213-380-3681
Email vsalomon@hr.lacounty.gov
Website hr.lacounty.gov/

Project Coordination (Grant ltd.) - Open Space Alliance - Brooklyn, NY

Greenpoint Parks Project Coordinator
Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY

Program: Greenpoint Community Parks Stewardship
Full-time/Part-time: Temporary, Grant Funded Position
Exempt/Non Exempt: Non-Exempt
Employer: Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (OSA)
Supervisor: Executive Director

Deadline to Apply: March 3

This is an excellent opportunity and challenge for an outgoing candidate with community outreach and planning experience to work on their feet to build park stewardship throughout Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This is a grant funded position to build stewardship in Greenpoint parks and playgrounds with the Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (OSA). OSA's mission is to maintain, activate, enhance and expand the parks and public spaces of North Brooklyn, in partnership with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks). This position is funded through the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund, a joint program of the New York State Office of the Attorney General and Department of Environmental Conservation. The GCEF program is a $19.5 million grant program created by the State of New York with monies obtained through a settlement with ExxonMobil over its Greenpoint oil spill.

Purpose of Position:
OSA is seeking a highly organized and energetic Project Coordinator to carry out the Greenpoint Community Parks Stewardship Project. Through volunteer programming, community engagement and education programming, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for creating a sustainable Parks Stewardship program in five parks and playgrounds in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The Project Coordinator will be a vital resource for the McGolrick Park Neighborhood Alliance, McGolrick Park's existing community group, and will work to foster the creation of other steward groups throughout the neighborhood. Through active recruitment and outreach, the Project Coordinator will help to build and support local park steward groups while helping to inform community members of upcoming Park events, closures, and other projects. The Project Coordinator will be expected to create sustainable volunteer programs in place to allow regular community events to continue beyond the term of the grant.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong working relationship with the existing park friends group in Greenpoint: McGolrick Park Neighbors Association (MPNA) and facilitate MPNA's continued development
• Work with MPNA to help build their volunteer base with active neighborhood recruitment, identifying needs and systems to ensure long-term growth
• Help MPNA with the development and execution of their events - including obtaining permits, coordinating with the Parks Department, publicizing events, and following up with new attendees
• Use MPNA as a model in developing similar organizations throughout Greenpoint
• Conduct significant outreach to the Greenpoint community, working with existing community groups and organizations to determine areas with greatest need for attention
• Develop volunteer event calendar and youth education curriculum and programs for summer season events
• Seek opportunities for creating new parks friends groups, providing training, outreach, and support
• Promote community programming and encourage park stewardship throughout the neighborhood, utilizing local partnerships, social media and creative campaigning
• Engage neighborhood partners to support the work of park friends groups and explore potential new projects and activities in Greenpoint parks
• Build strong partnerships with the staff at NYC Parks Department and Partnership for Parks
• Create ongoing, regular events, and build outreach infrastructure to ensure volunteer growth after the grant period
• Coordinate social media efforts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Meet programmatic benchmarks and track progress for grant reporting

Required Skills

• Excellent communications skills, including public speaking and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, using a demonstrated collaborative approach
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple projects at one time
• Ability to think quickly and creatively under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Social Media platforms, comfort with database systems
• Flexible in accommodating evening or weekend events as required

Desired Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree
Previous experience working in a community relations, urban planning or government relations role
Knowledge of Greenpoint history and issues facing NYC parks and urban park conservancies

Schedule: Approximate Dates: April 2016 - January 2018. Extension of position beyond grant period a possibility, but not guaranteed.

How to apply
Please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@osanb.org

Policy Director - International Living Future Institute - Seattle, WA

Living Community Challenge and Policy Director

International Living Future Institute

Seattle, WA

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) seeks a Living Community Challenge and Policy Director to join our staff and grow our community and city scale programs. The Living Community Challenge and Policy Director will be responsible for leading work with neighborhoods, cities and communities nationally and internationally and for growing the Living Community Challenge program as well as our national policy initiative.

The Living Community Challenge is the world's most stringent standard for the creation and evolution of new and existing restorative communities; as such it brings policy barriers to the surface. The successful candidate should have experience engaging with communities and neighborhoods on visionary sustainable initiatives and policy barriers/solutions. The successful applicant must be a multi-tasking self-starter, with a passion for ILFI's mission, strong community development skills, and excellent interpersonal, project management, and writing skills.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated urban design, architecture, ecological design, policy and/or community planning/engagement experience and should have a passion for taking the Living Building framework to the city and community scale. The position will be filled in Seattle, Washington and will involve frequent travel across North America and beyond. ILFI also has staff and programs in Portland, OR; Chicago; San Francisco; and Boston. ILFI offers a collaborative, team-oriented workplace that treats employees as responsible professionals. While the work is demanding, the hours are often flexible, benefits are generous, and good times are frequent.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Direct the Living Community Challenge program nationally and internationally including direct engagement and outreach with projects, overseeing the development of program resources and staff, and managing improvements to the program.
• Develop relationships with other partners and initiatives that are engaged with restorative, biophilic, resilient and sustainable city and neighborhood programs.
• Engage with leading cities and regional governments to catalyze engagement with Living Future principles.
• Lead the Institute's Policy program to identify initiatives that can make the Living Community and Building Challenge programs possible for all. Work with Living Building and Community projects to identify policy barriers and provide resources, toolkits education, and advocacy to remove them.
• Work with the Living Future Congresses to lead their regional policy efforts and engage in new partnerships that can transform policy and programs on a global scale.
• Consult with design teams on master plans, including assessing their capacity to achieve net zero energy, net zero water, biophilic design and urban agriculture.
• Oversee the Living Community Challenge education program and present nationally on the Living Community Challenge and policy initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Living Building Challenge, Net Zero Energy and Living Product Challenge teams to align and integrate findings across project scales and programs. 

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

• Bachelor's and/or Masters degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Community Development, Policy or field related to the Living Community Challenge 
• At least 10 years professional experience working with community/city scale development programs nationally or internationally and with implementing policy initiatives. 
• Exemplary verbal and written presentation skills with demonstrated experience with public speaking on a national scale. 
• Excellent demonstrated project management skills and the ability to engage a diverse group of players to a common vision. 
• Multi-tasking skills including ability to jump from one project to another 
• Friendly, outgoing nature. An ability to go with the flow in a fast paced, high-energy organization is a key to success in this job. 
• Demonstrated commitment to ILFI's mission.

Desired:

• Strong graphic skills using Powerpoint, In-Design and other Mac based graphics programs.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Sketch-up, GIS mapping and other related software.

ILFI IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We believe that our staff should reflect the diversity of the communities in which we live in order to achieve a living future that is socially just, cultural rich and ecologically restorative. We are committed to hiring and advancing staff that represent voices from traditionally underrepresented populations.

HOW TO APPLY
To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to employment@living-future.org. Please use the subject line: "Last Name, First Name – LCC Director".

Applications will close Monday, March 14th, 2016

1501 E Madison St, Suite 150

Seattle, WA, 98122, US

Details
Application deadlineMarch 14, 2016Education requirements

Generous benefits package includes health, vision, dental insurance, Employee Life Insurance, 403(b) retirement matching, three weeks of paid annual leave and 12 days annual sick leave.

Economic Development Specialist - Evanston, IL

Economic Development Program Specialist
City of Evanston
Evanston, IL
Job Level Mid I (1-4 years)
Salary Range $29.97 – $38.47/hour*

NATURE OF WORK:This position performs responsible professional work to assist in the development and implementation of City of Evanston economic development programs and projects that support commercial, office, and industrial businesses and development activities. Work for this position is primarily focused to include business retention of existing Evanston businesses, with a focus on retail business. Additional work includes conducting marketing and business attraction work associated with bringing nationally recognized commercial businesses as well as supporting the innovation and development of new locally-based businesses. This position will require regular reports to the City Manager, Elected Officials, and other senior City staff on business recruitment and retention activities. The Economic Development Division is comprised of a staff of four and is located within the City Manager’s Office. The Economic Development Specialist reports to the Senior Economic Development Coordinator; the Senior Economic Development Coordinator reports to the Economic Development Division Manager; and the Economic Development Division Manager reports to the Assistant City Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
• Conducts business visitations of businesses located in Evanston’s neighborhood business districts and subsequent identification of retailers or businesses in districts through business visits that are interested in expansion or require additional retention assistance.
• Develops and supports a retail incubation program that supports entrepreneurs or area businesses interested in opening a new business that does not currently exist in a district or in Evanston.
• Acts as initial point of contact for general inquiries from new and existing business walk-in and phone inquiries; acts as Economic Development liaison for 311 inquiries.
• Assists in the preparation of customized, confidential, professional responses to prospect requests.
• Contributes to the constant improvement of presentation materials / in-house publications.
• Participates in the development of aggressive marketing and sales strategies that will result in new prospect activity.
• Works to create economic development incentive packages for prospects interested in locating in Evanston (includes coordination with City Law Department to draft and create redevelopment agreements).
• Meets and works with business district organizations concerning economic development issues and challenges.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive inventory of available commercial, office and industrial building spaces and sites within the community for economic development purposes; tracks vacancy rates within the City by commercial industry.
• Represents the City in regional and national convention and trade shows for which prospective businesses for Evanston are present.
• Develops and maintains relationships with retail broker community.
• Assists as needed in preparation of Power Point presentations and supporting materials, for presentation to City Manager, City Council, Committee meetings, key business groups, and/or other special interest groups.
• Works with Economic Development Division Manager and the Community Engagement Team, local merchant districts, and Chamber of Commerce Officials to coordinate announcements and the promotion of the new businesses openings, existing business expansions or key anniversaries, and general business activities and special events.
• Provides timely reports to the Economic Development Division Manager and City Manager on activities and progress on retention, expansion, and attraction efforts that are used to brief City Council and other elected officials.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, public administration, or business with a focus on real estate and/or economics or similar discipline. Master’s degree is preferred.

Must possess two (2) or more years of progressively responsible economic development based work experience including economic development research experience. Possession of two (2) or more years of experience working for a local chamber of commerce, business district improvement area, special service area, or related municipal position in which job responsibilities involved direct contact with business districts and individual businesses is preferred.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
• Knowledge of marketing, communications, and public relations, with experience in outreach and communications to a broad base audience.
• Innovative, self-motivated, creative, resourceful and independent thinking; Strong problem solving skills with an ability to quickly assess the issues and challenges and begin to develop alternative solutions for preferred economic development projects and programs.
• Ability to review, understand and discern key information from market analysis, economic or fiscal impact reports, or other related economic development studies and reports; ability to take information and adapt, as appropriate, to Economic Development priorities and strategies.
• Ability to understand, administer and adapt the process of land use regulations as administered by local municipalities throughout the U.S., and articulate their theoretical basis, generally, and specifically related to commercial business expansion and attraction.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to use Internet search engines, word processing software, email, and Windows operating systems.
• Experience utilizing social media software in a professional capacity through marketing, social campaigns, advertising, and/or business promotion.
• Ability to work with and relate to a diverse group of citizens from varying socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, organizational and project management skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
• The ability to work in a primarily sedentary position, with the ability to occasionally use force to exert up to 10 pounds. The ability to lift, carry or otherwise move objects, books, materials, etc. using up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from indoor temperature changes.
• There are no environmental hazards associated with this classification.

To view the full job description and apply for this position, please visit www.cityofevanston.org on or before (3/13/2016) application closing date and complete the on-line application. Only those who submit an application directly on our employment site by the (3/13) closing date will be considered.

Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.

CONTACT:

Human Resources
Phone 847 448 8204
Fax 847 448 8109
Email humanresources@cityofevanston.org
Website www.cityofevanston.org/employment
Postal Address City of Evanston
Human Resources
2100 Ridge Ave

Evanston IL 60201

Transportation Planner - Fairfax County, VA

Transportation Planner II
Fairfax County Government
Fairfax, VA

Website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=...
Job # 16-00333 $56,415.42 - $94,026.40 Annually

Fairfax County, a diverse and dynamic jurisdiction in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, is seeking a highly motivated and qualified planner and/or traffic engineer to engage in transportation analysis associated with land development review. Work assignments will be focused on the land development process, providing exposure to a variety of transportation disciplines that include pedestrian/bicycle, road construction, traffic operations, transportation demand management (TDM), transit, and vehicle parking.

Specifically, assignments will include review and analysis of the transportation characteristics of land use proposals, including zoning and site plan applications; field and research analysis; negotiation to secure system improvements; and preparation of written reports and presentations to reviewing agencies, development industry representatives, elected officials, and citizens.

Position may be underfilled as a Transportation Planner I.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field; plus two years of experience related to transportation planning.

UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS: This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Transportation Planner I (Grade S21, $48,971 - $81,619). The employment standards for the Transportation Planner I are: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field. Click here to view the complete details and KSAs for the Transportation Planner I. Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meet the employment standards stated above in addition to obtaining competencies defined by the hiring agency) the employee will be elevated to the level ofTransportation Planner II.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in: evaluating transportation network impacts of land use proposals; traffic impact analysis; negotiation skills; coordinating with governmental organizations; excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to organize, coordinate, and establish priorities for multiple projects and assignments; and ability to work independently on assignments with minimal direction. Experience with evaluating parking supply and demand, parking characteristics, and/or parking facility design.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally sedentary. However, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items under 25 pounds in weight.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview.

TO APPLY: Apply online at agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty by 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2016. It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 711. EEO/AA/TTY.

Director, Urban Green Infrastructure Partnerships - Nature Conservancy - Arlington, VA

Director, Urban Green Infrastructure Partnerships
The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.

NatureVest is focused on deal generation, capital deployment and thought leadership in the environmental impact investing space.A collaborative effort between JPMorgan Chase and The Nature Conservancy, NatureVest brings together investors, conservation leaders, policymakers, and financing institutions to grow the field of environmental impact investing and enable more capital to be allocated to investing in nature.

With the goal of attracting $1 billion of private capital by 2020 for conservation projects that protect and restore the lands and waters upon which all life depends, NatureVest is focused on the following:

• Developing transactions to deploy capital through investment products that offer both conservation impact and financial return
• Organizing investors (institutional, private and philanthropic) who will participate in transactions and/or funds
• Establishing the nexus of thought leadership for natural capital investment by: producing new research, targeted convenings, and an interactive resource for practitioners and stakeholders

For more information, please visit: http:www.naturevest.tnc.org

Position Summary:
The Director, Urban Green Infrastructure Partnerships will act as NatureVest's primary point of contact with municipalities and private developers looking to incorporate green infrastructure into their programs and will be responsible for ensuring investment objectives are incorporated into implementation. Reporting to Director of Product Development,this key position is a unique and exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader who is knowledgeable and passionate about leveraging financial markets to drive environmental impact and urban sustainability through urban green infrastructure investments.

Responsibilities & Scope:

• Working in collaboration with the Director of Product Development and the North America Urban Conservation Directors, engage U.S. municipalities through direct outreach to mayors' offices, utilities, and regulators to develop a pipeline of viable investment opportunities.
• Work with the Director of Product Development to set strategic direction for municipal and regional priorities and investment criteria.
• Work with Director of Product Development to evaluate and scope deals. Ensure preliminary conservation objectives are considered and incorporated into initial scope definition and assist with the development partner selection process.
• Work closely with TNC's Global and North American Cities Programs, and interested TNC Chapters to train staff and their municipal constituents to support evaluation of how cities can leverage impact capital and NatureVest to identify potential opportunities for investable green infrastructure and stormwater management initiatives.
• Establish working relationships with local and national enterprises, municipalities, and other NGOs to identify high-quality development partners, build sources of demand for green infrastructure investment, and establish partners in policy leadership and community engagement.
• Maintain international profile by producing original thought leadership pieces through written articles, conference appearances, and video work on policy and investment best practices.
• Significant US travel involved.

Desired Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• BA/BS degree and 12 years in municipal government or as a technical consultant to municipal government working on regulated water quality issues, sustainability-related initiatives, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and directing complex initiatives of strategic importance, including the management of budgets, the supervision of multidisciplinary professionals, and the coordination of the work of partners.
• Experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc.), working effectively with a broad array of stakeholders with divergent needs.
• Experience with current trends and practices in stormwater policy, regulation, and green infrastructure implementation.
• Successful experience facilitating complex negotiations with municipal, state, and/or federal governments, and/or private business.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Master's in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration or Business Administration, or other advanced degree with significant course work in policy, planning and public administration is preferred.
• Sense of urgency, with the ability to manage multiple work streams on time and on budget while meeting or exceeding goals.
• Demonstrated success as an inspirational leader who has successfully motivated staff and partners to achieve and sustain excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership and visionary qualities and ability to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Exceptional interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.

How to apply: 

For more information and to apply, please visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID#43991 in the keyword search. Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM EST3/24/16.The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply

Consultant - GFOA - Chicago, IL

Government Finance Officers Association
Consultant/Analyst - Research and Consulting Center
Chicago, IL

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is seeking a Consultant/Analyst for its Research and Consulting Center (RCC). Consultants/Analysts within GFOA work as part of small project teams (including in leadership roles) to support many of the GFOA’s programs and services. Example assignments include coordinating training seminars, leading research activities, writing research reports or articles, facilitating networking events for finance officers, or other activities to support the organization. All consultants/analysts will also contribute heavily to GFOA’s consulting projects. GFOA is a national leader in providing services for local governments on business process improvement, best practice adoption, and selection, procurement, and implementation oversight of financial systems and other administrative systems (ERP systems).

The ideal candidate is able to effectively work in a team environment, prioritize multiple projects and deadlines, have excellent communication and writing skills as well as have a strong interest in public-sector financial management. Travel is required for approximately 8-12 days per month. All consultant/analysts work out of GFOA’s Chicago office.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong interest in improving public-sector financial management and process improvement 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills/ability to work effectively in small teams
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills/ability to prioritize tasks
• Experience with MS Visio, MS Excel, and MS Project
• General understanding of the public sector/governments, prior experience in state or local government is highly desirable
• Advanced degree in public administration, public policy, or a related field or relevant experience
• Past public sector experience is preferred.

About GFOA

GFOA is a not-for-profit membership association that has represented public-sector finance professionals since 1906. Currently, GFOA has more than 18,400 members across the United States and Canada who look to the association as the gold standard for best practices in public-sector financial management. GFOA’s RCC supports many of the organization’s programs and services. Consultants/Analysts working with RCC will have the opportunity to work directly with leading governments throughout the United States and Canada in a consulting, research, training, and networking capacity. GFOA is a great opportunity for public sector-focused professionals at any level of their career to help advocate for improved public sector financial management.

To apply, applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to
Mike Mucha (mmucha@gfoa.org).
Director, Research and Consulting Center, GFOA
Phone: 312-578-2282
203 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2700

GFOA is an equal opportunity employer.

Environmental Planner - City and County of San Francisco, CA

5298 Planner III - Environmental Review
City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Salary Range $89,596.00 - $108,888.00/year

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under direction of the Manager of the Bureau of Environmental Management, the Planner III performs difficult and responsible environmental review work, participating in all phases of environmental review including analysis of environmental impacts and mitigation measures; coordinates difficult environmental review cases; performs complex initial environmental studies; provides information to the public on environmental review procedures; and performs related duties as required.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Preparing and directing the work of staff and consultants in the preparation of various environmental impact documents;
• Analyzing, evaluating and preparing reports and environmental impact documents on complex water and sewer infrastructure projects;
• Reviewing environmental impact documents and ensuring project compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations;
• Interpreting and explaining legal, technical and procedural aspects of environmental review to the public, boards and commissions (potentially in controversial situations or under a high-level of public interest);
• Preparing technical reports and correspondence;
• Coordinating environmental impact documents for major public and private projects;
• Coordinating with SFPUC bureaus/divisions and other City departments in completing project environmental reviews;
• Exercising understanding of planning code requirements and other regulatory processes;
• Working with other planners and project managers to integrate the environmental review process with other planning tasks;
• Managing environmental documents for a project sponsor with large watershed lands, who is not also the lead agency;
• Representing SFPUC at public hearings, and
• Performing related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years (8000 hours) of verifiable full-time equivalent experience either:
a) Performing environmental review functions

OR

b) In a city/regional/urban planning environment preparing documents for entities such as California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

OR

2. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in city/regional/urban planning, environmental studies, architecture, law, earth sciences, geography, economics, landscape architecture, civil engineering, urban studies or public administration AND two (2) years (4000 hours) of verifiable full-time equivalent experience either:

a) Performing environmental review functions

OR

b) In a city/regional/urban planning environment preparing documents for entities such as California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit: http://jobaps.com/SF/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=5298&R3=066328 to register an account, and view this complete job announcement for application submission requirements.

Senior planner- COTA - Columbus, OH

Senior Service Planner
Central Ohio Transit Authority
Columbus, OH

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for professional route and system network planning as well as planning through implementation for various projects. Coordinates and supervises complex special research projects and obtains operational data for the preparation and implementation of service revisions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of COTA's transit operations. Lead planner for assimilating and tracking quarterly and biennial Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) updates, and Federal Title VI compliance. Works with Project Manager and others in the division to develop transit corridor projects. Works closely with Finance, Corporate Communications, and Operations divisions to assure effective coordination of service planning efforts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops analysis and reports required for the President/CEO’s approval, and to ensure the Division’s compliance with the Authority’s Title VI policies by conducting service change disparate impact analysis on a trimester basis, and as needed, fare equity analysis; 
• Conducts technically sound transit research to produce required reports and development of special projects, including the Short-Range Transit Plan, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 15 reporting and other assorted reports; 
• Provides assistance in the analysis of travel demand forecast results, environmental impacts and transit operations and costing data; independently synthesizes data and reaches conclusions that address specific project or policy questions; 
• Assists on major projects such as feasibility studies, alternative analyses for corridor planning, operational assessments and transit route planning, Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Bids (RFBs), and reviewing public and private development plans; 
• Responsible for transit service planning and analyses for all facets of COTA's operations consistent with COTA's Long- and Short-Range Transit Plans: Conducts field investigation of existing and proposed service and analyzes for transit service productivity and cost effectiveness; ensures route services adhere to Board adopted productivity standards; prepares accurate and timely recommendations for changes and reports based on the analysis aimed at improving service productivity; designs and develops new route alignments; 
• Serves as Planning Department’s lead member of COTA’s cross-departmental Performance Incentive Compensation Ridership Committee. Responsible for managing development of strategies and execution of Planning’s yearly PIC initiatives to help increase productivity and overall ridership, peer research, and preparation of monthly ridership reports for management review; 
• Assists in providing assignments for Service Planner and Planning Interns to help ensure attainment of department goals and objectives. Leads recruitment efforts for ongoing Planning Intern program; 
• Manages COTA’s Geographic Information System (GIS) by ensuring map data is updated quarterly through coordination with MORPC, and creates necessary data to support planning and scheduling activity. Serves as primary contact with MORPC for Location Based Response System data files, and attends regularly scheduled Central Ohio GIS User Group and Ohio Geographic Information Program meetings. Uses ArcView GIS software for development of new data, modifying existing data converting data to and from different GIS software platforms, creating maps and performing field verification; Uses Adobe Suite software for enhanced map graphic production and other design graphics as needed; 
• Manages and serves as internal staff liaison for multiple routes assigned to position, including retrieval of pertinent APC and farebox ridership data, conducting research and preparing written responses to customer contacts, posting bus stop commuter bulletins, etc. 
• Serves as the lead point of contact with external and internal transit operations staff, and implementation activities (e.g., service changes, public meetings, etc.);
• Prepares PowerPoint presentations (including complex graphics and maps), conducts presentations, and attends and participates in outside meetings with various public and private entities to foster regional participation and coordination in COTA planning efforts, and to help ensure COTA has an active and significant role in regional planning efforts; 
• Provides technical review, input and evaluation on internally and externally generated reports and plan to insure continued compliance with COTA planning goals, objectives, practices, and policies; 
• Researches, analyzes, and makes sound recommendations on special assignments such as, but not limited to, new transportation technologies, special transit service problems, and requested management assistance; 
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with citizen groups, organizations, and individuals involved in transit issues to achieve coordinated and cooperative approaches to service development aimed at improving public awareness and operation of existing and future service; 
• Serves as lead liaison on various projects with other divisions; and 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Regular, predictable and punctual attendance required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: None

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in city and regional planning, urban or transportation planning, transportation engineering, geography, business, or other related fields and four to five (4-5) years of experience in conducting transportation research and studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in business or public administration. Master's degree in city and regional planning, urban planning, geography, business, or other related fields preferred

Experience: 3-5 years

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
American Institution of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of transportation planning techniques such as demand estimation; market research and data analysis; fare elasticity; traffic design and engineering; survey design, implementation and analysis; cost benefit analysis; and transit service, design and evaluation, relating to the implementation of transit services, passenger amenities, and facilities; 
• Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and policies e.g., Title VI, surface transportation bills (MAP-21), etc.; 
• Knowledge of GIS techniques, cartographic principles, GPS, map scales, earth coordinate systems, map projection and data layer creation; 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; 
• Strong human relations skills; Ability to relate technical information in lay terms in a clear and concise manner; and 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, conceptual drawings and maps and prepare easily understood maps and charts for reports.

Manager of Comprehensive Planning and Design - Rockford, IL

Manager of Comprehensive Planning and Design
City of Rockford
Rockford, IL

Job #66143
Job Level Mid II (4-8 years)
Salary Range $37.05-$51.13

NATURE OF WORK
Serving the public with planning, administrative and management of the administration and development of long range planning, design, neighborhood, housing and planning related services, in accordance with federal and state laws and city ordinances and policies.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Work involves managing the full range of urban planning functions including, planning, recommending, managing and evaluating long range planning efforts, community design initiatives, plan implementation, economic development, tax increment planning, housing development, property development, and planning related services through subordinate staff, to promote orderly development and redevelopment of the city. Work also includes considerable interaction and management of community partners to insure alignment in planning and development. The employee will manage planning consultants in the implementation and planning of the community. This employee will lead and engage the community in the planning process. This is a single position class. Supervision is exercised directly and through a line supervisor over a staff of professional, administrative and program support employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These essential duties are only illustrative.)
Directs the long range planning, development and redevelopment efforts, land use planning for adoption by the City of Rockford, preparation of comprehensive plan, neighborhood plans, corridor plans and other plans and elements and policies of the City.

Manages, trains, and evaluates staff engaged in providing planning, design, housing community engagement and related services and program activities including.

Manages staff engaged in preparing and maintaining the official comprehensive plan and official map for the City and surrounding area, sustainable growth plans and strategies, neighborhood redevelopment plans, infill development plans, strategic industrial plans, historic preservation plans and other plans as identified in the annual work program.

Evaluates policies, prepares plans, special reports and recommendations regarding long range planning, housing, neighborhood growth and related issues and proposals; confers with other departments on these issues and proposals; develops alternatives and presents reports and recommendations to the Mayor and Council, and implements actions as directed.

Manages, trains and evaluates professional staff engaged in researching and developing comprehensive planning, neighborhood planning, TIF planning, business planning, focus areas and other special planning programs

Consults and coordinates with other departments for infrastructure planning and development as part of the Cities comprehensive planning and implementation efforts.

Reviews and conducts research on complex planning matters; interprets laws and ordinances regarding nest practice planning efforts.

Manages and researches growth patterns, calculates population projections and analyze census data to supervise long range growth.

Defines specific objectives, annual goals, and progress benchmarks, and ensures program activities comply with City ordinances, rules and regulations.

Reviews and recommends appropriate changes in program operations and procedures; and prepares annual division budget; reviews and recommends staff training requests.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Community and Economic Development Director. Work is performed according to extensive laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Direction may come from the department head or higher level city officials on specific assignments. Work is reviewed through program checks and balances, and when it may involve substantive policy and procedural changes, major expenditures or with special projects being reviewed by the department director or other city officials. Work is reviewed annually for overall results achieved.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises supervision over supervisory, professional, administrative and program support positions engaged in carrying out the various functions and requirements of their respective responsibilities. Supervisory responsibilities include assigning and evaluating work, resolving personnel problems, setting performance goals and standards, making hiring and disciplinary decisions, and performing other supervisory functions. This position is also responsible for the supervision and management of consultants.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work activities are primarily sedentary in nature, sitting at a desk operating a personal computer, although movement about the work area is by walking or by other means. (Travel?)

SUCCESS FACTORS (KSAs)
Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of urban planning.

Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations related to planning, including housing, economic development and growth patterns.

Considerable knowledge of political, social, and economic implications of planning.

Knowledge of the principles and methods of organization, management, and supervision.

Ability to prepare complex planning studies and to formulate substantive recommendations for planning standards and the development and evaluation of overall plans.

Ability to express ideas effectively, orally, and in writing; ability to interpret planning and zoning laws and administrative rules to other government officials and the public.

Ability to supervise and direct the work of others effectively.

Skill in the use and care of a personal computer, geographic information systems and other software.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Master’s degree in urban planning, public administration or related field, and at least 5 years of increasingly responsible planning and design administration, including demonstrated supervisory experience. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.

AICP certification.

Residency requirement: Classified employees hired after January 1, 1984 may live anywhere in Winnebago County or anywhere within an area fifteen (15) miles from the Public Safety Building within six (6) months of their date of completion of probation. Employees hired prior to January 1, 1984 shall be subject to their conditions of employment in effect at that time.

Website www.rockfordil.gov

Senior Associate - Urban Land Institute - San Francisco, CA

Senior Associate, San Francisco District Council
Urban Land Institute

San Francisco, CA

About ULI
ULI–the Urban Land Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the Institute has more than 36,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines working in private enterprise and public service.

As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information, and experience among local, national, and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places. The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. For more information about ULI, visit www.uli.org.

ULI district councils deliver the Institute’s mission at the local level by providing members with education, networking, and opportunities to give back to the community. With 2,300 members across the Bay Area, ULI San Francisco represents one of ULI’s largest district councils. The San Francisco District Council (ULIsf) offers 60-70 high-quality programs a year, serving the area with pragmatic land use expertise and education. For more information, please visitwww.sf.uli.org.

The Senior Associate Role
The Senior Associate’s overall responsibility is to coordinate and facilitate the District Council’s goals and objectives. The Senior Associate serves as an informed resource for a variety of District Council committees, interfacing with them to ensure that all work is consistent with the Institute’s policies and procedures and that ULI San Francisco’s goals and objectives are met. The Senior Associate works closely with the Executive Director and Director as well as with other members of the ULI San Francisco staff, currently including a Manager and another Senior Associate. The Senior Associate must be a hardworking, proactive, and innovative person with good knowledge of ULI’s core issues and those policies and practices of highest interest to our members.

This is a full-time exempt position eligible for benefits, learn more.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Committee responsibilities can change over time. Currently, it is expected that the Senior Associate will primarily support three committees—Policy & Practice, Local Product Councils, and Sponsorship—and share responsibility for programs. Each is described below.

Policy & Practice Committee

• Support the Executive Director in current efforts to bring more clarity and organizational structure to the area of Policy & Practice.
• Manage and coordinate all correspondence to Policy & Practice committee members.
• Manage and coordinate all correspondence to members of subcommittees within Policy & Practice: Sustainable Development and Housing
• Ensure that rosters and contact information for Policy & Practice committee and subcommittees are accurate and up to date.
• Manage all projects, programs, and initiatives undertaken by the Policy & Practice committee and subcommittees.
• Manage and oversee all grant applications submitted on behalf of the Policy & Practice committee and subcommittees. This includes Urban Innovation Grant applications as well as external grant opportunities when such opportunities arise.
• Work with the Policy & Practice committee co-chairs to oversee scope of work and track progress of initiatives and projects.
• Work with co-chairs and subcommittee co-chairs to engage existing committee members as well as recruit new committee members.
• Track expenses and monitor budgetary performance of committee.
• Work with co-chairs and subcommittee co-chairs to schedule committee meetings, create agendas, and update work plans.

Local Product Councils (LPCs)

• For ULI San Francisco’s two LPCs—one commercial and one residential—work with the respective co-chairs to plan two half-day LPC programs per year (spring and fall).
• Ensure that the programming is consistent with ULI brand and mission.
• Coordinate budget and all program logistics.
• Ensure that rosters and contact information for the LPCs are accurate and up to date.
• Assist co-chairs in identifying prospective new LPC members and coordinate the process of inviting individuals to join.

Sponsorship Committee and Financial Management Function

• Work with the Executive Director, Sponsorship Committee co-chairs, and District Council Chair in creating a strategy to achieve annual sponsorship goals.
• Work with the Executive Director and Sponsorship Committee co-chairs to draft annual letters for current District Council sponsors and prospective District Council sponsors.
• Manage and coordinate all correspondence to District Council’s Sponsorship Committee members, including but not limited to committee meeting invitations, prospective sponsor assignments, and up-to-date fundraising progress as necessary.
• Keep all sponsorship information current and up to date to ensure accurate tracking of fundraising progress; this includes pledges and collections from renewing sponsors, as well as prospective sponsors.
• Work with the staff member responsible for the sf.uli.org website to keep all sponsorship information appearing online up to date and accurate.
• Manage and coordinate all communications with ULI San Francisco sponsors, and prospective sponsors, including but not limited to appreciation luncheon invitations, following up on payment, thank-you notes from the Executive Director, and distributing follow-up letters and invoices when necessary.
• Assist in creating, producing, and managing distribution of all District Council printed collateral materials with references to District Council sponsorship, including but not limited to brochures, newsletters, reports, annual reports, program displays, applications, and ULI publications.
• Regarding the financial management of the District Council:
• Assist in preparing the annual budget.
• Review monthly financial statements and identify any errors or other items requiring adjustment.
• Together with the Executive Director, review monthly performance with the Treasurer.
• Update ULI San Francisco dashboard monthly for use in summarizing key performance indicators to District Council leadership (Management Committee and Executive Board).

Programs Committee
This is the District Council’s largest committee and is responsible for planning a large number of programs annually. While the Director will have primary responsibility for this committee, she/he will require significant support from other District Council staff. Currently, it is expected that the Senior Associate will provide such assistance. For example, the Senior Associate will likely be assigned to manage and execute selected programs throughout the year. They could fall into any of the following categories:

• Real Deals (project tours);
• Hot Topics (brown-bag lunches);
• Icons (honoring a key industry figure);
• Capital Markets; and
• Signature Programs (generally large attendance programs such asEmerging Trends, Proposition M, and Development and Dilemmas Panel).

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Work directly with ULI San Francisco leadership, Executive Director, Director, Manager, Senior Associate, and Administrative Assistant; also with ULI headquarters staff based in Washington, D.C.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Work directly with members, vendors, consultants, partner organizations, and media outlets.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years related experience.
• BA/BS degree.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to work with senior executives in the private and public sector.
• Strong initiative—ability to initiate tasks and assume responsibility for them, and to work with minimal supervision in a high-production setting.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple tasks concurrently and completely, and complete tasks on time with responsible follow-through.
• Experience in event planning.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); knowledge of Photoshop or graphic design skills, a plus.
• Experience working with and managing volunteers.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply, please submit your letter of interest and résumé to jobs@uli.org, using the subject line “Senior Associate, San Francisco”. Please indicate your salary expectations in your message. For a full job description, please visit: www.uli.org/about-uli/career-opportunities. No phone calls, please. EOE/M/F/D/V

Project Manager- Affordable Housing - Stockton, CA

Project Manager (Affordable Housing Development)
Visionary Home Builders of California 

Stockton, CA

The Development Project Manager, under direct supervision of the Development Director, performs a wide variety of tasks directly related to the development of affordable housing. The Project Manager seeks and finds opportunities for developing new housing projects, initiates new projects, and supervises and coordinates all activities relating to a project’s development from acquisition through to completion of construction, occupancy and cost certification. The Project Manager locates, evaluates and performs feasibility analysis for vacant land or existing buildings for potential acquisition, construction and or rehabilitation. This position is characterized by a high degree of initiative and creativity, responsibility, accountability, and ability to work congenially with a wide variety of individuals, other community based organizations, and governmental entities.

Essential Functions:

• Identification and evaluation of potential development sites.
• Develop project proformas and evaluate thorough financial feasibility analysis.
• Prepares funding applications, coordinate loan closings and prepare draw requests
• Conducts and participates in periodic construction site inspections and Construction/draw request meetings.
• Supervises activities of projects consultants on a project by project basis.
• Monitors construction activities in regards to quality and cost control issues.
• Conducts due diligence tasks to safeguard the organization’s investments and corporate integrity.
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including project progress reports, track and manage project costs
• Review loan, grant and other financing documents
• Assist with preparation for presentations before public agencies, elected officials, community groups and financial institutions
• Research and resolve project issues
• Serve as ownership representative in all construction-related activities, the general public, and garners community based support for potential projects.
• Attends city council, council housing committee, or other governmental agency department meetings when project specific issues or matters related to affordable housing are being discussed.
• Performing related duties as required

Job Qualification Requirements:
Knowledge & Experience:
Applicants must have: strong writing and verbal skills; ability to balance, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks on time as required. Relevant education, work, or internship experience desirable, but not required. Applicants should have an interest in affordable housing specifically, and community development generally. Applicant should have experience and demonstrated ability in the following areas:

• Ability to balance, prioritize and complete a variety of tasks and projects.
• Some experience in project management
• Strong administrative skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of funding regulations (TCAC, AHP, MHP, etc.)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communications.
• Some knowledge of real estate principles and practices, including tenant rights and responsibilities
• Knowledge of accounting practices
• Knowledge of spreadsheet software
• Some knowledge of financial formulas in spreadsheets
• Initiation and maintenance of effective, cooperative working relationships with other staff and all outside lenders, consultants, community members, and city officials
• Must have access to automobile

Education:

• An undergraduate degree highly desired. Course work or experience in urban planning, public policy, public administration, real estate development, business administration, technical writing or similar desired, but not required. OR
• At least three (3) years housing development experience, with a preference for previous experience in government-funded projects or developments. B.A. degree preferred. OR
• Familiarity with public and private housing finance programs, tenant and operation subsidies, and sound comprehension of program rules and regulations, including, but not limited to: CTCAC, HOME, CDBG, USDA, and AHP. OR
• Must have knowledge of accounting practices.
• Knowledge of basic real estate principles and practices, including tenant rights and responsibilities.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience
• Equipment and Software
• Computer with Internet and email capabilities
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Google Apps products (email, calendar, docs, etc.)
• Microsoft Project

Licenses/Certification:
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and proof of auto insurance required

Employment Type: Full-Time

Benefits Offered:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K

Service Planner - Pace - Arlington Heights, IL

Senior Service Planner
Pace Bus 

Arlington Heights, IL

This is an advanced planning position within the Service Planning section of the Strategic Services Division at Pace headquarters in Arlington Heights, Illinois and entails more responsibilities than the Associate Planner position. Under the direction of the Service Planning Section Manager and guidance of other key managers within Strategic Services, performs the following tasks: Plans and implements changes in fixed routes, community transit and paratransit services operated by Pace garages and contractors; analyzes route performance data from Pace's intelligent bus fleet such as on-time performance and ridership data in order to make improvements in service; conducts field work to review current service and plan new service; calculates the costs of service changes; participates in the posted stop project as needed; participates in Pace service restructuring initiatives whereby current service is evaluated region by region by a cross-functional team with the goal of adjusting service to increase ridership, revenue and speed; investigates service inquiries from the public; attends public meetings when needed; is outstationed at one or more Pace garages several times a month; assists in training and mentoring new planners and interns; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
The qualified candidate must have at least five (5) years experience in public or private transit as a transit planner (a combination of full time employment and internships in transit planning can be used in computing years of experience) plus a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning with a focus on transit planning or a Degree in Transportation Planning. While it is preferred that the candidate possess a Master's Degree in Urban Planning or Transportation Planning and AICP certification, this is not mandatory. The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to use the following software applications: Hastus scheduling, Hastus ATP, Ride Check, ArcMap/GIS, Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point. The candidate must be a good problem solver and able to understand complex problems and be able to quickly resolve issues; must have a good work history; and possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record in order to use staff cars for field work or to attend off-property meetings.

Environmental consultant - Chicago, IL

Senior Environmental/ NEPA Planner
GSG Consultants, Inc. 

Chicago, IL

GSG Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental / NEPA Planner to join our Chicago office. The Senior Environmental Planner will be responsible for the leadership, coordination and development of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and participate in the preparation of CATEX, EIS, EA, and similar environmental review documentation
• Provide oversight, direction, management, QA/QC, and ongoing open communication to staff and subconsultants
• Assist clients with administration of NEPA processes
• Attend and participate in public meetings and hearings
• Manage project schedules, budgets and project administrative efforts
• Work with others to develop and expand the environmental team at GSG including mentorship of staff
• Lead or participate in the preparation of proposals or proposal sections that require NEPA compliance scope and budget

Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of NEPA compliance experience
• Expert in NEPA
• Experience in managing other staff and team members
• Experience with public presentations and public hearings
• Project or task management experience
• BS/BA in Urban Planning, Land Use Planning, Environmental Sciences/Studies or allied disciplines, masters & AICP preferable
• Environmental Lead for two or more highway, airport, transit, and other transportation-related EAs or EISs in the last ten years
• Experience with FTA, FRA, FAA, FHWA, USACE, and other federal agencies is desired.

Senior Planner - Fargo, ND

Senior Planner
City of Fargo, ND

Experience: 5-7 years

The City of Fargo is seeking a Senior Planner to plan and implement department projects and programs by collecting data, completing research, and providing project administration for major plans and significant programs.

This position is expected to focus on development review. The Senior Planner performs complex analytical work through the identification, collection and interpretation of data used to prepare plans, reports, maps, tables and charts.

The job requires a bachelor’s degree in urban planning or landscape architecture and at least five years of municipal planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree is preferred. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Salary begins at $5,247- 6,824 per month, plus benefits, DOE.

Employment is contingent upon successful background check and drug screening.

Apply online at http://applyonline.hr.cityoffargo.com/ or at North Dakota Job Service.

Open until March 21, 2016. EOE

Research Manager - Washington, D.C.

Research Manager

Intermedia

Washington, D.C.

InterMedia is a nonprofit research and evaluation consulting firm with two decades of experience in more than 100 countries. Devoted primarily to supporting global development, InterMedia is based in Washington, D.C. Clients range from U.S., European and United Nations development agencies to philanthropic foundations to NGOs and international media. InterMedia's research, typically in about 20 countries a year, spans a wide spectrum, with a focus on strategic guidance for program execution and evaluation of program impact. Key practice areas are: financial inclusion; global health communications; and engaging global publics for conflict resolution, citizen empowerment and advancing democracy.

We seek an experienced Research Manager with a proven track-record of managing complex, large scale, multi-method research programs. This position helps to manage field research teams, liaise with clients, develop and maintain research documentation, produce and adhere to project schedules, and ensure delivery of high quality data and analysis and project deliverables on time and within budget. This position also assists in developing new business proposals and practice areas. The Research Manager position is located in Washington, D.C. and expected to travel internationally (30%).

Key Requirements:
Education:
• Master's degree in social science, market research, global finance, or similar relevant subject.

Experience:
• Five or more years' experience in managing the implementation of multi-country quantitative surveys and qualitative research;
• Experience in performing integrated research -- preferably with knowledge of large-scale nationally representative quantitative surveys and qualitative methodologies and analytical approaches;
• Experience in managing and supervising large research teams conducting fieldwork as well as simultaneous managing quality control/spot-checking teams and reporting and analysis teams;
• Experience in data analysis and in writing clear, insightful and compelling reports;
• Ability to implement multi-country project plans including logistics, cost and quality control routines, and to mentor other researchers;
• Solid project management skills with an evidenced track record.
• An understanding of survey research and applications for non-profits, foundations and NGO's, in the international development and related sectors.
• Fluency with targeted research initiatives for strategy, communications, advocacy, usability and measurement and evaluation
• Problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and presentation skills and a confident communicator
• Excellent at analyzing data, ensuring accuracy, logical consistency and value-added insight;
• Ability to collaborate with specialists on multi-country, mixed-methodology projects.
• Data visualization and presentation-building skills.
• Proven experience in producing and publishing actionable research and analysis that has received coverage within the research and development community; and a
• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 30%).

Desirable:
• Strong applied knowledge of multivariate quantitative and qualitative analysis and reporting preferred;
• Command of analytical software such as SPSS or STATA with experience in statistical modeling and analysis;
• Background in mobile money/financial services for the poor, or impact evaluation for large government and philanthropic clients; relevant domain knowledge to intuitively interpret and analyze field data,
• Experience in questionnaire design and data entry procedures;
• Program monitoring and evaluation experience is advantageous; and
• Foreign language skills, preferably Hindi or other South Asian language.
• Familiarity with issues related to financial inclusion in South Asia.

InterMedia offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and a supportive work environment. We invite qualified candidates to email a cover letter, resume, salary history and links to any relevant work to: RM@intermedia.org or fax to 866-500-4095. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. EOE/M/F/V/D