Who: Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Division of Medicaid Services - Bureau of Fiscal Management
What: This position has lead responsibilities in the areas of budgeting, cost analysis planning, research, development and implementation of policies designed to encourage cost containment and promote program and departmental objectives in a large and complex health care program. These complex responsibilities entail the use of advanced budgeting and statistical concepts; program policy, planning, and development techniques; advanced oral and written communication skills; and extensive knowledge of Wisconsin Medicaid program policies.
This position has responsibility for monitoring portions of the $9 billion Medicaid budget, with multiple funding sources, for Medicaid payments to health management organizations and providers. This includes making monthly projections and estimating the fiscal impact of state or federal initiatives on such payments.
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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
Planner/Zoning Ordinance Officer (Plainfield, IN) - closes 4/29
Who: Town of Plainfield, Indiana
What: The Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer will be responsible for determining, with the help of Town staff, whether properties are in violation and which articles of the Zoning, Subdivision Control and Nuisance Abatement or other ordinances are being violated. The Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer will communicate this information to property owners, tenants and staff. The Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer will work with the Planners, other staff and property owners in coordinating solutions and courses of action for the affected properties. If violations are not corrected in a reasonable period of time, the Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer may issue written citations and work with law enforcement agencies and courts to resolve the violations. The Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer will be general support for Development Services. Essential responsibilities include:
What: The Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer will be responsible for determining, with the help of Town staff, whether properties are in violation and which articles of the Zoning, Subdivision Control and Nuisance Abatement or other ordinances are being violated. The Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer will communicate this information to property owners, tenants and staff. The Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer will work with the Planners, other staff and property owners in coordinating solutions and courses of action for the affected properties. If violations are not corrected in a reasonable period of time, the Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer may issue written citations and work with law enforcement agencies and courts to resolve the violations. The Planner/Zoning Compliance Officer will be general support for Development Services. Essential responsibilities include:
Project Coordinator - Lightengale Group
Who: Lightengale Group is a real estate development consulting firm in Chicago focused on the coordination of financing for multi-family rental affordable housing.
What: The Project Coordinator will be expected to handle many aspects of several projects working in a project team and will work with projects during the initial feasibility state, pre-development/funding, closing stage, and construction, as well as through the 8609/stabilized operations.
While the work is highly varied and difficult to predict on a day to day basis, the general work includes:
What: The Project Coordinator will be expected to handle many aspects of several projects working in a project team and will work with projects during the initial feasibility state, pre-development/funding, closing stage, and construction, as well as through the 8609/stabilized operations.
While the work is highly varied and difficult to predict on a day to day basis, the general work includes:
Senior Development Associate - GC Housing Development (Northbrook)
Who: GC Housing Development LLC - Growing Affordable Housing Developer and Contractor
What: Senior Development Associate to work on development team focused on affordable housing, market rate and community development projects. This Senior Development Associate will work in the areas of development of new project proposals, financial feasibility, pre-development review, project construction/rehabilitation management, and public/private financing for new and rehabilitated low-income and/or market rate housing. Responsibilities include:
What: Senior Development Associate to work on development team focused on affordable housing, market rate and community development projects. This Senior Development Associate will work in the areas of development of new project proposals, financial feasibility, pre-development review, project construction/rehabilitation management, and public/private financing for new and rehabilitated low-income and/or market rate housing. Responsibilities include:
Bus Service Planner - CTA
Who: Chicago Transit Authority - Scheduling & Service Planning Department
What: The Bus Service Planner, under general supervision, develops and manages a comprehensive data-driven approach to monitoring transit service levels in order to identify where, when, and how operating efficiencies and service improvements can be attained. Collects, manipulates, and analyzes ridership and operations data to support CTA's decision-making processes. The Planner will also consider impacts from external factors such as shifting demographics and development patterns, and will evaluate major route changes for Title VI and Environmental Justice implications. Primary responsibilities include:
What: The Bus Service Planner, under general supervision, develops and manages a comprehensive data-driven approach to monitoring transit service levels in order to identify where, when, and how operating efficiencies and service improvements can be attained. Collects, manipulates, and analyzes ridership and operations data to support CTA's decision-making processes. The Planner will also consider impacts from external factors such as shifting demographics and development patterns, and will evaluate major route changes for Title VI and Environmental Justice implications. Primary responsibilities include:
Program Coordinator - Center for Strategic & International Studies (D.C.)
Who: Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity.
What: A new program at CSIS, the Humanitarian Agenda, seeks to leverage the humanitarian community, help shape U.S. government strategic planning and policies, and increase understanding of both the vast challenges and new innovations in humanitarian efforts. Through public and private events, a congressional task force, and policy briefs, the program will examine opportunities for improving the delivery of humanitarian assistance and coordination between relevant actors. As a new, center-wide initiative, the program aims to integrate the full strength of CSIS experts into one central program.
CSIS’s Humanitarian Agenda is seeking an energetic and organized Program Coordinator to start in late May/June 2018. The successful candidate will be both a self-starter and a team player, possess exceptional communication skills, and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The position reports directly to the Director of the Humanitarian Agenda.
Responsibilities cover the spectrum of project management from leading logistics for events to interacting with senior officials. Tasks include fostering relationships with key partners, preparing background materials, and planning a day-long conference. The Program Coordinator will also conduct research on current events in humanitarian assistance, with an emphasis on humanitarian access, humanitarian diplomacy, and U.S. policy and leadership. Specific responsibilities include:
What: A new program at CSIS, the Humanitarian Agenda, seeks to leverage the humanitarian community, help shape U.S. government strategic planning and policies, and increase understanding of both the vast challenges and new innovations in humanitarian efforts. Through public and private events, a congressional task force, and policy briefs, the program will examine opportunities for improving the delivery of humanitarian assistance and coordination between relevant actors. As a new, center-wide initiative, the program aims to integrate the full strength of CSIS experts into one central program.
CSIS’s Humanitarian Agenda is seeking an energetic and organized Program Coordinator to start in late May/June 2018. The successful candidate will be both a self-starter and a team player, possess exceptional communication skills, and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The position reports directly to the Director of the Humanitarian Agenda.
Responsibilities cover the spectrum of project management from leading logistics for events to interacting with senior officials. Tasks include fostering relationships with key partners, preparing background materials, and planning a day-long conference. The Program Coordinator will also conduct research on current events in humanitarian assistance, with an emphasis on humanitarian access, humanitarian diplomacy, and U.S. policy and leadership. Specific responsibilities include:
Research Associate - Public Health Institute (San Francisco)
Who: Public Health Institute - Build Healthy Places Network
What: Build Healthy Places Network is seeking an experienced, personable, and social media savvy researcher for the role of Research Associate I. BHPN’s mission is to catalyze and support collaboration across the health and community development sectors, together working to improve low-income communities and the lives of people living in them.
The Research Associate will work with a close knit team of seasoned professionals; Contribute to cutting edge scientific research and a synthesis project; Network with national leaders within the health, wealth and asset-building industries. Specific responsibilities include:
What: Build Healthy Places Network is seeking an experienced, personable, and social media savvy researcher for the role of Research Associate I. BHPN’s mission is to catalyze and support collaboration across the health and community development sectors, together working to improve low-income communities and the lives of people living in them.
The Research Associate will work with a close knit team of seasoned professionals; Contribute to cutting edge scientific research and a synthesis project; Network with national leaders within the health, wealth and asset-building industries. Specific responsibilities include:
Project Analyst - TRA (Philadelphia)
Who: TRA provides management and technical consulting services to the transportation industry, especially in public transit operations, safety, security, and maintenance. TRA’s work includes auditing, safety programs, and regulatory compliance assessments, as well as transit agency systems analyses.
What: Project Analyst is TRA’s entry-level consulting position. The Project Analyst will be based in TRA’s Philadelphia office, and will work with TRA’s staff there, and with personnel in New York, Chicago, Florida, Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, and elsewhere. The Project Analyst will travel frequently in support of TRA projects throughout the United States.
The Project Analyst supports TRA’s consulting staff and their highly varied, technical field work. Responsibilities include participating in client interviews, field assessments, and observations; documentation of business processes; writing and editing reports and proposals; interpreting and editing client documentation and procedures; and providing data, information, and analyses for use by TRA project managers and subject matter experts.
What: Project Analyst is TRA’s entry-level consulting position. The Project Analyst will be based in TRA’s Philadelphia office, and will work with TRA’s staff there, and with personnel in New York, Chicago, Florida, Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, and elsewhere. The Project Analyst will travel frequently in support of TRA projects throughout the United States.
The Project Analyst supports TRA’s consulting staff and their highly varied, technical field work. Responsibilities include participating in client interviews, field assessments, and observations; documentation of business processes; writing and editing reports and proposals; interpreting and editing client documentation and procedures; and providing data, information, and analyses for use by TRA project managers and subject matter experts.
Inventory Planner - Illinois Tollway (Downers Grove, IL)
Who: Illinois Tollway, Central Administration Office
What: Inventory Planner; Analyzes order requests from all of the Tollway's Using Departments and remote ordering sites to determine proper course of action to acquire materials and services in the most economical and timely fashion. Monitors the Order Indication Report, the Central Warehouse Weekly Contract Dollar Limit Report, and the Open NEEDs Report to maintain proper stock levels. Specific duties include:
What: Inventory Planner; Analyzes order requests from all of the Tollway's Using Departments and remote ordering sites to determine proper course of action to acquire materials and services in the most economical and timely fashion. Monitors the Order Indication Report, the Central Warehouse Weekly Contract Dollar Limit Report, and the Open NEEDs Report to maintain proper stock levels. Specific duties include:
Program Coordinator - America Walks (Portland, OR)
Who: America Walks, a nonprofit national organization is leading the way in empowering communities to create safe, accessible, and enjoyable walking conditions for all.
What: America Walks is seeking a dynamic professional to serve as a Program Coordinator for America Walks. The position will work with senior staff to coordinate programs, develop and implement technical assistance efforts, and conduct evaluation and quality assurance strategies for all of America Walks education and training programming.
Primarily, this position will work on the implementation of a newly developed technical assistance program aimed to increase the use of safe systems approaches for pedestrians in mid-sized cities. The Program Coordinator will provide project management, serve as liaison for the pilot communities, and assist in organizing online training.
This person will work remotely from their self-provided office. They will collaborate and communicate with staff and organizational partners to grow the national walking movement and build awareness about the importance of walking and walkability among individuals and organizations. Responsibilities include:
What: America Walks is seeking a dynamic professional to serve as a Program Coordinator for America Walks. The position will work with senior staff to coordinate programs, develop and implement technical assistance efforts, and conduct evaluation and quality assurance strategies for all of America Walks education and training programming.
Primarily, this position will work on the implementation of a newly developed technical assistance program aimed to increase the use of safe systems approaches for pedestrians in mid-sized cities. The Program Coordinator will provide project management, serve as liaison for the pilot communities, and assist in organizing online training.
This person will work remotely from their self-provided office. They will collaborate and communicate with staff and organizational partners to grow the national walking movement and build awareness about the importance of walking and walkability among individuals and organizations. Responsibilities include:
Junior Planner (Transportation) - Chicago
Who: HNTB, an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors.
What: Under general supervision, the junior planner is assigned to handle specific technical and design aspects of well-defined projects. Much of the work revolves around feasibility assessments for transit and intercity passenger rail projects, long-range regional transportation plans, project financial plans, and applications for competitive grants on behalf of HNTB’s clients across the United States. Specific responsibilities include:
What: Under general supervision, the junior planner is assigned to handle specific technical and design aspects of well-defined projects. Much of the work revolves around feasibility assessments for transit and intercity passenger rail projects, long-range regional transportation plans, project financial plans, and applications for competitive grants on behalf of HNTB’s clients across the United States. Specific responsibilities include:
Transportation Scheduler - Pace (Arlington Heights)
Who: Pace - Dept. of Service Planning & Scheduling - Office of Strategic Services
What: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Scheduling and the Section Manager of Service Planning & Scheduling, the entry level Transit Scheduler position performs specialized work as follows: Drafts transit schedules and prepares daily work assignments for vehicles and drivers; performs runcuts, rosters and blocks schedules; assists Planners in scheduling and designing bus routes and travel times; and analyzes and compiles scheduling related statistics and reports. Other duties as assigned.
What: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Scheduling and the Section Manager of Service Planning & Scheduling, the entry level Transit Scheduler position performs specialized work as follows: Drafts transit schedules and prepares daily work assignments for vehicles and drivers; performs runcuts, rosters and blocks schedules; assists Planners in scheduling and designing bus routes and travel times; and analyzes and compiles scheduling related statistics and reports. Other duties as assigned.
Assistant City Planer (Elmhurst, IL)
Who: City of Elmhurst, Illinois
What: This position is a responsible administrative position involved in assisting in the preparation and administration of long-range planning, land development, rezoning, subdivision and other land use issues. The major purpose of the Assistant City Planner is to support and assist the City Planner in administering the City’s land use regulation program by providing focused attention and specialized expertise. This includes assisting the City Planner in the administration and enforcement of the City’s general zoning ordinance and other related ordinances; Staff liaison to the Development, Planning and Zoning Committee and Zoning & Planning Commission and additional meetings held outside normal business hours. Assists in administering the City’s Sustainability Plan. Responsibilities include:
What: This position is a responsible administrative position involved in assisting in the preparation and administration of long-range planning, land development, rezoning, subdivision and other land use issues. The major purpose of the Assistant City Planner is to support and assist the City Planner in administering the City’s land use regulation program by providing focused attention and specialized expertise. This includes assisting the City Planner in the administration and enforcement of the City’s general zoning ordinance and other related ordinances; Staff liaison to the Development, Planning and Zoning Committee and Zoning & Planning Commission and additional meetings held outside normal business hours. Assists in administering the City’s Sustainability Plan. Responsibilities include:
Development Assistant: Wind Energy & Wind Development Manager (2 positions)
Who: E.ON Climate & Renewables - Origination and Development Team - Chicago office
What: Two positions available - Development Assistant & Wind Development Manager
Development Assistant: Wind Energy - Contribute to the successful development of large scale wind farms from conception through construction by supporting the Development Team in all aspects of the development process. Responsibilities include:
Manager, Innovation & Public Policy - Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
Who: Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago is a nationally recognized nonprofit housing, counseling, lending, and community development organization which has loaned and leveraged investment of more than $1.1 billion in Chicago’s neighborhoods since its founding in 1975. The mission of NHS is “to create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their neighborhoods.”
What: The Manager is responsible for positioning NHS as a community development leader in creating innovative and community responsive policies and programs, and building the political will for the funding and implementation of those programs. The individual will work closely with NHS management and neighborhood staff to research and identify emerging trends, issues and needs. The Manager is responsible for convening internal staff, external partners, and government officials around developing, implementing and funding new programs and strategies. Works closely with Resource Development to develop and manage relationships with foundations, universities, think tanks and peer organizations that will support NHS’ Innovation and Policy work. Specific responsibilities include:
What: The Manager is responsible for positioning NHS as a community development leader in creating innovative and community responsive policies and programs, and building the political will for the funding and implementation of those programs. The individual will work closely with NHS management and neighborhood staff to research and identify emerging trends, issues and needs. The Manager is responsible for convening internal staff, external partners, and government officials around developing, implementing and funding new programs and strategies. Works closely with Resource Development to develop and manage relationships with foundations, universities, think tanks and peer organizations that will support NHS’ Innovation and Policy work. Specific responsibilities include:
Transportation Air Quality Planner I & II - Dallas-Fort Worth MPO (2 positions)
Who: The North Central Texas Council of Governments - Transportation Department - Air Quality Planning and Operations
What: The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Transportation Department is seeking an entry- or mid-level Air Quality Planner to assist with the creation and implementation of innovative emissions reduction strategies to improve air quality in the North Central Texas Region. A successful candidate should have an interest in environmental impacts of transportation as well as alternative fuels. Specific projects include, but are not limited to, the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition and Electric Vehicles North Texas initiatives. Typical initiatives include a wide range of vehicle and technology programs, research and demonstration projects, and regional air quality policies. Work is collaborative in nature, working not only within the NCTCOG team, but also with external stakeholders, including fleets, citizen groups, and associations.
What: The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Transportation Department is seeking an entry- or mid-level Air Quality Planner to assist with the creation and implementation of innovative emissions reduction strategies to improve air quality in the North Central Texas Region. A successful candidate should have an interest in environmental impacts of transportation as well as alternative fuels. Specific projects include, but are not limited to, the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition and Electric Vehicles North Texas initiatives. Typical initiatives include a wide range of vehicle and technology programs, research and demonstration projects, and regional air quality policies. Work is collaborative in nature, working not only within the NCTCOG team, but also with external stakeholders, including fleets, citizen groups, and associations.
Campaign Organizer - Active Transportation Alliance
Who: Based in Chicago, the Active Transportation Alliance is a non-profit advocacy organization that works to improve conditions for bicycling, walking and transit and engage people in healthy and active ways to get around.
What: The Campaign Organizer will lead outreach for the 2018 statewide election and the 2019 municipal election cycles. The organizer will gather input on issue platforms and built support among a diverse group of civic and community-based organizations. The individual will connect with elected officials, candidates, and voters to educate leaders about sustainable transportation issues and raise the profile of our issues in local races. Essential duties include:
What: The Campaign Organizer will lead outreach for the 2018 statewide election and the 2019 municipal election cycles. The organizer will gather input on issue platforms and built support among a diverse group of civic and community-based organizations. The individual will connect with elected officials, candidates, and voters to educate leaders about sustainable transportation issues and raise the profile of our issues in local races. Essential duties include:
Plan & Design Specialist (Deerfield)
Who: Village of Deerfield, IL - Community Development Department
What: Under the direction of the Principal Planner, and working with the Planner I, the Planning & Design Specialist will be primarily responsible for all Appearance Review Commission processes working closely with petitioners as they go through the development phases from start to finish. In addition, this position will provide professional and technical support to all planning-related activities of the Community Development Department. The Planning & Design Specialist will also be involved with a variety of special projects as assigned.
What: Under the direction of the Principal Planner, and working with the Planner I, the Planning & Design Specialist will be primarily responsible for all Appearance Review Commission processes working closely with petitioners as they go through the development phases from start to finish. In addition, this position will provide professional and technical support to all planning-related activities of the Community Development Department. The Planning & Design Specialist will also be involved with a variety of special projects as assigned.
Part-Time Neighborhood Planner (Mt. Prospect)
Who: Village of Mount Prospect - Community Development Department - Planning & Zoning Division
What: The position’s main responsibilities include administration and oversight of the Village’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which includes compliance, financial management, coordination of housing rehabilitation projects, sub-recipient monitoring, contract administration, preparation of plans and reports, and Village approval of reports necessary to administer the CDBG funds. Duties may also include conducting neighborhood and special planning studies, long range planning, and securing grants for Village programs.
What: The position’s main responsibilities include administration and oversight of the Village’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which includes compliance, financial management, coordination of housing rehabilitation projects, sub-recipient monitoring, contract administration, preparation of plans and reports, and Village approval of reports necessary to administer the CDBG funds. Duties may also include conducting neighborhood and special planning studies, long range planning, and securing grants for Village programs.
Senior Planning Technician – Parks & Recreation Dept. (Kansas City, MO)
Who: Parks & Recreation Department – Planning & Design Services Division – City of Kansas City, MO
What: Senior Planning Technician. Specializes in technical and administrative work of advanced and technical dimensions consisting of a wide range and variety of archival and records management projects. Assists with the inventory, preparation for microfilming, conservation, and storage of architectural and engineering drawings. Sorts, processes, cross checks project information on capital projects with established cataloging procedures. Enters information into the database. Properly repairs drawings and photos when necessary according to accepted archival procedures. Prepares documents for microfilming by checking the information on the drawings, putting them in correct order, and creating informational sheets. Places documents into storage according to established procedure. Retrieves drawings from storage. Learns about the relationship of the documents to the projects and types of medium involved. Learns about history of the Department and City of Kansas City, taking into account various aspects of the 125 year old department and the significance of its workings in shaping the City. Performs other duties as assigned.
What: Senior Planning Technician. Specializes in technical and administrative work of advanced and technical dimensions consisting of a wide range and variety of archival and records management projects. Assists with the inventory, preparation for microfilming, conservation, and storage of architectural and engineering drawings. Sorts, processes, cross checks project information on capital projects with established cataloging procedures. Enters information into the database. Properly repairs drawings and photos when necessary according to accepted archival procedures. Prepares documents for microfilming by checking the information on the drawings, putting them in correct order, and creating informational sheets. Places documents into storage according to established procedure. Retrieves drawings from storage. Learns about the relationship of the documents to the projects and types of medium involved. Learns about history of the Department and City of Kansas City, taking into account various aspects of the 125 year old department and the significance of its workings in shaping the City. Performs other duties as assigned.
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