The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high-quality, safe, and equitable public infrastructure and services.
For more information, please visit the DOTI website.
DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:
- DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
- DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.
Transportation and Mobility Planning is responsible for planning, designing, and operating the transportation and mobility infrastructure for the City and County of Denver (CCD). The division is responsible for programming changes to the city's multimodal transportation system. It also reviews, evaluates, implements, and maintains transportation system improvements. The staff in the Planning Division are leaders in urban transportation, and work to implement the Mayor’s Mobility Action Plan.
Transportation and Mobility Planning team is seeking a qualified Associate City Planner with expertise in multimodal transportation; transit, pedestrian, and bicycle planning. This position is responsible for advancing the implementation of the Transit program and other multimodal priorities within the Transportation and Mobility Planning Division of DOTI.
As an Associate City Planner for the Transit program, duties would include, but are not limited to, the following:
The duties of the Associate City Planner include:
- Administer the Employee Transportation Program for the City and County of Denver’s approximately 13,000 employees, developing, delivering, and incentivizing programs for using alternative transportation and reducing drive-alone rates.
- Assist with long-range and project-specific planning projects and multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional planning efforts by recommending changes and/or modifying plans and projects to ensure consistency with Denver Moves
- Conduct studies and research on transit utilization, service, operations, treatments, assets and commuter benefits
- Support planning and design of capital projects and services such as shared bikes and scooters and neighborhood-scale transit
- Prepare variety of visual materials including advanced graphics, maps, and charts to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to a variety of internal and external audiences
- Participate in stakeholder engagement, planning committee meetings, with neighborhood groups, City Council, and other impacted communities on transit and multimodal issues
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Ability to thrive in a team-based culture, with experience supporting interdisciplinary teams
- Commitment to integrating equity into planning and design
- Proficient in Geographic Information Systems, Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite programs
- Data analysis skills and written and oral communication skills
- Event planning and management skills
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply unless you have at least the following minimum qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in City or Regional Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience: Three (3) years of professional planning experience
- License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
- Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
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Associate City Planner – Mobility Planning, Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure
Associate, SB Friedman
We are seeking an Associate to work with our general practice team to help our clients create equitable, resilient and well-designed communities through the practice of real estate economics, development finance and urban planning. This position will assist in the planning and implementation of complex public-private real estate development projects nationally, with a focus on the Midwest. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support high-impact development at various points in the life cycle of projects from initial conception through implementation. You will help evaluate development potential and financial and business impacts; project market and financial feasibility; identify innovative public-private development solutions; and prepare implementable development strategies. As a mission-driven firm, we serve a full range of clients in the public, private and nonprofit/institutional sectors. We seek team members who are committed to understanding the complex challenges facing each community and excited about developing creative solutions.
The ideal candidate for this position is a curious critical thinker that enjoys analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. The successful candidate will be able to sift, organize, analyze, and synthesize various data in a timely manner, ask thoughtful questions, draw reasonable conclusions and/or recommendations from the analysis and compose compelling narratives and visuals for client deliverables.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Gathering and analyzing complex data and conducting technical analyses, including:
o Utilizing proprietary and publicly available data to conduct socioeconomic and demographic analyses; o Assessing competitive supply factors and demand generators to evaluate real estate market potential; o Developing real estate pro formas to assess financial feasibility;
o Preparing tax projections to inform public finance and public-private partnership opportunities;
o Conducting spatial analysis with tools such as Esri Business Analyst, ArcGIS, QGIS; and
o Conducting economic impact analyses with tools such as IMPLAN and/or EMSI
• Preparing key deliverables (presentations, technical memoranda; graphically-oriented briefing books and reports);
• Working collaboratively with project managers and teams while balancing multiple projects at one time; and
• Developing and improving systems and processes to increase efficiency and quality.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate degree in urban planning, business or real estate or Bachelor’s degree plus relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated interest in market-based urban planning, public-private partnerships, community and economic development or related topics
SB Friedman Development Advisors 312 424 4250 221 N LaSalle St Suite 820 Chicago IL 60601 sbfriedman.com
• Advanced quantitative analysis skills, particularly using Microsoft Excel
• Strength in oral communication, interpersonal skills and writing ability
• Experience with GIS
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively work with multiple managers
• Detail orientation and accuracy
• A driver's license (within six months of start) OTHER DETAILS
We are focused on the professional success of our employees and offer the following:
• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus compensation
• Hybrid in-office and remote work policy (anticipated to begin in early 2022)
• Generous benefits package, including company-paid health and dental insurance, 401k with employer match, vacation, parental leave, and 10+ paid holidays
• Paid membership to a professional organization to encourage professional growth
• Frequent employer-backed volunteering events taking place throughout Chicago and corporate matching of
charitable donations
• Regular peer-delivered “brown bag” sessions on topics of professional interest
• Monthly happy hours and staff get-togethers
All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service.
TO APPLY
Please email the following documents to Lance Dorn at jobs@sbfriedman.com. Please include "Associate Position" in the subject line.
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Written sample of your professional work
Writing samples should be primarily authored by the applicant; if a team project is submitted, clearly indicate the responsibilities and contributions of the applicant. Incomplete submittals or submittals in other formats may not be considered or reviewed.
Grant Analyst I, Metra Rail
Description
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.
Financial Affairs is headed by the Chief Financial Officer and divided into five groups: Information Technology; Treasury; Accounting, Budget, Management Analysis and Contracts; and Grant Management. The core mission of these groups is to provide accurate financial information so that Metra can run its business efficiently. Together these departments employ approximately 160 people.
Reporting to the Director, Grant Administration, the Grant Analyst 1 will support the Grants Management division and will research and analyze project data to complete local, state, and federal grant applications for capital grant funding; review and edit grant agreements and amendments; prepare and submit progress and statistical reports; and ensure compliance with all agency and governmental rules, regulations, and standards related to grant awards for transit agencies. The primary duties include manage all phases of the grant award process; determine available funding sources from the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) and non-FTA are properly aligned; collaborate with departments on project funding needs; and build grant applications and amendments based on project specifications, scope, schedule, and budget information. Capture the essence of the project to generate a summary to effectively communicate the needs of, and uses for, potential grant funding; and ensure the summary is acceptable to the FTA. Evaluate and clarify project information to ensure project meets eligibility criteria and information is accurate prior to grant application submission; develop processes for delivering funding to projects following awards; enter awarded funding data into planning and financial systems; maintain and reconcile systems containing grant award information; and prepare funding release documents. Develop accurate project listings and materials for inclusion in the FTA's annual Program of Projects publication; and cross-reference project budget information and capital project identifiers to be entered into the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) database. Review and edit terms and conditions of grant agreements and amendments to ensure compliance with FTA and funding agency regulations; and identify other relevant local, state, and federal guidance, rules, regulations, and laws that might impact funding. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidate can consider their growth potential.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or related discipline, or in lieu of a degree, any combination of education and experience may be substituted for the required degree that equals four (4) years in grant administration, implementation, or financial analysis.
- In addition to #1, must have two (2) years of experience in grant administration managing local, state, or federal grant programs and contracts, or data compilation and analysis.
- Familiarity with Federal funding sources and programs.
- Familiar with accounting principles and practices and financial management procedures and systems.
- Working knowledge of practices and principles of grant programs preferably for transportation or capital planning projects, including the application and administration processes.
- Familiar with local, state, and federal regulations governing grant funding for transportation projects such as the FTA Circulars 5337 State of Good Repair Grants and 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program Grants.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis and research skills.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis and research skills.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relations with all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and organizations to foster teamwork.
- Ability to manage projects and handle moderately complex issues and problems.
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with various teams.
- Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and assignments, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to collect, tabulate, and analyze project data and proposals.
- Ability to maintain budget spreadsheets with funding scenarios that utilize multiple funding sources.
- Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time.
Visiting Research Associate II, Sidewalk Accessibility for Inclusive Cities Project
Visiting Research Associate II
The Sidewalk Accessibility for Inclusive Cities Project is a Smart and Connected Cities grant funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The Department of Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago is hiring a visiting research associate II to support this 4-year study. The research associate will be involved in implementing participatory design workshops, stakeholder engagement and coordination, deployment and evaluation of Smart Cities technology in Chicago area communities, and service learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the principal investigator, research team members, and community partners to plan research activities.
- Communicate with community partners and regional stakeholders, including individuals with disabilities.
- Coordinate participant recruitment, intervention implementation, and follow-up activities.
- Prepare materials for IRB, presentation and publications pertaining to our research findings and best practices.
- Contribute to design and implementation of evaluations and data collection protocol, including data tracking system and data management.
- Write advanced, comprehensive reports; assist in writing manuscripts, grant proposals, and abstracts to share research findings; contribute content, prepare results, and assist in the write-up of research findings for publication (papers, presentations, grants, etc.)
- Maintain detailed records of results and prepare online annual performance report for NSF.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
- A minimum of one-year related research experience.
- Knowledge of research concepts, practices and procedures.
- Background in urban planning, public administration, disability studies, or related field preferred
Interested applicants for the full-time position must apply by February 28, 2022 online here:
https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=160002
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an equal opportunity employer including Disability/Vets. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
Coordinator, Market Research, Chicago Transit Authority
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Contributes to overall Planning activities that provide senior management with decision support in service allocation and initiatives to improve rider experience. Develops survey research tools and methods to obtain customer input and synthesizes data to develop recommendations that can guide planning decisions to reflect the customer perspective. Encourages ridership growth by maintaining customer focus in CTA's short- and long-term planning initiatives. Assists other internal departments on market research planning initiatives. |
Qualifications
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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1 | 25% | Conducts diverse types of quantitative research: research designs, coordinates data collection, and interprets results relative to secondary data and transportation research to make actionable recommendations. |
2 | 25% | Coordinates outside consulting services: create scopes of work and evaluation criteria; develops and evaluates proposals; and, oversees consultants and the preparation of deliverables. |
3 | 20% | Conducts qualitative research, including focus groups and executive interviews, synthesizes results, integrates findings into results of other research and develops concise reports. |
4 | 15% | Provides assistance to higher level management and other internal departments on market research initiatives; participates on committees and presents reports as appropriate. |
5 | 15% | Performs related duties as assigned. |
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
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Associate, Programs, Delta Institute
Delta Institute is seeking an energetic environmental professional to support our work in three strategic areas – Resilient Agriculture, Nature-based Climate Solutions, and Sustainability and Support Services. An Associate should be a self-starter who enjoys working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders while expanding their programmatic and technical skill set.
Delta offers a competitive salary with a robust benefits package that includes generous paid time off, a matched 401k retirement program, medical, dental and vision insurance, free gym, external continued professional education and professional external coaching. Delta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Grade: 2
Salary Range: $44,365 – 49,910
*Senior Associate Salary Range: $52,683 – 55,456
About Delta
Delta Institute is a Midwest-focused, environmental nonprofit whose mission is to collaborate with communities to solve complex environmental challenges. We currently focus our work on three initiative areas:
- Resilient Agriculture
- Nature-Based Climate Solutions
- Sustainability and Support Services
To achieve our vision of a thriving region, we partner with communities, governmental organizations and agencies, businesses, nonprofits, and universities throughout the Great Lakes and Midwest.
We are multi-disciplinary systems thinkers. We understand that the issues around food, water, air, energy, and waste are all connected.
Our broad and deep expertise, and partner networks developed over nearly 25 years, have been integral in Delta’s success in implementing environmental change at scale. Our initiatives are designed for ecological impact rooted in positive economic and social change. All three are essential for the work not only to sustain over time, but also to deepen and expand.
Delta serves as a trusted advisor, technical assistance provider, and project implementation expert. Funding comes from both philanthropic and earned revenue: private and government grants, charitable contributions, and fee-for-service contracts.
Our people and our culture are what makes us great! Click here to learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
At Delta we consider the follow seven characteristics core competencies. They define who we are as individuals and also our work as an organization:Tenacious
A Program Associate must be resourceful, independent, creative, and unflappable. An Associate must be comfortable supporting several projects at once and able to address day-to-day details.
To be successful in this role, an Associate needs:
- Great communications skills, both written and verbal
- Great organizational and time management skills, with attention to details and deadlines
- Experience working proactively and collaboratively on a team where team members working styles can vary
- An enthusiasm and commitment to work that is always challenging and of vital importance
Responsibilities include:
Technical
- Applies specialized technical expertise to Delta project implementation and deliverables.
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data and translate information into meaningful, high-quality deliverables
- Research and review data from industry and scientific reports
- Create and compile new data sources which may involve conducting surveys and phone calls
- Integrate knowledge of innovation from one strategic area or field of study with other strategic areas
- Create presentations and reports, as assigned
- Work collaboratively with technical and operational staff on Delta initiatives
Program Management
- Manage multiple tasks for a variety of projects, complete tasks on time and within the provided budget while maintaining Delta’s high standard for deliverables
- Implement projects and/or project tasks as part of a project team
- Participate productively in team planning and implementation meetings
- Provide technical skills to a variety of Delta programs and consulting projects
- Represent Delta at project and client meetings
- External communication and coordination with partners and clients
- Work as member of a team to conceive and develop proposals
- Participate in the fundraising process including active solicitation of funding for programmatic initiatives
- Possible project management, timeline, and budget creation
We are looking for applicants with:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, sustainability, environmental science, geography, agriculture, planning, architecture, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree in related fields is desired, though not required
- At least 2-4 years of professional experience
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to synthesize complex information and concisely translate it to a variety of stakeholders and audiences
- Ownership and accountability of assigned tasks
- Detail oriented approach with good organizational skills, be a self-starter, motivated and enjoy working in a team environment
- Proactive communication style, both internally and externally, especially with respect to timeline and budget
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs required
- Ability to organize, analyze, and visualize data
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and manage work in sometimes ambiguous situations
The physical demands of the job include:
- Sitting: much of the work requires being at a desk, working on computer
- Hand and finger dexterity: typing, writing
- Talking and listening: presentations, information-gathering and general communication
- Noise: moderate in office environment
- Climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling: field work
- Being able to lift and/or move 10 lbs.
Application
Please email an application packet as a single PDF that includes a cover letter and resume to careers@delta-institute.org.
Please use “Associate, Programs” in the subject line.
Apply by February 18, 2022.
Planner, Montgomery, Illinois
Village of Montgomery, Illinois
Planner
The Village of Montgomery, IL (pop. 20,000), a diverse and growing community covering 9.51 square miles, seeks candidates for the position of Planner. Montgomery is located south of Aurora, IL and is approximately 40 miles from Chicago. The community continues to experience steady residential, retail, and manufacturing/industrial growth. Downtown revitalization is a priority, and several new businesses are moving forward with plans for development in the next several months.
Reporting to the Director of Community Development, the Planner is responsible for conducting plan reviews of development proposals, preparing studies and reports, and for providing technical advice and guidance to the development community, residents, and business owners. The Planner serves as the liaison to an appointed Planning & Zoning Commission and prepares review comments and memos to be reviewed by its members. Additional job responsibilities and requirements can be found in the Planner job description HERE.
The Village is seeking a self-starting and collaborative professional with strong interpersonal and customer service skills. The successful candidate will:
The salary range for this position is $58,822 - $82,368. Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and includes an excellent benefits package.
Qualified candidates should submit a Village application form, resume, and cover letter to the attention of Meghan Ostreko, Human Resources Manager, 200 North River Street, Montgomery, IL 60538 or mostreko@montgomeryil.org. Position open until filled; first review of applications begins February 22, 2022.
The Village of Montgomery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.