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PRIMARY PURPOSE
In pursuit of making the region a better place to live for everyone, built on transportation excellence, this role provides strategic oversight and technical direction for one or more programs/projects of high impact, risk, and complexity that are highly visible and sensitive in nature.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
In pursuit of making the region a better place to live for everyone, built on transportation excellence, this role provides transportation planning expertise, leadership and project management to programs/projects of low to moderate impact, risk and complexity as well as contributes to projects of higher impact, risk and complexity.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
In pursuit of making the region a better place to live for everyone, built on transportation excellence, this role provides advanced transportation planning expertise, leadership and project management to programs/projects of moderate to high impact, risk, and complexity, that can be highly visible and sensitive in nature.
Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is seeking a full time Transportation Planner for our Chicago office to be part of a dynamic team that provides a range of planning services for public, private, and non-profit clients, including corridor studies, safety research and analysis, strategic planning, and community-wide multi-modal transportation plans. The planner will be part of an interdisciplinary team of consultants (planning, urban design, transportation engineering) and contribute to a wide variety of activities to support projects including research; data collection and analysis; mapping and geospatial analysis; public and stakeholder outreach; and development of maps, reports, presentations, and graphics.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of transportation planning and the ability to communicate concepts clearly and concisely verbally, through writing, and graphically. We look for people who bring an analytical mind, collaborative spirit, and, above all else, a passion for building more equitable, resilient communities through transportation solutions.
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Job Description:
Open-Close: 05/26/2023 - 06/11/2023
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Department Marketing Statement
Do you have a passion for public transit? Do you want to help Metro understand how people use the system, what factors influence their travel choices, and how customers are impacted by policy proposals? Can you quickly show a busy executive what a large database is telling us about transit ridership patterns? Do you want to help improve Metro from the inside?
If you said yes to any of these questions, you might be the next Business Intelligence Analyst on the Ridership and Mobility Analysis team in Metro’s Planning office. Our team integrates and leverages big data to develop actionable intelligence on ridership, regional mobility, and the customer experience. Analyses touch on a range of topics, including the impact of planned service changes, unplanned disruptions, special events, fare policy, changing regional travel patterns, and more.
We are looking for candidates with critical thinking, data science, and research skills; experience working with transportation data and querying SQL databases; and a passion for improving public transit service for riders. The right candidates can transform a large dataset into useful information, and help turn information into ideas and action.
ROLE SUMMARY
As an essential member of the Chicago Department of Public Health, the Coordinator of Research and Evaluation has a vital role in promoting and managing the application of research and evaluation projects in CDPH bureaus, programs, and services.
This posting is for (2) vacancies within the below programs:
1. Overview of the Community Planning & Equity Zone Initiative:
• Under direction of the Director of Health Equity & Strategic Partnerships, this position also plans and directs the full scope of research and evaluation activities in the Office of Community Planning and Equity Zones, under the Bureau of Community Health. This includes the design, data collection, and implementation of recommendations. The role will support our development and implementation of the City’s Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHA/CHIP), currently called Healthy Chicago 2025 (HC2025). The role will also support building community capacity for research and evaluation within the Healthy Chicago Equity Zones.
• Our Community Planning and Equity Zones team works to create structural changes so that people most impacted by inequities have power and resources to implement their own solutions. An example of Healthy Chicago 2025 in action is CDPH’s investment in the Healthy Chicago Equity Zones (HCEZ) – regional and hyperlocal organizations that advance strategies to confront the social and environmental factors that contribute to health and racial equity, with the goal of closing Chicago’s life expectancy gap. Through community capacity building, we work with neighborhood residents and stakeholders to identify and take action on the issues that are most important to them.
2. Overview of Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE):
• Under direction of the Director of Epidemiology, this position plans and directs partnerships with universities and other research organizations and developing or integrating collaborative projects or special studies that aim to improve public health outcomes in the city of Chicago.
• CDPH Office of Research and Evaluation promotes the application of research, evaluation and assessment to CDPH in order to increase the knowledge and support recommendations for best practices for CDPH programs and services. CDPH ORE works identify grant opportunities and grant preparation for research, evaluation, needs assessments and outcome measurement projects. CDPH ORE serves as a liaison to local and national academic stakeholders including universities, research institutes and policy think tanks to initiate collaborative projects and integrate CDPH programs and staff into grant opportunities. CDPH ORE promotes the increased use and creation of research and scholarship among CDPH staff and their stakeholder organizations.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.
STARTING PAY RATE: $33.41 - $41.29 per hour based on a 40-hour workweek. Salary dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $33.41 - $49.17. This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement available on our website.
Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position reviews and approves plans for residential, commercial/industrial construction, and fire systems submitted to the department and which requires a permit for compliance with International building codes and local ordinances. To succeed in this role applicants will need to effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people, inside and outside the organization. We are looking to add a team member capable of finding solutions and processing change efficiently, while prioritizing requests and responsibilities with accurateness.
The City is looking for a quality focused, balanced decision maker, who is cable of building collaborative working relations within the City organization, Bothell community, and the region, to be our next Senior Planner in our Long-Range Planning Division.
Works under general supervision of the Administrator of the Regional Transportation Planning department to assist in the development and implementation of transportation planning programs in the Memphis region. Works closely with public transportation providers, local governments, social service agencies, advocacy groups, and local communities to implement transportation projects funded through federal programs.
Pay Grade 51
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education
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SALARY RANGE: Low $60,000s to Low $70,000s (position level & salary commensurate with education & experience)
LOCATION: Office of Safe Streets; Multimodal Planning, Transportation Planning
CLOSING DATE: When position is filled
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: All sources
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is the Philadelphia region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). We believe DVRPC provides a stimulating environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, where conscientious professionals can contribute to the betterment of society. If your background and experience overlap the needs of the following vacancy, we would like to hear from you.
TO APPLY, SEND RESUME / CV WITH COVER LETTER TO HUMAN RESOURCES VIA:
EMAIL: RESUMES@DVRPC.ORG; OR
FAX: 215-592-9125; OR MAIL: 190 N. INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST / 8TH FLOOR / PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-1520
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Senior Project Manager
STARTING PAY RATE: $29.81 - $37.06 per hour based on a 40-hour workweek. Salary dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $29.81 - $44.31. This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement available on our website.
Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
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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.
Business Efficiency and Process Improvement is charged with culturizing a mind-set of continuous improvement and lean strategy across Metra. This department will drive strategic process improvements across the organization. It will be responsible for achieving positive significant and sustained impact on Metra's finances, operations, customer satisfaction, employees, and processes. The objectives for this department are to improve Metra's ability to grow revenue, improve cash flow, reduce costs, enhance customer experiences, and improve Metra's business processes.
Reporting to the Manager, Transportation Planning, the Service Analyst 2 reviews, analyzes, and reports on data related to Metra's service, ridership, and fares to keep senior staff informed of trends and support decision making; works to improve reporting products and business processes; and fulfills the agency's federally mandated monthly ridership reporting requirements to the National Transit Database (NTD).
The primary duties includeEnsure accurate and timely reporting for several recurring reports, including monthly and annual ridership trends for the Metra Board, monthly and annual reporting for National Transit Database (NTD), and various operations-related reports. Extract operations data from multiple data warehouses and import to various reporting and analysis software programs including Microsoft Excel and Power BI. Recommend new reports and changes to existing methodologies to management that will improve trends analysis, business intelligence, and regular and ad hoc reporting. Work with the IT department and consultants to create new reports and improve the efficiency of existing reports. Identify and troubleshoot data errors within data warehouse reports and internal records; work with internal departments and consultants to identify errors and potential issues with data sets, decide on a course of corrective action, and present alternatives to management; and monitor the implementation of corrective actions, escalating issues to management as needed. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.
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.
Business Efficiency and Process Improvement is charged with culturizing a mind-set of continuous improvement and lean strategy across Metra. This department will drive strategic process improvements across the organization. It will be responsible for achieving positive significant and sustained impact on Metra's finances, operations, customer satisfaction, employees, and processes. The objectives for this department are to improve Metra's ability to grow revenue, improve cash flow, reduce costs, enhance customer experiences, and improve Metra's business processes.
Reporting to the Manager, Transportation Planning, the Service Analyst is responsible for collecting and analyzing ridership and operational data for performance reporting; conduct research and updates databases and graphs to report on data related to the agency's service, ridership, and fares; and support the federally mandated monthly ridership reporting requirements to the National Transit Database (NTD).
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Office of the General Superintendent staff. The Seasonal Bicyclist Trail Project Aide will assist with a trail signage project throughout the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“District”). Duties will include, but are not limited to, verifying signage placement along the District’s trail system by biking and hiking assigned trails, providing GPS coordinates, descriptions, and other valuable information to the Planning & Development and Resource Management departments to help improve the District’s trail experience for visitors to the Forest Preserves. This position requires riding a company issued electric bicycle and driving a company vehicle while transporting the bike. This is a seasonal position, the duration of which is up to four months depending on scheduled work hours.