Regional Planner (West Burlington, IA)

Who: Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission

What: The Regional Planner will perform work under the direction of the Planning Director. General duties will include GIS data collection and mapping, data collection and analysis, preparing planning documents, zoning and subdivision updates and enforcement, grant writing, grant administration, project management, assisting planning staff, and other duties as needed.

Sr Planner - Historic Preservation and Urban Design - City of Fort Worth, TX

Sr Planner - Historic Preservation and Urban Design

City of Fort Worth

Professional Area: 

Preservation

Urban Design

Website: 

https://careers.fortworthtexas.gov/

Location: 

Fort Worth, TX

Salary: $58,278.00 - $75,761.00/yr

Closes: December 24, 2015

Job Description

Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States and the fifth-largest city in the State of Texas with a population of 812,238. The City is home to acclaimed world-class opportunities for business, education, cultural pursuits and affordable living. Access to DFW International Airport and major transportation infrastructure put the world in easy reach. Fort Worth welcomes visitors from around the world to experience the great American West, world renowned museums and cultural venues, and rich arts and culinary treasures. The City is also home to an emerging craft brewing and distilling industry, locally made goods, and a growing live music scene. As one of the most affordable large cities in Texas, Fort Worth is a significantly more affordable option than Austin and Dallas.

The City is a leader in historic preservation and urban design in the State of Texas. With 13 historic districts and over 7,000 individually designated properties, Fort Worth has the largest collection of historically designated properties in the state. A staff of six administers a variety of design districts which have been recognized at the regional and national level. As the central city continues to redevelop, so will the demand for additional design districts.

The City is seeking candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation from an accredited university with coursework in Urban Design, Urban Planning or a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Planning, or Urban Design from an accredited university with coursework and work experience in Historic Preservation PLUS five (5) years of work experience with design overlays, form based codes, and design review

OR

a Master's degree in Historic Preservation from an accredited university with coursework in Urban Design, Urban Planning or a Master's Degree in Architecture, Planning, or Urban Design from an accredited university with coursework and work experience in Historic Preservation PLUS three (3) years of work experience with design overlays, form based codes, and design review.

In addition to the stated minimum experience and education, the ideal candidate will have experience facilitating and reviewing development proposals/projects in design based districts – districts requiring urban design/design and/or architectural review. Examples of districts with design requirements are: historic, design overlay, conservation, and form based districts. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills required.

The PRIMARY purpose of this position is to assist with administration of Historic Preservation in Fort Worth. This consists of outreach and education, evaluating applications for alterations and new construction, updating of historic district standards and guidelines, Section 106 reviews, reviewing plans and facilitating development in historic districts.

The SECONDARY purpose of this position is to provide as needed assistance for the Downtown Design Review Board, Urban Design Commission, and management of key design related projects.

Job Preferences

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable and preferred 
GIS and Adobe Creative Suite skills are highly desirable and preferred 
Demonstrated ability to:

Administer a Historic Preservation program 
Create and re-write historic district standards and guidelines 
Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing. 
Interpret planning, design, and zoning activities to commissions, boards, developers and the public. 
Interpret and explain City planning and design policies and procedures. 
Prepare clear and concise reports. 
Summarize complex subject matter. 
Read construction drawings (utilizing architectural and engineering scale as indicated), including architectural, electrical, mechanical, landscape and detail/specification sheets. 
Create a drawing using either Adobe Creative Suite or hand illustration.

Knowledge of:

Methods, principles, and practices of historic preservation, city planning, and urban design. 
Site planning and architectural design techniques and methods 
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to historic preservation 
Public participation processes, public approval processes, policy creation and implementation process 
Principles and practices of project management 
Development process including but not limited to permitting process, design standards and guidelines, and review process for design projects. 

GIS Manager, Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates - New York, NY

GIS Manager

Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates

Professional Area: 

Information Technology / GIS

Experience: 

7-10 years

Location: 

New York, NY

Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates seeks a highly organized, independent, and strong manager to lead our GIS department. The GIS Manager may be based in our New York, Boston, or Washington, DC office. Nelson\Nygaard is a nationally recognized multimodal transportation planning firm that emphasizes creative and innovative planning and community involvement, often within a wider set of goals such as economic development, health, and reduced dependence on the private automobile. We are seeking an individual with at least 7 years of experience and an interest in transportation planning as well as exemplary GIS analysis and cartography skills.

Nelson\Nygaard offers a dynamic and self-directed work environment that is fast-paced, congenial, and supportive. Our culture is built upon diversity and creativity. This is your opportunity to work with one of the most innovative groups of planners and engineers in the United States, including highly talented junior and support staff.

Responsibilities

In this position, the successful candidate will be expected to manage a team of GIS analysts and to provide guidance to planning staff members who do basic spatial analysis. The GIS Manager will:

• Manage GIS staff, including GIS leads in each of the offices
• Maintain quality control through supervision of GIS leads and in collaboration with the Assistant GIS Manager (West Coast lead)
• Manage the workflow on the East Coast
• Manage GIS procedures and software access across the firm
• Develop in-house GIS tools and resources and supervise all GIS users
• Provide training to GIS staff and develop training materials
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to GIS users in all offices
• Oversee GIS file management and archiving for the firm
• Act as point person for internal mapping needs (marketing, website, special projects)

The GIS Manager will also spend approximately one-third of his or her time completing spatial analyses related to demographics, transit routes and facilities, parking studies, and ped/bike projects. The manager may be expected to:

• Generate maps and cartographic products for projects using ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Google Earth Pro, and other software tools as necessary
• Perform spatial and network analysis tasks and act as a technical specialist on projects
• Assist in online GIS/web maps for public engagement

Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate should hold at minimum a bachelor’s degree in Geography or Urban Planning or a Graduate Certification in GIS. The candidate must have a minimum of 7 years of experience as a GIS analyst and at least 2 years of experience as a manager or supervisor of a team. The candidate must have strong proficiency with ArcGIS 10.2 or above, Google Earth and Adobe Illustrator. Familiarity with SketchUp, VectorWorks or CAD, Adobe Photoshop/InDesign, Python scripts, C#/VB.NET programming or web development is a plus. Candidates will be tested on their proficiency with GIS tasks. 

Salary and Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, carshare and bikeshare membership, pre-tax transit or bicycling benefit, a 401K program, life insurance, and paid time off. Other benefits of the position include a dynamic and self-directed work environment, collaboration with leading planners, and a supportive office culture.

To apply, please combine a cover letter, links to samples of your work, and resume into a single PDF with the filename format "Lastname-GIS-Manager.pdf," and send to:  jobs@nelsonnygaard.com.

No phone calls, please.

Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer

Urban Designer/Planner, Studio Gang Architects - Chicago, IL

Urban Designer/Planner
Studio Gang Architects - Chicago, IL

Studio Gang’s urbanism practice works to understand, contextualize, and respond to challenges faced by the systems and actors within our urban ecosystem: communities, cities, governments, and markets. Our practice blends authentic community engagement, a commitment to socio-economic justice, and deep planning and design expertise to make new solutions possible. Urban Designer/Planner:  The Urban Designer/Planner position is an opportunity to work on a wide range of urban planning and design projects. The position requires strong analytical, spatial, and graphic abilities as well as experience in urban design and land use planning projects. Applicants should possess strong research, writing, and communication skills and must be able to work well independently and within teams of multidisciplinary professionals. Must have proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and 3-D programs such as Rhino. The American Institute of Architects - 4 days ago - save job » View or apply to job

Director of Design Center - City of Charleston, SC

Director of Design Center 

City of Charleston

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Website: 

http://www.charleston-sc.gov/employment

Location: 

Charleston, SC

Implements the mission, goals and objectives of the Design Division, a studio established to provide design expertise to the City and to elevate community dialogue on urban design issues. Supervises the center's daily operations by performing the following duties.  Responsible for the overall operation of the Design Division and Urban Design Center, establishing and maintaining its role in creating and achieving a civic urban design vision. Develops urban design, landscape architecture and architectural proposals for the Department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability.  Coordinates, reviews, approves, and presents plans to department head and Planning staff for approval. Assists with implementation of proposals in coordination with Planning staff and other City departments.  Communicates with stakeholders and the public by producing and organizing publications, meetings and events. Supervises staff engaged in the daily operations of the Civic Design Center.  Develops a collaborative relationship with City departments to ensure the implementation of goals. Conducts research, develops urban design standards and develops design concepts into presentations. Performs other duties as assigned.  Requires: Bachelor's degree (Architecture or Landscape architecture degree preferred)   and six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid state issued driver's license.  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a thorough knowledge of 3-D Software, Computer Aided Design, Adobe Suite- Graphic Design, Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word or similar software.

Freelance Urban Designer, Gateway Planning Group - Dallas, TX

Freelance Urban Designer 

Gateway Planning Group

 

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Community Development and Redevelopment

Civil Engeering

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Brad Lonberger

Phone: 

817-348-9500

Email: 

brad@gatewayplanning.com

Website: 

http://www.gatewayplanning.com

Location: 

Dallas, TX

Job description:

We are currently searching for freelance contract support from urban designers, architects, landscape architects and digital designers.  Work will be structured on a project by project basis in our Dallas, Texas office.  Work will be fun but challenging, and offers experience and insight to the field of urban design and planning that is often unrealized in a professional planning career. 

Job Responsibilities:

Support Urban Design through visual graphics, sketching, and concept strategies; Produce CAD based drawings utilizing AutoCAD products; Produce 3D models of buildings and streetscapes/context from massing to concept schematics; Work in a team environment to produce work on time and at a high standard of quality

Desired Skills and Experience:

Background in architecture, urban design, landscape architecture or digital imagery; 1-3 years of work experience; Experience and knowledge of architectural design, drafting, building materials, zoning codes and construction techniques; Previous exposure with small to large scale projects – from high-rise to mixed-use, small lot and neighborhood development; Proficiency with AutoCAD and SketchUp as well as experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and MS Office; Strong interpersonal, design and organization skills as well as high attention to detail; Excellent timely, clear and concise written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment; Thrive in a challenging and fast paced work environment; Positive attitude with high energy

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Revit and/or Lumion is a plus; Commitment of at least 30+ hours per week in Dallas office; Test on skill level will be required at interview; Portfolio of work product required; Immediate start date available

Associate Planner/Project Manager, Mintier Harnish - Sacramento, CA

Associate Planner/Project Manager

Mintier Harnish

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Judy Harnish

Email: 

judy@mintierharnish.com

Website: 

http://mintierharnish.com

Location: 

Sacramento, CA

ASSOCIATE PLANNER/PROJECT MANAGER

Mintier Harnish, Sacramento, CA - (Salary: Negotiable; commensurate with education and experience) – This is an excellent job opportunity for an experienced planner to work with both public agencies and private clients throughout California as part of a highly-skilled team.  We are a small firm with a great working atmosphere.  Our office is located in a Midtown Sacramento Victorian.

Mintier Harnish is a northern California planning consulting firm specializing in land use planning, including general plans, housing elements, specific plans, and special planning studies. Our current projects include general plan updates for several Bay Area and Central California cities and counties, housing element updates, zoning ordinance updates, and specialized planning and public policy projects.

The position requires familiarity with governmental organizations and procedures, California planning law, CEQA, planning and environmental theory and practice, and excellent research and writing skills.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign), Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, and ArcMap GIS is required.  Experience in general plan and specific plan preparation is desirable.  Candidates must have a Masters Degree in planning or closely-related field and at least three years of planning-related experience, or a Bachelors degree in a planning or closely-related field and at least five years of planning-related experience. We will hire the successful candidate as either an Associate Planner or Project Manager, depending on the combination of qualifications and experience.

Because we are a small firm, motivated self-starters will excel and find professional fulfillment. Project management and public outreach experience, creativity, and analytical aptitude are highly desirable. We are looking for someone who can step into a position of responsibility and play an important role on major planning projects.

If you are interested in an excellent opportunity to address planning challenges throughout California, expand your responsibilities, and find career advancement, send your resume and any additional information that establishes your qualifications to Judy Harnish, Mintier Harnish, 1415 20th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 or email: judy@mintierharnish.com.  No phone inquiries please.

The position will remain open until filled.

Program Analyst, TransitCenter - NYC, NY

TransitCenter

Program Analyst position description

TransitCenter, a civic foundation committed to improving urban mobility, seeks a Program Analyst to join its New York City office. The successful candidate will be an integral member of a unique, dynamic, and growing organization and contribute research; develop and implement programs and projects related to improving transportation in cities; administer grants; and build organizational capacity.

Responsibilities

As part of a team, the Program Analyst will research issues, develop opportunities, and execute projects that promote sustainable urban mobility, with oversight from senior staff. Some projects may be executed through the use of program consultants with specialized subject matter expertise, who the Program Analyst must be qualified to oversee. A sample of work we have previously commissioned can be reviewed atwww.transitcenter.org/our-work.

An initial primary area of focus draws on a diversity of topics such as transit planning, technology, rider information, or capital project finance. While specific assignments will be shaped in part by the Program Analyst's particular background, a successful candidate will have avid interest and versatility to work on a range of other transportation-related subjects as assigned.

The Program Analyst will also share responsibility for communicating TransitCenter's initiatives through articles, blog posts, and social media.

TransitCenter's is a small but growing organization, so the Program Analyst may also be expected to play a hands-on role in operations and shoulder a portion of the organization's administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

The position is based in New York City. The salary range is $55-70,000 commensurate with experience, with a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Fundamental understanding of the principles underpinning sustainable urban mobility and an intuitive appreciation of the role that transportation plays in contributing to urban vitality. While technical knowledge of transit can be a plus, it is not a requirement, and is secondary to natural curiosity and passion for the mission.
• Keen critical thinking, with an ability to scan developments in research or case studies, make connections across disciplines, and draw hypotheses and/or rigorously-supported conclusions.
• Research capacity to build a case through solid evidence. General knowledge of common primary and secondary sources for issues related to urbanization and transportation.
• A background in the methods and practice of civic action and/or philanthropy will be considered a plus.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills and a strategic communications mindset. Because our work intends to influence public policy, design, practice, and culture, how something is communicated is nearly as important as what is being presented.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills will be useful in project implementation.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in a field related to urban planning, public policy, development, business, or economics; we strongly invite applicants with undergraduate degrees in the humanities, physical sciences or liberal arts to apply if they additionally possess a master's degree or work experience related to urban transportation.
• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in an organization related to urban planning and development, civic activism, transportation, the environment, and/or public policy.
• Technical facility with at least one of the following will be favorable: Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, social media, or web publishing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to form connections with people from diverse backgrounds, flexibility, and a sense of humor to add to the organization as it evolves.

How to apply

To apply:

Send a letter explaining your interest, a C.V., and one writing sample tocareers@transitcenter.org by 12:00 Noon (EST, GMT -5) on December 4, 2015.

TransitCenter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Employment is on an "at-will" basis meaning both the employer and the employee can terminate the relationship at any time.

Urban Designers, Page/BMS Design Group - San Francisco, CA

Urban Designers

Page/BMS Design Group

Location: 

San Francisco, CA

Page/BMS Design Group

Location: San Francisco, CA

Urban Designers

The San Francisco office of Page is seeking to fill two positions:

Senior Urban Designer

This is an opportunity for a creative design leader with strong urban design, business development, communications, and mentoring skills to help steer our expanding urban design practice. In this role you will:

• Provide design leadership on a wide range of projects: regional, citywide and district urban design plans, transit-oriented development plans, academic and research campus plans, as well as mixed use, residential, and commercial plans for urban and urbanizing environments
• Guide project teams, setting standards for the quality of work and mentoring staff
• Represent the firm with potential clients and members of the public
• Collaborate with planners, landscape architects, architects, consultants and other team members, to create integrated, sustainable and memorable solutions to complex design and planning problems
• Integrate physical, social, economic, and regulatory factors into smart solutions for our clients

We’d like you to have:

• 15 or more years of experience doing urban design work
• A degree in urban design, architecture or landscape architecture (masters preferred)
• Outstanding design and graphic skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, including written and verbal proficiency in English
• Familiarity with design software tools such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D programs (3DS Max,  Rhino or other)
• Knowledge of urban planning policies and procedures
• Passion for your work and a creative energy around new opportunities

Urban Designer

We’d like you to have:

• 3 or more years of experience on urban design projects
• A bachelor or master’s degree in urban design (preferred), architecture or landscape architecture
• Excellent communication skills including fluency in English
• Ability to work as an essential, collaborative team member on a diverse range of design and planning projects at a wide range of scales
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and 3D programs (3DS Max, Rhino, or other)  
• Strong design skills and the ability to develop ideas in a fast-paced environment, using hand drawing, plan and 3D visualization tools

Page offers generous benefits and a collaborative, creative working environment. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send resume and portfolio to:  sf_resumes@pagethink.com. 

Director of Place, NewTown Macon - Macon, GA

Director of Place

NewTown Macon 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

Entry level

Contact person: 

Josh Rogers 

Email: 

hr@newtownmacon.com 

Location: 

Macon, GA

NewTown Macon is seeking a new Director of Place.The Director of Place is a full-time entry level position responsible for fulfilling our mission by providing marketing, public relations, and media relations to support all of the organization’s programming. This employee is responsible for managing the organization’s websites, digital and print communications, social media accounts, and controlling the overall image of NewTown. This position reports to the President and CEO and works closely with staff and Board members. 

Required Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations or related field and advanced computer literacy.

Proficiency in the following is strongly desired:

-Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

-WordPress(or experience in website maintenance using similar content management system)

-Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

-Constant Contact (or experience with similar email marketing site)

-Social media (primarily Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr) 

Application deadline: Friday November 6, 2015 

Start date: December 1, 2015 

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to hr@newtownmacon.com before the application deadline listed above.