Entry-Level Planner - Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA)

We are seeking a collaborative and creative planner.

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Are you passionate about helping communities grow, develop, redevelop, and preserve natural systems? Do you want to craft innovative planning and design solutions that lead to improving the physical, social, environmental, and economic health of a neighborhood, downtown, community, or region? Do you want to work in an environment that places a high value on collaboration with other planners, designers, civil engineers, economists, and other leaders?

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If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team.

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We are currently seeking an entry-level staff planner with 0-3 years of professional planning experience. This position will work closely with planning staff on a variety of project assignments including collecting and organizing project background information for use in reports, computer rendering of maps and drawings, site visits, data collection, participation in public outreach and community engagement methods, writing, and preparing presentations and documents for clients. We’re seeking a planner who will collaborate with planning, landscape architecture, and urban design professionals in a project team setting, on a range of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. This position provides an opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of responsibilities required of a professional planner and presents an opportunity for advancement as a project manager at the firm. This position requires strong technical and organizational skills, excellent customer service rapport, and application of energy and creativity to innovative and unique projects.

Full post and instructions for applying available here.

Research Associate - MB Real Estate - Chicago, IL

Research Associate – Real Estate

MB Real Estate

Chicago, IL

Company Overview: Founded in 1982, MB Real Estate is a full-service real estate organization that provides multifaceted expertise in Asset/Facilities Management; Leasing Services; Project/Construction Management; Tenant Representation; and Investment Services. Headquartered in Chicago, with regional offices in New York City, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver and Orlando, MB Real Estate (MBRE) is one of the fastest growing and most successful private real estate providers in the country.

We are seeking a Research Associate to work in our corporate office located downtown Chicago, reporting directly to the Market Research & Analysis Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Compile daily highlights of real estate news as MBRE Daily Headlines for internal and external distribution. 
• Maintain the electronic research library; track large real estate deals, investment sales, and active tenants for CBD & Suburban markets; report findings to the leasing and marketing teams.
• Maintain company’s lease comparables database; network with brokers and researchers at other firms to grow database.
• Assist leasing team by maintaining CRM system. 
• Maintain active tenant summary list.
• Provide market information for proposals and pitches; and prepare market information for property budgets. 
• Create maps, charts and graphs for market reports, proposals, and pitches.
• Assist Market Research & Analysis Manager with writing, revising, formatting, assembling and compiling data for the following research publications: 
• Monthly MB Real Estate MarketBeat
• Quarterly Chicago CBD Market Overview 
• Quarterly Chicago Suburban Overview 
• Annual CORE National Market Overview
• Attend monthly corporate services and leasing meetings.

Qualifications:

The Research Associate must be a self-motivated professional with the ability to work in a dynamic, real estate environment. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/education required. 
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of experience in research and data analysis. 
• Demonstrated interest in real estate markets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced professional writing skills.
• Strong aptitude for mathematics and statistics.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with GIS based software preferred.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign preferred. 
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

MB Real Estate offers a competitive benefits package, a business casual environment, and a downtown loop location.

For consideration, please send salary requirements, cover letter and resume to Careers@mbres.com We will contact applicants who meet our requirements. No phone calls please.

EOE M/F/D/V

Smart Growth Planner/Research Analyst - Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission - Philadelphia, PA

Smart Growth Planner/Research Analyst
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Philadelphia, PA

Experience: 1-3 years

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) seeks a motivated planner/research analyst with interest and experience in the fields of smart growth, transportation/transit planning, and community revitalization. This is a planning and policy research position assisting and performing analytical work, conducting studies, and facilitating outreach and dialogue to member governments and planning partners.

The Office of Smart Growth conducts planning activities and technical studies throughout the nine-county Philadelphia metropolitan region.

The purpose of this work is to better coordinate transportation planning and investments with land use planning, to foster efficient land use patterns and zoning that supports a diversity of housing choices, walkable neighborhoods, and livable and equitable communities. Studies and initiatives can focus on broad policy issues for the entire region, or specific place-based work, on topics such as community revitalization, transit-oriented development, master planning and visioning, zoning, shared services, place-based marketing, and travel and tourism infrastructure.

Beyond studies and plans, the Office of Smart Growth also develops tools and technical assistance to member governments, such as our municipal implementation tool brochure series and our interactive web map, the Smart Growth Project Database, among others. The Office also leads ongoing programs including the Transportation and Community Development Initiative grant program, the Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia marketing program, and the Strategies for Older Suburbs (SOS) Roundtable Series. In addition, the Office of Smart Growth plans several small and large events for member governments and the planning community each year to harness the experience of our region’s community and economic development practitioners, and share best practices.

The Planner/Research Analyst’s work is to be performed in accordance with well-defined objectives and professional standards under the close technical supervision of the Senior Planning and Design Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection, research and data analyses and interpretation for studies and initiatives.
• Conduct field work for place-based studies, assessing existing conditions and community concerns.
• Assist with managing study steering committees and organizing meetings.
• Create and give presentations to internal and external groups.
• Assist with developing surveys for member governments and evaluating the results.
• Write reports, memoranda, and summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Assist with planning events, such as our SOS Roundtables and Breaking Ground Conference, including developing agendas, soliciting speakers, leading question and answer sessions, and organizing event logistics. 
• Assist with writing and developing social media content for our Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia website.
• Represent DVRPC in outside meetings as directed.
• Perform related work as directed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and interest in the principles, practices, and objectives of city and regional planning, with a focus on smart growth, community development, and/or integrated transit and land use planning.
• Strong quantitative skills with an ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Excellent writing skills with ability to prepare reports that are clear, concise, and technically sound.
• Ability to make oral presentations to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, planning officials, and the public; strength at listening and drawing conclusions; skill at bringing different viewpoints to consensus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and willingness to take supervisory direction.
• Ability to focus on details and possess strong organizational skills.
• Experience in, or demonstrated interest in learning, effective use of social media platforms.
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. The ability to conduct geographic analysis and create maps, graphics, and document layouts using ArcGIS and the Adobe Suite is a plus.

Minimum Experience & Training
ONE to THREE YEARS of professional experience in city/regional planning and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college/university, with major course work in a planning-related discipline. A master’s degree in city or regional planning or related discipline may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

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

Senior Urban Planner / Designer - WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff - NY, NY

Senior Urban Planner / Designer
WSP|PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF
New York, NY

About WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services consulting firms, provides services designed to transform the built environment and restore the natural one. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. Approximately 34,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, as well as various environmental experts, work for this dynamic organization in more than 500 offices across 40 countries worldwide.

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has an immediate need for a Senior Urban Planner/Designer to build the planning practice throughout the Northeast and at the national level. We are seeking a creative and dynamic team player with strong communications skills and an understanding of the issues that affect the City. The candidate will be responsible for a broad array of firm services that play a role in our Urban Strategies practices such as: planning, realm infrastructure, urban design, engineering, transportation, economic and market analysis, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to implement complex design projects and support growing integrated Urban Strategies practice
• Manage all aspects of project delivery including client management, consultant management, financial management, and project planning and reporting management
• Business development – promote Urban Strategies practice internally within the corporation and externally to all manner of potential clients
• Provide creative report writing, assignment writing skills, and hand sketched and computer aided designs for projects
• Develop CAD/Illustrator/GIS for urban design and landscape architecture packages
• Provide meeting and table facilitation as part of community workshops
• Be available and able to travel nationally on a regular basis (usually 2 to 3 day segments)

Required Skills:

• Experience managing engineering, architecture and landscape architecture teams
• Understanding and experience with various aspects of project design including planning through final design, project budgets, administration, contracts and project management
• Ability to conduct business development successfully, generate new leads and create new partnerships with similar organizations
• Understanding of multiple disciplines ranging from engineering systems, market economics, zoning laws, and complete street and stormwater management design
• Experience in the design of transportation facilities and of public realm infrastructure projects
• Ability to work successfully within a corporate matrix environment; responsibilities include reporting to multiple bosses, managing junior design staff, and recruiting qualified design candidates
• Strong client management capabilities, communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency in use of Adobe Creative Suite, (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design), GIS, 2D-CAD, 3D rendering capabilities a plus
• Landscape architecture background a plus
• LEED Accredited Professional/AICP a plus

Education Requirements:
Graduate degree in urban planning, urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, and/or city planning (with design focus)
Fifteen (15) to Twenty (20) years of relevant work experience in urban design, landscape architecture and/or planning
Professional registration (e.g., ASLA, AICP) preferred.
EOE / Veteran/ Disability/ Gender (M-F)/Gender Identity/ Sexual Orientation

Please use the following URL to apply:
http://search0.smartsearchonline.com/pb/jobs/jobdetails.asp?reg=US¤t_page=1&site=int&city=&location=&job_type=&emp_status=®ion=&country=&k1=&k2=&k3=&k4=&k5=&k6=&k7=&k8=&salary_min=&co_num=&apply=yes&job_number=32726&pagename=process_jobsearchUS

Coordinating Planner - City of Chicago, IL

Coordinating Planner

Department of Planning and Development 
City of Chicago, IL

$78,492 - $80,868 a year
Job Number: 280767 

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Aug 22, 2016, 11:59:00 PM 

The Coordinating Planner will be responsible for  implementing the Neighborhood Opportunity Bonus Ordinance and managing and conducting City-wide complex planning projects such as Mayor Emanuel's Industrial Corridor Modernization Initiative. In addition, the planner will  assist with Chicago Neighborhoods Now annual reports and managing and conducting regional and neighborhood planning studies. Working with other bureaus in DPD, the Coordinating Planner will facilitate planning and development activities to promote and implement the City’s economic development, design, land use, and sustainability goals.

The Coordinating Planner will develop and conduct land use planning and economic feasibility studies and apprise senior management of land use policies and plans through detailed maps, reports and presentation materials. Other responsibilities include: 1) representing the City in meetings with business and community groups, 2) managing consultants conducting land use planning and economic feasibility studies, and 3) monitoring the implementation of public and private development projects.

DUTIES

• Plan, design and  conduct large-scale planning studies and surveys impacting on land use, zoning, social and economic development issues 
• Collect and analyze land use, zoning, social and economic development data 
• Evaluate plans and implementation strategies prepared by the City, community groups, consultants and/or developers for feasibility and compliance with City development goals and prepare planning programs, position papers, maps and other graphic materials to advise senior management 
• Coordinate planning efforts between Department bureaus, City departments, community organizations, sister governmental agencies and developers for the purpose of implementing project work plans 
• Represent the department at public hearings and meetings to discuss proposed planning and redevelopment projects 
• Develop and maintain relationships with private consultants, developers and community groups regarding the implementation of planning programs and projects 
• Manage planning initiatives from original study design through the implementation of the plan’s recommendations 

Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or a directly related field, plus five years of work experience in the development and management of major planning or research studies, including two of supervisory experience related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program. 

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Land use planning experience in a major city 
• Proficiency with GIS software programs such as ArcGIS 
• Proficiency with specialized software including Adobe Creative Suite 
• Proficiency with SketchUp 
• Demonstrated skills in both creating and delivering presentations to a wide-range of audiences 
• Experience researching trends, data, and policy in the field of Urban Planning Projects 

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience.

You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties.

(If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

This position requires applicants to complete an interview.

The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE
The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel
AND  military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to  indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering “yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks, “Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States
OR
have  you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?"

In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status

OR

a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service.

For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States

AND

a copy of your military ID to your online application.

Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.

Education & Employment Verification

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Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

Evaluation:
Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process,  please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago
Department of Human Resources
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor
Soo Choi, Commissioner

Job Posting:  Aug 8, 2016, 12:01:00 AM
BU :  20
Salary : $78,492.00-$80,868.00

Urban Designer/Planner - Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative - Franklin, TN

Entry-Level Urban Designer/Planner
Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative (TPUDC)Franklin, TN

Experience: 1-3 years
Salary Range: Based on experience

OVERVIEW
Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative is seeking an amazing entry-level urban designer/planner to join our main office outside Nashville, Tennessee. If selected to fill this important position, your primary responsibilities will be assisting in the completion of project tasks and deliverables, by working on planning studies, producing planning related graphics and documents, gathering background information and data, and providing administrative support related to project tasks and TPUDC office management. Additionally, you will join the team on charrettes public engagement events around the country to provide planning and production support. You will be working directly with the Principal and Directors of TPUDC, who will provide oversight, guidance and training to develop your skills as a planner and value to the team.

THE FIRM
Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative (TPUDC) is a national multi-disciplinary firm that specializes in urban design, zoning and land use regulations, comprehensive planning and public outreach and engagement. We work exclusively on projects that emphasize walkable, compact, diverse, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly environments and memorable places that withstand the test of time. We have worked with towns, cities, counties, developers, and non-profit organizations from coast to coast. At any given time, we have projects underway in several different states, giving our team members opportunities to travel and work in new cities. TPUDC is based on a model of collaboration, not only among the members of our team, but with our clients and the communities in which we work. We believe that the cross-pollination of ideas yields holistic, innovative and effective solutions to planning issues.

Our office is located in historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee, 20 minutes from Nashville, a living laboratory of traditional urbanism that is consistently named one of the top small towns in the country. We are within walking distance of a wide variety of locally-owned restaurants and retail shops perfect for lunch meetings or after-work strolls. Our office is in the 181-year-old Kenneday House on Fifth Avenue, part of a downtown walking tour that includes a number of historic homes, churches and pre-Civil War era buildings.

THE JOB
As a member of the TPUDC team, you will contribute your own skills and knowledge to a variety of projects, including:

• Site planning and urban design;
• Comprehensive planning;
• Municipal master plans and strategic plans;
• Creation of Form-Based Codes;
• Graphic design and document production;
• Marketing and outreach;
• Research and development;
• Administrative support.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include:

• Planning and Urban Design;
• Production of project graphics and documents using a variety of techniques and media;
• Production of 2D plans and 3D models and renderings;
• Researching and analyzing project information and background documents, including data collection and basic market analysis;
• Assisting in the development and execution of public outreach and engagement plans and activities;
• Writing comprehensive and master plan document text;
• Assisting in the writing and editing of zoning codes and ordinances;
• Managing project and company social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, project and TPUDC website(s);
• Printing, binding, and shipping TPUDC documents (valid driver’s license and good driving record is a must);
• Finding and preparing project proposals (RFP, RFQ, etc.);
• Assisting in the development of project and document templates;
• Assisting in the development of new products and services;
• Maintain excellent customer service and business relationships by communicating in a clear and timely manner with clients, consultants, and other team members;
• Providing on-time delivery of project deliverables and ensuring that deadlines are met
• Conducting research relevant to the pursuit of excellence and innovation to help keep TPUDC on the cutting edge of the planning profession;
• Marketing and enhancing the name recognition and reputation of TPUDC by attending and participating in events, expanding our network of contacts, and fostering new project opportunities;
• Contributing new ideas and critical thinking to all TPUDC projects;
• Providing administrative support to the TPUDC team, including ordering supplies, managing the TPUDC library, organizing files and project materials, coordinating meetings and events; and maintaining an organized and welcoming office space.
• Any and all other work necessary to meet and exceed the expectations of TPUDC Principals, Directors and Clients.

In addition to these responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to develop TPUDC’s capacity to undertake projects and offer services in your areas of passion, expertise and interest. The list of services we provide to our clients is ever-expanding, because we like to bring on team members with different knowledge and skills than our own. We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated, proactive, sound thinking, innovative, asks questions, looks for answers, and demonstrates interest and curiosity about planning-related topics. We’re looking for someone who cannot only keep up, but can be one step ahead!

TPUDC works on a number of different projects simultaneously, from year-long city coding projects to weekend design workshops. We pride ourselves on our ability to roll with the punches when it comes to client demands and changes in project scope, which often means operating on tight deadlines with short turn-arounds. We are a family-oriented team that values dinners at home and weekend adventures, but also understands the importance of the occasional all-nighter or Saturday in the office. Flexibility and balance are key! In addition, we are a small office that works closely together to accomplish tasks and undertake projects. Strong planning and urban design skills, attention to detail, excellent organization and oral and written communication skills are a must, as are the ability to problem-solve, work as a team, shift gears, multi-task, and function in bustling open studio environment with an office dog.

THE DETAILS
Proficiency in the following programs is a must:

• MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• SketchUp
• AutoCAD

Bonus points if you know:

• GIS (preferably Arc-GIS software)
• Photorealistic rendering techniques & programs
• Project Management software like Microsoft Project
• Prezi

Required Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Urban Design or Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
1-3 years of professional working experience (internships count)

TO APPLY
Send us a cover letter

Transportation Planner - Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates

Senior Associate/Transportation Planner
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting AssociatesBoston, NYC and D.C. Offices

Experience: 7-10 years
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a highly organized, independent, and motivated senior-level staff member for our nationally recognized multimodal planning practice in multiple office locations on the East Coast: Boston, New York City and Washington, D.C. This is an outstanding opportunity for the right person to become involved in supporting and growing our leading work in developing transportation systems for vibrant, livable communities locally and around the country. The right person will be able to develop and provide integrated, creative, actionable solutions in keeping with Nelson\Nygaard’s current work, which further emphasizes creative and innovative community involvement.

This practice conducts transportation 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 eight years of experience and a strong interest in integrated transportation planning as well as some background in developing sustainable strategies to improve community accessibility and mobility.

Nelson\Nygaard offers a dynamic and self-directed work environment that is fast-paced, congenial, and supportive. Our office 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.

Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a highly organized, independent, and motivated senior-level staff member for our nationally recognized multimodal planning practice in multiple office locations on the East Coast: Boston, New York City and Washington, D.C. This is an outstanding opportunity for the right person to become involved in supporting and growing our leading work in developing transportation systems for vibrant, livable communities locally and around the country. The right person will be able to develop and provide integrated, creative, actionable solutions in keeping with Nelson\Nygaard’s current work, which further emphasizes creative and innovative community involvement.

This practice conducts transportation 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 eight years of experience and a strong interest in integrated transportation planning as well as some background in developing sustainable strategies to improve community accessibility and mobility.

Nelson\Nygaard offers a dynamic and self-directed work environment that is fast-paced, congenial, and supportive. Our office 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 tasks and entire projects, often with the involvement and guidance of a Principal. Work will include responsibility for client communication, overall task or project management, determining and managing analytical tasks, client communication, public presentation and other skills as necessary. The successful candidate is expected to lead proposals, and be responsible for overall business development targets. Providing guidance and oversight to junior staff is a must. Your projects may be located anywhere throughout the United States, and thus a willingness and desire to travel is essential. You will work closely with Nelson\Nygaard’s senior and junior staff in the local office, and also with staff in our other offices throughout the country.

Qualifications and Requirements
The ideal candidate should have a broad range of transportation and urban planning experience, preferably with a focus on transit operations and planning. A candidate should be able to demonstrate significant expertise in at least five (5) of the following areas:

• Citywide transportation planning and analysis
• Campus transportation planning
• Parking management
• Bicycle/pedestrian facility planning
• Street design guidelines
• Data collection and performance assessments
• Multimodal/intermodal facility planning
• Transit station area planning
• Transit service planning
• Transportation demand management
• Transport policy, funding, and governance
• Paratransit and demand-responsive services
• Advanced graphics communications (InDesign, Illustrator, SketchUp, Photoshop)
• Computer traffic modeling (Synchro, VISSIM, TransCAD)

Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal skills
• Possess proven experience in managing projects within budget
• Work successfully with clients, members of the public, and project teams
• Outline and prepare successful proposals and reports
• Analyze a wide range of transportation data and manage the completion of technical analyses, feasibility studies, and other transportation reports
• Prepare and give effective presentations
• Creatively solve multimodal transportation problems
• Participate in firm-wide strategic planning activities to ensure that we continue to build on our mission and core values
• Mentor and train junior staff
• Organize and supervise data collection activities in the office and the field

At a minimum, the candidate should meet the following qualifications:

• At least eight (8) years of responsible experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or a related field
• A bachelor’s or more advanced degree in urban or transportation planning, or a related planning field; master’s degree is preferred
• Successful and sustained experience in business development, i.e., winning work; public agency experience, grant writing and successful RFP development are applicable skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and other communication skills, including facilitating public workshops
• The ability to manage complex projects on time and on budget
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

We are looking for someone who can begin immediately.

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 congenial and supportive office culture.

To apply, please combine a cover letter and resume into a single PDF with the filename format "Lastname-City-Senior-Associate.pdf," and e-mail tojobs@nelsonnygaard.com. Please specify in your cover letter which is your preferred location: Boston, New York, or Washington, D.C. or any of the three.

No phone calls, please.

Associate Planner - Houseal Lavigne Assoc.- Chicago, IL

Associate Planner
Houseal Lavigne Associates

Chicago, IL

Houseal Lavigne Associates is seeking candidates to fill an immediate full-time position as an Associate Planner. Houseal Lavigne Associates is a growing urban planning and community development consulting firm that provides a wide range of planning, design and development related services to both public and private sector clients throughout the country. The Firm is located in Downtown Chicago, Illinois.

Skills of the successful candidate will include:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, or related discipline;
• 1-5 Years of professional planning or design related work experience required (consulting experience preferred);
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantative data, and translate findings into concise and effective narrative text;
• Proficiency and experience with ArcGIS/ArcView and the Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Knowledge of and experience with research and survey techniques.

Duties would include, but not be limited to:

• Assisting with public meetings and community outreach;
• Summarizing public meetings and other outreach exercises;
• Drafting of analytical findings and planning concepts and recommendations;
• Assisting with the preparation of proposals and plan documents;
• Assisting with field surveys and inventories (note: this may involve travel);
• Researching property and land use information;
• Creating databases and spreadsheets;
• Maintaining client websites; and,
• Administering and analyzing community surveys;
• Preparing GIS and Illustrator basemaps;
• Modifying and editing shape files and other GIS data;
• Data analysis including demographic and market.

Submission Criteria
Send PDFs of current resume, project portfolio, work examples, references, and cover letter to info@hlplanning.com with the title “ASSOCIATE PLANNER”. Large file sizes may send links to download files or a Dropbox shared folder.

Zoning and Long Range Planner - Bloomington, IN

Zoning and Long Range Planner-Planning & Transportation Dept.
City of Bloomington, IN

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Assists Long Range and Transportation staff in the execution of the long range planning work program including implementing and updating the Comprehensive Plan, and developing neighborhood, corridor and other subarea plans. Collects and analyzes population, census, permit and land use data pertinent to the development of long range planning initiatives. Reviews various petitions requiring Plan Commission, Plan Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals and Hearing Officer action; conducts site plan reviews; performs on-site inspections; researches applicable ordinances and development histories.

EDUCATION
Minimum knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field.

TRAINING/SKILLS
Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite software. InDesign experience desired. Strong writing and presentation skills. Ability to communicate tactfully with a wide range of individuals, including local officials, consultants, members of the development community, and the general public.

ANYONE WISHING TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION MAY DO SO BY FAX, EMAIL OR AT CITY HALL, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, 401 N MORTON STREET, SUITE 230 ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016 BY 5:00PM.

The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, veteran status, housing status and disability status in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using eVerify. The City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm work authorization.

SALARY RANGE- Entry (0-1 year)
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Development Regulation or Administration
$37,318 - $43,224

Address
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
401 N MORTON STREET
Bloomington, IN
47404

Resource URL: http://bloomington.in.gov/employeeservices
Email: HRMAIL@BLOOMINGTON.IN.GOV
Phone: (812) 349-3404

Green Urbanism Program Assistant - Global Green USA - Santa Monica, CA

Green Urbanism Program Assistant
Global Green USA
Santa Monica, CA

Salary Range: 30,000 - 45,000

Description Global Green USA seeks a committed and energetic person to join our Santa Monica office.

This position reports to the Green Urbanism Program Director and works with local governments, affordable housing developers, architects, planners, and other non-profit organizations to develop and implement green building, renewable energy, and sustainable planning projects and programs at a variety of scales. We are a small and nimble team - ideal candidates are demonstrated collaborators that are comfortable working independently on multiple projects.

Responsibilities
Provide technical and administrative support for Green Urbanism Program project areas such as LEED certification, tactical urbanism installations, green building consulting, and environmental planning and design. The Green Urbanism Program Assistant will assist with logistics, maintain project checklists, prepare LEED certification packages, conduct site analysis, develop sustainable planning documents, create graphics, and help produce project reports.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and document green design charrettes and community workshops 
• Contribute to the creation of maps, site plans, illustrations, diagrams, and other graphics 
• Layout and draft narrative text for project reports and proposals 
• Conduct research and analysis for Green Urbanism Program publications and projects 
• Assist in the general administration and management of the Green Urbanism Program 
• Develop partnerships and connections to provide creative opportunities for new projects at GGUSA Qualifications 
• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture 
• Experience with LEED, preferably LEED for Homes and LEED for Neighborhood Development 
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino 
• AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking experience a plus 
• Robust analytical ability and developed spatial thinking 
• Able to work independently and take initiative 
• Interest in sustainability as applied to urban conditions 
• Flexible and able to move between different project scales and topics 
• LEED Green Associate or other sustainability credential a plus but not required

Details
Salary is commensurate with experience; base range is $30,000-$45,000.
Position requires some travel.

Employment includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, holiday and sick leave. Global Green USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Please send cover letter, resume, and a brief work sample to: careers@globalgreen.org

Economic Development Planner - Vierbicher - Madison, WI

Economic Development Planner (Senior Planner)
Vierbicher
Madison, WI
In the role, you will:

• Report to the PCD Manager and be responsible for economic, market, and real estate analysis.
• Work with PCD team and clients to prepare grant applications, tax increment district plans, economic development packages, financing strategies, and other community development documents that provide a strong basis from which communities can create positive change.
• Prepare development strategies and implementation actions appropriate to a particular context (downtown, business park, urban, rural, small & large populations, high/low income).
• Manage projects and maintain direct client relationships responsibilities, such as the preparation and maintenance of project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative data analysis (primary and secondary sources) to understand the dynamics of local and regional economies (i.e. commercial, retail, housing and industrial real estate markets).
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques of economic development planning.
• Actively build your professional network and seek opportunities to present at regional conferences.
• Provide high-quality planning and community development consulting services to public and private sector clients in ways that impress the clients and build the Vierbicher reputation.
• Maintain a professional presence in the economic development and planning community in the Midwest. We want you to build your career and reputation by demonstrating the work being done by Vierbicher.

About you and your skills:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Urban and Regional Planning, Business, or Public Policy from an accredited university and at least five years of planning and community development experience or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and two additional years of project experience.
• Professional certification in economic development, real estate, planning or other related profession.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting project reports.
• Some relevant project experience in other planning specializations, such as municipal planning, zoning administration, urban design, transportation planning, community workshop facilitation, etc.
• Basic understanding of ArcGIS mapping applications and/or the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop).
• Motivated self-starter that can work independently while proficiently working within a collective team environment.
• You work effectively and efficiently to deliver high-quality engagements to your clients.

Send your cover letter, resume, and relevant work samples to hr@vierbicher.com or apply online athttp://www.vierbicher.com/careers/

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.

Vierbicher Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.