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
Senior Planner - CIty of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Who: City of Colorado Springs, Colorado
What: In this position, you will perform advanced planning duties by reviewing complex land
development applications and performing redevelopment and comprehensive urban planning
functions for the Planning and Community Services Department.
Learn why people love to live, work and play in Colorado Springs: ChooseColoradoSprings.com
Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:
- Review complex land use applications for compliance with City code and other applicable regulations; ensure compliance with professional standards
- Process development application submittals for distribution; manage public notification requirements; and verify that all application components are provided and in compliance
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders; write technical review letters
- Present project proposals at City Planning Commission and City Council meetings and other public hearings
- Research zoning, planning, development, geological, and drainage history for pre-application and potential development
- Communicate research and development process, applicable regulations, and potential pitfalls to development applicants
- Research and develop land use regulations and policies; present to City Planning
- Commission and City Council for formal adoption; and train staff on new regulations andpolicies
- Coordinate assigned activities and projects with other divisions, outside agencies, and the public
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Knowledge of:
- Methods and techniques of land use planning, zoning, and development
- Methods and techniques of preparing and reviewing development documents
- Principles and practices of effective project management
- Modern office technology
- Pertinent federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations
- Ability to:
- Make decisions and/or recommendations regarding policy development and implementation
- Read and interpret technical drawings
- Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects
- Lead, organize, and review the work of staff
- Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, geography, architecture, public administration, or a related field
- Five years of full-time professional planning experience (Note: Planning is defined as urban, regional, land use, and/or comprehensive long range planning working with or for a municipal government.)
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL ALSO HAVE:
- A master's degree in planning, geography, architecture, public administration or related field AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification
- Experience with GIS (Geographic Information System)
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Senior Planner - City of Colorado Springs
What: In this position, you will perform advanced planning duties by reviewing complex land development applications and performing redevelopment and comprehensive urban planning functions for the Planning and Community Services Department.
Senior Planner / Planner II - City of Aurora, CO
City of Aurora, CO
Please go to: jobs.auroragov.org to apply
The Planning & Development Services Department is a multi-faceted, exceptionally active department that provides a broad array of municipal services, with major programs including: Department Administration, Urban Renewal, Business Services, Development Services, Multimodal Transportation Team, and Planning.
The Senior Planner I assists and conducts a wide variety of complex professional transportation planning projects for the Planning Division of the Planning and Development Services Department. The selected candidate will be involved in developing multimodal transportation solutions throughout the City by conducting transportation studies and planning initiatives that can transition into project/program development and ultimately implemented under the direction of the Transportation Planning Supervisor.
Depending on qualifications, the candidate will be hired as either a Senior Planner I or a Planner II.
As a City of Aurora employee you will have access to many of our unique benefits such as competitive wages, health, dental and vision covered at up to 90%, personal time off and internal educational programs to help further your career.
At the city of Aurora, we value integrity, respect, professionalism and customer service as those core values and we attribute those values to our success as an organization, both as an employer and a servant of the community. If you hold these same values, we welcome you to apply.
The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come-first serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
Essential Duties:
- Develops multimodal transportation solutions through the conduct of planning projects involving multiple city departments. Emphasis is on maximizing mobility options for stakeholders throughout the city.
- Develops and updates transportation studies, plans and projects
- Employs innovative analysis methods
- Conducts research
- Recommends design concept solutions
- Implements programs
- Coordinates with consultants and leads multi-department teams. Special emphasis is given to planning for pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities, services and programs.
- Conducts transportation demand management and ITS assessments.
- Develops action plans and performance measurement frameworks.
- Represents the department and serves as liaison to a variety of departments, commissions, committees, and agencies; provides presentations to commissions, committees, neighborhood groups, agencies, and others
- Works with the development and business communities
- Works with various City, state, and federal regulations
- Provides advice and information to development review case managers and other city staff
- Performs additional duties as assigned
Education: Bachelor's Degree in in transportation planning, urban or regional planning or directly related field. Master's Degree preferred.
Experience: At least 4 years progressively responsible professional transportation planning experience principally at the municipal level.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Skills: Must have excellent analytic, writing and presentation skills and ability to produce credible, succinct, technically accurate and understandable quality written reports using MS Office products. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. Understanding of and experience with transportation demand modeling and other software needed to assess multimodal travel levels, needs and performance necessary to successfully meet the requirements of this position. Capable working knowledge and experience in applying concepts and state of the practice techniques in multi-modal transportation planning and concept design for complete streets, bicycle and pedestrian systems and facilities and level of service analysis and transit system planning.
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of current principles, methodologies and practices of urban transportation planning; basic knowledge of public policy process. Possess a working knowledge of personal computers and GIS. General knowledge of concepts and approaches in street design, traffic analysis and various transportation analysis software packages, such as Synchro, VISSIM, HCM.
Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and the development community; organize and carry out higher-level planning assignments focused on mobility planning and analysis; ability to present work effectively in verbal, written, and graphic form; ability to manage projects and meet multiple deadlines under heavy workload conditions; ability to work with software related to the function of the job; and ability to pay close attention to detail. Ability to compile, analyze and interpret transportation data and ability to work with a variety of transportation planning processes.
SALARY RANGE: Mid I (1-4 years)
Regional Project Coordinator - The Kitchen Community - Boulder, CO
- The Kitchen Community is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist with site reviews, site design, construction activities, and maintenance tasks. Reporting to the Regional Project Manager, a primary responsibility is to serve as a liaison with the schools and their garden teams to ensure successful Learning Garden pre-build and Planting Day activities. The Project Coordinator visits sites and works with the schools and garden teams to develop and review effective garden team goals.
- Primary Responsibilities
- Coordinate with TKC Operations Manager and Regional Project Manager in grading, targeting, and selecting recipient schools for Learning Garden grant applications.
- Work with Regional Project Manager to assist with Learning Garden site analysis and site selection.
- Proactively manage communications with schools regarding Learning Garden pre-build and build information.
- Assist with scheduling meetings, updating contact information, and tracking school information.
- Promptly respond to emails and inquiries.
- Communicate with district facilities personnel, school principal, and school facilities manager regarding garden site, scope, requirements, project timelines, and deliverables as needed.
- Meet school garden teams, review plans, and communicate as necessary. Determine team’s weaknesses and strengths. Relay this information to Regional Program Manager.
- Assist in developing project tasks and resource requirements, including site design tasks.
- Coordinate and execute project plan within scheduled project timelines.
- Coordinate with TKC Program team regarding applicants and installed Learning Garden schools.
- Coordinate the Installation Day with the Learning Garden Program Manager, school community, and garden team.
- Provide on-site garden assistance to Learning Garden Educator(s) and school garden team on Installation Day.
- Transition the school relationship to the Garden Educator.
- Assist with proper product installation as required and review minor maintenance procedures with schools administration and facility management.
- Assist in reviewing, executing, recording, and tracking required warranty repairs.
- Minimum education of bachelor degree in related field such as landscape architecture, construction management, urban planning, urban agriculture, environmental science, or environmental design.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking skills, and capacity to work with team, contractors, and clients.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and coordinate several major activities at once, in a flexible manner.
- Proficient computer skills with AutoCAD, Excel, and Word. Adobe Suite knowledge a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).
- Three years of construction management and site design experience.
- Interested in local food systems, urban agriculture, and/or school gardens.
- Knowledgeable about the garden growing season in the region.
- Familiarity or previous experience with non-profit organization(s).
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Bicycle Planner (Planner II/Sr. Planner) - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Bicycle Planner (Planner II/Sr. Planner)
- Develop and manage programs to increase bike-to-work mode share
- Review development applications and plans to ensure bicycle infrastructure is adequately addressed
- Improve and manage a bicycle parking program
- Assist other organizations with development of a downtown-focused bike share system
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to boost bicycle-related tourism
- Plan and organize bicycle-focused public education and bike ambassador programs
- Develop and prioritize bicycle projects for implementation by various federal and local funding mechanisms, including the regional TIP (Transportation Improvement Program)
- Identify and pursue grants to supplement the City’s investment in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure
- Serve as staff liaison to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (city’s bike and pedestrian subcommittee for the Citizens Transportation Advisory Board)
- Coordinate implementation of bike and pedestrian projects with other capital improvements being developed by various city departments
- Support implementation of City's complete streets policy and report on its effectiveness to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee and other active transportation stakeholder groups
- Work with fellow staff and active transportation stakeholder groups to identify and support implementation of priority projects funded by the Bike Tax and Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority
- Grant funding
- Social media
- Local, state, and national trends affecting active transportation
- Modern office procedures and equipment, including computers
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and mapping programs
- Implement best practices related to bicycle infrastructure
- Understand the principles of bicycle safety and traffic laws
- Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, geography, public administration, architecture, or a related field.
Master’s degree in urban planning or a related field.
This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (INTERN) - City of Fort Collins, CO
City of Fort Collins, CO
Looking to make an impact in a choice community? Want to jump-start your local government career? Think you have what it takes to be a City Manager one day? If so, the City of Fort Collins is the place for you!
The City of Fort Collins, CO is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Management Assistant. This position provides future municipal leaders an opportunity to catapult their careers and learn from seasoned professionals in a community consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the country. Come find out the “secret sauce” of Fort Collins in a position that is equal parts work and fun. The Management Assistant will have the opportunity to learn about the inner-workings of a full-service city, make a difference in day-to-day projects, and contribute to the organization at the executive leadership level.
The City of Fort Collins is nationally renowned for:
A strong tradition of community engagement
Commitment to social, economic, and environmental sustainability
Being America’s most satisfied city according to Time Magazine
Past Graduate Management Assistants have gone on to become City Managers, Assistant Town Administrators and Assistants to City Managers. Each learned leadership, honed communication skills, participated on multidisciplinary teams and contributed meaningful (resume-building) work.
The Management Assistant will be involved in research, analytical work, and managing special projects. This position represents a one-year internship. Applicants must have completed or
substantially completed coursework toward a Master of Public Administration or closely related
degree by June 2016. Salary: $37,500 per year with excellent benefits.
For more information and to apply visit http://www.fcgov.com/citymanager/internship.php by January 19th, 2016.
Development Associate, UDR - Highlands Ranch, CO
Development Associate
Associate Planner - City of Beaverton, CO
Associate Planner
- Review development applications;
- Meet with and assist developers, contractors and the public;
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation planning at the city, county, regional and state level;
- Prepare staff reports, technical reports and presentations;
- Carry out assigned planning initiatives;
- Research, analyze and evaluate transportation based technical reports;
- Represent the city on transportation issues at public meetings and hearings;
- Site visits to evaluate existing conditions, traffic flow, geometric deficiencies and traffic safety issues;
- Read and interpret maps and transportation plans;
- Review, analyze and evaluate transportation model outputs and possess a strong aptitude in GIS;
- Knowledge of traffic engineering principles;
- Ability to explain complicated principles in a concise and simple manner to non-technical audiences.
Deputy Director of Housing - City of Boulder, Colorado
Deputy Director of Housing
Deputy Director of Housing
Annual salary range: $95,900 - $146,200 (actual salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful candidate).
A city benefit package is included.
Application deadline: Monday, November 30, 2015
Reporting to the Executive Director of Planning, Housing and Sustainability, the Deputy Director for Housing works closely with the city organization and external partners to advance affordable housing priorities, ensure coordinated and comprehensive approaches to meeting community housing needs, and deftly balancing the dual roles of advocate for housing while being a team player who understands and values related and sometimes competing community priorities and outcomes. A Bachelor’s degree and minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional level experience are required; advanced degree desired.
Please send cover letter, current salary and resume (showing size of staff and budgets managed and both years and months of current and prior employment dates) and six work-related references. Please submit your materials to: resumes@cpshr.us. For information about this position, please contact:
Stuart Satow
CPS HR CONSULTING
Ph: 916 263-1401
Fx: 916 561-7205
To view an online brochure for this position visit: http://www.cpshr.us/search
City of Boulder, Colorado website: www.bouldercolorado.gov