Deputy Planning Director - City of Santa Paula, CA

Deputy Planning Director

City of Santa Paula

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

7-10 years

Website: 

http://www.spcity.org

Location: 

Santa Paula, CA

SALARY -  $ 73,916.96  to  $ 89,849.76   Annually + $914.60/ mo. Cafeteria Benefit 

Under general direction, this management position will assist the Planning Director in supervising the day-to-day operations of the Planning Department. Serves as a first-line supervisor. This position also involves the management and monitoring of various planning programs, department services and assisting with contract management.

Min Req –  Bachelor’s degree in planning, community development, public administration, economics or closely related field and seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience, preferably a with a government agency. Previous supervision or management experience is desired. Contract management experience is helpful. A Masters Degree in Planning may substitute for one year of experience. AICP certification is highly desirable.

City application required.  Please Visit our website www.spcity.org to apply and for more information.

Deadline 4:30 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2016.

Deputy Director of Housing - City of Boulder, Colorado

Deputy Director of Housing

City of Boulder, Colorado

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Civil Engeering

Housing

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Urban Design

Zoning Administration

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Stuart Satow

Phone: 

916 263-1401

Fax: 

916 561-7205

Email: 

resumes@cpshr.us

Website: 

http://www.cpshr.us/search

Location: 

Boulder, CO

City of Boulder, Colorado 

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 

Deputy Director/City Planner, City of Simi Valley - Simi Valley, CA

Deputy Director/City Planner

City of Simi Valley

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

5-7 years

Phone: 

805 583-6743

Website: 

http://www.simivalley.org/employment

Location: 

Simi Valley, CA

Deputy Director/City Planner City of Simi Valley, California 
Salary: $8,557 - $11,022 per month, plus an excellent benefits package.

Position:

• Under administrative direction, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the planning division with an emphasis on customer service within the Environmental Services Department including current and advance planning services and coordination of regional planning issues; 
• coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director, Environmental Services.

Ideal Candidate: 
The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded, knowledgeable, and experienced planning/zoning administrator; possess a strong work ethic;

• possess ability to prioritize tasks and work on different projects with competing deadlines; pay strict attention to detail in order to best address the City’s interests, while exercising political sensitivity in order to best serve the community; 
• possess the ability to be adaptable and open to new situations, ideas, and challenges; 
• demonstrate creativity and negotiate innovative solutions to address a broad range of planning needs; 
• possess outstanding interpersonal skills and leadership ability; 
• be a good listener, maintain a positive and optimistic attitude; 
• and, resolve conflicts to work cohesively with others toward a common goal.

Minimum Qualifications: 
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public administration or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible urban planning experience, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility are required.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid AICP certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners within one year of employment is also required.

Application: Open until filled, the first review of applications will occur on September 15, 2015.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the City’s employment application.

Contact Human Resources at www.simivalley.org and (805) 583-6743. EOE

Deputy Director, Station Area Planning & TOD MTA Metro-North Railroad - New York City, NY

Deputy Director Station Area Planning & TOD

MTA Metro-North Railroad

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Website: 

http://web.mta.info/mta/employment/employment_out.html

Location: 

New York, NY

Deputy Director Station Area Planning & TOD

Location: Manhattan - Midtown

Reference #:  83790

Close Date: Until Filled                                    

Grade I Min: $97,830 / Mid: $122,278 / Max: $146,726                                  

MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal. We provide service to over 82 million customers annually, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut. A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is the busiest commuter railroad in the nation. MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe commute, great service to its customers and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Enhance passenger experience and value capture opportunities through the oversight of MNR's station area planning functions such as: Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), station environment planning (including the development of passenger amenities and complementary on-property retail developments), modal integration (including pedestrian, bike, bus, ferry and automobile access), and liaison between planning and development interests in local communities and key stakeholders throughout the Railroad and the MTA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the station area planning program for Metro-North. Assess station/local needs with municipalities; survey land uses, assess assets, review zoning, understand station access/connectivity challenges and opportunities, and overall station-area design approach and opportunities. Work closely with partner entities (such as other MTA and municipal planning agencies) to ensure connectivity, leverage assets and capture value where possible.
• Cultivate third party partnerships for program and infrastructure development at MNR stations. Assess and advance viable TOD opportunities in coordination with MTA TOD group. Create transportation/live/work/play station-based destinations (e.g. station plazas, shared use facilities, community-based market places, etc.). Capitalize on both MNR and surrounding assets and properties.
• Oversee MNR's system-wide real property portfolio in coordination with MTA Real Estate which handles property transactions. Assist in strategic management of MNR property needs in close coordination with MTA real estate. Liaison between MNR and MTARE to review developing real estate matters affecting MNR. Present MNR Real Estate matters internally at the MNR executive level and to the MNR Committee of the MTA Board, as required (in coordination with w/Corp./Media Affairs Dept).
• Champion expansion and enhancement of system-wide station net-leasing program including identification of new opportunities while managing current portfolio. Help assess passenger needs and identify retail opportunities. With MTARE, develop system wide strategies to enhance value of program and station property offerings through enhanced marketing, licensing/ leasing to maximize revenue and offer broader amenities to MNR customers.
• Other duties as may be required to support Department, Division and Railroad objectives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-motivated and capable of successfully managing multiple priority projects in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Expertise in land-use and/or public space planning and principles.
• Ability to interpret real estate documents (including contracts and leases.)
• Expertise in project scoping and programming.
• Knowledge of station area/community involvement and engagement process.
• Knowledge of real estate development and property management.
• Exceptional technical, managerial and people skills to skillfully navigate organizational and regulatory requirements to deliver high quality end-products.
• Business savvy and entrepreneurial ability to translate strategies into implementation plans.
• Ability to present information clearly and accurately both written and orally.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Valid driver's license.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Real Estate, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of planning, real estate development or business or related experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible staff management experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree in Planning, Real Estate, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Knowledge of planning, design, development and maintenance of spaces utilized by MNR customers and the public.
• Experience working at a major transit property or railroad.
• Experience and familiarity with planning issues in the Metro-North service territory
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

OTHER INFORMATION    

This is a safety sensitive position and subject to toxicological testing.

SELECTION CRITERIA

To be selected for a position, an applicant must: (1) meet the minimum requirements in the job posting, (2) pass a written examination (if applicable), (3) satisfy a background investigation (which includes credit, if applicable), and (4) pass an oral interview, during which the interviewers will further evaluate the applicant's qualifications for the position. Because the selection process is competitive, not all qualified applicants are granted an interview. Metro-North may also require the applicant to undergo a physical ability test, and, if the Company extends a conditional offer, may require him or her to undergo a medical examination, which may include toxicological testing.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

If interested, please apply online at:   http://web.mta.info/mta/employment/employment_out.html. Search forDeputy Director Station Area Planning & TOD or Job ID#83790 under MTA Metro-North Railroad.

MTA Metro-North Railroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Deputy Community Development Department Director, Planning & Engineering - City of Stockton, CA

Deputy Community Development Department Director - Planning & Engineering 

City of Stockton

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

http://www.stocktongov.com/jobs

Location: 

Stockton, CA

Annual Salary – Up to $138,252*

The City of Stockton is currently recruiting for aDeputy Director of Planning and Engineering in the Community Development Department. 

As the City embarks upon a significant General Plan update, an important role of this position is to guide this update with the ability to envision the City with potential for new growth balanced by urban core development. The new incumbent will have a unique and exciting opportunity to continue imple­mentation of operational and cultural changes that are needed to bring about that reality. A priority focus of the selected candidate will be top-line customer service, productivity, and efficiency as individual traits and as overall departmental mission.

Minimum Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in city or regional planning, urban design, transportation, planning, economic development, housing and neighborhood development, or a related field; and five (5) years of professional experience in planning and community development to include programming, budgeting, and process improvement implementation. Two (2) years of this experience must be at the managerial level. Desirable qualifications include a Master’s degree in an appropriate field, certification as a member of the American Institute of Certificated Planners, and/or experience in dealing with state and federally-funded programs.

Final Filing Date:Friday, August 28, 2015, 5:00pm

For a full job description and on-line application,

please go to www.stocktongov.com/jobs

Deputy Director, Community Planning & Development, Isles, Inc. - Trenton, NJ

Deputy Director, Community Planning & Development

Job posted by: Isles, Inc.

We are currently seeking an experienced administrator with community development / urban planning / real estate experience to serve as Isles Deputy Director, Planning & Development. This position will play a critical role in Isles' long term success by developing, implementing and managing innovative services that achieve resident-led neighborhood revitalization. We seek a creative, flexible, self-directed individual who can work collaboratively with Isles staff, community stakeholders, funders and partners, including state and local government, academic institutions, local businesses, other non-profits, and residents. The Deputy Director will have the opportunity to join a dynamic and highly accomplished team at one of the most innovative and successful nonprofits in the region. 

The position reports to the Managing Director, Planning & Development. 

The Deputy Director must have excellent writing, speaking, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to work in a collaborative and consultative manner with colleagues and community stakeholders. The position also requires strong supervisory and project management skills.

Qualified Candidates Will Have Proven Success In:

• Overseeing the administration of large scale service efforts including meeting significant reporting needs
• Managing project schedules and activities to ensure that all requirements are met, deliverables are completed and reporting is timely
• Identifying funding sources and writing grants to obtain funding
• Managing budgets and containing costs to allow for efficient project execution
• Developing and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders, funders and partners, including state and local government, academic institutions, local businesses, other non-profits, and residents
• Participating actively and effectively in community group meetings and planning sessions
• Conducting research to assess and quantify community needs
• Developing new ideas to meet community needs; researching and applying best practices from other communities
• Creating feasible plans based on research, best practices and community involvement
• Driving the implementation of community or neighborhood plans
• Defining, guiding and participating in outreach efforts
• Understanding the impact of local, state and national legislation on development work

Base Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree in planning, public administration, real estate or related field preferred
• At least 4 years experience in urban planning, real estate or related field
• Experience working in and demonstrated commitment to low income communities and communities of color
• Strong project management skills and experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of GIS systems and experience using GIS and other mapping software
• Ability to work independently and collegially in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); considerable skill and comfort using Microsoft Excel

How to apply

Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to lmcalister@isles.org

Deputy Director of Planning - City of Los Angeles, CA

Deputy Director of Planning 

City of Los Angeles, CA

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Gary Phillips

Phone: 

916-784-9080

Email: 

apply@bobmurrayassoc.com

Website: 

http://www.bobmurrayassoc.com

Location: 

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, with a population of 4 million, is the second-largest city in the United States, and the most populous city in the state of California.  The City is seeking a talented, energetic, and committed leader who will work collaboratively in a results-oriented organization to serve as the next Deputy Director of Planning. An experienced and innovative manager who is task-oriented and accomplishment driven will be valued. The selected candidate will have a broad working knowledge of California planning principles and practices along with CEQA knowledge and/or experience.  The ideal candidate will be well versed in both current and advanced planning and be capable of implementing a process that allows customers to obtain planning/zoning entitlements without impediment.  The City will be working on contracts, master plans, zoning codes, and the updating of the general plan.  An individual who can navigate through the governmental bureaucracy will excel in this position.  A motivated manager who emphasizes team building and is comfortable working in the public eye will be well suited to the position.  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, urban studies, urban design, environmental studies, architecture, landscape architecture, or closely related fields (an advanced degree in the above-mentioned fields and/or AICP certification would be highly desirable); and five years of professional managerial experience in the planning department of a federal, state, or municipal government, directing and managing through subordinate managers and supervisors, long-range and current planning projects, policy planning, and providing planning services to the public.  The salary range is $145,867 – $181,217 and is based on qualifications.  The City also offers an attractive benefits package. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com.  Please contact Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions.  Brochure available.  The first review of resumes will begin July 10, 2015.

Deputy Director, Department of Planning & Zoning - City of Alexandria, VA

Deputy Director 

City of Alexandria - Department of Planning & Zoning

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

7-10 years

Location: 

Alexandria, VA

Deputy Director Department of Planning & Zoning Salary: $82,074 - $131,875 The Position  A Deputy Director for the Department of Planning and Zoning assists the Planning Director in leading and coordinating the City’s planning efforts.  Along with a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of city planning, the selected candidate will possess independent professional judgment and have a clear record of successfully leading complex, high profile planning initiatives from concept through implementation. The candidate should have a record of creative and innovative solutions to the particular challenges of infill development, small and large, with considerable attention to urban design, redevelopment economics, mitigating impacts of development on public facilities, keys to successful non-residential redevelopment, and affordable housing.   The candidate should also have considerable experience working with the development community, community organizations, and staffing various boards and commissions.  To be successful in this position, the Deputy Director will need to embrace a highly collaborative planning process, both internally and externally, with meaningful public involvement in decision-making. He or she will be expected to balance the ability to clearly communicate a clear overall planning direction with the skills to manage a team to deliver under deadline the detailed work products needed to implement those principles.  This position helps provide oversight and management of the department and assists the Director with a myriad of planning and administrative concerns, including special projects, negotiations, and interactions with public officials, community members and the business community. Duties Leads development of city policies and plans for land use and related issues; Plans and directs implementation efforts of the department; Prepares draft legislation and policy documents; Represents city and department on planning and related issues with City agencies, regional agencies and various boards, commissions and community groups; Speaks as an expert on a range of planning and zoning issues; Supervises and manages department resources, including staff, on a day-to-day basis; Promotes professional development of staff, reviews performance evaluations; Coordinates policies, programs and work projects with City agencies and departments, regional agencies, and other stakeholders; Develops and directs departmental outreach and public participation strategy; Represents director in negotiating contracts, plan recommendations, development conditions, and policies; Presents to groups, including City Council, Planning Commission, civic organizations, and other public meetings and events. Other important attributes for this position include superb verbal, presentation and writing skills, the ability to lead collaborative processes with varying groups, the ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports.

Minimum & Additional Requirements Master's Degree; at least eight years’ experience at the division chief or comparable managerial level; either in a supervisory or project management role or both and at least five years in a supervisory role; has been the lead on complex projects involving multiple staff, agencies, and interests; considerable experience writing about, analyzing, and presenting on planning issues.

Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in planning; at least ten years’ experience at the division chief or comparable managerial level, including five years in a supervisory role. Minimum two years’ experience with planning processes in a local government; demonstrated ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports; superior public presentation skills; the ability to communicate effectively to different audiences; economic development experience; highly ethical and objective; and successful experience transitioning areas from suburban to urban environments.

Notes This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks.

To apply for this position, please go to www.alexandriava.gov/jobs to submit an application. Deadline: June 23, 2015