Coordinator, Strategic Planning - Baltimore (MD) County Public Schools

Coordinator, Strategic Planning
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
Supports high quality decision-making and implementation across Baltimore County Public Schools in matters related to student population trends and projections, attendance patterns, program participation, facility utilization, and short- and long-term program and facility planning as aligned with the fulfillment of the school system strategic plan. Supervises professional staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties:

• Develops and maintains procedures and systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting student population and enrollment trends and projections in a timely manner.
• Conducts capital and demographic studies related to planning including: tracking county residential subdivision and housing activity for verification of attendance zones, calculating student population and enrollment yields, and incorporating enrollment forecasts, facility plans, and school boundary adjustments into education program plans system wide.
• Coordinates and supports the identification and prioritization of new capital and operating budget initiatives based on the analysis of student attendance trends and projections.
• Supports the Executive Director and Chief in matters related to planning, and provides planning assistance to executive staff, administrators, county officials, and other stakeholder groups as necessary. Prepares written correspondence for executive director, superintendent, and Board of Education regarding facility planning, boundary descriptions/changes, student enrollment and population trends, and capital budgets.
• Develops and delivers reports and presentations regarding school system planning for variety of audiences and uses.
• Oversees the development of school boundaries, justification of capital projects, analysis of school space use and capacity calculations including delivering the regular development and implementation of school capacity relief strategies.
• Prepares the Educational Facilities Master Plan.
• Coordinates with the divisions of Business Services and Curriculum & Instruciton to identify needs and oportunities as they relate delivering the school system’s strategic plan.
• Conducts all activities in alignment with appropriate Board of Education Policies and Superintendent’s Rules; periodically reviews and recommends changes to policies and rules as needed.
• Oversees the deployment of office fiscal and staff resources.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
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For more details, and to apply for the position, please go to the Web site URL below.

SALARY RANGE
Mid II (4-8 years)

CONTACT INFORMATION
6901 N. Charles Street
Baltimore County, MD 21204
Resource URL
https://a1-3.applitrack.com/bcps/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=LEAD+-+CENTRAL+OFFICE+PROFESSIONAL&subcategory=COORDINATOR%2C+RESEARCH+ACCT+%26+ASSESS
Email mhodge@bcps.org
Phone 443-809-7872 or 7873

PH-Land & Urban Planner, Walt Disney Imagineering - Lake Buena Vista, FL

PH-Land & Urban Planner

Walt Disney Imagineering

April 14, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Landscape Architecture

Parks and Recreation Planning

Real Estate Development

Urban Design

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

https://xjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=25348&siteid=503...

Location: 

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of Disney’s Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects. Our mission is to create magical Disney experiences around the world that provide opportunities for friends and families to spend time together . . . making memories that last a lifetime.
The Land and Urban Planning studio has the charter to develop unique planning strategies that best articulate, preserve and realize the greatest potential for the land and built environment for each of our seven global destination resorts.
As part of this charter, we are seeking a collaborative planner to support our real-estate planning efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design, promote and administer master plans affecting land use, environmental, commercial facilities, housing, and transportation
• Create, prepare, or requisition graphic and narrative site plans on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with site variables such as aerials and existing/future development parcels
• Produce multiple iterative options of site plans for proposed design program
• Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on projects
• Assess the feasibility of proposals and identify necessary changes
• Advise planning team on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, and possible alternatives
• Discuss with planning and project teams the purpose of land use projects such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, and community use
• Coordinate work with consultants, designers and business partners during the formulation of plans and the design of real-estate projects
• Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to site specific planning projects

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in developing and laying out site plans and concepts of real-estate projects including commercial, retail and residential
• Demonstrated planning and design experience with urban, architectural, landscape and infrastructure projects
• Advanced design drawing capabilities, in both digital (CAD/Digital Graphics) and analog (hand drawn sketches/plans) mediums
• Advanced knowledge of CAD software, including AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator and other graphic communication software
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally, written and informal speech/presentation settings with peers and senior leaders
• Ability to establish direction and direct execution of work for self and partners
• Ability to think at a high level and execute at a tactical level
• Highly collaborative and team oriented work style
• Positive attitude and proven ability to influence partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced graduate degree in a related specialized field
• Advanced knowledge and competence in the use of ESRI GIS software
• Continued education and advanced studies in computer graphic design and/or GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

Required Education

• Professional degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning or related planning degree from an accredited program
• Architect’s license or other professional planning credentials

Senior Planner - The City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Senior Planner

The City of Calgary

February 24, 2015

Professional Area: 

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Experience: 

5-7 years

Location: 

Calgary, AB T2R 1M6

Canada

Basic Job Information

Business Unit/Section: Land Use Planning and Policy/Local Area Planning
Location: 800 Macleod Trail S.E.
Union/Position: Exempt/Permanent #049428, #102900, #100316 and Temporary (up to 18 months)
Compensation: Exempt Level E
$76,929 - 116,157 per annum
Hours of Work: This position works a standard 35 hour work week.

Closing Date: 10-MAR-2015

Responsibilities

A challenging opportunity exists for an experienced professional to play a key role in managing complex planning policy projects and major land use, subdivision, outline plan and development permit applications. The position offers significant professional opportunities for individuals demonstrating strong leadership and teamwork abilities coupled with proven analytical and policy formulating skills. Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop project plans, coordinate teams, set priorities, assign work to team members, provide progress reports and make recommendations on project delivery to management. Conduct research and technical analysis, review land use amendments, subdivision and development permit applications and outline plans, formulate recommendations.
• Prepare planning policies and technical reports, and present recommendations to the appropriate approving authority.
• Explain planning policies and decisions and provide professional planning advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Direct, coach and train staff on project structure, processes, methods and content as well as overall professional planning development.
• Coordinate the implementation of approved planning policies by communicating changes to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must possess a degree in Planning that is recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) OR a degree in a planning related discipline plus a minimum of six years of progressively more responsible and varied planning experience. Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) would be considered an asset.     

In addition, applicants will demonstrate the following competencies: Experience involving a broad range of projects in a major urban municipality, preferably in the responsibility area identified above; proven track record of planning accomplishments; sensitivity to the business and political environment; sound judgment skills; knowledge of planning legislation; and the ability to effectively negotiate and bring about good solutions.  Applicants must possess excellent communication skills; working knowledge of computerized analysis techniques appropriate to the profession; and superior planning analysis techniques.  Proven leadership skills; able to motivate staff and adapt to a variety of work environments; ability to work effectively in a customer-oriented and collaborative working environment; ability to work with tight timelines; and the ability to effectively communicate and in writing with a broad range of people within the City Administration and externally.

Notes

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
• Only education obtained from an accredited institution will be recognized as meeting the minimum qualifications.
• More than one position maybe filled from this competition. 

Reference #205273                                  

Please Apply Online at www.calgary.ca/careers

Detroit Revitalization Fellow, Detroit Revitalization Fellows Program - Detroit, MI

Detroit Revitalization Fellow

Detroit Revitalization Fellows Program

January 26, 2015

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Community Development and Redevelopment

Civil Engeering

Economic Planning and Development

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Preservation

Housing

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Parks and Recreation Planning

Participation and Empowerment

Planning Law

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Real Estate Development

Information Technology / GIS

Transportation Planning

Urban Design

Zoning Administration

Other topics not covered above

Phone: 

313-309-4149

Email: 

drfp@wayne.edu

Website: 

http://detroitfellows.wayne.edu

Location: 

Detroit, MI

Do you want to make a difference in Detroit and the region? Are you ambitious & hard-working? Are you committed to developing as a leader?

Interested mid-career professionals are invited to apply for admission to the 2015-2017 Detroit Revitalization Fellows, a program of Wayne State University.Apply now through February 20, 2015.

Detroit Revitalization Fellows matches talented mid-career leaders with civic, community and economic development organizations working at the forefront of Detroit’s revitalization efforts. Fellows serve full time for two years in salaried positions while engaging in rigorous leadership development, which includes monthly workshops, study trips and “Detroit Dialogues” with community leaders around key issues.

Approximately 20 fellows will be selected from a competitive national pool, and the program is especially interested in receiving applications from Detroiters already living in the city and those who have left the region and are ready to bring their talent back home.

Most Fellows possess a graduate degree and have five to 15 years of work experience.

Please visit detroitfellows.wayne.edu for more information.

Investment Areas Project Manager, Metro - Portland, Oregon

Investment Areas Project Manager

Metro - Portland, Oregon

January 20, 2015

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Housing

Location: 

Portland, OR

Salary: $72,954 - $97,765 annually
Application deadline: February 3, 2015, 5 p.m. (PST)

Metro is the regional government serving the Portland, Oregon metropolitan region. 

Division information 
The Resource and Project Development Division works with partners to develop shared investment strategies that help communities build their downtowns, main streets and corridors by leveraging public and private investments that implement the region’s 2040 Growth Concept. Projects include supporting compact, transit-oriented development (TOD) in the region’s mixed use areas, conducting multijurisdictional planning processes to evaluate high capacity transit and other transportation improvements, and integrating freight and active transportation projects into multimodal corridors.

Position summary 
Manages major projects, including those related to economic investment, high capacity transit corridor planning and other related transportation and development projects and programs. Performs a variety of complex development and transportation planning activities in the Investment Areas section of Metro’s Resource and Project Development Division of the Planning and Development Department. Develops, organizes and has responsibility for work program tasks and budgets; develops internal and external partnerships to accomplish work programs; represents Metro in a variety of forums including project committee meetings and before elected boards and commissions, the general public and business and community groups. Coordinates closely with other programs in the Planning and Development Department, Metro Council, other Metro departments and diverse government, community and business partners across the region. Provides direction to professional staff assigned to support a project. This position is supervised by the Investment Areas Manager.

The ideal candidate will have

• experience building partnerships and coalitions to complete multijurisdictional, complex projects
• experience working effectively in a political environment
• knowledge of transportation planning, project development, and coordination between transportation and other infrastructure investments and community development goals
• expertise in complex evaluations and presentation of policy choices to decision-makers.

To apply: visit www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs for the complete job announcement and a link to our online hiring center. Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Metro crosses city limits and county lines to build a resilient economy, keep nature close by and respond to a changing climate. Representing a diverse population of 1.5 million people in 25 cities and three counties, Metro's directly elected council gives voters a voice in decisions about how the region grows and communities prosper.

Senior Planner (Mobility), The Onyx Group - Alexandria, VA

Senior Planner (Mobility) 

The Onyx Group

November 18, 2014 

Professional Area: 

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Experience: 

7-10 years

Email: 

onyx_jobs@onyxgroup.com

Location: 

Alexandria, VA

Employment Status: Full Time

Location: Alexandria, VA

Compensation: This full time, exempt position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), and transit and/or parking reimbursement.

Overview:
This Planner-level role is responsible for production and contributing to successful project delivery

Position Priorities:
A thorough understanding and knowledge of Onyx, its culture and services, the ability to collaborate across discipline boundaries and deliver solutions which meet client expectations in a cost-effective manner is required in order to successfully meet the requirements of this position.

The essential priorities of this exempt, salaried position are to:

• Solidify Onyx’s reputation as a trusted advisor and expert by educating clients and other relevant parties, shaping and strategizing solutions which will meet their business objectives.
• Thorough understanding of Military and Federal clients.

Responsibilities + Tasks
Additional responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Identify Transit needs
• Collect qualitative data through stakeholder workshops and interviews
• Comprehensive analysis of efficiency and productivity of all routes
• Interpret data using appropriate statistical techniques
• Develop Service alternatives
• Formulate financial scenarios
• Craft short-range and/or long range transit plans as blueprints for transit service development
• Develop Strategies and Execution Plans
• Create graphics and maps
• Conduct simulations and modeling
• Conduct field visits to take measurements and examine conditions
• Communicating desired outcomes, and advocating for the client and managing expectations.
• Communicating the status of project deliverables to clients in a timely and effective manner.
• Monitoring scope changes
• Assist with administering the project documentation, coordinating internal project meetings, ensuring timely delivery, and managing resources.
• Managing and mentoring staff, providing feedback and professional development in a timely and effective manner.
• Contributing to Onyx’s internal Professional Development programs by developing and presenting material.
• Actively participating in industry-relevant professional associations and committees including assuming board-level positions.

Requirements:
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to:

• Thorough understanding of transportation engineering and planning principles, methods and processes
• Understanding of research methods, survey design and database management techniques.
• Understanding of Principles and practices of transit operations, transportation planning, traffic engineering and the interrelationships of various transportations modes
• Passion for active living and non-motorized transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field of study.
• 7 - 10 years of experience in a consulting environment or public entity managing large projects
• American Institute Certified Planners (AICP) Required
• Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) desired
• Experience in the field of active, non-motorized transportation.
• Lead and facilitate stakeholder meetings and charettes
• Demonstrated understanding of the planning process and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.
• Exhibits strong initiative and the ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Onyx’s position in the marketplace.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, and multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Experience writing and presenting white papers and/or providing expert-level presentations at conferences and other events promoting the field of sustainable infrastructure and active, non-motorized transportation.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, presentation, and analytic skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Access, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI Arc GIS, or similar products.
• Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) NACTO, MUTCD, ADA, and relevant state DOT design and planning requirements.

About Onyx:
The Onyx Group is an employee-owned company dedicated to improving the places where we live, work, and play. We work together to create sustainable land and facilities life cycle solutions, integrating planning, architecture, and technology.

We believe in "innovation through collaboration" as we integrate the skills of our planning, architecture, and technology departments to work together with our clients to offer them their best total solution. This is achieved though the collaborative approach our team takes in first understanding our client’s needs and then evaluating and tackling each task’s unique constraints so that we can provide the best end result. 

Our most rewarding projects are those where we are integrated with our clients and participate in achieving their vision. The innovative solutions that evolve from applying our expertise in collaboration with our client are professionally satisfying for both our client and our team.

Senior Planner - City of West Hollywood, CA

Senior Planner 

City of West Hollywood

November 6, 2014 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Urban Design

Zoning Administration

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Seantea Burroughs 

Phone: 

323-848-6365

Fax: 

323-848-6368

Email: 

SBurroughs@weho.org

Website: 

http://www.weho.org/jobs

Location: 

West Hollywood, CA

Serves as lead staff member and performs complex technical and professional functions related to urban planning projects and programs, including: serving as project manager for various planning programs and projects; processing land use and development permits; reviewing land use and development proposals and providing advice; collecting, analyzing and presenting planning data; interacting with customers to disseminate information related to property requirements, ordinances, laws, codes, etc.; reviewing submitted plans, blueprints, etc., and applying approvals; and preparing reports for presentation to various groups, commissions, etc.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

• Carries out lead staff member responsibilities, including: training in job skills; assigning and directing work; developing work schedules; assisting staff in resolving problems; making recommendations in performance appraisal; and reporting problems to supervisor.
• Manages advance planning projects, including: serving as project leader; preparing feasibility studies; developing, conducting and analyzing surveys; creating outreach programs; developing requests for proposal (RFP) and selecting consultants; developing work programs and schedules; managing budget and fiscal aspects of projects; providing information/updates to elected officials, staff, constituents, etc.; developing, scheduling and facilitating workshops; and preparing agendas and facilitating meetings.
• Manages large, complex, current planning projects, including: reviewing and processing current and legislative projects and major and minor permits and variances; conducting research and gathering information to determine compliance with ordinances, regulations, etc.; accepting and processing applications for land use; developing and monitoring projects, work programs and schedules; scheduling review processes; coordinating legal notifications; determining methodologies, information resources and techniques for studies; preparing environmental documents; developing requests for proposal (RFP) and selecting consultants; developing and managing budgets; consulting and communicating with staff, architects, contractors, constituents, etc.; collecting and organizing planning data, demographics; economic trends, etc.; determining applicable fees; maintaining information and creating and maintaining filing systems; conducting on-site inspections; receiving and resolving problems and complaints; reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, maps, etc.; developing graphic presentations; and reviewing site plans and reviews.
• Serves as a liaison and/or member of various commissions, committees, boards, and/or teams and collaborates, persuades, presents reports to and negotiates with others outside own work area to coordinate efforts and maintain cooperative and efficient relations; prepares and administers commission, committee and board budgets and work programs.
• Prepares complex reports; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of reports; prepares work reports, resolutions and staff reports; makes presentations.
• Researches, develops, interprets, communicates, and monitors ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, standards, etc.; recommends improvement when necessary and writes/revises same.
• Processes land use and development permits, including: reviewing applications; assuring compliance with laws, ordinances, etc.; interpreting and relaying information; coordinating and facilitating meetings to review requests; serving as liaison between applicant and affected City departments, agencies, neighborhoods, etc.; and reviewing and approving plans.
• Oversees and completes various planning programs and functions, including: providing planning information to interested parties (property development rights, historic preservation, permit processes, zoning regulations, regulatory policies, etc.); conducting research and disseminating findings; reviewing preliminary plans, blue prints, sketches and applications; retrieving files for inspection; interpreting and logging in plans and assuring necessary components are present; and conducting neighborhood meetings.
• Processes amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan; analyzes implications and impacts.
• Interacts with a variety of high level individuals, both internally and within the community, to provide information, disseminate departmental information and assist in resolving administrative issues.
• Composes correspondence in accordance with standard policies; answers various inquiries; explains policies and procedures; processes routine and non-routine matters independently.
• Performs specialized research and statistical work on assigned subjects.

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.
• Analyzes division fees and makes recommendations.
• Conducts research related to policy analysis; compares the policies of various jurisdictions.
• Disseminates a variety of information and/or reports to various agencies, division, or departments via telephone, mail, email or FAX.
• May serve as backup for other positions within the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field; Master’s degree in related field is preferable; and,
Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid California Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and legislative issues.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation.
• Management of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision.
• Principles and practices of public administration, including knowledge of government organizations and operations.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of effective customer service and collaborative problem solving.
• Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
• Project management techniques, including contract management.
• Budget development processes and procedures.
• Internal departmental policies and procedures.
• External governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment.
• Complex urban and regional planning principles, theories and research methods.
• Principles, practices and research methods of land use development.
• Architectural and urban design principles.
• Principles and practices of research, analysis, data compilation and effective report writing.
• Environmental review policies.
• Planning ethics.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, such as business letter writing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff; selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
• Public speaking techniques.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems and accomplish tasks; analyzing, resolving, and/or making recommendations regarding a variety of administrative, financial, and operational issues.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Communicating orally and in writing with internal staff, the public, and City and government officials in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
• Using a computer and appropriate computer applications to perform the essential and important functions of the job.
• Operation and routine maintenance of general office machines such as copiers, facsimile machines, and telephone systems.
• Preparing and delivering presentations.
• Preparing charts, maps and other graphic presentations.
• Negotiating with various parties to reach consensus.
• Analyzing and resolving technical data, situations and problems.
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing at the appropriate level.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations at the appropriate level.
• Ability to learn and follow City and departmental policies procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several complex variables in non-standardized situations.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders; speak and hear; and push, pull and/or lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a normal office environment and in the field, including construction sites, where there may be extreme temperatures, exposure to sun, dirt and/or dust.
The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet, but can be loud at some locations.
Working time may require irregular hours, various shifts, and/or on-call status.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.