Climate Solutions Associate, Illinois PIRG - Chicago, IL

 Title: Climate Solutions Associate

Type: Full-time, in-person

Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: $37-38k/year

PIRG has a 50-year history of consumer advocacy, advancing policy solutions to problems that affect our health, our safety and our well-being. The Climate Solutions Associate will work closely with our state director and our network of coalition partners and volunteers to run campaigns, like shifting off of gas to heat our homes, increasing energy conservation and energy efficiency, and promoting renewable energy.

Apply here.

Public Policy Research Assistant, Cause Stories - Remote

 Title: Public Policy Research Assistant

Type: Full-time, remote

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Pay: $20-40/hour

Looking for an introduction to the world of public policy or possibly interested in medicine, pharmacy or law enforcement?  This is an excellent starting point to serious work in government, law, pharmacy and policy making.  You may be an excellent candidate even if you don't have a degree in these areas, but do have a serious interest.  By applying for the job, candidates agree to a background check.  Recommendations from previous employers requested.

Apply here.

Senior Financial Analyst, Metra - Chicago, IL

Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Type: Full-time, in-person

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: $69,736.00 - $104,603.00

The Senior Financial Analyst will conduct complex financial and operational analyses pertaining to Metra and Purchase of Service (POS) commuter railroad operations.  Specific activities can include: contributing to the budget process by updating major cost components on established financial models; contributing to the completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end reviews of operating results compared to approved plans and forecasts; collecting data and performing financial and operational analyses to assist Budget division management in providing accurate, timely, and meaningful analysis to Metra departments, Senior Management, and Board of Directors; conducting technical/analytical reviews of processes, tasks, and financial issues in order to analyze their impact on Metra; reading, researching, and interpreting complex contracts/agreements for budget process compliance; monitoring financial trends, conditions and cost allocation factors; and performing other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Apply here.

Executive Assistant to the President, NEON - Minneapolis, MN

 Title: Executive Assistant to the President

Type: Full-time, in-person

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Pay: $26.44 - $31.25/hour

A typical day as NEON’s Executive Assistant to the President provides an opportunity to support NEON’s President, executive staff, and clients by handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, writing correspondence, managing email communications, call routing, Board support and financial management.

Apply here.

GIS Analyst, Data Analysis - Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)

GIS Analyst I:   $49,801-$74,702
GIS Analyst II:  $60,506-$90,759
GIS Analyst III: $66,739-$100,108
*Depending On Qualifications, with annual performance-based merit increase program
First Review of Applications: December 5, 2023 (open until filled)
Role and Responsibilities

SEMCOG (EOE) is seeking two (2) experienced professionals with relevant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience to join the Data Analysis team, in support of our work in forecasting, transportation planning, data analysis, and modeling. At SEMCOG, GIS Analysts update geospatial data, produce maps to explain data sets using GIS software, and develop applications for data analysis. GIS Analysts focus on providing updates on authoritative geographic data, seeking updates and tools regarding mapping and analysis, and supporting the agency’s demographic, employment and land-use forecast modeling. 

Full description available here.

Planner II (Transportation & Highways) - Cook County Offices Under the President

Organization:  Offices Under the President   

Work Locations: 

Cook County Administration 69 W. Washington 

 

  

Job Posting:  Oct 10, 2023, 10:44:17 AM   

Closing Date:  Oct 31, 2023, 11:59:00 PM  Full-time  Shift Start Time:  8:30 A.M.   Shift End Time:  4:30 P.M.

Posting Salary: $58,608 - $64,755/YEARLY Grade: 16

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Director of Strategic Planning and Policy, provides administrative and technical assistance to senior staff and refers administrative, financial, legal, and technical problems.   Assists with the analysis of social, economic, land use, housing, and transportation data; produces independent research; and develops strategic transportation projects for departmental management.  Prepares analyses of proposed transportation policies and projects’ impacts relative to land use, community development and economic development plans.  Plans assignments, resolves minor difficulties, conducts studies and collects/analyzes various transportation types of data and prepares progress reports.  Performs other duties as assigned.

More information and application are available here by searching for requisition ID 00132535

Active Transportation Planner - Minnesota Department of Transportation

 Active Transportation Planner – Minnesota Department of Transportation

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/30/2023
• Closing Date: 10/23/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Transit / Bikes Unit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $29.47 - $43.51 / hourly; $61,533 - $90,848 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

 

Find out more and apply by visiting Careers in Minnesota State Government / Careers in the State of Minnesota (mn.gov) and searching for Job ID 70028.

Survey Statistician - Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau

Open & Closing Dates: 09/29/2023 to 03/29/2024
Salary: $78,592 - $122,459 per year
Location: few vacancies available in Suitland, MD
Remote job: No
Telework eligible: Yes-as determined by the agency policy
Travel required: not required
Appointment type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full time

Full job listing is available here.

Survey Statistician - Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau

Open & Closing Dates: 09/29/2023 to 03/29/2024
Salary: $53,105-$84,441 per year
Location: few vacancies in the following location: Suitland, MD
Remote Job: No
Telework Eligible: Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel: Not required
Appointment Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-time

Full job listing is available here.

Associate, Programs - Metropolitan Planning Council

Position Title

Associate

Location

Chicago Loop (Hybrid)

Description

The Associate will support MPC’s program team and will work to advance projects across thriving communities, equitable infrastructure, and just public systems portfolios.  The position will report to the Senior Director and also work closely with others on staff in multi-disciplinary project teams.

Full description and instructions for applying are available here.

Principal Planner - Department of Planning and Development, Providence, RI

Job Type: Union

Job No.: P-94-23

Salary: $68,423 - $78,003

Department: Planning and Development

Grade: 34

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Deputy Director or Designee, the Principal Planner performs responsible administrative, technical planning, and urban redevelopment work of a complex and professional nature in assisting the Deputy Director for Planning in the conduct of the department work program in all its phases; and related work as required. Work assignments are received from a superior and are usually general in nature and afford a certain amount of latitude in the exercise of independent judgment in planning work details and assigning work to subordinates. Work elements include writing, public speaking, and the use of various types of computer software and programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, mapping, and desktop publishing. Work is reviewed in its broader aspects for compliance with the standards and principles of community planning.

Full job description and instructions for applying can be found here.

Project Manager (Engineering and Construction) - Department of Planning and Development, Providence, RI

Job Type: Non-Union

Job Posting: COP-00087-23

Salary: $70,936 - $77,550

Job Grade Level: A16

Department: Planning and Development

Job Summary

This is a temporary, four-year limited position.  The Project Manager (Engineering and Construction) reports directly to the Director of Special Projects within the Department of Planning and Development. The Project Manager advances public realm improvements funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Program under the purview of the Department of Planning and Development including but not limited to pedestrian and bicycle safety projects on roadways, off road shared use paths, traffic calming, street and path signage, green infrastructure, stormwater, landscaping, road paving, sidewalk, and sewer and drainage improvements. This position provides technical and contractual oversight of engineering consultants and contractors for multiple projects while working in close collaboration with key stall from the Planning Department and the Department of Public Works.

View full job description and instructions for applying here.

Entry Level Transit Planner - SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

Entry Level Transit Planner (082305)

SRF is seeking a full-time Transit Planner to join our St. Paul office. This is an entry-professional level position. As a Transit Planner, you will experience a broad range of challenging project opportunities as part of our growing transit planning and design group. Recent and upcoming projects include major transitways (bus rapid transit, light rail, and/or streetcar), transit route and system plans, transit-oriented development studies, Title VI/equity analyses, and community engagement. Our transit team works extensively in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the greater Midwest, with growing opportunities across the U.S.

Online application can be found here.

Senior Communications Manager - Morreale Communications

The salary range for this position is $80-100,000.00/annually, based on candidate background & experience level.

Communications experience in government, transportation, engineering, and/or infrastructure is highly preferred.

Location: Chicago Western Suburbs, IL
Level: Experienced
Type: Full Time

Our firm offers summer hours, competitive health benefits, a strong team culture & professional development opportunities.

Morreale Communications has an opportunity for a Senior Communications Manager to join our award-winning team to support transportation-specific communications and public involvement projects. The Senior Communications Manager will work closely with project teams to develop and execute comprehensive communications tactics that include content development and communication strategy intended to reach diverse audiences using a combination of traditional and emerging resources. 

This person must be able to work collaboratively with and manage team members to develop and carry out communications strategies that shape highly technical transportation, engineering and planning information into digestible messaging and content for targeted audience consumption (including external stakeholders, industry stakeholders, public, etc.). We are looking for someone who has a passion for transportation and enjoys thinking outside the box to deliver innovative solutions. Must be able to work independently with excellent communication and customer service skills. 

Full description and online application can be found here.

City Planner V - Chicago Department of Planning and Development

Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Planning, the City Planner V manages the development and implementation of land use planning and economic feasibility studies, and apprises senior management of land use polices and plans through detailed maps, reports, and presentation materials. Working with other bureaus in Department of Planning & Development (DPD), the City Planner V will facilitate planning and development activities related to city-wide systems and large regional landscape projects to promote and implement the City’s economic development, design, land use, and sustainability goals. 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

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 08/30/2023

 

Job Posting

: Aug 9, 2023, 12:00:00 AM | 

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - 

External

: Aug 30, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 20 | Salary: $78,132.00 Pay Basis: Yearly

Apply online here

Director of Communications and Narrative Strategy - Chicago United for Equity (CUE)

CUE is hiring a Director of Communications and Narrative Strategy to design and lead our work building the case for audacious systems change. 

You should apply if: 

• You’re keenly aware of the power of language. Your speaking and writing demonstrate a clear values-led approach that is compelling to varied audiences. 
• You are a seasoned creative editor who enjoys integrating written, visual, and digital mediums to build greater imagination around what’s possible – and what we should expect from our civic institutions. 
• You find joy in bringing out the best in others. You are excited to work with amazing people, coaching and growing them to achieve collective goals. 
• You earn trust by being real. You’re attentive and empathetic, and people feel your genuine enthusiasm to build together. You hear what’s said, and what’s not said to understand needs and concerns and address them proactively. You say what you mean, and you get back to people with clear answers. You’re quick to read the power dynamics in different spaces and adjust them through your choices to speak, listen, and collaborate to shift power. 

Full description also available here.

Strategy and Planning Coordinator - Elmhurst Park District

Department: Administration

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $47,331 DOE

WHO WE ARE: The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago, provides parks, recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun! We serve residents of the Elmhurst community as well as residents of neighboring towns!
 
We have an exciting full-time job opportunity for a STRATEGY & PLANNING COORDINATOR. We are looking for someone to join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, and having fun! The Strategy & Planning Coordinator plays an integral role in developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic plan initiatives and long-range plans that will help us achieve our vision of becoming “a national leader in providing memorable parks and recreation experiences to our community.” 

Online application and full job description can be found here.

ALDI Sustainability Specialist - Operational Waste

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Aurora, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Summary: In this role the Corporate Responsibility Specialist - Operational Waste will support the administration of various waste reduction and recycling efforts. From new recycling programs and waste reduction pilots to waste audit analysis and diversion reporting, this Specialist will work with internal stakeholders, service providers and program partners to drive progress towards ALDI goals. The ideal candidate will exhibit strengths in program management, liaising with partners, project development, streamlining processes and data integrity, and have a comprehensive understanding of various waste management practices. A background in environmental sciences, sustainability, logistics or facilities management is preferred. The objective of this role is to help ALDI become a leader in materials management by achieving zero waste in operations by 2025 and beyond.

Read the full description and apply here.

Lead Grants Evaluation Specialist - US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Open: 06/22/2023 to 07/05/2023

Salary: $98,496 - $142,650

2 vacancies in the following locations: Chicago, IL and Oklahoma City, OK

Work Schedule: Full-time

As a Lead Grants Evaluation Specialist, you will:

• Lead the AO Division Team in identifying, distributing and balancing internal workload among division staff in accordance to established workflow and skill level; make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks, and ensure that each team member has an integral role in developing the final product.
• Provide technical assistance to division staff in team-building methods and techniques to accomplish tasks and arrange for additional training when necessary for the accomplishment of specific individual or team tasks.
• Monitor and report on the status of work-in-progress and review completed work to ensure that the Division Director's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality are being met.
• Serve as a coach, facilitator and or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus-building activities among team members.

Full job description and instructions for applying are available here.

Senior Associate or Principal - Jarrett Walker + Associates

We are seeking a senior public transit planner and project manager. This person will lead interesting and consequential projects, help attract new business, and develop a public profile as a leader on transit issues. This person may become part of our senior management team and will have many opportunities to guide the firm’s direction.

If you are passionate about the power of public transit to improve communities; want to be part of shaping our growing firm’s culture and strategy; and are looking to challenge yourself professionally by managing important and complex projects, we would like to meet you.

Our firm is known for leading major bus network redesigns. In addition, we also work on long range transit plans; zero-emission bus fleet impacts on transit service plans; public-facing transit cartography; training and workshops for policymakers, agency staff, and advocates; and we provide a range of professional and policy advice. We are interested in expanding into adjacent fields within the larger frame of public transit, depending on the skills and interests of the person we hire. This is a great opportunity to take a leading role in a unique and innovative firm at a time when it’s growing and changing.

Read the full job listing and instructions for applying here.