Planner, Sustainability Program – Marin County, CA

Planner – Sustainability Program
Marin County Community Development Agency
San Rafael, CA

Experience: 1-3 years
Salary Range: $6,027- $7,202 / Month

The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Marin County Community Development Agency are announcing a recruitment for the position of Planner to join the Sustainability team of the Planning Division.

The Planner is primarily responsible for the following three core areas of work: (1) providing technical assistance to municipalities and homeowners in the area of energy efficiency and green building practices; (2) coordinating the efforts of an advisory committee to establish and monitor implementation priorities for the Climate Action Plan; and (3) preparing ordinances, administering grants, and monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of various sustainability initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who possesses excellent collaboration, organizational, public outreach and writing and presentation skills. (S)he has experience drafting policies or developing programs that implement the sustainability component of a general or climate action plan, administering grant-funded programs that advance climate change initiatives, and providing technical and project management assistance in the area of energy efficiency and/or green building. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and work in a fast-paced environment and will be committed to enhancing his or her knowledge and technical skills through direct experience. In addition, he or she possesses excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to customer service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Typically, graduation from college with a major in planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture or closely related field and a minimum of one year of professional land use related planning experience.

Filing Deadline:Thursday, July 14, 2016 by 4pm. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of County application and supplemental application form. Apply online at:www.marincounty.org/Jobs or contact Marin County HR Dept, Rm 415, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903 or call (415) 473-6104. EEO/TTY

Associate Planner - City of Berkeley, CA

Associate Planner

City of Berkeley

Professional Area: 

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Transportation Planning

Website: 

http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/jobs/

Location: 

Berkeley, CA

Salary: $6,577 - $7,808 monthly

Final Filing Date: October, 13th, 5:00 p.m.

The City of Berkeley is currently seeking applications from highly qualified individuals for Associate Planner. This classification is located in the Land Use Planning Division of the Planning Department, and in the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department.

Associate Planner - Transportation Division 
The Associate Planner in the Public Works Department works on the City’s employee transportation benefits program, which includes the AC Transit Easy Pass, pre-tax commute benefits, car sharing, and bicycle pool. The position also works with transit providers, primarily AC Transit, on transit projects affecting Berkeley, including service planning and bus stop improvements. The position will also support several grant-funding transportation capital improvements projects, including efforts to upgrade the Downtown BART station and transit area, develop Complete Streets projects, and implement the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans.

Additional duties may include assisting in grant applications, grant compliance, procurement of consultants, and consultant contract management.

Associate Planner - Land Use Division
The Associate Planner in the Planning Department performs a variety of professional activities in support of the City’s planning services. In this journey-level class, incumbents conduct planning research and analysis on moderate to difficult projects. Work requires the exercise of considerable independence in preparing planning studies and reports on well-defined assignments and making presentations on such projects.

The Land Use Planning Division administers zoning regulations, reviews development projects and assists the community in its efforts to plan for the City's physical, cultural, environmental, and socio-economic future. If current planning activities are assigned, work will include data collection, provision of information to the public at the zoning counter, processing development applications, and environmental review. If policy planning activities are assigned, work will include ordinance and plan revisions, and other land use studies.

To apply and for more information about this opening, please visit our website athttp://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/jobs/.

Senior Planner - Glendora, CA (Limited Term)

Sr. Planner (Limited Term)

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City of Glendora

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Housing

Landscape Architecture

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Zoning Administration

Experience: 

3-5 years

Phone: 

626-852-4821

Email: 

calopps@ci.glendora.ca.us

Website: 

http://cityofglendora.org

Location: 

Glendora, CA

The Planning Department of the City of Glendora seeks a highly motivated professional that is a proven leader and has an ability to complete a variety of specialized and responsible professional planning assignments.  This opportunity is a limited two (2) year assignment.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work in a fast paced ever changing environment and is fulfilled by working on a cohesive team.

Click here to view complete job information and to apply.

Planning Manager - City of Palo Alto, CA

Planning Manager 

City of Palo Alto

March 27, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Urban Design

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Teddi Anderson

Phone: 

916-630-4900

Email: 

apply@ralphandersen.com

Website: 

http://www.ralphandersen.com

Location: 

Palo Alto, CA

The City of Palo Alto has two key positions available in the Planning and Community Environment (PCE) Department

The Planning Manager (Advance or Current) classification plans, organizes, and manages one or more functions or programs of the Department of Planning and Community Environment. Requires the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree and five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government including supervisory experience. Salary range: $92,955-$139,443. Relocation may be provided.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and current salary via email to apply@ralphandersen.com. Apply by April 24, 2015. Candidates are encouraged to submit for more than one position based on their specialty area or career focus. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Teddi Anderson at (916) 630-4900. Brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com.

Chief Operating Officer, Futurewise - Seattle, WA

Chief Operating Officer

Futurewise

March 23, 2015

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Contact person: 

Christina Hannan

Email: 

jobs@futurewise.org

Website: 

http://www.futurewise.org

Location: 

Seattle, WA

About Futurewise

Futurewise works throughout Washington State to create healthy thriving communities and protect natural resource lands and fish and wildlife habitat to achieve a better quality of life for present and future generations. We work with communities to implement effective planning and policies that build community, stop sprawl, provide efficient transportation choices, address climate change, create affordable housing and strong local businesses, and sustain healthy natural systems. We provide research and analysis, planning and policy strategies, community education and advocacy, and legal expertise to maintain and improve the quality of life in Washington State. 

General Job Description

Futurewise has been growing steadily over the last three years and desires to build a strong management foundation to sustain this strategic path. The Board of Directors and the Executive Director are looking for a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process-minded leader with experience scaling an organization, leading a management team, and developing a performance culture among a group of diverse, talented individuals who make Futurewise an impactful organization. The Chief Operating Officer will be a leader who is able to help others at Futurewise deliver results that make our mission a reality. Importantly, the Chief Operating Officer will have the skills and experience to enable him/her to tap into the power and creative spark that each member of the team brings to the mission and that drives the Futurewise vision and its impact.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer will have both internal and external responsibilities, ranging from partner development and project management (business development, strategic management support of high-quality product delivery) to human capital (HR/recruiting, mentoring, career progression). The Chief Operating Officer will partner closely with the Executive Director to chart Futurewise’s future growth and strategic response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization’s services.

This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, inter-disciplinary, and innovative environment to build a more sustainable and equitable future for communities in Washington State.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer will lead internal operations and will have the following responsibilities:

Organization Building

Serving as the internal leader of the organization, the Chief Operating Officer will:

• Working in partnership with the Executive Director, develop thought leadership around strategic direction of organization and help implement the organization’s strategic plan and put in place the processes that support achieving the plan
• Own the overall operational plan and budget. Manage their collaborative development with Executive Director and staff
• Own the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization
• Own Futurewise’s day-to-day operations. Manage the essential internal organization activities (human resources, administration, strategic and organizational planning)
• Identify and implement best practices, improving and replacing internal systems as needed, including information technology, with an eye toward future goals and budgets
• Provide for all staff, including regional operations, a strong day-to-day leadership presence
• Mentor and coach staff to promote professional development, integrated program performance and significant job satisfaction
• Grow revenue and contract management infrastructure within programs.

Serving as a key resource for the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer will:

• Keep the Executive Director apprised of operational and budget status
• Develop and implement systems for reporting, measurement and supporting programmatic performance and results
• Represent Futurewise in industry group conferences, professional associations and other public venues
• Work with the Board of Directors in the Board’s capacity as a full Board, Executive Committee and Chairs/Members of  key board committees
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Futurewise’s external partners and represent Futurewise in select public venues.

Key Qualifications

As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of Futurewise and be driven by our vision of making Washington State a better place for all to live in. The candidate will demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead social change consistent with Futurewise’s mission. We are seeking a candidate that has both proven experience in scaling a multi-site organization with a diverse set of programs and funders with resulting responsibilities and demonstrated ability to both lead and build the capabilities of a hard-working, talented and diverse values driven team.

The attributes and experience we will be looking for include:

• Results-proven track record of exceeding goals and consistent with a bottom-line orientation;
• Strategic Vision and Agility-ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan;
• Capacity Building—ability to effectively build organization and staff capacity, developing a top-notch workforce and the processes that ensure the organization runs smoothly;
• Leadership and Organization-capacity for managing, leading and supporting people; a team builder who has experience in scaling up organizations; ability to connect with staff both on an individual level and in large groups; capacity to enforce accountability, develop and empower top-notch leaders; and cultivate entrepreneurship and innovation;
• General Management—thorough understanding of finance, internal management systems, and human resource requirements.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• 10+ years in a senior management position in a nonprofit organization, foundation, private sector, or government agencies
• A Master’s Degree either in business administration, planning or policy.
• Demonstrated record of delivering superior results in complex, pressure-driven circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people – junior and senior, for-profit, public, and nonprofit, and from diverse backgrounds
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in organizational settings
• Demonstrated record of being a self-starter, self-motivated with imagination, creativity and discipline
• Proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor

Project Location: This position is based in Seattle, WA.

Salary & Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision, paid, leave, and retirement.

Posting Expiration Date: Position is open until filled; first consideration will be given to applications received by April 30, 2015. 

How to Apply: Position open immediately; for full consideration, please provide materials as soon as possible. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and at least three references in PDF format to jobs@futurewise.org. Please place “Chief Operating Officer” in the subject line of the email and address the cover letter to Christina Hannan. Please label any submitted materials, including the cover letter, resume, and references with your last name. In the body of the email, please let us know how you found out about the position.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Due to the large number of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Futurewise is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in all areas of its operations. We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and promotion for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, pregnancy and childbirth, family responsibilities, or any other basis protected by applicable laws, regulations, or guidelines relating to discrimination in employment.

Associate Planner - City of Hutchinson, KS

Associate Planner 

City of Hutchinson

March 9, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Zoning Administration

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Mr. Casey Jones

Phone: 

620-694-2667

Fax: 

620-694-2673

Email: 

caseyj@hutchgov.com

Website: 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/hutchinsonks/default.cfm

Location: 

Hutchinson, KS

The City of Hutchinson is seeking an Associate Planner.

Under the supervision of the Senior Planner and the Director of Planning and Development, the Associate Planner is responsible for the full range of planning functions within the City, including zoning, subdivision, historic preservation, floodplain, code enforcement, comprehensive planning, community development and housing support, grant support and planning functions. Writing reports, providing citizen assistance and gathering information for the Senior Planner, Department Director and City Council are expected.  This employee should possess excellent communication, organizational and public relations skills. 

Duties:

• Meets with citizens and developers and helps guide them through the development application process, anticipating potential issues and offering alternatives.
• Interprets and enforces the zoning regulations and issues zoning permits, including but not limited to fence permits and sign permits; 
• Prepares reports for and provides staff support to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Subdivision Committee, Community Improvement Commission and Landmarks Commission; 
• Conducts research projects; 
• Notifies property owners of proposed developments and prepares public hearing notices for publication in the local newspaper; 
• Reviews site plans and subdivision plats for compliance with regulations; 
• Prepares GIS maps for reports and prosecutions; 
• Reviews and authorizes building permits and certificates of occupancy on behalf of the Planning and Development Department; 
• Analyzes the City’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps and historical district/landmark maps and makes determinations based thereon; 
• Conducts zoning investigations and prepares zoning violation notices; 
• Makes oral presentations to the Planning Commission, Community Improvement Commission, Subdivision Committee, Board of Zoning Appeals and Landmarks Commission; 
• Performs historic review using the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation for designated properties; and 
• Assists with development and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.

Experience:  

A minimum of one year of similar or related experience is preferred.  The employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months of employment.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography or a related field is required, with a master’s degree in one of these fields desirable. 

If interested, please visit http://agency.governmentjobs.com/hutchinsonks/default.cfm.  Scroll down to locate the Associate Planner and apply!

Director, City Planning City of Regina - Saskatchewan, Canada

Director, City Planning

City of Regina

February 23, 2015

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Robert Johnston

Email: 

ReginaPlanning@oclsearch.ca

Website: 

http://www.regina.ca/residents/index.htm

Location: 

Regina, SK S4P 3C8

Canada

The City of Regina is a growing, diverse and vibrant community with a population of over 220,000 and a combined annual operating and capital budget of over $500 million.  As one of Saskatchewan’s strongest economic regions and most liveable cities, Regina is a dynamic centre for organizations focusing on telecommunications, manufacturing, data management, software development, and other technological industries; agriculture and natural resources continue to play a strong part in the economy.

The Director, City Planning reports to the Executive Director, City Planning & Development and leads a broad portfolio comprising four Branches: Long Range Planning; Regional Planning; Neighbourhood Planning; and Infrastructure Planning, while managing an operating budget close to $7 million and a team of about 40 professionals.

As the Director, you will lead the implementation of the City ofRegina’s new Official Community Plan with a focus on the Interim Phasing and Financing Plan component; and identify the current / future needs and growth requirements of the City.  You will direct the development of and implementation of comprehensive land use plans, tax incentive policies and programs to encourage housing and land use planning and development.  You will develop and maintain strong working relationships with Council, external stakeholders and business partners as well as the general public to facilitate effective involvement within respect to City building and regional planning.  You will also work closely with Council and senior staff to establish the regional planning agenda for the City and build strategic relationships with the City’s regional partner municipalities.  In addition, you will effectively engage the public to facilitate effective public input and involvement in policy development, program evaluation, and performance assessment.

You possess a thorough knowledge of planning principles, legislation, legal requirements and best practices within the planning discipline and you possess significant expertise with citizen engagement and in land use planning.  You are well known for your commitment to continuous improvement and delivering outstanding service to your customers.  Broad experience comprising municipal, public and private sectors would be an asset.

To explore this challenging opportunity, email a detailed resume toReginaPlanning@oclsearch.ca or contact Robert Johnston, President, at 416-385-9975.