Program Associate for Transportation for NWMC - 2 position (Illinois)

 Who: The Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC), a council of government representing forty-three municipalities and one township in the north and northwest suburbs, is seeking a motivated, responsible, energetic individual for the position of Program Associate for Transportation. 

What: The Program Associate for Transportation coordinates transportation planning and programming activities on behalf of NWMC members, assists with project management on regional studies, provides assistance to members in preparing transportation grant applications for federal and state programs and acts as a liaison for members to various federal, state, county and regional transportation agencies. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

·      Represent the needs of NWMC members to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and other transportation and planning agencies.

·      Manage the Surface Transportation Program (STP) for the North Shore Council of Mayors, including oversight of project funding and implementation.

·      Monitor transportation programs including the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ), the Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Local Technical Assistance Program and the Community Planning Program to ensure municipal access and understanding.

·      Assist with managing various NWMC led planning initiatives, such as the NWMC Bicycle Plan, including consultant hiring, plan development and implementation.

·      Disseminate information to NWMC membership via NWMC Transportation Newsletter, weekly briefings and other written and verbal means.

·      Prepare agendas and minutes for various committees and task forces.

·      Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director, Deputy Director and Transportation Director. 

City of Detroit Planner III/IV (Mobility) - Deadline 11/1

CITY OF DETROIT invites applications for the position of: Planner III/IV (Mobility)

SALARY: $67,174.00 - $96,394.00 Annually OPENING DATE: 10/04/17 CLOSING DATE: 11/01/17 11:59 PM DESCRIPTION: The Planning and Development Department is seeking to fill a new Mobility planning position with a Planner III or IV (Urban Design). The position level and salary will depend upon experience. Planner III/IV (Mobility) will be responsible for managing the advancement of the Inner Circle Greenway Framework Plan and planning of additional greenways; managing a citywide campaign for bike-pedestrian safety; and partnering with public, private and citizen partners in an inclusive effort to advance pedestrian and bike infrastructure projects. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The Planner III (Mobility) performs a variety of planning and design functions including but not limited to: Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments; Manages complex planning studies and development applications, and reviews consultant proposals; Reviews and processes complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning recommendations, annexations, site plans, and plats; Develops project budgets, administers bidding processes, and verifies contract expenditures and compliance; Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social, and economic issues; Provides professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use projects; Develops transportation plans, studies, and analyses on a regional basis; Works in regional program areas relating to natural / water resources planning, community development, hazard mitigation, and others; Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans; Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials; Presents reports and other findings to staff, Planning & Zoning Board, and City Council members, and serves as a liaison to such committees; Attends a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings; and Plans, assigns, and coordinates the work of Planner I and II, and other clerical and administrative staff.  The Planner IV (Mobility) performs a full range of planning functions including but not limited to: Develops and directs the most complex plans or proposals affecting urban design; Monitors the review and amendment of the City's Master Plan urban design components and other city plans; Serves as a liaison to government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, review, or address issues regarding urban design; Reviews and advises on proposals and plans; provides necessary recommendations; Reviews and directs design criteria and specifications for various short and long-range urban design activities; Oversees computer utilization for various technical urban design projects and studies; Advises planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives; Prepares, analyzes, and presents complex reports on related data using oral, written, and graphic forms of presentation; Oversees complicated field investigations, site surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting urban design; Reviews sites, plans, and ongoing construction to ensure compliance with proposals or certain local, State, and Federal regulations; Proactively shapes and manages the City's urban design roles and responsibilities as established by the Master Plan, City policy, and departmental mission, policy, and practice; Provides lead urban design direction to citizens, contractors, departments, management, etc.; Responds to the most complex complaints and inquiries in a professional and proactive manner; Oversees educational information and programs; Coordinates and reviews the work of lower-level planners; and Manages plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or conserve natural resources; utilizes LEED and other best practices for sustainability plans and programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education Planner III (Mobility) -- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or a closely related field. Planner IV (Mobility) -- Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of work in urban design, city planning, environmental planning, architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, or other related field of study. Experience Planner III, three (3) years of professional experience in urban design, urban planning, transportation/ mobility/streetscape planning and implementation. Planner IV, four (4) years of professional experience in urban design, urban planning, transportation/ mobility/streetscape planning and implementation. Strong project management experience. Technical knowledge of transit, bicycle and pedestrian systems. Knowledge of bike/pedestrian safety, preferred. Experience with city government or transportation departments, preferred. Must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions. License/Certificates Possession of a certification sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) may be required. Equivalency Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. Background and Other Checks Applicants may be subject to background, criminal, and credit checks. Identification Valid government issued identification will be required at time of hire. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Subjects and Weights: Oral Appraisal - 80% Evaluation of Training, Experience, Personal Qualifications (TEP) – 20% Total of Oral Appraisal  & Evaluation of TEP= 65%(Min) - 100% (Max) PLEASE ATTACH A RESUME TO THE APPLICATION (INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)

Senior GIS Analyst for IFF

Research and Data Analyst - Chicago, IL

Job Details Job Title Research & Data Analyst Job ID 2779 Location Loop Campus Full/Part Time Full-Time Favorite Job Regular/Temporary Regular Multicultural Statement At DePaul University, we are looking for candidates who want to join us in our mission to provide access to education for all. Successful candidates welcome ideas and perspectives from colleagues and students representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, religious beliefs, and experiences.  We seek collaborative, open-minded and hard working professionals to work in a real world urban learning environment.  Are you exceptional, yet modest and open to challenges? We seek achievers and leaders that want to bring their passion and skills to our well-respected community of approachable colleagues. Build your career with us.     General Summary This position is funded by an external grant source. If the grant terminates for any reason, if grant funding is lost or reduced for any reason, or if the budgetary needs for fulfilling the grant requirements change, your employment with the University will be immediately discontinued. The Institute for Housing Studies (IHS) is seeking a Research and Data Analyst who will support the development, testing, and updating of data sets used for applied research projects, data tools, and technical assistance requests and be an active participant in the applied research process. This position will also serve as IHS's liason with DePaul University's Department of Information Services on data management issues and as the coord. IHS is a research center situated in the Real Estate Center at DePaul University. IHS’s mission is to provide reliable, impartial, and timely data and research to inform housing policy decisions and discussions about the state of housing in the Chicago region and nationally. IHS’s work in particular focuses on affordable housing issues and understanding the changing dynamics of neighborhood housing markets. The Institute examines a range of housing issues including housing affordability, housing finance, homeownership, sustainable neighborhood redevelopment, and emerging trends. IHS’s research explores and documents often rapidly changing conditions in local housing markets; influences local and national policy decisions; measures the impact of interventions; and raises awareness of emerging housing issues.   Recruiter Name & Salary Grade The recruiter for this job is Janie Burrel. The salary grade for this job is S07. Responsibilities & Duties Data analysis - Contributing to the conceptualization and execution of IHS analyses, research reports, new data tools, and responses to technical assistance requests. Geographic Information Systems - Act as primary point of contact for all GIS mapping requests and manage IHS’s library of GIS data files. Data testing and development - Validate regular quarterly and annual updates of IHS's Data Clearinghouse. Support the preparation of new data sets for analysis.  Information Services - Act as liaison between IHS and DePaul's Department of Information Services to monitor ongoing data warehouse management and coordinate quarterly and annual data updates.  Education & Experience Master's degree in economics, urban planning, public policy, geography, statistics, computer science, or some related field. Relevant experience accepted in place of master's degree. 1-3 years experience building, updating, and managing large data sets used for research purposes. Experience using geographic information systems (GIS) software. Strong existing knowledge of data analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, Stata, or R. Strong data analysis skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a collaborative setting. High level of self-motivation, ability to work independently, and a willingness to learn new skills. Preferred Requirements Experience working with parcel or individual record-level administrative data sets strongly preferred. General understanding of data warehousing. Including understanding ETL workflows, data assurance processes, and producing metadata/documentation. SAS experience.   Experience with relational database platforms and SQL. Background in housing and/or community development policy.

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