Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico

The Community and Regional Planning Department at the University of New Mexico is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Water Resources Planning, Development and Sustainability to commence in the Fall 2018 semester.   Strengths in one or more of the following is desired: arid lands, governance, hydrology, watershed management, ecosystem services, spatial analysis, rural planning, climate change adaptation, Indigenous communities, Chicana and Chicano communities, or Latin America. Rethinking how people manage water is critical to building resilient and just communities.  Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses.

The Community and Regional Planning Department has a diverse faculty and student body who are committed to social transformation, collective action and community engagement that works towards social justice and resilient communities. The Community and Regional Planning Department offers two degrees, a BA in Environmental Planning and Design and an accredited Master of Community and Regional Planning. The MCRP program has concentrations in Natural Resources and Environmental Planning, Indigenous Planning, Community Development, and Physical Planning and Design. The Community and Regional Planning Department is affiliated with the Resource Center for Raza Planning and the Indigenous Design and Planning Institute.  About one-quarter of graduate students are enrolled in dual degrees with Latin American Studies, Water Resources, or Public Administration.  About 65 graduate students and 55 undergraduates are enrolled each year. The faculty is considering embarking on a PhD program. 

For more information: https://unm.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=unm&id=2679

Four UNM faculty members will be at ACSP. We will be at the coffee breaks on Friday and Saturday mornings. Please feel free to come up to us to discuss the positon or email one of us if you’d like to set up a time to meet.

Claudia Isaac (cisaac@unm.edu)

Caroline Scruggs (csruggs@unm.edu)

Jennifer Tucker (jennifertucker@unm.edu)

Renia Ehrenfeucht (rehrenfeucht@unm.edu)

Associate Planner - MPO - Farmington,NM

MPO Associate Planner
City of Farmington, NM

Contact person: Tim Conyers
Phone: (505) 599-1139
Fax: (505) 599-1135
Email: tconyers@fmtn.org
Website: https://fmtn.applicantpro.com/jobs/350819.html

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Associate Planner:

• Is one of two planners in a small MPO. The MPO Associate Planner shares the MPO’s workload with the MPO Planner and the Administrative Aide.
• Assists in in the daily operation of the MPO, including scheduling, drafting public notices, drafting and reviewing staff reports, setting and finalizing meeting agendas, and reviewing meeting minutes.
• Assists the MPO Planner’s coordination with the NMDOT; Ensures that projects are completed within established deadlines.
• Performs professional and technical transportation planning activities for the MPO, which includes researching, preparing technical reports and analytical studies; Prepares maps and other graphics; Performs GIS analysis and 3D modeling; Provides technical assistance on grant applications; Provides professional recommendations; Makes presentations to boards, commissions, councils, civic groups and the general public.
• Uses excellent customer service skills, and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with entity employees, entity officials, stakeholders, NMDOT, FHWA, FTA, and all members of the general public.
• Assists in the preparation and management of updates to the MPO’s adopted plans and policies, including the MPO’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and the MPO’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
• Assists the MPO Planner in coordinating the planning programs and project initiatives for the MPO, including the preparation and oversight of the development/administration of surveys, studies, estimates, forecasts, and scenario/simulation modeling.
• Assists in the preparation of MPO Quarterly Reports; Develops updates to the TIP, the UPWP, and the MPO budget for the local governments, including invoices and grant fund reimbursements; Assists the MPO Planner in managing the MPO’s budget; Assists in providing oversight of revenues and expenditures for compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations;
• Assists in the implementation of approved MPO plans and programs required by federal regulation, including the Public Participation Plan, TIP, MTP, and UPWP, among others.
• Completes various transportation planning projects and activities as described in MPO's Joint Powers Agreement and UPWP.
• Ensures MPO activities and quarterly/annual reports comply with planning procedures and deadlines as outlined by the NMDOT Planning Unit; Oversees staff work hours and time tracking procedures for NMDOT.
• Assists in overseeing the traffic count program in accordance with state and federal regulations, and other transportation related data collection activities.
• Oversees the demographic and socioeconomic estimate and projection program for the MPO.
• Works closely with the MPO Planner and the MPO Officer to coordinate MPO activities and develop future programs for the MPO.
• Performs and reviews transportation network and travel demand modeling, intersection capacity analysis, and other technical planning functions; Assists in the development and management of various MPO projects, including updates to the MPO’s ITS architecture and developing regional guidelines for complete streets, among others.
• Reviews proposed developments, traffic impact studies, and other transportation related proposals.
• Evaluates land use proposals and site plans submitted by the entities to the MPO for conformity to the MPO’s adopted plans and policies.
• Provides on-going outreach to the community to ensure public input, and to publicize and implement the MPO’s adopted plans and policies.
• Coordinates, monitors, and manages planning projects and planning consultant contracts, as assigned. This would include the current updates to the MPO’s MTP and the Regional Transportation Safety Plan scheduled for development in 2015 and 2016.
• Serves as a member of various staff committees as assigned.
• Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the MPO.
• Attendance at work, including attending and presenting at day and evening public meetings, is an essential function of this position.
• Traveling to NMDOT, MPO, FHWA, and FTA meetings in state and out of state to represent the MPO is an essential function of this position.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• This position reports directly to the MPO Planner.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program which includes: 

• pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license or ability to obtain one upon hire, with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Extensive background checks are required.
• Graduation from a master’s program in urban planning, city planning, or a closely-related field is required. Graduation from a master’s program in urban planning with an emphasis in transportation planning is highly desirable.
• AICP, AICP-CTP, and/or PTP certifications are highly desirable.
• The MPO Associate Planner must: Be proactive and effective in his/her work habits, consistently exhibit sound judgment, and be an energetic self-starter; Must have excellent communication skills, including speaking, writing, and listening skills; Must demonstrate comprehensive and thorough research skills; Have experience in managing multiple planning projects concurrently and successfully; and, Be proficient in making presentations and facilitating public meetings, including the effective use of conflict resolution methods.
• The MPO Associate Planner must be proficient in: urban planning theory and methodologies; demographic and socioeconomic estimation and forecasting methods; citizen participation methods; federal and state transportation planning programs; principles of land use and transportation planning; transportation plan development, process of adoption, and implementation; planning programs and processes; brochure and document production; developing planning-related software, databases, scenario planning programs, modeling programs; strategic planning methods; working in Microsoft Office software, including the use of EXCEL spreadsheets, and ArcGIS software; basic and advanced statistics and mathematical calculations; and English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• The MPO Associate Planner must have: an eagerness to learn; the ability to follow written and oral instructions; be proficient in time management and organizational skills; be diplomatic at all times; and, be capable of upholding ethical standards by maintaining professionalism and objectivity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field.

Assistant Planner, James W. Siebert & Associates, Inc. - Santa Fe, NM

Assistant Planner 

James W. Siebert & Associates, Inc.

Professional Area: 

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Linda Siebert

Phone: 

5059835588

Email: 

lindae@jwsiebert.com

Website: 

http://www.jwsiebert.com

Location: 

Santa Fe, NM

Seeking associate with experience working for private consulting firm or experience in both public and private sector positions.

Must have design and technical writing skills with examples of each.  Applicant must feel comfortable presenting to public bodies on a regular basis.  The firm requires tht applicant has exceptional skills interacting with City and County staf

Assistant Professor, Latin American Development Planning, University of New Mexico - Albuquerque

University of New Mexico
Community and Regional Planning Program
School of Architecture & Planning
Tenure Track Faculty Search - Latin American Development Planning
The Community and Regional Planning Program at the University of New Mexico is seeking candidates for a tenure track position starting in the Fall 2016 academic year.
The Planning Program is seeking a tenure track assistant professor in the area of Latin American development planning. Teaching requirements will include a graduate seminar in Latin American Development Planning, and may include Cultural Aspects of Planning, Regional Community Development, planning studios and practicums, Indigenous Planning in Latin America, and topical courses in his or her area of specialization. The successful candidate will be familiar with Latin American economic development theory and practice, community economic development, application of indigeneity and broadly defined sustainability principles in Latin American Planning, and methods of collaborative planning and consensus building. The candidate should be grounded in the discourse on identity and place and community-based approaches to development in community and regional settings. The program is particularly interested in seeking candidates with research and/or practice in areas such as Indigenous Planning.
Minimum Qualifications: 1) Master’s degree in Community and Regional Planning or a terminal professional degree in planning or a related field; 2) demonstrated teaching experience; and 3) research or practice experience in community development planning or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: 1) demonstrated current research agenda in Latin American development planning theory and practice, 2) ability to teach at undergraduate, masters’ and doctoral levels, 3) a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities, and 4) direct and current experience with community based practice in Latin American settings. 5) Candidates should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary and collegial settings, and 6) bring established scholarly and professional networks in Latin American planning to the UNM CRP program. 7) Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. in Community and Regional Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Economics or a related field. 8) Preferred candidates will show promise for distinguished scholarship and applied research or professional practice.
All interested candidates must submit a letter of intent, CV, and a list of four references, including name, address, telephone number, and email of each. Submit these materials online at https://unmjobs.unm.edu, posting #0832009. Short-listed candidates will be asked to submit copies of selected work. For best consideration apply by October 30, 2015; the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM continuing faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
UNM’s confidentiality policy (“Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment,” UNM Board of Regents’ Policy Manual 6.7, which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://www.unm.edu/~brpm/r67.htm. New Mexico has a rich and varied culture, and qualified candidates from all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The Community and Regional Planning Program in the School of Architecture & Planning at the University of New Mexico offers a professional Master of Community and Regional Planning degree, accredited since 1985, and an undergraduate degree in Environmental Planning and Design. The CRP faculty is considering embarking on a program of doctoral studies. About 65 graduate students and 50 undergraduates are enrolled each year. About one-quarter of graduate students are enrolled in dual degrees with Latin American Studies, Water Resources, or Public Administration. The School is home to the Indigenous Design and Planning Institute and the Resource Center for RAZA Planning.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND EDUCATOR. 

Executive Director, Sawmill Community Land Trust - Albuquerque, NM

Executive Director 

Sawmill Community Land Trust

Professional Area: 

Housing

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Steve Kinberger

Email: 

SteveKinberger@abqhch.org

Website: 

http://www.sawmillclt.org

Location: 

Albuquerque, NM

Sawmill Community Land Trust  
Albuquerque, NM

Job title:             Executive Director
Reports to:          Board of DirectorsPosting date:        6/1/2015

SummaryUnder the direction of the Board, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and operations of Sawmill Community Land Trust, a membership based, non-profit organization with a mission to develop vibrant, prosperous neighborhoods through the creation and stewardship of permanently affordable housing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Executive Director is responsible for the implementation of policies set by the Board as well as annual goals and objectives, and financial, program, and administrative oversight of the organization.

 Responsibilities:

• Development, management, and maintenance of Sawmill CLT’s financial resources and administrative systems with direct responsibility for preparation of an annual budget, implementation of a fundraising plan, and presentation of timely reports to the Board.
• Management and coordination of a variety of programs for the construction, rehabilitation, and management of housing, commercial and community development projects
• Management and supervision of in-house staff, contracted professionals and consulting services.
• Ongoing promotion and public advocacy of Sawmill CLT’s mission, message and interests to funders, lenders, partners, members, and the general public.
• Providing information, guidance, training and support to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications, Education & Skills Required:

• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to social and economic justice in general and affordable housing in particular.
• Ability to develop, maintain, articulate and pursue vision of present and future potential of Sawmill CLT.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent written and verbal skills.
• Effective organizational, time management and administrative skills; ability to work independently while motivating and supporting staff.
• Thorough understanding of property development, housing finance, and community and economic development strategies.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Leadership skills including effective public speaking, consensus building and ability to initiate community involvement efforts.
• Ability to use spreadsheets, word processing software.
• Ability to plan strategically and to assemble resources to accomplish objectives.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of the community land trust model, including the role of stewardship.
• Experience with community-based planning processes.
• Affordable housing development experience, including knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credits and assembling of financing from multiple sources.
• Previous executive leadership experience.

Compensation:  Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, $50K - $60K, plus medical benefits and flexible vacation time.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest in the position, a resume and three professional references by June 30 toSteveKinberger@abqhch.org

Sawmill Community Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Women, People of Color, People with Disabilities and LGBTQ people strongly urged to apply

Planner, Long Range/Advance Planning - City of Las Cruces, NM

Planner - Long Range/Advance Planning 

City of Las Cruces

April 17, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Alicia Hernandez

Phone: 

575.528.3147

Email: 

alhernandez@las-cruces.org

Website: 

http://www.las-cruces.org

Location: 

Las Cruces, NM

CITY OF LAS CRUCES invites applications for the position of: Planner An Equal Opportunity Employer

SALARY: $41,121.06 - $61,681.59 / Annually

OPENING DATE: 04/17/15 
CLOSING DATE: 05/11/15 11:59 PM

NATURE OF WORK: Performs work of moderate difficulty in professional municipal planning; assists developers and the public in applying planning and zoning regulations and City information sources to development projects, technical issues and land use plans. Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. Work is performed in an office setting. Light physical demands; mostly desk work. Frequent use of a personal computer. First consideration may be given to current employees who meet the minimum qualifications. This recruitment will be used to fill a full-time, regular, exempt position with a primary emphasis in long-range or advance planning to include duties related to neighborhood, sector, corridor, comprehensive planning and other related planning projects that also involve community outreach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical and professional planning services to achieve consistent and controlled growth in the City; assures project plans are in conformance to City goals, and in compliance with local, state and Federal codes and regulations. 
• Reviews and evaluates development proposals, development designs, applications, planning and zoning changes, variance requests, technical documents and special permits for compliance with City standards and regulatory requirements; answers inquiries and assists the public and other agencies in matters relating to planning, zoning and permit review, and other City standards and regulations; provides information and recommendations within scope of authority. 
• Reviews and processes a variety of applications, permits and plans; creates correspondence and reports, and coordinates with customers as needed; reviews development plans with residents, developers and builders; develops recommendations, and summarizes all issues for presentation to the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission. 
• Manages special projects as assigned; conducts research and analysis on permits, plans, rules and regulations; conducts field surveys to evaluate sites and determine suitability of proposed land use changes; researches planning issues and regulations, and provides data on land use issues and related subjects as requested. 
• Participates in meetings with government officials and community groups; provides information to the Planning & Zoning Commission, the City Manager, City Council and other City departments as needed; coordinates with various regional government organizations, community groups, and state and Federal agencies; attends public meetings and presents information on regional planning and zoning issues. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Engineering, Earth Sciences or a related field PLUS two years municipal, urban or regional planning experience. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Valid driver’s license is required; Certification by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of: Principles of land use planning; City Comprehensive Plan and zoning codes; City, county, state and Federal laws, codes and regulations pertaining to community planning; research techniques for land use trends and regulations; nomenclature, symbols, methods, practices, techniques, and computer software used in planning, drafting, mapping, and statistical analysis as applied to land use; principles of record keeping and records management; business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications; City policies and procedures. Skills in: Researching and analyzing the factors affecting community planning projects; organizing, evaluating, analyzing and presenting data and information; preparing reports and checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications of planning projects; analyzing planning issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings; maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records.

Ability to: Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; communicate effectively in verbal and written forms; establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and customers; understanding and interpreting land use regulations, zoning enforcement and state and Federal laws.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.las-cruces.org

Affordable Housing Administrator, Santa Fe County - Santa Fe, NM

Affordable Housing Administrator 

Santa Fe County

March 17, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Housing

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

http://www.santafecountynm.gov

Location: 

Santa Fe, NM

Salary: $22.7827/hr - $34.1741/hr Range: 36

Closing Date: March 30, 2015

Job #: 2-2015-023

Primary Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Planning Manager, provide planning and project development involving highly technical, complex work in physical, economic, social and/or planning issues in the area of affordable housing.

Essential Job Functions:

Affordable housing administrator is responsible for enforcement and implementation of the Santa Fe County Affordable Housing Ordinance and other related regulations and ordinances and to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding affordable housing issues.

- Attends Board meetings and prepares reports, and memos as needed.

- Responsible for management of affordable housing fund and program activities in accordance with the Sustainable Growth Management Plan, Affordable Housing Act, and Santa Fe County Affordable Housing Plan

- Ensures Affordable Housing Project compliance with relevant ordinance and regulations; performs and directs major professional and technical affordable housing projects utilizing advanced techniques in gathering, analyzing, and presenting of information and data.

- Develops long and short-range plans for affordable housing including the creation of ordinances, regulations and codes.

- Compiles statistical and historical data on human/ economic development, land use, and demographic resources related to affordable housing.

- - Schedules and conducts reviews or meetings and submits recommendations on development projects; develops and presents material related to community needs, goals, and services; provides technical assistance to staff members and outside agencies; directs research analysis; participates in various planning committees, advisory committees and boards; ensures compliance with fund restrictions and monitors grant and loan activities related to the Affordable Housing Fund.

- Coordinates and prepares for Affordable Housing Loan committees.

Senior or Principal Planner - Los Alamos County, NM

Senior or Principal Planner 

Los Alamos County, NM

November 25, 2014 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Martha Katko

Phone: 

505-662-8040

Fax: 

505-662-8000

Email: 

martha.katko@lacnm.us

Website: 

http://www.losalamosnm.us

Location: 

Los Alamos, NM

We have one vacancy for either a Senior Planner or Principal Planner.

Senior Planner range is $56,523 to $87,484 annually

Principal Planner range is $62,316 to $96,451 annually

Minimum Qualifications for Senior Planner:

•Master’s Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience. 

•Four years of professional planning experience, including some experience with the management of planning projects.

•Must possess or have ability to obtain within first sixty days of employment and must maintain a valid New Mexico Class “D” driver’s license.

Additional Qualifications for Principal Planner:

•Additional one year of professional planning experience.

•One year experience in the management of complex planning projects.

•Must possess and maintain certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Experience working in a municipality or other public entity.

•Economic development planning and development project support experience.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Community & Economic Development Director or Designee, manages planning application cases, drafts, interprets and applies county community planning codes, ordinances, and policies to provide services to the public, the department, other departments and county administration.   Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Los Alamos County application is required.  Application and full job information are available at www.losalamosnm.us or by calling 505-662-8040.  Deadline to apply is December 29, 2014 at 5pm MST.  The Incorporated County of Los Alamos does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in employment or the provisions of service.

About Our Community:

Situated at the base of the Jemez Mountains in beautiful northern New Mexico, the city of Los Alamos is a community of about 18,000 people.  Our community has a worldwide reputation for its scientific and technological research and development.    Recreational opportunities are nearly unlimited.  Los Alamos is home to Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, the Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center, an 18-hole golf course, an outdoor refrigerated ice skating rink, numerous hiking and bike trails, and many organized sports leagues and events.  We are located within a short drive from the Bandelier National Monument, the Valles Caldera National Preserve and the Jemez Mountain Recreation Area.  Cultural activities abound with concerts, art fairs and exhibits, lectures, dance performances and theater events scheduled throughout the year.  Additionally, we are located near the culturally rich communities of Taos and Santa Fe.  

Recent recognitions include:

2012 Top 100 Best Communities for Young People (America's Promise Alliance)

2012 Healthiest Place in the US (University of Wisconsin)

2012 Best Adventure Towns (National Geographic)

2013 Top High Schools (Newsweek)

2013 Best Small Towns to Visit (Smithsonian)

2014 10 Best Secret Ski Towns (National Geographic)

2014 Google eCity for New Mexico

2014 Easiest Place to Live (New York Times)

Further information about our community can be found at www.visit.losalamos.com.