Assistant Planning Director, The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department - Oklahoma City, OK

Assistant Planning Director 

The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Location: 

Oklahoma City, OK

Vacancy Open 10/5/15 – 11/29/15; applications received by November 1, 2015 may receive first consideration.

Salary dependent on qualifications

The City is seeking a dynamic, visionary executive and effective team-oriented leader who exemplifies our core values of teamwork, integrity, innovation and professionalism for the position of Assistant Planning Director. 

This position is located in the Planning Department with The City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of the Planning Director. The Assistant Director assists in the overall management, administration and coordination of activities within a department and may be assigned responsibility for a division of a department in addition to Assistant Director duties.  The Assistant Director plays an important role in the land use planning, redevelopment and community development activities of the City, and therefore, specific expertise in redevelopment, economic development, and community development is sought.  In addition, the Assistant Director will act as an official representative of the Department to other City Departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials and outside agencies. 

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:  

• Master's Degree in Planning, Public Administration, or related field.
• Professional planning certification.
• Experience with redevelopment, economic development, and community development.
• Experience managing complex projects.
• Experience interpreting and applying municipal codes.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and managing activities of a diverse workforce.
• Experience supervising multiple professionals and coordinating teams.
• Knowledge of and experience with Personnel policies.
• Experience working with employees on disciplinary or professional development processes.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. 

Refer to vacancy announcement for full job details at www.okc.gov/jobs.

To apply, www.okc.gov/jobs

Entry-Level Environmental/Transportation Planner Mead & Hunt - Denver, CO and/or Tulsa, OK

Entry-Level Environmental/Transportation Planner

Mead & Hunt

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Transportation Planning

Phone: 

608-273-6380

Email: 

hr@meadhunt.com

Website: 

http://meadhunt.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Location: 

Denver, CO and/or Tulsa, OK,

Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is experiencing unprecedented growth. We have one or more positions available in Denver and/or Tulsa for an entry-level environmental/transportation planner to work with our aviation planning group.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning studies that assess and document impacts to the natural environment, cultural resources, and human environment; conducting airport planning studies including environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, categorical exclusions, environmental overviews; and conducting noise and land use studies. Some travel will be necessary.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental studies, planning, engineering, architecture, aviation management, or a similar field.

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following: 

• strong writing skills; 
• experience with GIS and CAD software; 
• understanding of/experience with the National Environmental Policy Act; 
• research experience; 
• the ability to meet deadlines; 
• effective presentation skills; 
• ability to take initiative and be a self-starter; 
• ability to work well independently; 
• a team-player attitude; 
• strong organizational skills.

Mead & Hunt offers challenging and interesting work in a collaborative, fun, and friendly work environment. If you are interested in this opportunity, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers OR submit your cover letter and resume (with the pdf application, if possible, printed from our website) to the address below by Friday, September 4, 2015. Interviews are awarded on our review of your ability to meet the qualifications in the paragraphs describing the “successful” candidate and “ideal” candidate, so be sure to explain in your COVER LETTER (not just in your resume) how you meet each qualification listed in the paragraphs above. Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a work visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

MEAD & HUNT, Inc. Attn: Req. #834 2440 Deming Way Middleton, WI 53562 www.meadhunt.com EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Senior Planner – Current Planning, The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department - Oklahoma City, OK

Senior Planner – Current Planning 

The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department

February 26, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

http://www.okc.gov/jobs/

Location: 

Oklahoma City, OK

Open: 2/23/15 – 3/20/15

Salary Range:  $59,800.32 - $91,496.16

This job is located in the Current Planning and Urban Design Division of the Planning Department with the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. Senior Planner is a professional classification requiring well developed skills in research; verbal and written communication; project design; and knowledge of and skill in applying procedures, objectives, and variables related to city planning.    This Senior Planner will lead the development of changes to City codes and ordinances, subdivision regulations, and design guidelines to include amending existing or developing new codes, ordinances, regulations and guidelines.  Additionally, this position will consult on the review of development proposals to determine conformance with the comprehensive plan and will provide assistance on the review of projects in special design districts as needed.  Essential job functions include: supervising the comprehensive planning activities of assigned staff, including project design; data acquisition; data compilation, analysis, and summarization; and the presentation of facts in both verbal and written form. The Senior Planner may make policy recommendations based both on the analysis of current trends and hypotheses of future circumstances.  Senior Planners are responsible for writing or presenting formal and technical reports, working papers, project budgets, contracts, and other correspondence. Reports, conclusions, and recommendations may become or be used to establish official City policies or ordinances.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of principles of city planning.
• Knowledge of and skill in determining appropriate research designs, including methodologies, indicators, and data presentation.
• Knowledge of and skill in identifying and assessing social, economic, demographic, and related trends that affect planning processes.
• Skill in establishing realistic priorities to make effective use of resources.
• Skill in organizing research data.
• Skill in assessing the overall impact of proposed site plans on land use and area development.
• Skill in the accurate interpretation and analysis of research data.
• Skill in compiling and writing technical reports.
• Skill in supervising subordinate staff.
• Skill in examining and analyzing a wide array of public variables and concerns.
• Skill in relating to people from various professional fields and diverse socio-economic  backgrounds.
• Skill in verbal communication of acquired data, analyses, and recommendations.
• Skill in the critical review of substantive work products.
• Skill in devising solutions to community need.
• Ability to conduct wide-scope studies within limited time frames.

 DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Regional and City Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field. (Degrees subject to verification)
• Five or more years’ experience in current planning and/or urban design. 
• Two or more years' experience supervising  a small staff of employees.
• Experience interpreting, developing, and amending codes (such as Form Based Codes), ordinances and design guidelines.
• Experience giving public presentations to citizens, other professionals, boards, and elected officials.
• Experience organizing, managing, and leading public engagement processes.  

Senior Planner - Transportation - The City of Oklahoma City, OK

Senior Planner - Transportation 

The City of Oklahoma City (Planning Department)

February 17, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

http://www.okc.gov

Location: 

Oklahoma City, OK

This position is located in the Planning and Redevelopment Division of the Planning Department with the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor.

Senior Planner is a professional classification requiring well developed skills in research; verbal and written communication; project design; and knowledge of and skill in applying procedures, objectives, and variables related to city planning.   

This Senior Planner will manage projects and initiatives designed to establish and enhance multi-modal and active transportation planning principles, guidelines, and standards throughout Oklahoma City. This position will provide transportation planning support in the form of research, analysis, conceptualization, and policy-making used in program and project implementation for the Planning Department and other City Departments, in addition to serving as a liaison and resource to outside agencies. 

Essential job functions include: supervising the comprehensive planning activities of assigned staff, including project design; data acquisition; data compilation, analysis, and summarization; and the presentation of facts in both verbal and written form. The Senior Planner may make policy recommendations based both on the analysis of current trends and hypotheses of future circumstances. 

This Senior Planner position will specialize in Transportation.   Senior Planners in all disciplines are responsible for writing or presenting formal and technical reports, working papers, project budgets, contracts, and other correspondence. Reports, conclusions, and recommendations may become or be used to establish official City policies or ordinances.

For more information about this and other positions with The City of Oklahoma City, please visit www.okc.gov.

Associate Planner- Planning and Redevelopment, The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department - Oklahoma City, OK

Associate Planner- Planning and Redevelopment 

The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department

December 15, 2014 

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

http://www.okc.gov/jobs

Location: 

Oklahoma City, OK

ASSOCIATE PLANNER - Planning and Redevelopment

SALARY:	$48,713.04 - $74,437.20 Annually
OPENING DATE:	12/15/14
CLOSING DATE:	01/09/15 11:59 PM

JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This job is located in the Planning and Redevelopment Division  of the Planning Department with The City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor.  Associate Planner is a professional classification that requires well-developed skills in research; verbal and written communication; and fully-functional knowledge of the principles, procedures, and methodologies of City planning.   This position will support the City’s Commercial District Revitalization Program by providing assistance with research, planning and implementation of initiatives related to commercial districts, coordinating materials, hosting presentations, identifying and pursuing alternative funding opportunities, and cultivating additional partners for new initiatives. Essential job functions include:  conducting research in specific or general project areas and independently compiling, computing, and presenting planning data in appropriate formats.  Associate Planners participate in data summary and analysis and are called upon to draw valid conclusions that may be based on hypotheses of future circumstances and demands.  Associate Planners are responsible for writing and presenting formal and technical reports, working papers, and other correspondence.  Work products, as well as the procedures used to generate them, are subject to review by a supervisor.  Reports, conclusions, and recommendations may become or be used to establish official City policies or ordinances.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of principles of city planning. Knowledge of and skill in determining appropriate research design methodologies and indicators. Skill in working efficiently and accurately with information. Skill in verbal and written communication. Skill in working with large quantities of data. Skill in assessing salient information through research, conferences, and examinations.  Skill in working extensive projects through to completion within specified time frames. Skill in relating to people from various socio-economic and professional backgrounds. Skill in writing technical reports. Skill in reading and interpreting technical, narrative, and graphic displays. Skill in recalling information. Ability to think logically. Ability to work independently. Ability to draw valid conclusions on the basis of research data. Willingness to assume responsibility for work performed.  DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning or related field. Minimum of two years of professional planning or architectural experience.  Experience researching and summarizing complex information. Experience working with neighborhood organizations or business districts. Experience with GIS analysis.  Skill using Microsoft Excel and Access.

Associate Planner, The City of Oklahoma City, OK

Associate Planner

The City of Oklahoma City

December 9, 2014

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

http://www.okc.gov/jobs

Location: 

Oklahoma City, OK

ASSOCIATE PLANNER – DESIGN REVIEW

$48,713.04 - $74,437.20 annually

Applications will be accepted via www.okc.gov/jobs from December 8, 2014 through January 2, 2015.  Those applications received by December 19, 2014 may receive first consideration.

Job Summary

This job is located in the Current Planning and Urban Design Division  of the Planning Department with The City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor.  Associate Planner is a professional classification that requires well-developed skills in research; verbal and written communication; and fully-functional knowledge of the principles, procedures, and methodologies of City planning.  This position will serve as primary staff support to the Downtown Design Review Committee and the Riverfront Design Committee, and will be responsible for providing support to other design review processes and completing other planning projects as assigned.   Essential job functions include:  conducting research in specific or general project areas and independently compiling, computing, and presenting planning data in appropriate formats.  Associate Planners participate in data summary and analysis and are called upon to draw valid conclusions that may be based on hypotheses of future circumstances and demands. 

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of principles of city planning.
• Knowledge of and skill in determining appropriate research design methodologies and indicators.
• Skill in working efficiently and accurately with information.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in working with large quantities of data.
• Skill in assessing salient information through research, conferences, and examinations. 
• Skill in working extensive projects through to completion within specified time frames.
• Skill in relating to people from various socio-economic and professional backgrounds.
• Skill in writing technical reports.
• Skill in reading and interpreting technical, narrative, and graphic displays.
• Skill in recalling information.
• Ability to think logically.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to draw valid conclusions on the basis of research data.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for work performed. 

Departmental Preferences:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Regional & City Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional planning or architectural experience. 
• Experience reviewing building design documentation, including site plans, elevations, sections and details.
• Experience interpreting zoning codes, ordinances, and design guidelines.
• Experience giving public presentations to citizens, other professionals, boards, and elected officials.

Assistant Planner – Neighborhoods, The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department - Oklahoma City, OK

Assistant Planner – Neighborhoods 

The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department

November 25, 2014 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

Entry level

Contact person: 

Gayleen Keeton

Phone: 

4052972585

Email: 

gayleen.keeton@okc.gov

Website: 

http://www.okc.gov/jobs/

Location: 

Oklahoma City, OK

Salary Range $44,223.84-$67,505.04 annually
For full vacancy announcement and to apply, go to http://www.okc.gov/jobs/

Closing date for applications is 12/05/2014

This job is located in the Housing and Community Development Division of the  Planning Department with The City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor.  Assistant Planner is an entry-level professional classification that requires previously acquired skills in research, verbal and written communication.  This position will work collaboratively with residents and community partners to assist in the development and implementation of innovative neighborhood revitalization strategies and programs, known as the Strong Neighborhood Initiative. The position will also assist in grant management and compliance as appropriate. Essential job functions include: conducting research in specific or varied project areas and compiling, computing, and presenting planning data according to specified standards and formats. Assistant Planner’s participate in using, interpreting, and preparing maps, plans, charts, or other graphic illustrations. Employees of this classification also write project-related reports and prepare working papers and other correspondence.  Assistant Planners are responsible for assisting in the presentation of formal and technical reports and working papers. Work products are subject to frequent review by a supervisor. 

Job Requirements:

Knowledge of principles of city planning.

Knowledge of and ability to use statistical measures.

Skill in verbal and written communication.

Skill in working efficiently and accurately with information.

Skill in working with details.

Skill in relating to people from various socio-economic backgrounds.

Skill in writing concise and comprehensive reports.

Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.

Ability to think logically.-Ability to perceive and assess technical and legal information.

Ability to work projects through to completion.

Ability to categorize information accurately.

Ability to understand and present information in graphic form.

Ability and willingness to read large quantities of information for data acquisition.

Willingness to assume responsibility for work performed.

Departmental Preferences

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Urban Planning,  Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Geography, Public Policy/Administration, Sociology or related field.

Experience working directly with residents and community partners developing strategies/programs to revitalize distressed neighborhoods by improving overall economic and social health, appearance, accessibility and safety of neighborhoods.

Experience in community engagement, public meetings, and facilitation.

Experience in Geographic Information Systems and data analysis.

Experience in presentation and design software such as InDesign and SketchUp

Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Senior Planner-Urban Design, The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department - Oklahoma City, OK

Senior Planner – Urban Design

The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department

September 9, 2014

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

http://www.okc.gov/jobs/

Location: 

Oklahoma City, OK

This job is located in the Planning and Redevelopment Division of the Planning Department with the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. Senior Planner is a professional classification requiring well developed skills in research; verbal and written communication; project design; and knowledge of and skill in applying procedures, objectives, and variables related to city planning. 

This Senior Planner will specialize in Urban Design and will manage projects and initiatives designed to establish and enhance urban design principles, guidelines, and standards throughout the City. This position provides design support in the form of research, analysis, conceptualization, and policy-making to all areas of the Planning Department to be used in program and project implementation. The position will also be used as a resource to other city departments and agencies.

Essential job functions include: supervising the comprehensive planning activities of assigned staff, including project design; data acquisition; data compilation, analysis, and summarization; and the presentation of facts in both verbal and written form. The Senior Planner may make policy recommendations based both on the analysis of current trends and hypotheses of future circumstances. Senior Planners are responsible for writing or presenting formal and technical reports, working papers, project budgets, contracts, and other correspondence. Reports, conclusions, and recommendations may become or be used to establish official City policies or ordinances.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of principles of city planning. Knowledge of and skill in determining appropriate research designs, including methodologies, indicators, and data presentation. Knowledge of and skill in identifying and assessing social, economic, demographic, and related trends that affect planning processes. Skill in establishing realistic priorities to make effective use of resources. Skill in organizing research data. Skill in assessing the overall impact of proposed site plans on land use and area development. Skill in the accurate interpretation and analysis of research data. Skill in compiling and writing technical reports. Skill in supervising subordinate staff. Skill in examining and analyzing a wide array of public variables and concerns. Skill in relating to people from various professional fields and diverse socio-economic  backgrounds. Skill in verbal communication of acquired data, analyses, and recommendations. Skill in the critical review of substantive work products. Skill in devising solutions to community need. Ability to conduct wide-scope studies within limited time frames.  DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES Master's degree in City / Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or related field. (Degrees subject to verification) Five or more years’ experience in urban planning, urban design and plan development and implementation. Experience preparing urban plans and strategies related to redevelopment, downtown districts, economic/business development, housing, land use, arts & culture, design of public and private space, and transit-oriented development. Demonstrated experience in project management associated with planning-related projects. Demonstrated experience managing public engagement processes. Demonstrated experience in public speaking and making presentations to citizen groups and elected officials. Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently and without close supervision. Ability to multi-task while applying attention to detail that results in timely, high quality work.

Applications will be accepted until 9/26/14

For full job description and to apply, go to www.okc.gov/jobs/.