Associate Planner/Project Manager, Mintier Harnish - Sacramento, CA

Associate Planner/Project Manager

Mintier Harnish

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Judy Harnish

Email: 

judy@mintierharnish.com

Website: 

http://mintierharnish.com

Location: 

Sacramento, CA

ASSOCIATE PLANNER/PROJECT MANAGER

Mintier Harnish, Sacramento, CA - (Salary: Negotiable; commensurate with education and experience) – This is an excellent job opportunity for an experienced planner to work with both public agencies and private clients throughout California as part of a highly-skilled team.  We are a small firm with a great working atmosphere.  Our office is located in a Midtown Sacramento Victorian.

Mintier Harnish is a northern California planning consulting firm specializing in land use planning, including general plans, housing elements, specific plans, and special planning studies. Our current projects include general plan updates for several Bay Area and Central California cities and counties, housing element updates, zoning ordinance updates, and specialized planning and public policy projects.

The position requires familiarity with governmental organizations and procedures, California planning law, CEQA, planning and environmental theory and practice, and excellent research and writing skills.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign), Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, and ArcMap GIS is required.  Experience in general plan and specific plan preparation is desirable.  Candidates must have a Masters Degree in planning or closely-related field and at least three years of planning-related experience, or a Bachelors degree in a planning or closely-related field and at least five years of planning-related experience. We will hire the successful candidate as either an Associate Planner or Project Manager, depending on the combination of qualifications and experience.

Because we are a small firm, motivated self-starters will excel and find professional fulfillment. Project management and public outreach experience, creativity, and analytical aptitude are highly desirable. We are looking for someone who can step into a position of responsibility and play an important role on major planning projects.

If you are interested in an excellent opportunity to address planning challenges throughout California, expand your responsibilities, and find career advancement, send your resume and any additional information that establishes your qualifications to Judy Harnish, Mintier Harnish, 1415 20th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 or email: judy@mintierharnish.com.  No phone inquiries please.

The position will remain open until filled.

Associate Planner, City of Santa Paula, CA

Associate Planner 

City of Santa Paula

Website: 

http://www.spcity.org

Location: 

Santa Paula, CA

FULL TIME POSITION

SALARY- $57,855.20 to $70,331.04 annually plus $914.60 Cafeteria Benefit

Filing Deadline: Friday, July 24th, 2015

Definition:  Under the direction of the Planning Director, the Associate Planner performs journey-level current and advanced planning activities.  Assists in development and implementation of planning policies and programs, prepares planning studies and reports, answers inquiries on planning, zoning, and permit processing, and assists with management of the department. 

Examples of Duties: Under general supervision, performs professional, mid- level work in all planning fields.  Reviews, implements and participates in the design of various housing and community development programs and projects.  Coordinates and evaluates development proposals and various permit applications.  Confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, engineers, and the general public regarding City development policies and standards.  Conducts advanced planning work such as General Plan updates, ordinance preparation, and analysis of Specific Plans.  Also performs environmental analysis on development projects.  Performs related duties as required.

Essential Job Functions: Prepares and supervises the preparation of complex planning reports, requiring clear oral communication, hand and finger dexterity, and reading eyesight.  Gives oral presentations to the Planning Commission, City Council, professional groups, civic groups, and other public agencies.  Assists in the preparation of maps and other visual aides either by creating or modifying digital map files using GIS software, and by manipulating drafting equipment, such as scales, pens, pencils, and erasers.  Requires good vision and the ability to perform precise physical manipulation of oversized plans and the ability to lift 50 pounds; performs field surveys to identify site problems prior to development, requiring unaided ambulatory activity including bending, stooping, walking on uneven surfaces, squatting, lifting up to 50 pounds, and climbing.  Appears and speaks before audiences regarding technical and complex matters, which requires clear, understandable speaking skills.  Must have physical ability to operate a computer keyboard and other standard office equipment; must be able to open and close file cabinets up to five feet in height, and to remove, reorganize, and replace files therein.

Qualifications:  Education and Experience:  A minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience, including significant experience processing planning development projects in a municipal or county planning department, and a degree from an accredited college or university with major work in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, or related field.  The City is poised for significant growth, so experience dealing with growth and large developments is highly desirable.  A Master’s Degree is desirable and may be substituted for one year of work experience. Spanish speaking ability or experience in a culturally diverse community is highly desirable.  AICP certification is also highly desirable.

Knowledge of:  Principles and practices of urban planning; State planning law; CEQA; municipal code provisions; progressive planning principles; standard operating policies; site planning and architectural review; general building and engineering practices; and procedures common to Planning Departments. 

Ability to:  Systematically compile and analyze technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; perform complex professional planning work with a minimum of supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials and the general public; and train and guide less experienced professional planning staff.

License:  Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California drivers license.

Supervising Planner - City of Newark, NJ

Supervising Planner 

City of Newark

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Tracy Fredericks

Email: 

frederickst@ci.newark.nj.us

Website: 

http://www.ci.newark.nj.us

Location: 

Newark, NJ

Under the direction of the Director of Planning, Zoning and Sustainability, the Supervising Planner supervises and works with a group of employees who are engaged in the development of a master, functional, or project plan which is intended primarily to guide government policy for the assurance of a coordinated development of municipal, county, regional and metropolitan land areas.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 Examples of Work:

•  Plans, organizes, and supervises planning projects. Supervises studies and surveys involving highly complex technical aspects of the planning field, including existing and future land uses, resources and resource needs, utilities and transportation uses.
• Supervises the preparation of planning reports including graphic, statistical and written presentations.
• Reviews, and interprets planning data.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those involved in the work of the planning office.
• Supervises the maintenance of essential records and files, maps and charts.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of professional planning personnel engaged in various planning work to ensure adherence to planning principles, procedures, and administrative policies.
• Coordinates work activities of the unit with other units.
• Plans, administers, and reviews work which includes development and refinement of land program or project review procedures and policies, analyses of major impacts of proposals affecting the program or project, evaluations of   emerging legislation and issues relating to the section's activities, review of major proposals, presentation before citizen, policy, and decision making bodies, and preparation of materials and testimony for court proceedings involving development proposals.
• Prepares agendas and progress reports for the planning board; recommends revisions to land development regulations.
• Supervises work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
• Coordinates and administers planning programs in accordance with the agency’s rules and regulations.
• Assign projects and monitors workflow.
• Supervises and organizes staff and activities involved in conducting highly complex planning surveys, investigations, analyses, public needs identification, data interpretation, and transpositions.
• Evaluates project proposals against adopted standards, plans, and programs, and recommends viable alternate plans for concerned decision-makers.
• Drafts recommended design changes pertaining to certain aspects of development proposals.

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 21 semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as the principles of land use  planning, history of city planning, planning project design, and  planning law and administration.

Experience: Four (4) years of responsible professional experience in municipal, county, regional, or state planning, one (1) year of which shall have included supervisory responsibilities. Possession of a Master's degree in Planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience

License: A license as a Professional Planner, issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Planners is required.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of theories, practices, and principles of state, municipal, and regional planning.
• Knowledge of the problems associated with the growth of urban centers, movements of population, the changing character of individual urban, suburban, and rural areas, the location, relocation, development, and/or loss of industrial opportunities,  traffic conditions, and other contemporary conditions affecting land use.
•  Knowledge of the varied factors, to be considered in the planning process. Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the uses of computers in the planning process. Knowledge of factors that determine the development, location, form, growth, or decline of urban areas.
• Knowledge of the impact of land use on community development.
• Knowledge of principles related to the movement of people within and outside of urban areas and transportation as a factor in  community growth and physical structure.
• Ability to gather and analyze data.
• Ability to analyze planning problems.
• Ability to identify and define planning goals and objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those involved in the work of the unit.
• Ability to organize and execute designated planning projects and studies.
• Ability to prepare technically correct realistic land use plans.
• Ability to keep current with literature in the field of planning and with current trends of thought and significant developments  in present day planning activities.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret basic law and regulations.
• Ability to assign and instruct technical and other employees, and supervise the performance of their work.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret, land use information.

Tracy Fredericks

City of Newark

Department of Economic and Housing Development

920 Broad Street, 2nd Fl. Room 218

Newark, NJ 07102

frederickst@ci.newark.nj.us

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Senior Planner - City of Santa Cruz, CA

Senior Planner 

City of Santa Cruz

October 30, 2014 

Professional Area: 

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Planning Law

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Transportation Planning

Urban Design

Zoning Administration

Experience: 

3-5 years

Email: 

hr@cityofsantacruz.com

Website: 

http://www.cityofsantacruz.com

Location: 

Santa Cruz, CA

Recruitment #15-041

Under direction, manages, oversees, reviews and performs complex professional land use and urban planning work, such as current planning, future planning, implementation of the City’s General Plan, development review, management of Citywide pre-application review, and major, complex planning projects; provides direction and training to assigned staff; and, performs other related duties as assigned.

Apply by 5:00 p.m. Thursday 12/4/14. For a complete list of job requirements and to apply, go to www.cityofsantacruz.com and click on Jobs

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department
809 Center Street, Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 420-5040
HR@cityofsantacruz.com
EOE/ADA

Comprehensive Planning Manager, King County Executive Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget - Seattle, WA

Comprehensive Planning Manager 

King County Executive - Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget

October 8, 2014 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Planning Law

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Urban Design

Zoning Administration

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Seth Watson

Phone: 

206-296-4149

Fax: 

206-205-0715

Email: 

seth.watson@kingcounty.gov

Website: 

http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs

Location: 

Seattle, WA

OPENING DATE/TIME: 10/07/14 12:00 AM (GMT -8:00)

CLOSING DATE/TIME: 10/28/14 04:30 PM (GMT -8:00)

SALARY:    $100,214.40 - $127,025.60 Annually

LOCATION: Chinook Building - 401 5th Ave, Seattle

JOB TYPE: Appointed

DIVISION: King County Executive - Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget

JOB NUMBER: 2014SW04249

SUMMARY:

King County is seeking results-focused and organizationally savvy candidates for the position of Comprehensive Planning Manager.

The Comprehensive Planning Manager, reporting to the Director of Regional Planning, manages and participates in advanced, highly-complex professional planning activities and serves as the project manager and lead for the development of the King County Comprehensive Plan.  The Comprehensive Planning Manager role requires the exercise of significant degree of independence and judgment, while receiving general supervision from the Director of Regional Planning in the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget.

The successful candidate will have broad experience and a deep understanding of long-range land use planning and policy development in the public sector. To effectively navigate in a complex and decentralized organization, the successful candidate will possess very strong relationship building and management skills, as well as a nuanced understanding of organizational decision-making and operation.  Additionally, the successful candidate will have demonstrable experience balancing long-term land use policy needs for both Urban and Rural areas.

King County and the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget are committed to building communities in which all are provided the opportunity to contribute. In that spirit, we encourage candidates to consider the ways in which the work of theComprehensive Planning Manager can support these goals: http://www.kingcounty.gov/exec/equity/vision.aspx

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified internal and external applicants.

FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: Candidates are asked to complete an online job application and submit a resume and letter of interest to ensure consideration. Letters of interest should demonstrate how a candidate's experience, skills, and abilities fit the needs of the position.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Seth Daniel Watson, HR Service Delivery Manager, at 206-296-4149 or seth.watson@kingcounty.gov.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide, through leadership of an interdepartmental team, overall project management of King County Comprehensive Plan development, including management of annual updates and major amendment processes every four years.
• Monitor and ensure compliance of county comprehensive plan with local, state and federal laws.
• At the direction of the Director, provide advice to the Executive Office on planning-related matters.
• Collaborate with staff in the Regional Planning section working on countywide and regional planning, growth forecasting and demographics, and annexations.
• Work closely with the Department of Permitting and Environmental Review during the development of subarea plans and to ensure consistency between land use policies and the zoning code.
• Advise various councils, boards, commissions and elected officials on planning-related issues, including presentation of Executive priorities and positions with regard to regional planning efforts.
• Attend and lead public engagement and outreach activities, including evening and weekend meetings.
• Manage complex planning studies and review consultant proposals.
• Conduct research and prepare reports on land use planning issues.
• Collaborate with other agency staff responsible for providing professional planning assistance to communities on varied land use projects.
• Present reports and other findings to staff, elected officials, community organizations, stakeholder groups, and regional and statewide planning organizations.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

• Master's degree in planning or a closely related field and at least five years of experience in the planning profession, preferably for a county or other general purpose local government; OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.  
• AICP certification is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of long-range land use planning and local government policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Professional familiarity with rural land uses and issues, including those that pertain to agriculture, mining, and forest practices.
• Knowledge of public engagement & outreach techniques and processes, including use of social media.
• Knowledge of and comfort with the use of computer hardware and software programs, including Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
• Innovative, detail-oriented, and experienced managing and supporting highly visible/controversial projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and to effectively address conflict.
• Very strong written & verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with broad range of stakeholders, including colleagues, elected officials, community advocates, citizens, and others.

Assistant/Associate Professor, Urban Planning School of Public and International Affairs, Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA

Assistant/Associate Professor, Urban Planning 

School of Public and International Affairs, Virginia Tech

October 14, 2014 

Professional Area: 

Planning Law

Location: 

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech invites applicants for one tenure-track faculty position at the assistant/associate professor level in its Urban Affairs and Planning (UAP) program at the main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. We seek candidates who exhibit exemplary potential in research, instruction, and professional service in planning law, with additional expertise in areas related to housing, community development, or economic development planning. Intersections of these competencies with issues of multicultural diversity and social justice would be particularly favored. International comparative experience would strengthen a candidate’s application, and the ability to develop and deliver online courses also would be attractive.  AICP certification is also a plus. 

A J.D. or a Ph.D. in urban planning or related fields is required by the start date. Teaching responsibilities will lie in the UAP undergraduate and graduate programs on the Blacksburg campus, including the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Planning, the Bachelor of Arts in Public and Urban Affairs, the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Planning, Governance and Globalization.

UAP constitutes one of three academic programs in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) in Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies. The other programs are Public Administration and Policy (CPAP) and Government and International Affairs (GIA). All three programs operate at the main campus in Blacksburg and at the National Capital Region campus in Alexandria, Virginia.

For more information on SPIA and UAP see http://www.spia.vt.edu, andhttp://www.uap.vt.edu/.

Applicants must submit all documents online at www.jobs.vt.edu (paper documents cannot be accepted) reference posting # TR0140115.  Complete applications must include:  a full curriculum vitae, two samples of written work, and names and contact information for three references.  Applicants also must submit a cover letter that addresses their qualifications, a statement about their current and future research agendas, and an overview of their teaching experience and qualifications.

Questions about characteristics of the position should be directed to the search committee chair, John Browder, at browder@vt.edu.  The search will remain open until the position is filled, but to be assured full consideration, completed applications should be received by December 1, 2014.

Questions about the online application process should be directed to Ms. Krystal Wright, SPIA Faculty Search Assistant, at krystal@vt.edu, phone: 540-231-2291,  SPIA (0113), 140 Otey Street, Room 110,  Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the executive director for Equity and Access at 540-231-8771 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

Associate, Turnberry Consulting, US Inc - Washington, D.C.

Associate

Turnberry Consulting, US Inc

September 15, 2014

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Preservation

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Planning Law

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Real Estate Development

Urban Design

Contact person: 

Jenny Potts

Email: 

jpotts@turnberryuk.com

Website: 

http://www.turnberryuk.com

Location: 

Washington, DC

ABOUT TURNBERRYTurnberry Consulting Limited is a boutique urban planning and real estate development advisory based in London and Washington, DC. The firm serves institutions, governments, and unique development clients to achieve tangible and intangible value maximization while also preserving a unique and defining project identity. Turnberry projects nearly all evolve from a practical need, where quality and functionality are the prime driving forces.

Turnberry’s staff includes a variety of complimentary professionals, specializing in property, town planning, finance, and research. Although a relatively small company, Turnberry has influenced many major planning projects in terms of direction and approach. In some cases such as Oxford University or the Ascot Racecourse, Turnberry has remained intimately involved for a decade or more.

Turnberry specializes in projects where uniqueness of vision is key and delivery of a superior project is desired. Turnberry aims to work on the most complex projects where rigor and detail of approach lead to the creation of longlasting legacy properties. Turnberry relies on a proven track record of efficient practical implementation––drawing on our team members’ abilities to navigate the complicated relationships between public bodies, corporations, universities, and other stakeholders. Turnberry’s comprehensive quality solutions include among others:

• Project management;
• Stakeholder mediation;
• Community outreach & engagement;
• Swift & painless negotiation of entitlement processes;
• Concept development;
• Asset inventorying;
• Site planning;
• Project marketing strategies;
• Regeneration strategies;
• Master planning;
• Phasing & implementation plans;
• Real estate economics & financial feasibility studies.

POSITION DESCRIPTION We are seeking Associate candidates in our Washington D.C. office, which serves clients nationally. Successful candidates must possess a passion for intelligent urban development and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities. Analysts substantially contribute to the content of deliverables, and ensure that the tools and methodologies utilized in the performance of the work are effective and successful. They are responsible for ensuring that the quality of work meets standards, and assist in planning work efforts and monitoring project budgets. Day-to-day tasks may include real estate market analysis; case study research; strategic planning; preparation of real estate pro-formas for a range of uses and public-private structures; economic and financial analysis; and public policy analysis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Successful candidates will possess strong skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis and be able to provide examples of analytic products produced for clients, internal corporate purposes and/or in graduate degree requirements. They must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once. Familiarity with economic modeling and analysis tools for real estate and economic development project is highly desired. Furthermore, candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction. The most successful candidates will show a capacity for leadership, the ability to think critically and creatively, and potential for professional growth.

Although not essential, we would welcome applications from candidates with some experience in consulting or another analytic environment related to real estate and/or economic development in a relevant field, and a Master’s Degree. However, considerable experience in a closely-related field may also be substituted for a graduate degree.

SALARY Competitive, based on qualifications and experience. Turnberry provides a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays.

SUBMISSION Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document by 31 October, 2014 to Jenny Potts at jpotts@turnberryuk.com.

Turnberry may contact candidates for brief phone conversations prior to inviting candidates to the respective offices for formal interviews. For more information, please visit www.turnberryus.com or contact us at jpotts@turnberryuk.com.

Please do not call regarding this position.