Project Planner - Cambridge Redevelopment Authority - Cambridge, Massachusetts

For more information and to apply please visit: Cambridge Redevelopment Authority

POSITIONAL OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES - The Project Planner will support the implementation of a variety of real estate projects and community infrastructure programs along with ongoing planning research and design review efforts of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA). The Project Planner will work collaboratively as part of the CRA’s Planning and Development team, supporting the CRA’s research, analysis, project design, and community engagement efforts related to its redevelopment programs. This position reports to the Director of Projects and Planning. While there is no typical day, examples of the kinds of activities the Project Planner will support include:

• Conducting neighborhood land use and data analysis to inform community investments,
• Evaluating potential project sites for affordable housing or community facilities,
• Providing support for nonprofit capital improvement grant programs,
• Assisting with evaluation of redevelopment projects, and
• Researching opportunities to enhance workforce development programming and transportation infrastructure

Project Coordinator - Port Authority of NY & NJ (Jersey City, NJ)

Who: Port Authority of NY & NJ - Technology Transition Team

What: The Project Coordinator will play a significant leadership role in the rollout of a series of new technology solutions for the 1,600+ member Port Authority Police Department. Building on the recent successful transition of the department onto a modernized, electronic crime and incident-reporting system, the coordinator will advance implementation of electronic motor vehicle accident reporting and citation writing. This work will involve project management, stakeholder coordination, and strategic communication tasks done in an office environment, as well as occasional field visits and observations conducted on-site at police commands in the NY and NJ area. This work will be overseen by the Security Technology group, under the Office of the Chief Security Officer. This is a full-time, one-year contract opportunity with the possibility to extend.

Project Planner, Impact Sciences Inc. - Oakland, CA

Project Planner 

Impact Sciences Inc.

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

1-3 years

Location: 

Oakland, CA

Impact Sciences Inc., a California environmental consulting firm and small business is seeking a Staff Planner/Project Planner for our Oakland office. In business for more than 25 years, Impact Sciences is a private consulting firm providing interdisciplinary services to both government agencies and the private sector.

The Staff Planner/Project Planner position will support senior staff members primarily in the Oakland office, but may also provide support to senior staff in the Camarillo and Pasadena offices. This person will assist in the preparation of environmental documents in accordance with CEQA/NEPA statutes for a wide spectrum of projects. The ideal candidate should have one to three years of direct experience preparing CEQA documents (EIRs, MNDs, NDs, etc.) as well as either experience preparing NEPA documents or a basic understanding of NEPA.

Daily tasks may include c with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must be able to take initiative, work simultaneously on multiple projects, maintain a strong work ethic and possess proficient written and verbal communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines, proofread, identify and resolve problems are required qualifications for success.

Candidates selected at the Project Planner level will also be on track for increasing responsibility in project management and business development.

Requirements

• One to three years of direct CEQA experience
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies/science, urban planning, or a related filed
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills and ability to prepare accurate and clear reports and presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, medical, 401k, and a casual work environment.

Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to: SBarati@impactsciences.com

Project Planner Meridian Consultants LLC - Westlake Village, CA

Project Planner 

Meridian Consultants LLC

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Lisa Maturkanic

Email: 

lmaturkanic@meridianconsultantsllc.com

Website: 

http://www.meridianconsultantsllc.com

Location: 

Westlake Village, CA

Meridian Consultants is seeking a mid-level planner for our Westlake Village, California, office. Familiarity with preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents and experience with urban and coastal planning is desired.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and other comprehensive environmental documents involving all levels of CEQA/NEPA.
• Provide background research for a variety of topics related to complex municipal planning projects and private land development projects.
• Interact with public agency and private client staff on all matters related to land use planning, CEQA/NEPA compliance, and land development/entitlements.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our public and private clients.
• Enhance Meridian Consultants’ professional reputation and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative with these tasks while representing Meridian Consultants in a professional manner.
• Promote Meridian Consultants in events outside of the Company and market the firm to prospective clients.
• Cultivate clients and complete proposals for new work.
• Work to promote our business interests in adherence with the company’s mission, vision, and values.

Candidates should hold a BA/BS degree in environmental science, urban planning, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is preferable. The successful candidate will possess 3-5 years of experience in environmental review under CEQA/NEPA; strong communication, writing, and presentation skills are also required. 

The position is located is our Westlake Village office near the west San Fernando Valley. Meridian Consultants offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that reflects our commitment to our employees. Our benefits include a 401(k) salary deferral plan; medical, dental and vision insurance; group life insurance; and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Applicants must submit a resume with cover letter and salary history to be considered.

Project Planner, NYC Parks & Recreation - New York City, NY

Project Planner

Job posted by: NYC Parks & Recreation

The Planning & Parklands Division serves as NYC Parks' planning, real estate, environmental review and development office. The division represents the Agency's involvement in complex planning and development initiatives, environmental reviews and land use matters. It facilitates the creation of plans for new and existing parks, and it advises on funding strategies. In doing so, the division is at the forefront of the Agency's open space agenda. It is responsible for communicating agency goals and policies and advancing plans for a vibrant, equitable and sustainable park system that meets the recreational, social and environmental needs of our City.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment, manage a portfolio of open space planning projects, economic development projects and special initiatives for the Planning & Parklands Division.
• Perform due diligence to support open space acquisitions, increased recreation amenities, improved waterfront access, resiliency planning, sustainable design, an expanded citywide greenway network and enhanced stewardship of natural resources.
• Coordinate and communicate with government agencies, stakeholders and project partners to advance the planning and implementation of Parks' open space agenda within the context of assigned planning projects.
• Research, analyze, frame and document opportunities for new projects that advance the Agency's open space agenda.
• Represent the division and the Agency at project meetings. Negotiate and advocate on behalf of Parks, defending the Agency's open space goals and interests.
• Assist in the preparation of master plans, strategic planning documents, high level maps and graphics for presentations and master planning documents.
• Analyze and prepare environmental studies, land use review documents, planning documents and drawings to advance open space goals.
• Prepare briefing memoranda, project schedules, budget proposals, grant applications, correspondence, reports and other related documents.
• Manage consultants working on planning documents, ULURP drawings and environmental reviews.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or
2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" above. Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for up to two years of experience, on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required for all other candidates.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. A master's degree in urban planning or related field.
2. Strategic and analytical thinking, superior judgment, and excellent time management and prioritization skills.
3. Strong writing, communication and negotiation skills that address the needs of supervisors and peers.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, mapping and graphics programs.
5. A valid New York State driver license.

How to apply

1) Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search

2) Search for Job ID#: 197528

Project Planner/Senior Planner AKS Engineering & Forestry - Tualatin, OR

Project Planner/Senior Planner 

AKS Engineering & Forestry

Professional Area: 

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Email: 

applications@aks-eng.com

Location: 

Tualatin, OR

AKS Engineering & Forestry is seeking a Project (Land Use) Planner/Senior Planner for our Tualatin, Oregon office.  This is a full time position reporting to the Principal Planner and working closely with other company Project Managers.  We offer an excellent benefit package, competitive pay, and an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth.   

Visit our website at www.aks-eng.com for additional information about the range of services we offer. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

...

11. Do what needs to be done.

Compensation & Benefits: AKS Offers outstanding compensation, benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth including: 

1. Competitive Salaries

2. Medical/Vision insurance coverage

3. 401K 

4. Training/Continuing Education

5. On Site Work Out Facility and Showers (Tualatin)

6. Career Advancement Opportunities

7. Hamburger Wednesdays-Barbecued hamburgers provided for staff every Wednesday at noon.

8. Company Softball Team

9. Company Retreats and Recreation (company barbecues, Portland Winterhawk games, etc.)

Please send resume, cover letter and references.

Senior Project Planner, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation - New York City, NY

Senior Project Planner

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Company:NYC Department of Parks & Recreation

Location:New York City, NY

Date Posted:April 23, 2015

Industry: Government – NYC Parks

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 plus excellent benefits

Title: Senior Project Planner

The Planning & Parklands Division is home to the Parks Department’s land use, environmental, master planning, special projects and real estate project functions.  The division represents the Agency’s involvement in complex planning and development initiatives, environmental reviews and land use matters. It facilitates the creation of plans for new and existing parks, and it advises on funding strategies and grants.  In doing so, the Division is at the forefront of the Agency’s open space agenda.  It is responsible for communicating agency goals and policies and advancing plans for a vibrant and sustainable park system that meets the recreational, social and environmental needs of our City.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general direction, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, manage the development of a capital needs assessment system, including data collection, reconciliation and analysis; additional best practices research; consultant procurement and management; and coordination with other departments and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 
• Design and conduct research projects that expand the tools for measuring the impact of open space for improving quality of life outcomes.
• Research, analyze, frame and document opportunities for new projects that advance the Agency’s open space agenda. 
• Develop master plans and implement a community-engagement process for larger destination parks. 
• Perform due diligence to support open space acquisitions, improved waterfront access and an expanded citywide greenway network. 
• Prepare high-level maps, graphics, and related materials for strategic initiatives, presentations and master planning documents. 
• Prepare briefing materials, project schedules and budgets, grant applications, correspondence and other materials necessary to advance project planning and implementation.
• Deliver presentations and represent the Agency at project meetings, interagency planning meetings and external conferences.  Negotiate and advocate on behalf of Parks.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience requiring independent decision-making concerning program management or planning, allocation of resources and the scheduling and assignment of work, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.  The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described in “1” above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.  The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described in “1” above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.  The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above.  However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in “1”, “2” or “3” above.  Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in “1”, “2” or “3” above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3 ½ years.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service.  New York City residency required for all other candidates.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. A master’s degree in urban planning or related field.
2. Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills. Ability to critically interpret and present quantitative information and translate abstract ideas into actionable strategies.   
3. Solid project management skills, including ability to meet deadlines, multi-task without compromising work quality and be detail-oriented.
4. A self-starter with the ability to think independently and conduct an open-minded investigation of complex problems. 
5. Excellent interpersonal, listening, writing and verbal skills. 
6. Strong graphics and mapping skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. 
7. A valid New York State driver license.

Apply by 5/08/15:

1) Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search   

2) Search for Job ID#: 190735

For details about NYC Parks: www.nyc.gov/parks

Project Planner, SWCA - San Francisco, CA

Project Planner 

SWCA

February 9, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

http://www.swca.com

Location: 

San Francisco, CA

SWCA is providing the opportunity to work in one of the most dynamic, diverse and forward-thinking urban environments in California. We are actively seeking to fill an entry level Project Planner position for our growing San Francisco office. This position is a career growth opportunity to join SWCA’s expanding California practice, with increasing levels of responsibility.

The role is a regular, salaried position, reporting to one of San Francisco’s Project Managers Job Responsibilities:

• Conducting background research and data collection on land use and environmental topics for CEQA and NEPA documents 
• Conducting site visits, including preparing land use surveys for projects located in urban environments 
• Writing generalist sections of CEQA and NEPA documents such as impacts on land use, public services, and population and housing, as well as socioeconomic impacts 
• Working closely with the project manager to produce CEQA and NEPA documents 
• Compiling and organizing administrative records and project files 
• Assisting with preparation of marketing materials and proposals

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, an environmental science, or a related field 
• At least two (2) years of experience with a public planning agency, an environmental consulting firm, or comparable experience 
• Working knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental laws and regulations preferred 
• Excellent organizational, oral, written and analytical skills are required. 
• Applicant must be able to work in a team environment, with strong multi- tasking skills and able to work on more than one project at a time, meeting tight deadlines 
• Demonstrated ability to perform under high-pressure with schedule constraints 
• Ability to be flexible and willing to improve writing and analysis approaches 
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat 
• Knowledge of GIS programs desirable

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned environmental firm with offices across the U.S. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with in-depth knowledge of permitting and compliance protocols to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions for a full spectrum of environmental projects. As one of the largest environmental compliance firms, SWCA ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP). If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions, then SWCA may be a great fit for you! In support of our value of integrity, SWCA promotes a safe and drug free workplace. We participate in E-verify and pre-employment background screening services.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. For more information on SWCA visit www.swca.com

How to Apply: To be considered for this position, resumes must be received through our online application system to receive consideration. By clicking the tab “ new resume” you can upload. Use this link to apply: https://swca-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobInfo&...