Senior Policy Analyst, ZERO TO THREE - Remote

 Title: Senior Policy Analyst

Type: Full-time, Remote

Pay: estimated to be low $80k - low $100k

Reporting to the Early Childhood Developmental Health Systems (ECDHS) Director, the Sr. Policy Analyst will play a critical role in helping ECDHS achieve its vision to support states and communities across the nation build equitable and family-centered early childhood systems that improve the health and well-being of our nation’s babies and toddlers. This position will also work to expand the integration of high-quality early childhood services into pediatric settings to address the holistic needs of children and families. The Sr. Policy Analyst will provide technical assistance, policy research, fiscal analysis, and sustainability planning to support the ECDHS Evidence to Impact Center (EIC).

Apply here with a resume and cover letter.

Sustainability Program Manager – Navy Pier

Who: Navy Pier, Inc. (NPI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation established in 2011 to maintain and oversee the redevelopment at Navy Pier.

What: Sustainability Program Manager – Development Department. A sustainability program manager supports the implementation of sustainability programs across the organization or on various projects throughout the organization. They are expected to foster a positive image about the organization in the public eye and internally, encouraging sustainability thinking in the employee base at all levels and ideally to examine ways of cost-saving while promoting such green credentials.
The sustainability program manager will advise our organization on how to minimize our impact on the environment and, in some cases, oversee the delivery of impact reduction strategies. They typically develop and then measure the success of the schemes for waste management, renewable energy, recycling, and pollution reduction and prevention. Specific job tasks include:

Planner, Sustainability Program – Marin County, CA

Planner – Sustainability Program
Marin County Community Development Agency
San Rafael, CA

Experience: 1-3 years
Salary Range: $6,027- $7,202 / Month

The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Marin County Community Development Agency are announcing a recruitment for the position of Planner to join the Sustainability team of the Planning Division.

The Planner is primarily responsible for the following three core areas of work: (1) providing technical assistance to municipalities and homeowners in the area of energy efficiency and green building practices; (2) coordinating the efforts of an advisory committee to establish and monitor implementation priorities for the Climate Action Plan; and (3) preparing ordinances, administering grants, and monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of various sustainability initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who possesses excellent collaboration, organizational, public outreach and writing and presentation skills. (S)he has experience drafting policies or developing programs that implement the sustainability component of a general or climate action plan, administering grant-funded programs that advance climate change initiatives, and providing technical and project management assistance in the area of energy efficiency and/or green building. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and work in a fast-paced environment and will be committed to enhancing his or her knowledge and technical skills through direct experience. In addition, he or she possesses excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to customer service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Typically, graduation from college with a major in planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture or closely related field and a minimum of one year of professional land use related planning experience.

Filing Deadline:Thursday, July 14, 2016 by 4pm. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of County application and supplemental application form. Apply online at:www.marincounty.org/Jobs or contact Marin County HR Dept, Rm 415, 3501 Civic Center Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903 or call (415) 473-6104. EEO/TTY

Planner – ON TO 2050 - CMAP - Chicago, IL

Assistant /Associate Planner – ON TO 2050 (AST62016)
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Chicago, IL

Experience: 1-3 years

Salary Range:
$45,000 - $66,933

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a full-time employee to contribute to the agency’s long-range planning efforts and, secondarily, to help advance the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program. The position will be filled at the Associate or Assistant level. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. CMAP was created in 2005 to integrate planning for land use and transportation in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. CMAP is our region’s official comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are developing ON TO 2050, a new comprehensive regional plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information. For detailed information about our benefits, please go to http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers#benefits.

Position Description
This position is expected to contribute primarily to the development of the ON TO 2050 plan. Due in October 2018, ON TO 2050 will substantially build on GO TO 2040’s recommendations, address new issues, and provide more specific and actionable guidance for implementation. Major plan development activities currently underway include policy development on a variety of topics, existing conditions analysis, public engagement and scenario planning, creation of the socioeconomic forecast, and development of fiscally constrained capital projects and the financial plan for transportation. This position will participate in a variety of activities across these ongoing tasks, but will likely focus primarily on the first three. Following completion of the plan in October 2018, the position will contribute to implementation of ON TO 2050; specific responsibilities will depend on plan recommendations and the candidate’s skills and interests.

This position may also contribute to the LTA program depending on the selected candidate’s interests and skill sets. The LTA program was initiated in spring 2011 to create innovative local projects in the Chicago region that support livability principles, implement GO TO 2040, and build capacity in local communities. Over 130 projects have been completed to date, with 50 more underway, including comprehensive plans, corridor or subarea plans, zoning revisions, studies of special topics such as housing, stormwater management, or economic development, and similar planning activities. To obtain more information on the LTA program, please visitwww.cmap.illinois.gov/lta.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with the purpose, scope, and practice of regional planning.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with local planning practice in northeastern Illinois, including plan and ordinance preparation, and the role of appointed and elected officials.
• Understanding of the links between transportation, land use, housing, economic development, community development, environment and natural resources, and governance.
• Ability to manage and contribute to complex projects and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to conduct research, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, and develop coherent and implementable recommendations for action.
• Interest in and ability to conduct trainings and workshops and develop methods to elicit ideas and concerns from stakeholders.
• Experience or interest in working with elected officials, government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and other partners in designing and implementing policies and strategies.
• Interest and ability to interact with partner agencies, local governments, and the general public.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Beyond these general qualifications, the position is expected to help advance ON TO 2050 in specific ways. It is not expected that any single candidate will have experience in all of these areas, so candidates should specify which of these best match their experience and skills. Specific areas of interest include:

• Environment and natural resources. CMAP is exploring a variety of topic areas as part of developing the ON TO 2050 plan. This position is expected to contribute primarily to existing conditions analysis and policy development for environmental topics, including local food, water resources, stormwater, energy, and climate resilience. Contributions to other topical explorations may be possible as well depending on the candidate’s interests and skill sets and how those align with available opportunities.
• Data analysis and mapping. ON TO 2050 will use data layers and mapping, along with sub-regional recommendations, to provide greater geographic specificity for local partners in the plan. This position is expected to contribute to development of the approach, which will span many ON TO 2050 topic areas. Contribution to this element of plan development will require strong GIS analysis skills and understanding of the relationship between regional and local plans and policies.
• Scenario planning. Scenario planning is a common tool used in long-range planning, and will be part of the ON TO 2050 process. Knowledge of and experience with scenario planning concepts would be useful for candidates for this position to have, though it is not a requirement.

Education and/or Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related discipline is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred for both the Associate and Assistant level. At least 3 years of work experience in planning is required for the Associate level; candidates with less than 2 years of experience qualify for the Assistant level.

How to Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume via the web at:http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers. Please refer toJob Code (AST62016).

Posting End Date
This posting will close on July 9, 2016. All applications must be completed and submitted within that timeframe.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Water Resources Planner - CMAP - Chicago

Assistant /Associate Planner – Water Resources
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Chicago, IL
Experience: 1-3 years
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,803

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire one full-time employee to help advance natural and environmental resource related goals, particularly water resources, within the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) and long-range planning programs. This position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate level. CMAP was created in 2005 to integrate planning for land use and transportation in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. CMAP is our region’s official comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are developing ON TO 2050, a new comprehensive regional plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information. For detailed information about our benefits, please go to http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers#benefits.

Position Description: Assistant /Associate Planner – Water Resources (LTA62016)

This position is expected to contribute to water, natural, and environmental resource goals of the LTA program and the development of ON TO 2050. For more information, visit http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/onto2050.

The LTA program was initiated in spring 2011 to create new resources for technical assistance and coordinate with existing technical assistance activities. It has resulted in a series of innovative local projects in the Chicago region that support livability principles, implement GO TO 2040, protect and enhance natural and environmental resources, and build capacity in local communities. Over 130 projects have been completed to date, with 50 more underway. Projects include comprehensive plans, corridor or subarea plans, zoning or other ordinance revisions, watershed plans, studies of special topics such as housing, stormwater management, or economic development, and similar planning activities. To obtain more information on the LTA program, please visit www.cmap.illinois.gov/lta. The agency’s water resources work is also supported via the LTA program, and includes watershed planning, water quality planning, water supply planning, stormwater management, and related projects. For more information about the agency’s water resources work visithttp://www.cmap.illinois.gov/livability/water.

The position will also to contribute to ON TO 2050, which is due in October 2018. ON TO 2050 is meant to build on the recommendations of GO TO 2040, address new issues, and provide more specific and actionable guidance for implementation. The plan development process is currently in its early stages but is projected to be one of the agency’s major activities over the next 2 years. For more information, visithttp://www.cmap.illinois.gov/onto2050.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with the purpose, scope, and practice of regional planning.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with local planning practice in northeastern Illinois, including plan and ordinance preparation, and the role of appointed and elected officials.
• Understanding of the links between transportation, land use, housing, economic development, community development, environment and natural resources, and governance.
• Ability to provide technical assistance, conduct trainings and workshops, and develop innovative, collaborative solutions to build local capacity.
• Ability to conduct research, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, elicit ideas and concerns from stakeholders, and develops coherent and implementable recommendations for action.
• Experience or interest in working with elected officials, government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and other partners in designing and implementing policies, strategies, and regulatory approaches that support sustainability and address socioeconomic inequities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or other word processing, spreadsheet graphing and analysis, and/or presentation software
• Interest and ability to interact with partner agencies, local governments, and the general public.
• Ability to manage and contribute to complex projects and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Federal and State water-related grant programs and requirements is a plus.

Beyond these general qualifications, the position is expected to help advance the natural and environmental resource goals, particularly those related to water resources, of the LTA program and ON TO 2050. Specific desired qualifications and skills for the position include:

• Ability to immediately take on assignments related to a variety of natural and environmental resource topics such as watershed planning, green infrastructure, stormwater and flooding, drinking water supply, water quality, aquatic and terrestrial habitat, the effects of climate change on natural resources, and others.
• Educational training or experience in natural or environmental science, water resources, biology, or other technical, science-based field.
• Additional training or experience in planning, public policy, public administration, or other related area.
• Ability to work on region scale analysis and policy related to environment and natural resources.
• An understanding of laws and regulatory programs related to environmental resources, such as the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit program.
• Educational training or experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and analysis.
• Ability to conduct field work in a variety of conditions.

Education and/or Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in planning, natural/environmental science, or a related discipline is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred for both the Associate and Assistant level. At least 3 to 5 years of work experience in planning is required for the Associate level; candidates with less than 2 years of experience qualify for the Assistant level.

How to Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume via the web at:http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers. Please refer toJob Code (LTA62016).

Posting End Date This posting will close on July 9, 2016. All applications must be completed and submitted within that timeframe.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Green Urbanism Program Assistant - Global Green USA - Santa Monica, CA

Green Urbanism Program Assistant
Global Green USA
Santa Monica, CA

Salary Range: 30,000 - 45,000

Description Global Green USA seeks a committed and energetic person to join our Santa Monica office.

This position reports to the Green Urbanism Program Director and works with local governments, affordable housing developers, architects, planners, and other non-profit organizations to develop and implement green building, renewable energy, and sustainable planning projects and programs at a variety of scales. We are a small and nimble team - ideal candidates are demonstrated collaborators that are comfortable working independently on multiple projects.

Responsibilities
Provide technical and administrative support for Green Urbanism Program project areas such as LEED certification, tactical urbanism installations, green building consulting, and environmental planning and design. The Green Urbanism Program Assistant will assist with logistics, maintain project checklists, prepare LEED certification packages, conduct site analysis, develop sustainable planning documents, create graphics, and help produce project reports.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and document green design charrettes and community workshops 
• Contribute to the creation of maps, site plans, illustrations, diagrams, and other graphics 
• Layout and draft narrative text for project reports and proposals 
• Conduct research and analysis for Green Urbanism Program publications and projects 
• Assist in the general administration and management of the Green Urbanism Program 
• Develop partnerships and connections to provide creative opportunities for new projects at GGUSA Qualifications 
• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture 
• Experience with LEED, preferably LEED for Homes and LEED for Neighborhood Development 
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino 
• AutoCAD, GIS, and Microsoft Office 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking experience a plus 
• Robust analytical ability and developed spatial thinking 
• Able to work independently and take initiative 
• Interest in sustainability as applied to urban conditions 
• Flexible and able to move between different project scales and topics 
• LEED Green Associate or other sustainability credential a plus but not required

Details
Salary is commensurate with experience; base range is $30,000-$45,000.
Position requires some travel.

Employment includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, holiday and sick leave. Global Green USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Please send cover letter, resume, and a brief work sample to: careers@globalgreen.org

Associate Planner - Urban Planning Partners - Oakland, CA

Associate Planner

Urban Planning Partners
Oakland, CA

Experience: 3-5 years

AICP Certification: Not required

Urban Planning Partnersseeks a highly-motivated Associate Planner whose work will focus on managing the preparation of CEQA documents and contract planning assignment with local jurisdictions. Successful candidates will have a strong knowledge of and experience with CEQA and local and regional planning. 

Other requirements include:

• Minimum 4 years professional planning experience including experience working with local government and contributing CEQA projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in planning, environmental studies or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects (including client communication, contract and budget management), ensure quality control, meet deadlines, and work effectively with others.
• Excellent writing/editing, research and analysis (qualitative and quantitative), communication, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
• Strong word processing and Excel abilities; working knowledge of Adobe CS desirable.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, take initiative, be a problem solver, manage multiple projects and ever-changing priorities, and work in a fast-paced and professional environment.
• A combination of municipal planning and consulting experience is desirable.

Urban Planning Partners is a small consulting firm with a diversity of clients and projects. The firm’s services include land use policy, environmental review, contract planning, grant writing, and entitlement assistance. Learn more about the firm at: www.up-partners.com.

For full-time employees, Urban Planning Partners offers excellent benefits (vacation, sick, and holiday pay; medical, dental, group life, and long- and short-term disability insurance plans; and a Simple IRA with company match). Urban Planning Partners is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation is commensurate with experience and abilities.

To apply and be considered, please follow these instructions:

• Email apply.seniorplanner@gmail.com and attach a single PDF file that includes your cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, express why you are a great fit for the role.
• Please write "Associate Planner" in the Subject line of the e-mail and name the PDF file as follows: ASP_last name_first initial_date, submitted in YYMMDD format. (For example: SP_Smith_L_140722.pdf.)

Associate Planner (Active Transportation) - City of Coronado, CA

Associate Planner (Active Transportation)
City of Coronado, CA

This posting has been edited for length. Please visit the website below for a full description

Experience: 3-5 years
Contact person: Human Resources Division
Phone: (619) 522-7300
Email: hr@coronado.ca.us
Website: http://www.coronado.ca.us
Salary: $5,216 - $6,990.75 Monthly

The City of Coronado is currently seeking qualified candidates for one permanent, full-time, benefited Associate Planner position which will be assigned to support active (non-traditional) transportation planning, development, adoption, and implementation. This position will serve as the technical expert to the Bicycle Advisory Committee, SANDAG Active Transportation Working Group, and other boards, commissions, and committees.

While traditionally planners report to the Community Development Department, this position will manage the various projects related to transportation and report to the Public Services and Engineering Department.

JOB OBJECTIVES
Under general direction, the Associate Planner performs professional level duties in support of the City's current and advanced planning functions as they relate to the adopted Bicycle Master Plan; the development of a comprehensive active transportation plan; non-traditional transportation and mass transportation; researches, compiles, analyzes and presents data for active transportation; provides clear and accurate technical and policy information to residents, City departments, external agencies and the business community on the City's policies and programs related to active transportation; and performs a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility. In addition, the Associate Planner supports the Engineering Division with general planning services to include, but not limited to: general environmental reviews and impact assessments; and assessing, researching and interpreting requirements for: zoning, general plans, land use, permitting and subdivisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The following tasks are typical for a position in this classification:

Perform professional level duties in the development, implementation and modification of the City's current and advanced planning and development programs and projects as it relates to active transportation goals including, but not limited to, the Bicycle Master Plan, development of the Complete Streets Program, Bicycle Friendly City program, mass transportation, pedestrian facilities, and the development and implementation of the Active Transportation Plan.

Serve as the staff liaison to the Metropolitan Transit System and manage long and short-range planning and implementation measures related to pedestrian, cycling and public transportation methods, including bus and ferry service.

Coordinate work with the Community Development Department on non-traditional transportation projects, Transportation Demand Measures (TDM), Transit Oriented Development and a variety of planning and development programs, projects and objectives related to active transportation.

Serve as a Project Manager for active transportation projects including projects including priority setting, development of scope of work and oversight of project design, review of plans, public meetings and project outreach, and development of project timelines and schedules.

Conduct studies to determine the feasibility or impact of current and proposed development projects with emphasis on pedestrian mobility, mass transit and alternative transportation.

Propose funding strategies and manage the grant application process for various transportation projects.

Analyze pedestrian and bicycle safety. Provide information to the general public on planning and transportation regulations for a variety of planning projects; apply traffic calming measures; respond to general telephone or counter inquiries; serve as liaison to the general or business community on new or proposed development projects in assigned area; coordinate activities with community groups and conduct public workshops to communicate City goals and objectives for proposed projects.

Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees involved in the development, adoption and implementation of City and regional transportation planning projects; serve as City representative on assigned committees; prepare written reports; conduct oral and visual presentations.

Meet with the City Council or commission members regarding transportation planning issues; serve as City representative on assigned projects; conduct oral and visual presentations.

Provide support in the selection and administration of professional consultant contracts; prepare requests for proposals; evaluate and assist in the selection of consultants; oversee and monitor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Prepare a variety of business, technical and statistical correspondence. Have the ability to prepare public hearing notices, staff reports, briefs, agreements, memoranda, meeting agendas, minutes, and related documents; utilize business and specialized software applications or geographic information systems to develop and design maps, charts and graphics.

Participate in various departmental administrative functions; assist in preparation of budgets; oversee the work of consultants and departmental staff as assigned; assume responsibility in the absence of the department Director as assigned.

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transportation planning and development.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: At least three years of increasingly responsible professional level planning experience. Three years of increasingly responsible professional level planning experience, including at least two years of recent, paid work experience in transportation planning, transportation management, or transportation engineering is desirable.

Education/Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a related field. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, transportation planning, transportation or traffic engineering, or a closely related field is desirable.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of current and advanced urban planning, zoning and active transportation.
• Concepts, principles and practice of land use, design, environmental impact, transit oriented development and related planning issues.
• Statistical analysis and mathematical concepts related to the planning process, transportation and circulation.
• Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to municipal planning, development and alternative transportation.
• Principles and practices of contract administration.
• Methods and techniques of eliciting and facilitating community participation in planning, transportation and development issues.
• Principles, practices, rules and regulations governing the environmental review and impact process.
• Methods and techniques of conducting public and committee presentations.
• Principles, practices, rules and regulations governing the environmental review and impact process.
• Federal, state and local laws, codes, standards and regulations governing general plans, zoning, land use, permit processing, subdivision and related planning functional areas.
• Municipal, legislative and government processes as they relate to planning, alternative transportation practices, grants and funding and the management of various programs including the Bicycle Friendly City initiative.

Ability to:

• Perform the full range of professional duties in the development, implementation and modification of City plans and regulations.
• Prepare and conduct effective public and committee presentations.
• Coordinate and oversee assigned projects.
• Research and propose municipal, legislative and government processes as they relate to transportation planning and development projects.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, codes, standards and regulations governing general plans, transportation and land use.
• Interpret and apply City development review procedures and requirements.
• Provide staff support to transportation, cycling and non-traditional planning committees and agencies.
• Operate office equipment including computers and specialized word processing, spreadsheets or business applications.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
A City of Coronado employment application must be received in the Human Resources Division online at www.coronado.ca.us (under the Quick Link to Employment) by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016. Applications will be reviewed on the basis of relevant education, training, and experience. Applicants considered most qualified will be contacted and invited to participate in an examination process consisting of an oral interview. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligibility list for a period of at least six months. Applicants will be notified via email of their eligibility status.

The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities who will require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any portion of the application, interview, and/or testing process may voluntarily request the accommodation from the City five working days prior to the requested accommodation. Documentation of the need for the accommodation may be required upon receipt of the request.