Planning Specialist Trainee, Tennessee Department of Transportation

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for learning to monitor, coordinate, and conduct transportation planning activities of average difficulty, and performs related work as required.

 

Distinguishing Features: This is the trainee level classification in the TDOT Planning Specialist series. An employee in this classification will learn to perform transportation planning duties. An incumbent may be assigned to work in any area of transportation planning and will learn to participate in the varied development, monitoring, and coordination of transportation planning projects. This class differs from the TDOT Planning Specialist* in that an incumbent of the latter performs at a working level.
 

*An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to TDOT Planning Specialist* after successful completion of a mandatory one year training period; inadequate or marginal performance during the training period will result in automatic demotion or termination.

Work Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems:

1. Learns to evaluate multimodal transportation improvement options to alleviate apparent and potential deficiencies and make a recommendation to resolve the potential issue.
2. Collaborates with engineers, planners, and policy makers to research, analyze, or resolve transportation issues. 

Processing Information:

1. Learns to prepare various multimodal planning documents such as planning work programs, long range plans, corridor studies, transportation planning models, and other planning documents.
2. Learns to conduct studies through compilation, analyses, projections and other data to develop local, regional, and state planning projects and programs.
3. Learns to translate or convert project descriptions into data characteristics that can be utilized in planning tools.

Analyzing Data or Information:

1. Learns to analyze current conditions, such as socio-economic trends, land use, traffic data, and economic development plans, in rural or metropolitan areas to determine impacts to the transportation system.
2. Learns to analyze traffic volumes, crash rates, and other data to identify safety and multimodal transportation system deficiencies.
3. Learns to determine impact of various legislative proposals upon planning processes and configures financial structure and availability of funds for various and local transportation systems. 

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information:

1. Learns to estimate the scope of services and specifications, including cost, resources, time, and quantities during the contract development process and the purchase of technical tools/equipment.
2. Learns to estimate revenue for plan and development of work program to meet fiscal constraints. 

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events:

1. Reads planning documents, contracts, standard drawings, guidelines, and schematics to identify impacts the design and plans will have on the transportation system. 

Training and Teaching Others:

1. Learns to create and/or conduct agency-specific and specialized training for agency employees and external business partners to comply with departmental, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, processes, and procedures, facilitating change and improving initiatives. 

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:

1. Learns to review and monitor the progress of planning studies, projects, and other activities identified and described in adopted planning work programs.
2. Learns to review and monitor planning contracts to ensure that contractual obligations are clear, the work program is understood, schedules are met, and the budget is accurate.
3. Learns to review and monitor studies conducted by local and urban planners by attending local planning committees, reviewing organizational agreements and other appropriate documentation of activities. 

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:

1. Learns to interpret a variety of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and documentation for internal and external business partners to facilitate understanding, enhance communications, and ensure compliance.
2. Learns to assist external and internal partners in preparing various multimodal planning documents by reviewing documentation and providing guidance on the planning process and data-driven needs, including Federal, State, and local regulations.
3. Learns to advise of and translate federal and state trends, regulations, and/or best practices to inform external partners and general public in the decision making process. 

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:

1. Learns to resolve conflicts between business partners and agency employees according to departmental, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, processes, and procedures to develop an action plan for resolving the issue.
2. Maintains a respectful and productive work environment to minimize disputes and facilitate performance.
3. Acts in the best interest of the department to resolve conflict with external partners while maintaining a professional relationship. 

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:

1. Conducts and facilitates meetings as a Departmental representative by offering technical assistance and other support to local planners, engineers, and administrators to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.
2. Creates and disseminates basic information packages, including but not limited to resource guides, policy manuals, and educational programs, for use in public information campaigns regarding transportation and land use coordination.
3. Coordinates with departmental representatives to draft correspondence in response to public comments and/or inquiries. 

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:

1. Learns to serve as a liaison between the department and local agencies, regional planning commissions, metropolitan and rural planning organizations, and the general public and provides assistance in developing and meeting local, regional, and statewide transportation goals.
2. Notifies supervisory personnel of possible violations and/or best practices of departmental, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures. 

Scheduling Work and Activities:

1. Schedules personal workload to ensure timely processing and account for current workload.
2. Learns to schedule work of project team and/or consultants to ensure timely processing and completion of work. 

Developing Objectives and Strategies:

1. Learns to recommend strategies and objectives for assigned program areas to enhance performance and improve organizational efficiency.
2. Participates in the development and/or implementation of the Department's Long Range Plan and strategic goals. 

Coaching and Developing Others:

1. Learns to educate internal and external business partners on departmental, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, processes, and procedures process to facilitate accurate and timely submission of documentation. 

Thinking Creatively:

1. Learns to develop public involvement tools to increase transparency in departmental activities.
2. Learns to implement creative solutions to unique problems as they arise.
3. Learns to develop process improvement suggestions to streamline workflow and/or improve process cycle times and accuracy. 

Interacting with Computers:

1. Utilizes software, such as geographic information software, data collection, analytic or scientific software, to create planning documents.
2. Utilizes office productivity software, including but not limited to word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, presentation software, web-based programs, instant-messaging programs, and search engines.
3. Utilizes digital camera and other data-recording equipment to record information and transfer files to centralized storage locations. 

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:

1. Communicates through written format to send notifications of special events, memos, and letters to internal business partners.
2. Presents and facilitates presentations to internal business partners to provide program recommendations, industry trends, and other information.
3. Conducts and/or attends meetings with internal business partners to gather project information and status updates and to disseminate information. 

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:

1. Networks with internal and external business partners to ensure open dialogues exist and to facilitate coordination and unified effort.
2. Learns to act as a liaison with internal and external business partners and other organizational representatives to ensure accurate and timely processing of information and deliverables. 

Documenting/Recording Information:

1. Documents, stores, and maintains appropriate information in electronic databases and/or physical form as required ensuring accurate information is recorded.
2. Documents information provided during meetings and training when serving as the agency representative to ensure accurate information is disseminated to others. 

Developing and Building Teams:

1. Shares information and job knowledge with team members to ensure cross-trained staff has proficiency to complete workload in case of absence.
2. Works with other team members to gather additional perspective by soliciting advice and brainstorming to complete work or resolve issues. 

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment:

1. Learns to create specifications, instructions, or technical manuals to provide description and proper usage of software or data gathering tools. 

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:

1. Participates and reviews in rural, metropolitan, and statewide planning initiatives to ensure that the planning process meets or exceeds applicable Federal, State, and local requirements or best practices. 

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others:

1. Learns to coordinate with local and state planners, consultants, engineers, and transit managers in presenting recommended plans for review and comment by the public and the various planning committees. 

Getting Information:

1. Learns to research plans, policies, specifications, procedures, guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws related to transportation and land use using physical and/or electronic sources to assist with conflict resolution, problem solving, and/or decision making.
2. Contacts the general public, persons in other departments and/or divisions, representatives, elected officials, and outside organizations for the purpose of furnishing or obtaining information.
3. Learns to collect field data by research or observation, such as a traffic counts, access control, and turning movements to specify existing conditions. 

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People:

1. Learns to review and evaluate project proposals by scoring responses based on the scope of services requested.
2. Learns to review, evaluate, and document consultant work to ensure requirements, budget, and schedule are met and work is completed as specified.
3. Participates in the certification or review of planning processes for Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Rural Planning Organizations, and transit agencies. 

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:

1. Reviews current departmental, state, and federal information sources to identify relevant changes in policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and best practices to ensure staff is knowledgeable of the latest systems.
2. Completes required training events to learn new procedures, ensure continual learning, maintain current knowledge of the field, and increase job proficiency. 

Performing Administrative Activities:

1. Completes status reports for submission to management.
2. Prepares, mails, and tracks correspondence to internal and external business partners.
3. Maintaining informational files and paperwork as required. 

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:

1. Organizes and prioritizes personal, team, and/or consultant workload using calendars, lists, and other facilitators to ensure timely and accurate completion of work.

 Apply here.

Planner - City of Knoxville, Tennessee

Who: City of Knoxville, Tennessee

What: Knoxville-Knox County Planning is looking for a creative and dedicated planner to join our team. This is an entry-level position in the Planning Services Division. The division administers development regulations and processes applications for rezoning, use on review, subdivision, and sector plan amendments for the City of Knoxville and Knox County. The division also studies community growth patterns and prepares plans that guide agency policies. 

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE

• Provide support to the agency’s customer service counter.
• Review rezoning requests, subdivisions, right of way closure applications, and development plans.
• Prepare recommendations for the Planning Commission.
• Organize and conduct meetings for community participation. 
• Assist in the preparation of land use and community facilities plans, including sector plans, corridor studies, and ordinance amendments. 
• Provide assistance to other planning staff.

SKILLS WE ARE SEEKING

• Positive attitude.
• Creative thinking. 
• Strong commitment to public service and community involvement. 
• Ability to work as part of a team and across agency divisions. 
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues in multiple jurisdictions. 
• High level of personal accountability. 
• Excellent communication, both oral and written. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in urban planning or related field with one year of experience, or bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant experience. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in urban planning. 
• Membership in American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). 

SALARY

• Salary is commensurate with experience, beginning at $42,000.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume and a cover letter to: 

Tina Piatt 

Knoxville-Knox County Planning 

Suite 403, 400 Main Street

Knoxville, TN 37902 

tina.piatt@knoxplanning.org

REVIEW OF RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS WILL BEGIN ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020. THE POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. 

Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed. If you opt to submit application materials electronically (email, Indeed.com, Planetizen, or other digital portal), it is your responsibility to contact us to confirm that your materials were received.It is our policy to contact only those candidates selected for an interview. An offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate passing a background check before starting work. Visit Knoxville-Knox County Planning for more information about our agency. 

LIVING IN KNOXVILLE, TN

• Eclectic neighborhoods and communities
• Abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities
• Home of the University of Tennessee flagship campus
• Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains
• Moderate climate

Manager - Zoning Enforcement, Memphis and Shelby County

Who: Memphis and Shelby County

What:

1. Five (5) years of managing daily office operations, of which three (3) years must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity; and
2. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, management, or other closely related field; OR
3. An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
4. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. 

Multimodal Freight Planner - Tennessee Department of Transportation (closes June 4)

Who: Tennessee Department of Transportation

What: The TDOT Long Range Planning Division is seeking qualified professionals with a transportation planning background and a strong interest in freight planning and policy initiatives to complement TDOT’s strategic direction in order to further the department’s stated goals and values. The Multimodal Freight Planner serves as a team member within the Freight & Systems Planning Office and assists with development, implementation, and analysis of freight projects for the Long Range Planning Division. Additional information about this position can be found here. To apply, submit an application here.

Municipal Planner - Transportation (Memphis TN)

Who: Department of Planning & Development - Memphis, TN

What: Municipal Planner for Transportation. Works under general supervision of the Memphis MPO Coordinator to assist in the development and implementation of transportation planning programs in the Memphis region. Works closely with public transportation providers, local governments, social service agencies, advocacy groups, and local communities to implement public transportation projects funded through federal programs for the general public. Responsibilities include: 

- Prepares and coordinates Metropolitan Planning Organization functions, long range transportation planning, land use planning, bike ped planning, transit planning, freight planning, travel demand forecasting (TransCAD), GIS analysis (GIS ArcView 10.3)

- Leads assigned planning team staff on individual planning projects and develops and presents technical information to a wide variety of audiences as related to transportation planning.

- Collects, analyzes, and interprets social and statistical data for various planning and area studies as related to transportation planning. 

- Prepares maps, charts, models, sketches, and other graphic and visual presentations to illustrate study findings.

- Attends and conducts MPO planning meetings and responds to public inquiries in person, on the phone, or in writing.

- Coordinates the implementation of planning projects and manage transportation monitoring databases, i.e. public policy, planning strategies and legislations related to regional planning.

- Prepares summaries, narrative statements, and analyses of the pertinent technical facts reported in project studies.

Qualifications: Two years of experience in transportation, planning, or urban planning; and graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in transportation or urban planning, engineering, environmental science, economics, geography, or closely related field. Must provide proof of education, training, and/or experience. 

Required knowledge, skills and abilities include: 

-Ability to work with relational database & spreadsheet software, (ArcGIS, MS Office, Sketch up, Adobe software).

-Knowledge of channels to use in obtaining and disseminating information. 

- Ability to develop a plan and work schedule for assigned projects and to implement projects and manage transportation monitoring databases. 

-Ability to evaluate planning projects for technical validity and prepare analytical reports.

- Ability to explain technical data to a variety of audiences.

-Knowledge of statistics, and research procedures and sources. 

-Consensus-building, as well as, strong written and oral communication skills necessary. 

Benefits: Full time position. $3,694.58 Monthly - Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education. 

Posting open through December 22, 2017. Apply here. 

Urban Designer/Planner - Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative - Franklin, TN

Entry-Level Urban Designer/Planner
Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative (TPUDC)Franklin, TN

Experience: 1-3 years
Salary Range: Based on experience

OVERVIEW
Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative is seeking an amazing entry-level urban designer/planner to join our main office outside Nashville, Tennessee. If selected to fill this important position, your primary responsibilities will be assisting in the completion of project tasks and deliverables, by working on planning studies, producing planning related graphics and documents, gathering background information and data, and providing administrative support related to project tasks and TPUDC office management. Additionally, you will join the team on charrettes public engagement events around the country to provide planning and production support. You will be working directly with the Principal and Directors of TPUDC, who will provide oversight, guidance and training to develop your skills as a planner and value to the team.

THE FIRM
Town Planning & Urban Design Collaborative (TPUDC) is a national multi-disciplinary firm that specializes in urban design, zoning and land use regulations, comprehensive planning and public outreach and engagement. We work exclusively on projects that emphasize walkable, compact, diverse, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly environments and memorable places that withstand the test of time. We have worked with towns, cities, counties, developers, and non-profit organizations from coast to coast. At any given time, we have projects underway in several different states, giving our team members opportunities to travel and work in new cities. TPUDC is based on a model of collaboration, not only among the members of our team, but with our clients and the communities in which we work. We believe that the cross-pollination of ideas yields holistic, innovative and effective solutions to planning issues.

Our office is located in historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee, 20 minutes from Nashville, a living laboratory of traditional urbanism that is consistently named one of the top small towns in the country. We are within walking distance of a wide variety of locally-owned restaurants and retail shops perfect for lunch meetings or after-work strolls. Our office is in the 181-year-old Kenneday House on Fifth Avenue, part of a downtown walking tour that includes a number of historic homes, churches and pre-Civil War era buildings.

THE JOB
As a member of the TPUDC team, you will contribute your own skills and knowledge to a variety of projects, including:

• Site planning and urban design;
• Comprehensive planning;
• Municipal master plans and strategic plans;
• Creation of Form-Based Codes;
• Graphic design and document production;
• Marketing and outreach;
• Research and development;
• Administrative support.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include:

• Planning and Urban Design;
• Production of project graphics and documents using a variety of techniques and media;
• Production of 2D plans and 3D models and renderings;
• Researching and analyzing project information and background documents, including data collection and basic market analysis;
• Assisting in the development and execution of public outreach and engagement plans and activities;
• Writing comprehensive and master plan document text;
• Assisting in the writing and editing of zoning codes and ordinances;
• Managing project and company social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, project and TPUDC website(s);
• Printing, binding, and shipping TPUDC documents (valid driver’s license and good driving record is a must);
• Finding and preparing project proposals (RFP, RFQ, etc.);
• Assisting in the development of project and document templates;
• Assisting in the development of new products and services;
• Maintain excellent customer service and business relationships by communicating in a clear and timely manner with clients, consultants, and other team members;
• Providing on-time delivery of project deliverables and ensuring that deadlines are met
• Conducting research relevant to the pursuit of excellence and innovation to help keep TPUDC on the cutting edge of the planning profession;
• Marketing and enhancing the name recognition and reputation of TPUDC by attending and participating in events, expanding our network of contacts, and fostering new project opportunities;
• Contributing new ideas and critical thinking to all TPUDC projects;
• Providing administrative support to the TPUDC team, including ordering supplies, managing the TPUDC library, organizing files and project materials, coordinating meetings and events; and maintaining an organized and welcoming office space.
• Any and all other work necessary to meet and exceed the expectations of TPUDC Principals, Directors and Clients.

In addition to these responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to develop TPUDC’s capacity to undertake projects and offer services in your areas of passion, expertise and interest. The list of services we provide to our clients is ever-expanding, because we like to bring on team members with different knowledge and skills than our own. We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated, proactive, sound thinking, innovative, asks questions, looks for answers, and demonstrates interest and curiosity about planning-related topics. We’re looking for someone who cannot only keep up, but can be one step ahead!

TPUDC works on a number of different projects simultaneously, from year-long city coding projects to weekend design workshops. We pride ourselves on our ability to roll with the punches when it comes to client demands and changes in project scope, which often means operating on tight deadlines with short turn-arounds. We are a family-oriented team that values dinners at home and weekend adventures, but also understands the importance of the occasional all-nighter or Saturday in the office. Flexibility and balance are key! In addition, we are a small office that works closely together to accomplish tasks and undertake projects. Strong planning and urban design skills, attention to detail, excellent organization and oral and written communication skills are a must, as are the ability to problem-solve, work as a team, shift gears, multi-task, and function in bustling open studio environment with an office dog.

THE DETAILS
Proficiency in the following programs is a must:

• MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• SketchUp
• AutoCAD

Bonus points if you know:

• GIS (preferably Arc-GIS software)
• Photorealistic rendering techniques & programs
• Project Management software like Microsoft Project
• Prezi

Required Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Urban Design or Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
1-3 years of professional working experience (internships count)

TO APPLY
Send us a cover letter

Administrator - Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability - Memphis, TN

AdministratorMemphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability
Memphis, TN

The Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability is seeking applicants for the position of Administrator.

The Administrator is responsible for directing the Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability, coordinating various sustainability program areas and serves as an advocate on sustainable practices including, but not limited to energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction and recycling, green infrastructure, sustainable food systems, and resilience. The Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability is a joint city-county agency established in April 2011 charged with the implementation of the Sustainable Shelby Plan, published in 2009. Among many notable achievements, the office has been responsible for the development of the Mid-South Regional Greenprint and Sustainability Plan and successful award of $60.4 million from the HUD National Disaster Resilience Competition.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate possesses passion, motivation, and commitment to achievement and advancement of the city and county’s sustainability goals and objectives. Characteristics of successful candidates for the position include but are not limited to:
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, or related field; Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university;
• Minimum five years of related experience. Organizational or project management experience preferred;
• Sustainability or environmental program experience with a proven track record of success;
• LEED, AICP, or other related certification is desired;
• High energy, positive attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail;
• Strong oral and written communication, including public speaking; demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively;
• Demonstrated ability to work with and respectfully engage diverse populations;
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and thoroughly understand strategic development;
• Proven ability to excel without direct supervision;
• Direct experience working with government or private sector leaders;
• A working understanding of federal, state and local regulations and policy regarding planning, environment, and sustainability;
• Experience in the fields of planning, energy efficiency and renewable energy, waste recovery and recycling, resilience, green infrastructure, and community engagement is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plan, organize, and direct all activities of the Office of Sustainability in an efficient and cost effective manner.

2. Directs the work activities of all assigned employees and holds them accountable for their performance and ability to meet project goals and objectives.

3. Determines resource needs and allocation of resources and accounts for their effective use.

4. Develops and recommends program goals and activities and completes a review process that results in final acceptance for implementation.

5. Develops and recommends activities to support implementation of the Sustainable Shelby plan and other related plans and studies produced by the Office of Sustainability and oversees the implementation process.

6. Coordinates action plans with other city and county department representatives and stakeholders to gain support and meet established goals and objectives relevant to sustainability.

7. Serve as an informational and educational resource about sustainability, its various aspects and associated benefits to internal and external stakeholders and the community-at-large.

8. Performs required reporting functions within established deadlines satisfactorily.

9. Reviews budget and monitors costs to ensure budget compliance.

10. Prepares and presents reports, both internal and for external stakeholders.

11. Prepares required documents for legislative review and approval.

12. Provides the executive team with timely reports on measurable results.

13. Monitors government compliance with established sustainability standards.

14. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern management techniques and the ability to apply them in the workplace.
• Ability to develop timetables, allocate resources, produce projections, monitor progress and revise plans as needed to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prepare and monitor budgets, financial reports and cost analyses.
• Ability to supervise or prepare grant applications to support program funding.
• Ability to prepare and submit grant reports to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, other departments, stakeholders and staff
• Ability to provide oversight, leadership and direction for major grant initiatives
• Ability to develop strategic initiatives and produce action plans and completed projects that are in fulfillment of established initiatives.
• Experience in environmental, planning, sustainability, and resilience.
• Knowledge of emerging best practices in municipal sustainability efforts.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to john.zeanah@memphistn.gov no later than May 25, 2016 at 4:00 PM CDT. In your cover letter, please let us know why you want to lead the Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability.

NO PHONE CALLS. For more information, visit http://www.sustainableshelby.com.

Shelby County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or disability status.

Shelby County Government participates in E­Verify Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Associate Planner - City of Bristol, TN

Associate Planner
City of Bristol, TN

The purpose of the position is to administer, interpret and implement land use regulations, codes and ordinances for the planning and development of the City. Position is responsible for conducting studies and collecting and analyzing data for application to the City's comprehensive plan. Objective is to preserve and enhance the City’s natural and structural aesthetic land use and development through practical application of the City’s Land Development Code and all established zoning and code regulations.

This candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field; supplemented by one (1) to two (2) years experience in Planning or Zoning administrative work with an emphasis on land use planning and planning review; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

To be considered, candidates must fill out an application and upload a resume at http://bristoltn.org/jobs.aspx . EOE.

Contact:
Pam Stewart, Administrative Specialist
City of Bristol Tennessee
P. O. Box 1189
Bristol, Tennessee 37621-1189
(423) 989-5526

Salary Range: $38,850 - $61,925

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

AICP LEVEL

SPECIALTY

SALARY RANGE
Mid I (1-4 years)
Not Required
Community Development
$39,850 to $61,925

CONTACT INFORMATION
Pam Stewart
Address
P.O. Box 1189

Bristol, TN
37621-1189
United States
Resource URL
http://bristoltn.org/jobs.aspx
Phone
423-989-5526

President - Tennessee Business Roundtable - Nashville, TN

President 
Tennessee Business Roundtable
Nashville, TN

Tennessee Business Roundtable (TBR) seeks a progressive, energetic mission-focused President. TBR, an organization of senior level business leaders, seeks to collaborate with state government and Tennessee’s business organizations to develop and implement policy supporting business and economic growth in Tennessee.

For more information please visit our website at: www.tbroundtable.org

Prime candidates should have progressively responsible business, chamber of commerce, or trade association leadership experience.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. TBR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This search is being facilitated by the Center for Nonprofit Management on behalf of TBR.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, and a current resume to:
TBR Search Committee c/o Center for Nonprofit Management Email: Megan@cnm.org

Applicant screening begins March 30, 2016 and continues until the position is filled.

Candidates must have training and experience in public policy/advocacy, board management, communications, and business development/fundraising skills as well as proven operational and administrative skills. Must be a graduate of an accredited university with a Bachelor’s degree.

About Tennessee Business RoundtableSince 1986, the Center for Nonprofit Management has been a home to Middle Tennessee’s nonprofit leaders.Our mission is to create and sustain nonprofit excellence. Located in the historic Trolley Barns near downtown, we offer a place to relax, share triumphs and find solutions to problems. At CNM, nonprofit board members, executives and staff have the opportunity to learn how to enhance their services through our comprehensive calendar of skill-building workshops and our annual Bridge to Excellence conference. We also celebrate and recognize the enormous positive impact made by our nonprofit members through our annual Salute to Excellence awards dinner. At CNM we offer education workshops, training, networking opportunities, and a thriving consulting practice, including conducting executive searches.

Design Director, Chattanooga Design Studio - Chattanooga, TN

Design Director

Chattanooga Design Studio

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

christian rushing

Phone: 

423.664.4838

Email: 

info@chattanoogastudio.com

Website: 

http://www.chattanoogastudio.com

Location: 

chattanooga, TN

Design Director- Chattanooga Design Studio, Chattanooga, TN

About the Position
The Design Director is responsible for managing and performing a broad array of design investigations and analysis. The position entails independent work in support of the Studio’s mission. As the Studio is a startup, the position will have significant influence in crafting both the overall direction of the studio, and the roles of the position. The ideal candidate will be adept at working with non-profit, public, and private sector organizations in community. The Design Director operates in conjunction with and under the direction of the Executive Director and is responsible for the direction, oversight and management of design staff and a robust intern program. Therefore, significant leadership and management skills are imperative.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking in the design of the community at a variety of scales; demonstrate knowledge of principles, practices, and trends in architecture and urban design; conduct studies, analyze findings and provide recommendations for a wide range of urban design issues with an emphasis on the urban public realm; exhibit strong written, oral and graphic communication skills; possess illustrative graphic skills in hand renderings and/or computer aided techniques; be equally adept in working with local governments, housing and downtown development organizations, philanthropic organizations and private developers; and be capable of effectively working in ethnically, and socio-economically diverse environments. The candidate will also exhibit leadership and administrative skills that will enable them to effectively manage a not-for-profit business.

Required Education and Experience
The minimum requirements for the position are a bachelor's Degree in architecture, landscape architecture, planning, or related field from an accredited college or university and eight (8) or more years of relevant urban design experience. Licensed architects are strongly encouraged to apply.  

Candidates should also exhibit:
-Demonstrated knowledge of urban design principles and practices,
-Familiarity with planning and development standards and ADA requirements,
-Demonstrated ability to perform projects within budget and to schedule resources efficiently,
-Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including public presentations,
-Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work and activities,
-Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce,
-Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.

Compensation
Base salary of $70,000 plus benefits. Negotiable subject to qualifications.

Application and Deadline
To apply please send cover letter, resume and portfolio toinfo@chattanoogastudio.com. 
Position is open until filled. 
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Project Manager - City of Knoxville, TN (two positions)

Project Manager

City of Knoxville

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Contact person: 

Kim Scarborough

Email: 

kscarborough@knoxvilletn.gov

Website: 

http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/redevelopment

Location: 

Knoxville, TN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Office of Redevelopment within the Department of Policy & Redevelopment is a division of the City of Knoxville’s Mayor’s Office. The Office aggressively pursues creative methods to leverage city economic resources to further Knoxville’s quality growth.

Its duties are to facilitate activities of urban growth management, major capital investment projects and public input processes for city projects and services, especially in the downtown area and adjacent neighborhoods. Employees serve “at will” and are not Civil Service.

We are seeking two experienced professionals as Project Managers to perform duties related to the department and the development and implementation of assigned projects. To learn more about our projects and goals visit us at www.knoxvilletn.gov/redevelopment.  

POSITION SUMMARY

The successful applicant(s) will:

• Serve as Project Manager for the City on assigned projects.
• Work directly with the Office of Redevelopment staff to manage and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate with other City departments, partner agencies, contractors, engineering and design consultants, developers, property owners, and the general public.
• Analyze and evaluate a variety of plans associated with public and private development projects.
• Assist with committee meetings, workshops, and administrative tasks, serving on assigned committees as City representatives.
• Prepare and deliver oral, graphic, and written presentations.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and other software packages as relevant.
• Attend various City administrative functions including City Council meetings and/or workshops and other Planning and Zoning Boards (MPC, TPO, BZA) meetings, County Commissions, public meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Provide technical assistance, facilitate meetings, and serve to develop innovative and collaborative solutions based on assigned areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral, graphic) and be comfortable in representing the mayor in group settings and before decision-making bodies. In addition, competencies must be demonstrated in one or more of the following general areas:

• Urban Design
• Zoning (i.e. short term and long range plans, comprehensive plans, form based codes, overlay zoning, and historic preservation)
• Community improvement programs
• Development tools and techniques
• Brownfield assessment and mitigation processes
• Grant management
• Budget preparation and administration

 EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in planning, urban design, engineering, environmental science, construction management, economics, public policy, public administration, business administration, architecture or related discipline. Preference given to applicants with Master’s Degrees and/or professional certifications.

COMPENSATION: $55,000 – $85,000 depending on experience

Please send resume and cover letter to Dawn Michelle Foster, Director of Redevelopment, City of Knoxville in care of Kim Scarborough, Administrative Assistant, at kscarborough@knoxvilletn.gov. Questions can also be sent to Ms. Scarborough.

Urban Designer, Metro Nashville/Davidson County Planning Department - Nashville, TN

Urban Designer

Metro Nashville/Davidson County Planning Department

 

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Kathryn Withers

Fax: 

615.880.2450

Email: 

kathryn.withers@nashville.gov

Website: 

http://www.nashville.gov/Planning-Department.aspx

Location: 

Nashville, TN

The Metropolitan Planning Department of Nashville/Davidson County seeks an Urban Designer to join its Design Studio – an in-house studio of planners with expertise in architecture, landscape architecture and urban design. These staff members will provide analysis and recommendations to Metro Nashville on community planning and urban design issues in a wide variety of rural, suburban and urban settings, with an emphasis on sustainable planning.

Qualifications -The ideal candidate

• demonstrates innovative thinking in planning for sustainable communities on a site, neighborhood, community, and regional scale;
• demonstrates knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends in architecture and urban design;
• can conduct studies, analyze findings and provide recommendations for a wide range of urban design issues with an emphasis on architecture and building design;
• can interpret federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances;
• possesses strong written, oral and graphic communications skills and is able to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner;
• is familiar with New Urbanism, SmartGrowth, and Form-based Coding principles;
• can understand and interpret building and site plans; and
• possesses illustrative graphic skills in hand renderings and/or computer aided techniques.  

Responsibilities –

• working individually or with a team to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner, producing high-quality urban design, planning and regulatory products;
• creating policy and regulatory tools to create sustainable neighborhoods, centers and corridors in rural to urban settings;
• conducting compliance review for development proposals within form-based codes;
• critiquing and refining zone change and subdivision request proposals. This includes meeting with applicants prior to submittal of proposals and/or re-designing proposals;
• providing urban design guidance on the creation of sustainable communities in community plan updates, detailed design plans, and community plan amendments;
• explaining urban design and sustainable planning principles and practices, working with stakeholders individually and leading public meetings; and
• effectively communicating urban design concepts and solutions verbally and graphically.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Planner I - Bachelor's Degree in architecture or landscape architecture from an accredited college or university and two (2) or more years of planning experience demonstrating use of urban design skillsora Master’s Degree in architecture or landscape architecture from an accredited college or university. Salary: 45,086. Excellent health, dental and retirement benefits.

COMPUTER EXPERTISE 

• MS Word and other MS Office tools, required
• ArcMap, preferred
• Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, In Design, SketchUp, preferred

CONTACT AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications will be reviewed as received; the position will be filled as soon as possible.  To be assured of consideration, your application should be received before September 15, 2015. 

Submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio of work samples preferably via email, or by USPS to the address below.  There is no separate application to be filed.  No phone inquiries please. 

The Planning Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline or any other employment practices because of non-merit factors shall be prohibited.

For ADA inquiries, contact Josie Bass, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (615)862-7150 or e-mail her at josie.bass@Nashville.gov. For Title VI inquiries contact Tom Negri of Human Relations at (615)880-3370. For all employment-related inquiries, contact Human Resources at 862-6640.