Planning Technician - North Richland Hills Texas

To learn more and to apply please visit: North Richland Hills Texas

Location: City of North Richland Hills, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Department: Planning And Inspections
Division: Planning and Inspections
Job Status: Full-Time
Status: Accepting Applications
Details: $44,317 - $53,169 Per Year

The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Planning and Zoning Department. This is accomplished by coordinating the Development Review Committee (DRC) and processing zoning and subdivision plat requests to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Other duties include preparing for and attending meetings, providing administrative support, greeting and interacting with visitors and responding to complaints and inquiries, providing planning, zoning, and platting information to the general public and developers. This position does not provide direction to other employees and reports to the Planning Manager. 

As an employee of the City of North Richland Hills you will experience more than just a job, more than a paycheck. Working for the City of North Richland Hills means becoming a member of our family and reaping the benefits that go along with it. 

Insurance

Full time employees are offered a complete line of benefits, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, access to employer paid health clinic, life insurance equal to three times your salary and optional supplemental life insurance and long term disability programs. 

Retirement

As a full time employee you will become a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with the City of North Richland Hills making contributions towards your account. You can also put savings toward retirement in the voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan.

Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave

The city offers vacation and sick leave, as well as ten paid holidays. Full time employees earn two weeks of vacation during their first year of employment and 10 hours of sick leave a month.

Planning Technician - Four years of college resulting in a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, public administration, business administration, or related field. One to two years of professional office experience or any level of municipal planning experience. Valid Class C Drivers License.

Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To learn more and to apply please visit: North Richland Hills Texas

Investment Professional - Municipal Bonds State Farm - Texas

For more information and to apply please visit: Municipal Bonds State Farm 

Overview

We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inclusion to ensure a workforce that is engaged, builds on the strengths and talents of all associates, and creates a Good Neighbor culture.

We offer competitive benefits and pay with the potential for an annual financial award based on both individual and enterprise performance. Our employees have an opportunity to participate in volunteer events within the community and engage in a learning culture. We offer programs to assist with tuition reimbursement, professional designations, employee development, wellness initiatives, and more!

Visit our Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations and the process of joining the State Farm team!

Responsibilities

The Investment Department at State Farm is looking to hire an Investment Professional to work in its municipal bond group.  The Investment Department manages more than $300 billion in stocks, bonds, and real estate assets in support of the company’s insurance operations.  Within the Department, the municipal bond group manages more than $55 billion in the debt securities of states, cities, school districts, utilities, universities, and other governmental entities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform credit analysis on existing portfolio holdings and potential new investments. This requires detailed analysis of the economic, demographic, and financial characteristics of municipal bond issuers such as state and local governments, school districts, utility systems, institutions of higher education, and toll roads. 
• Present analytical conclusions and make credit recommendations on prospective portfolio investments in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Conduct research on sector trends and developments within the various segments of the municipal market. A few examples include analysis of regulatory trends and the financial impact on water and sewer systems, demographic trends in higher education, and issues related to the dynamic and competitive environment of public and private electric utility systems.
• Combine research analysis and asset valuation techniques to determine how potential investments fit within an overall portfolio. Develop knowledge of portfolio characteristics and portfolio management techniques.
• Develop skills required to eventually negotiate and execute investment transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across fixed income and equity investment asset classes to share information, expertise, and ideas.
• Develop professional relationships through ongoing interactions with other professionals within the public finance industry, including third-party analysts and broker/dealers.
• Attend municipal industry conferences and seminars.

Qualifications

• Required: Master of Public Policy or Master of Public Administration degree is preferred. Other Master’s degrees considered when accompanied with knowledge of public finance.
• Analytical, research-oriented, and self-motivated. Some knowledge of state and local government finance and/or financial markets is preferred, but not required.  Governmental accounting knowledge a plus. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a close-knit team environment.
• Ability to function effectively in a deadline driven, fast-paced market environment requiring critical decision-making skills.
• A desire to develop and utilize a level of professional expertise beyond conventional norms.
• A record of achievement in personal, professional, and academic pursuits.
• Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

If being scheduled for a final interview, you will be asked to submit the following:

• Transcript for recent graduates (unofficial copy accepted)
• 3.5 minimum GPA required

Hybrid Work Arrangement:   In this position, you should plan to spend time working in the office and remotely (with the ability for same day travel to and from your assigned office location) as part of a hybrid work arrangement. Work arrangements could change over time based on business need. Your manager will share additional information regarding your department’s approach and what it means for you.

For more information and to apply please visit: Municipal Bonds State Farm 

Emergency Management Associate - Entry Level, Evanton IL

Hagerty Consulting, Inc., a nationally recognized, comprehensive Homeland Security and Emergency Management firm focused on helping clients prepare for and recover from disasters, is growing! We are adding an entry level position to our team of consultants located in Hagerty’s Evanston, Illinois; Austin, Texas; or Washington, D.C. office. The candidate must be flexible to travel for extended days and/or repeated periods within the U.S.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The ideal candidate should have knowledge and/or experience with the following:

• Attention to detail and ability to produce technically and programmatically sound deliverables with little oversight.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (writing sample is required).
• A high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products to self-produce materials.
• Familiarity with emergency management, homeland security, public health preparedness, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting customer service and maintaining client/professional relationships.

The candidate should expect limited supervision and must be comfortable working with and interacting directly with clients of federal, state, or local department/agency government and teaming partners.  

EXPECTED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management (or related field) and up to three (3) years’ experience in emergency management, homeland security, disaster resilience, information technology/cyber security, medicine and public health, and/or law enforcement.
• Understanding of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP); certification in HSEEP preferred.
• Working knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), the National Response Framework (NRF), National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), and other federal preparedness guidance documents and policies.
• Experience researching topic areas, and working on complex projects of various sizes, to include presenting deliverables to a project manager or client.
• Ability to be calm and poised under pressure, effectively deliver multiple projects with overlapping timeframes, and remain focused when working under tight deadlines.

This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits. Must be eligible to work in the United States uninterruptedly and successfully complete a background and criminal history check.

Hagerty wants to learn about you!  Please submit your interest – Ready to apply?

1. Start from this page: http://hagertyconsulting.com/about-us/work-for-us/.
2. Select the job description for the position you want (if it’s this one, just scroll down).
3. Click the ‘Apply Now’ button.
4. Make sure to include a cover letter describing your qualifications and compensation requirements along with a current résumé and writing sample.
5. When you have completed the online application, click ‘Submit.’  Apply only once. Ignore any other job descriptions you may see.
6. Within a few minutes you will receive a pop up notice that says, ‘Submission Received’ to confirm your application has been processed successfully.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. is fully committed to a strong equal opportunity program.  As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, age, or disability.  Hagerty Consulting, Inc. does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

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Planner, Greenway Trails - San Antonio, TX

Planner - Greenway Trails
City of San Antonio’s Parks & Recreation Department
San Antonio, TX


Do you specialize in GIS mapping? Are you experienced in site planning and project design? Would you prefer to work both indoors and outdoors? Then apply to be a Planner for the City of San Antonio’s Parks & Recreation Department! This position will be responsible for planning for Greenway Trails and associated projects throughout the City.

A Bachelor’s Degree, valid driver’s license, and 1 year of planning experience is required. Experience with site analysis, trails or parks planning, alternative transit planning, and floodplain dynamics will be useful in this position. Major coursework in urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, GIS, or a related field is preferred.

For a complete job description and to submit an online application, visithttp://bit.ly/2016CoSAPRPlanner. Only applications submitted through the City of San Antonio's employment website will be considered and must be submitted by July 7, 2016.

Entry (0-1 year): $38,416.82 - $57,625.36 annually

Lecturer I, Public Administration) - University of Texas at San Antonio

Lecturer I (COPP-Public Administration)
University of Texas at San Antonio

Title of Position Lecturer I (COPP-Public Administration)
Requisition Number NTT20160017P
Department Posting Name COPP-Public Administration
Location Downtown Campus
Recruitment Type External
Position Type This is a Non-Tenure Track Faculty, non-benefits eligible position
Grant Funded? No
Hours per week 10
If employee will be working a schedule other than Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, specify hours and days to be worked

There are several class options. Most undergraduate classes are M-F, 8 am to 5 pm, but a few will be in the evening. Most graduate courses will be held during the evening, typically M-R, 5:30 pm to 8:15 pm.
If Temporary, Ending Date 01/15/2017
Recruiting Rate $21,600/annualized
Beginning Salary Flexibility Yes
Pay Basis Salary
Required Education Master's Degree
Do you want to allow additional experience to substitute for required education? No
Preferred Education Doctoral Degree
Field of Study

Preferred: Public Administration, Political Science, or related field of study.
MS Office Experience Required Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Will this position require driving a UT or personally owned vehicle? No

Experience and Other Skills Required
The required qualifications for the position are a Master’s degree in public administration with a strong record of professional experience in the public or non-profit sector.
Do you want to allow additional education to substitute for required experience? No

Other Skills Preferred 
Preferred qualifications include a PhD in public administration, political science, or related field.
Work experience in public and/or nonprofit administration and university teaching experience.

Description of Job Duties
Responsibilities for this part-time position include teaching an undergraduate or graduate course in the Summer or Fall 2016 semesters. While most Public Administration classes are held at the Downtown Campus, the opportunity to teach at the Main Campus is a possibility.

Courses available for consideration include:
Public Administration in American Society (Undergraduate)
Introduction to Public Policy (Undergraduate)
Theories of Public Organizations (Graduate)
Land Use Policy (Graduate)
Leadership & Communication Skills Development (Graduate)
Introduction to Nonprofit Agencies (Undergraduate)
Fundraising/Nonprofit Agencies (Undergraduate)
Managing Public and Nonprofit Organizations (Undergraduate)
Nonprofit Financial Management (Graduate)
Strategic Planning/Management (Graduate)
Nonprofit Leadership & Management (Graduate)
Fiscal Resource Development in Nonprofit Organizations (Graduate)

Special Notes To Applicants -Please attach a list of two or more references to the application.
-UTSA is a tobacco-free campus.
-UTSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
-This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Follow this link to apply. 

Manager, ULI North Texas - The Urban Land Institute - Dallas, TX

Manager, ULI North Texas
The Urban Land Institute
Dallas, TX

Experience: 5-7 years

ULI–the Urban Land Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the Institute has more than 38,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private enterprise and public service. As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information, and experience among local, national, and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places. The mission of ULI is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.

ULI’s organizational structure includes district councils that cover specific regional areas.

ULI North Texas carries forth the mission by serving the North Texas metropolitan area’s public and private sectors with pragmatic land use expertise and education. Our 800 members form a spectrum of land use and development disciplines, including developers, builders, investors, designers, public officials, planners, real estate brokers, attorneys, engineers, lenders, academics, and students.

The Opportunity

The Manager, reporting to the Executive Director, helps run the programs and operations of the district council. The Manager will be the lead on several ULI North Texas programs, including UrbanPlan, ULI North Texas Next, the Women’s Leadership Initiative, and the Regional Leadership Institute (RLI). This includes the oversight, implementation, communication, and marketing of programs. For more information on the district council’s programs, please visit: http://northtexas.uli.org/get-involved.

The Manager will also participate in other aspects of the district council’s work program. This may include writing proposals for and administering grants; sponsorship and membership committee support; event planning; and other programs and initiatives. The incumbent will maintain frequent interactions with ULI North Texas volunteer members and provide courteous customer service. The Manager will develop and maintain relationships with local nonprofits, public agencies, community leaders, and other industry professionals.

For additional details on ULI and a full job description, please visit www.uli.org.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of related experience (e.g., real estate, urban planning, public policy; experience in education, nonprofit management, or event planning may substitute).
• BA required, MA desirable.
• Demonstrated high degree of initiative and project management; able to manage several projects at once and to meet frequent deadlines.
• Excellent professional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to work with senior business and public sector executives. Meticulous attention to detail.
• Skilled in customary office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media.
• Ability to attend early-morning and evening events as needed; provide own transportation. 
• Ability to initiate tasks and assume responsibility for them, and to work with minimal supervision in a high-production position.
• Flexible and adaptable; ability to work cooperatively in a mission-driven team environment.
• Ability to build relationships with ULI members to encourage their commitment and contribution to programs and initiatives. Understanding of volunteer organizations.

To Apply:
Please submit your letter of interest and résumé to jobs@uli.org with “Manager, ULI North Texas” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. The Urban Land Institute is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.EOE/m/f/d/v.

Planner - City of Austin, TX

Planner III or Planner Senior

City of Austin, Texas

This posting has been edited for length.View complete job posting, including application details, here: https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/53223

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus five (5) years of planning related work.

Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six (6) months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.

Experience in planning, related work may substitute for one the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Notes to Applicants
This position will be filled at one of the following levels, depending on applicant qualifications:

Planner III: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus three (3) years of experience in planning related work.

Planner Senior: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus five (5) years of planning related work.

BOTH LEVELS:
Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six (6) months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.

Experience in planning related work may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities specific to this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical support and participate in the evaluation of specific projects through the all development phases.
• Collect, organize, archive, and interpret relevant project data to evaluate project progress, including reports and metrics of Small Area Plans
• Support other Division planning/urban design projects, which could include: corridor plans, center plans, district-specific plans, and other Small Area Plans; public realm improvement projects; and other urban design initiatives. 
• Work with other City departments and external stakeholders and project participants.
• Conduct public outreach and engagement efforts, including public meetings and stakeholder input.
• To the extent projects use outside consultants: assist with definition of the consultant budget and scope of services; coordinate activities and communications between the consultants and City departments; review and comment on consultant deliverables.
• Serve as participant on capital projects with work performed by staff, other City Departments and consultants, providing subject matter expertise, ensuring adherence to quality, budget and schedules.

IMPORTANT!
A detailed, complete online City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications, and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted, but will not substitute for a complete online City of Austin employment application.

Employment history dates must include month and year. Please verify that the employment history, dates, month, and year, on your resume exactly match the online employment application.
Pay Range

Job Close Date: 05/08/2016
Location 505 Barton Springs Road; Austin, Texas; 78704

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the entitlement and public planning processes.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, or Council members.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Researches information as requested and/or needed. Analyzes data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies.
2. Writes information reports. Writes/drafts legal documents, i.e. contracts, regulations, ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc.
3. Answers citizen questions and provide assistance. Speaks as City representative before boards, commissions, public groups, etc.
4. Reviews plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances, standards, etc. Reviews traffic impact analyses.
5. Provides technical advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, departments, management, etc. Coordinates meetings between consultants, public, etc. and city staff. Coordinates division/section activities with other divisions/sections.
6, Interprets/explains/enforces city policies and procedures, building/land development codes specifications, ordinances, etc.
6. Conducts field checks to verify correctness of data. Reviews and evaluates various reports and studies. Maintain project files and records.
7. Develops short/long range plans.
8. Seeks/evaluates/recommends purchase of city property. Monitor contract expenditures.
9. Plans and develops survey instruments, i.e. questionnaires, rating scales, etc., and methodology for use.
10. Utilizes and modifies computer models and statistical packages for planning application.
Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

EEO/ADA

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.

Senior Planner - Austin, TX

Planner III or Planner Senior
The City of Austin, Texas

Experience:  3-5 years

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities specific to this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical support and participate in the evaluation of specific projects through the all development phases.
• Collect, organize, archive, and interpret relevant project data to evaluate project progress, including reports and metrics of Small Area Plans
• Support other Division planning/urban design projects, which could include: corridor plans, center plans, district-specific plans, and other Small Area Plans; public realm improvement projects; and other urban design initiatives.
• Work with other City departments and external stakeholders and project participants.
• Conduct public outreach and engagement efforts, including public meetings and stakeholder input.
• To the extent projects use outside consultants: assist with definition of the consultant budget and scope of services; coordinate activities and communications between the consultants and City departments; review and comment on consultant deliverables.
• Serve as participant on capital projects with work performed by staff, other City Departments and consultants, providing subject matter expertise, ensuring adherence to quality, budget and schedules.

For additional information and minimum qualifications for this career opportunity, and to apply online, visit: www.austincityjobs.org

Reference requisition number COA 074906

Urban Planner - Cherokee Nation Businesses San Antonio , TX

Urban Planner

Cherokee Nation Businesses
San Antonio , TX

Our client, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), is responsible for providing responsive, flexible full-spectrum installation engineering services. AFCEC missions include facility investment planning, design and construction, operations support, real property management, energy support, environmental compliance and restoration, and audit assertions, acquisition and program management. The unit conducts its operations at more than 75 locations worldwide.

We are seeking qualified individuals to work on site at the AFCEC headquarters in San Antonio to provide urban and regional planning assistance in support of the Air Force Encroachment Management program.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on regulatory and statutory issues
• Provide technical support to client staff on a variety of planning areas such as comprehensive planning, land use planning, land use controls, public policy
• Assist in the development of policy and educational materials
• Develop briefings and informative documents
• Support internal and external communications and provide stakeholder engagement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field such as Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Regional Planning, Engineering, Geophysics or Political Science will also be considered.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of related experience with the military or DoD is preferred
• Strong communication skills both oral & written
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is desired
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to clear a NACI background check
• Some minimum overnight may be required

Apply to Job # 9921 online at www.cherokee-cnts.com.

SALARY RANGE
Mid II (4-8 years)
--
Comprehensive or Long-Range Planning
$45,000 to $65,000

CONTACT INFORMATION
Resource URL
http://webconnect3.sendouts.com/cn_frame.aspx?id=etip&siteid=webconnect&group=etip&key=cn
Email
Phil.Falzone@cn-bus.com
Phone
978 425-4777 x 1017

Sr Planner - Historic Preservation and Urban Design - City of Fort Worth, TX

Sr Planner - Historic Preservation and Urban Design

City of Fort Worth

Professional Area: 

Preservation

Urban Design

Website: 

https://careers.fortworthtexas.gov/

Location: 

Fort Worth, TX

Salary: $58,278.00 - $75,761.00/yr

Closes: December 24, 2015

Job Description

Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States and the fifth-largest city in the State of Texas with a population of 812,238. The City is home to acclaimed world-class opportunities for business, education, cultural pursuits and affordable living. Access to DFW International Airport and major transportation infrastructure put the world in easy reach. Fort Worth welcomes visitors from around the world to experience the great American West, world renowned museums and cultural venues, and rich arts and culinary treasures. The City is also home to an emerging craft brewing and distilling industry, locally made goods, and a growing live music scene. As one of the most affordable large cities in Texas, Fort Worth is a significantly more affordable option than Austin and Dallas.

The City is a leader in historic preservation and urban design in the State of Texas. With 13 historic districts and over 7,000 individually designated properties, Fort Worth has the largest collection of historically designated properties in the state. A staff of six administers a variety of design districts which have been recognized at the regional and national level. As the central city continues to redevelop, so will the demand for additional design districts.

The City is seeking candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation from an accredited university with coursework in Urban Design, Urban Planning or a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Planning, or Urban Design from an accredited university with coursework and work experience in Historic Preservation PLUS five (5) years of work experience with design overlays, form based codes, and design review

OR

a Master's degree in Historic Preservation from an accredited university with coursework in Urban Design, Urban Planning or a Master's Degree in Architecture, Planning, or Urban Design from an accredited university with coursework and work experience in Historic Preservation PLUS three (3) years of work experience with design overlays, form based codes, and design review.

In addition to the stated minimum experience and education, the ideal candidate will have experience facilitating and reviewing development proposals/projects in design based districts – districts requiring urban design/design and/or architectural review. Examples of districts with design requirements are: historic, design overlay, conservation, and form based districts. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills required.

The PRIMARY purpose of this position is to assist with administration of Historic Preservation in Fort Worth. This consists of outreach and education, evaluating applications for alterations and new construction, updating of historic district standards and guidelines, Section 106 reviews, reviewing plans and facilitating development in historic districts.

The SECONDARY purpose of this position is to provide as needed assistance for the Downtown Design Review Board, Urban Design Commission, and management of key design related projects.

Job Preferences

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable and preferred 
GIS and Adobe Creative Suite skills are highly desirable and preferred 
Demonstrated ability to:

Administer a Historic Preservation program 
Create and re-write historic district standards and guidelines 
Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing. 
Interpret planning, design, and zoning activities to commissions, boards, developers and the public. 
Interpret and explain City planning and design policies and procedures. 
Prepare clear and concise reports. 
Summarize complex subject matter. 
Read construction drawings (utilizing architectural and engineering scale as indicated), including architectural, electrical, mechanical, landscape and detail/specification sheets. 
Create a drawing using either Adobe Creative Suite or hand illustration.

Knowledge of:

Methods, principles, and practices of historic preservation, city planning, and urban design. 
Site planning and architectural design techniques and methods 
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to historic preservation 
Public participation processes, public approval processes, policy creation and implementation process 
Principles and practices of project management 
Development process including but not limited to permitting process, design standards and guidelines, and review process for design projects. 

Planner/Urban Designer, Code Studio - Austin, TX

Planner/Urban Designer

Code Studio

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Colin Scarff

Phone: 

512 478 2200

Email: 

colin@code-studio.com

Website: 

http://www.code-studio.com

Location: 

Austin, TX

Are you passionate about your work? Enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly-skilled? You may be just the person we’re looking to hire. Code Studio is an Austin-based planning consulting firm that focuses on plan implementation, and is known for its elegant, visual plans, zoning and form-based codes.

We’re looking for a new planner/graphic designer to participate as part of our team. The ideal candidate would communicate well both through their work and in the office. They will bring their experience in planning, architecture, landscape architecture or urban design to our work in communities across the country. We need immediate graphic design support including the creation of 3-D building and urban design models, and preparation of highly visual documents and elegant maps. We anticipate moving this person into an associate-level position over time.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or Planning (Master’s Degree and work experience preferred);
• Strong graphic design skills, with an advanced knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and SketchUp;
• Working knowledge of GIS;
• Excellent document writing and editing skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, clients and other consultants effectively; and
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to conduct independent research and analysis.

Compensation is negotiable, but will include health care, paid time off and paid holidays, as well as the possibility of an annual bonus.

Interested applicants should apply to: colin@code-studio.com. Please include, attach or link to the following items in your email: cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and your portfolio/work samples. No calls please. Your cover letter must answer the questions below to be considered:

• What excites you about our company?
• What tasks would you see yourself conducting on behalf of the firm?
• What key assets do you bring to the firm?
• What challenges do you anticipate in working with the firm?

Code Studio is an equal opportunity employer

Chair, Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture - University of Texas at Arlington, TX

Chair, Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture

University of Texas at Arlington

Professional Area: 

Academia

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Contact person: 

Jianling Li, Theresa Ross

Phone: 

817-272-2801

Email: 

jjli@uta.edu, tross@uta.edu

Website: 

http://www.uta.edu

Location: 

Arlington, TX

College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
Chair, Department of Planning and Landscape ArchitectureUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonSearch Code Id: COAPPA0910015PALA

The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) at The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Chair at the rank of tenured associate or full professor for the newly-created Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture (PALA). By integrating well-established programs of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, this new department will enable synergies between the two. In collaboration with the faculty, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to guide the future direction of the department’s programs including a PAB-accredited masters degree Program in City and Regional Planning, an LAAB-accredited masters degree in Landscape Architecture, a large Ph.D. Program in Urban Planning (with a proposed Landscape Architecture emphasis), an undergraduate Minor in Environmental & Sustainability Studies, and various certificate programs.  The College and the University offer many opportunities for collaboration and research support through the Institute of Urban Studies, the Arlington Urban Design Center, and the new Institute for Sustainability and Global Impact.

We are seeking candidates with excellent administrative skills, a strong research record, demonstrated teaching excellence, a commitment to shared governance and interdisciplinarity, and the desire to foster innovative synergies between the fields of planning and landscape architecture at all degree levels. The founding Chair will also lead collaborative initiatives between PALA and other academic units within and outside of the College.

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD in planning, landscape architecture, or related field
• A strong record of scholarship and demonstrated ability to secure funded research
• Academic credentials and a deep understanding of the values, perspectives and practices of both professions preferred
• Professional experience in at least one of the fields preferred
• Professional certification or licensure preferred

CAPPA is UTA's new College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs created by the integration of the School of Architecture and the former School of Urban and Public Affairs. The College interweaves the unique gifts and expertise of each person and profession to co-create urban, ecological, and social fabrics that unleash the inherent potential of places and communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and beyond. It offers six professional degree programs: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, City and Regional Planning, Public Administration, and Public Policy. It also offers Ph.D. programs in Urban Planning and Public Policy and Public and Urban Administration and undergraduate minors in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Urban and Public Affairs, and Architectural History. CAPPA currently houses approximately 1,000 students, 70 faculty members, and 17 staff members. UT Arlington is situated in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth—the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.—and an ideal setting for research, practice, and community service in a rapidly developing region rich with arts, culture and numerous large-scale planning and landscape architecture initiatives.

Applications: Please submit a letter of application describing your vision for integrating the disciplines of landscape architecture and planning along with a curriculum vita, and contact information for four academic and/or professional references to: Dr. Jianling Li (jjli@uta.edu) and Theresa Ross (tross@uta.edu).

Deadline: To be considered, interested candidates should send their applications as soon as possible.  The review process will begin soon and continue until the position is filled. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on UT Arlington properties. 

Development Program Manager - City of Carrollton, TX

Development Program Manager

City of Carrollton

 

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

3-5 years

Location: 

Carrollton, TX

SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Director of Development Services, responsible for the management and coordination of specific assigned projects and programs which may include complex development and redevelopment projects, public/private partnerships, policy and ordinance development, and interdepartmental strategic plans. Advise City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the general public on marketing strategies, TOD and re-development initiatives.

TYPICAL DECISIONS: The incumbent establishes the terms and conditions of development agreements to facilitate development and redevelopment projects. The incumbent develops policies, programs, and ordinances related to City goals. The incumbent works with multiple city departments and outside agencies to determine regulatory, transportation, and utility needs for development and redevelopment projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Negotiate in the public interest for the acquisition of land, provision of incentives for development or re-development of land. 
• Manage tax increment finance districts, public or private as needed to facilitate TOD or redevelopment efforts. 
• Provide entrepreneurial efforts for real estate development that increase residential density, improve transit accessibility and reflect TOD growth principles as a result of collaboration and negotiations. 
• Participate in making and implementing marketing strategies for TOD and re-development initiatives. 
• Facilitate TOD partnerships among private landowners, land developers, local transit agency, (DART), and the city. 
• Participate in review of development proposals for conformance to city codes and ordinances, including coordination with other city departments and outside agencies. 
• Plans, organizes and coordinates full range of functions related to the acquisition and disposal of real estate property and rights related to land use and development. 
• Attend and make presentations at meetings of city Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council, as required. 
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees, citizens, developers, landowners, design professionals, real estate professionals, elected and appointed officials. 
• Oversees long term development projects from planning/funding development to preliminary design phases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Real Estate, Business Administration or closely related field AND 4 years of progressively responsible experience OR 
• Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Real Estate, Business Administration or closely related field AND 2 years progressively responsible experience 
• 8-10 years progressively responsible experience preferred

SALARY: $84,678 - $89,759 Salary commensurate with education and experience qualifications