Transportation Planner I/II - City of Bellingham, WA

Salary: $86,496 - $110,040 Annually
Job type: Full Time
Department: Public Works
Location: City of Bellingham, WA
Opening Date: 01/19/2024

Nature of Work

The Bellingham Public Works Department is looking for an experienced transportation planning professional who wants to help plan and implement the City’s commitment to provide an interconnected, multimodal transportation network that meets the needs of the community. This position offers the opportunity to continue the city’s ongoing leadership and innovation in multimodal and active transportation planning. Join our team today!

• Labor Agreements, Pay Schedules and E-Team Employee Handbook - City of Bellingham (cob.org)
• Employment Benefits - City of Bellingham (cob.org)

This position is open until filled with a first review of applications on Monday, 2/12/2024 at 8:30 am. The position may be closed at any time following the first review.

Full description and application are available here.

Sustainability Transportation Manager - City of South Portland, ME

The City of South Portland is currently seeking a 37.5 hour a week full-time Sustainability Transportation Manager to join our Sustainability team. This is an opportunity to join a well-run city and play a part in serving our community with further opportunities for professional growth. We are seeking a steady individual with solid communication skills to collaborate with our Sustainability Director and to act as a resource for the Planning Division, Public Works Department, South Portland Bus Service, and all City departments. 

Full position description available here. Job ad available here.

Senior Transportation Planner - City of Milwaukee, WI

OPen Date: 10/02/2023
Filing Date: 10/27/2023
Department: DPW-Infrastructure-Transportation

pURPOSE

The Senior Transportation Planner plans, designs, and implements City of Milwaukee active transportation and traffic safety plans and projects, and serves as the project manager for various federal, state, and locally funded plans, programs, and projects.

 

The ideal candidate understands the value and benefits that walking, biking, and taking transit bring to an urban environment and is passionate about planning and implementing safe streets and increasing equitable transportation options.

Full job description and instructions for applying are available here.

Active Transportation Planner - Minnesota Department of Transportation

 Active Transportation Planner – Minnesota Department of Transportation

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/30/2023
• Closing Date: 10/23/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Transit / Bikes Unit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $29.47 - $43.51 / hourly; $61,533 - $90,848 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

 

Find out more and apply by visiting Careers in Minnesota State Government / Careers in the State of Minnesota (mn.gov) and searching for Job ID 70028.

Planner Principal Transportation or Planner Senior Transportation - Minnesota Department of Transportation

Job Class: Planner Principal Transportation OR Planner Senior Transportation
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/04/2023
• Closing Date: 10/24/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept
• Division/Unit: Metro / Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: Planner Principal Transportation - $29.47 - $43.51 / hourly; $61,533 - $90,848 / annually; Planner Senior Transportation - $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually.
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

**The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students.  Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.  

This posting will be used to fill one vacancy.  The vacancy is being announced at two different job classes/levels:  Planner Principal Transportation or Planner Senior Transportation.  If the position is not filled at the Planner Principal Transportation level, it may be filled at the Planner Senior Transportation level.  

Online application is available here by searching for Job ID 70122

Community Coordinator - City of New York Department of Transportation

Civil Service Title: Community Coordinator
Title Classification: Non-Competitive
Business Title: Assistant Project Manager
Division/Work Unit: Office of Bicycle/Peds Prgrms
Salary: $59,116/$67,983-$91,769
Hours: 35 hrs. per week / 9am-5pm
Job ID: 593362

Director of Planning and Technical Assistance, Active Transportation Alliance

 

About You

You are an experienced urban/transportation planner and advocate who believes in the transformational power of active transportation – namely walking, biking and public transit. You believe that transportation access is fundamental to human and civil rights and that a car-centric society is inequitable, discriminatory and unjust. You know definitively that places that are abundant with walking, biking and public transportation options are more equitable, more healthy, more sustainable and more livable, and that all people in Chicagoland deserve this reality. And you value working at an organization committed to pursuing anti-racism; where working in vibrant, supportive teams is the norm; and leadership is a shared practice.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Deputy Executive Director, the Director of Planning and Technical Assistance’s key responsibilities are to manage Active Transportation Alliance’s planning and planning-related services in the greater Chicagoland region.  The director provides and manages in-house planning and design projects for staff and stakeholders in support of pedestrian, bicycle and transit advocacy and program initiatives; conducts policy and design research and analysis for projects and legislative campaigns; provides technical assistance to local communities; and maintains a high degree of expertise on current best practices in active transportation policy, design and process. The director also manages staff, active contracts and technical assistance projects.

Responsibilities 

Management and Supervision

• Supervise planning team staff and interns
• Train and provide technical support to junior planning staff
• Act as an organizational strategic and thought leader
• Ensure strategic integration of our planning expertise in our advocacy priorities

 

Planning and Policy Technical Assistance

• Provide technical assistance to ATA advocacy efforts, programs and outside communities in Chicagoland and around the state of Illinois
• Offer design review and recommendations for ATA advocacy efforts and to community partners
• Lead in development and promotion of Complete Streets, zoning and development, and other polices
• Develop and deploy approaches and systems that ensure equitable outcomes in all projects and undertakings
• Lead development of responses to requests for proposals and contribute to other funding proposals
• Provide technical oversight and review for Active Trans’ state, regional and local legislative efforts
• Develop pedestrian, bicycle and trail plans at the local and regional level
• Hire and manage sub-contractors and/or freelance consultants as needed
• Maintain and share state-of-the-art technical knowledge in pedestrian, bicycle, and transit planning and design

 

Community Engagement and Policy Promotion

• Conduct public input activities to build support for planning and policy initiatives
• Educate local officials and stakeholders on best practices in pedestrian and bicycle planning, policy and design
• Represent and promote Active Trans’ planning and design work at conferences and other venues

 

Data Analysis and Visualization

• Map and analyze state and local data using ArcGIS Pro
• Assist in development of in-house and external grant proposals

 

Equity Commitments

• Foster a commitment to and application of equity, inclusion and diversity throughout our work
• Provide direction and analysis on potential impacts of planning and policy decisions on transportation disenfranchised communities
• Consistently prioritize transportation disenfranchised communities in planning and technical assistance services

 

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in Active Trans organizational events and activities
• Participate in Active Trans’ Racial Equity Action Plan work
• Travel within region
• Occasional evening and weekend meeting participation
• Other duties as assigned

 

Preferred Experience

We understand that people gain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. If you believe you have the skills to succeed in this role, regardless of your professional or educational background, we encourage you to apply.

• 5-7 years’ experience working in urban and/or transportation planning and policy environments
• Professional training in public policy, urban planning or other relevant areas
• Direct experience developing pedestrian, bicycle and/or transit plan documents
• Project management experience, especially in crafting scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and managing deliverables and outcomes
• Ability to find, clean, analyze and interpret large transportation datasets including crashes, Illinois Roadway Inventory System the US Census.
• ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online experience
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suites software
• 1-2 years’ experience managing a team, staff or volunteers
• Authentic interest in developing anti-racist perspectives and actions, both personally and professionally
• A commitment to Active Transportation Alliance’s mission, vision and goals
• A passion for the transformational nature of walking, bicycling and transit on social and racial equity, community livability and sustainability; or willingness to learn and embrace same

 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods
• Ability to stand, walk and be on your feet outdoors for extended periods
• Ability to communicate and exchange information
• Ability to travel throughout the Chicagoland area (predominantly) and the state of Illinois (occasionally)

 

Start Date

The desired start date is January 4th, 2022. The position will remain open and available until filled.

 

Term

This is a permanent, full-time position based at Active Transportation Alliance’s office in Chicago’s North Loop area. We support a hybrid work environment of both in-office and remote workplace settings with flexible scheduling.

 

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000 annually. Benefits include:

• 15 days paid vacation
• 10 days paid personal/sick time
• 15 paid holidays
• Employer-supported HMO and PPO health insurance plan options
• Dental reimbursement plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax transit benefit
• 401k retirement plan
• Flexible work environment with hybrid in-office and remote workplace options

 

To Apply

Please email a current resume and cover letter to Melody Geraci at melody@activetrans.org. You must include the words “Director of Planning and Technical Assistance” in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt. No phone calls, please.

This position is open until filled. For priority consideration, please submit application no later than December 23rd, 2021.

If you have questions about applying, please get in touch with our Deputy Executive Director, Melody Geraci at melody@activetrans.org.

 

About Active Transportation Alliance 

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Active Transportation Alliance (ATA) is a nonprofit advocacy organization that advocates for walking, bicycling and public transit to create safe, healthy and equitable communities across the Chicago metro region. We believe that mobility equity is fundamental to human and civil rights and envision a future where all people have access to a safe, seamless, convenient and connected transportation environment that is abundant with walking, bicycling and transit options. Together with over 20,000 members, supporters, partner organizations, staff, board and volunteers, ATA works at multiple levels to build a movement, advance public policy, provide technical assistance and organize communities around active transportation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable organizational environment that advances its racial equity plan and actively increases and sustains diversity as a collective effort among all stakeholders.

Active Transportation Planner - Minnesota Department of Transportation

Who: Minnesota Department of Transportation

What: To provide professional planning support and analysis related to for the Office of Transit and Active Transportation’s statewide multimodal planning activities. To support coordination with partners and provide coordination for implementation of initiatives tied to walking, bicycling, and transit in Minnesota and within MnDOT.

Apply at: Apply On MN Careers Site

Transportation Equity Manager - Center for Neighborhood Technology

Who: Center for Neighborhood Technology

What: The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) works to build more livable and sustainable urban communities. CNT fulfills this mission by delivering game-changing research, data tools and solutions, and on-the-ground demonstrations to address environmental and social challenges and make advocacy successful in neighborhoods across the country. CNT is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, funded through philanthropic sources, government agencies and service contracts with businesses and government agencies.

Since its founding in 1978, CNT’s work has fueled a generation of community development and learning institutions, earning a reputation as an economic innovator and leader in the field of creative sustainable development. CNT combines rigorous research with effective action to achieve substantial improvements in public policy and private markets across sectors and fields. CNT’s work was recognized with a 2009 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions.

See our website for more information at www.cnt.org.

Transportation Equity Manager position

CNT is seeking an innovative and committed leader to serve as manager of CNT’s transportation program, with a specific focus on transportation equity. The organization has a history of leadership in the transportation field and is recognized as a national innovator and effective advocate in the field of environmental justice and transportation equity. CNT has significant analytical strength, as shown in several recent products: the pioneering H+T Index, which demonstrates the hidden transportation costs in housing location decisions; the Right-Size Parking Calculator, which helps communities more realistically plan for parking needs; AllTransit, which compares transit access across the nation; equitable Transit Oriented Development (eTOD), which allows analysis of housing affordability near transit; and Cargo Oriented Development (COD), which demonstrates the use of freight transportation assets to leverage sustainable, industrial redevelopment. CNT also launched one of the nation’s first car-sharing companies, I-Go. CNT has leveraged these tools to assess transportation equity in cities around the nation through the Equity and Smart Mobility report and actively engage in pressing policy conversations in the Chicago Region, including the recently enacted congestion fees on transportation network companies and a soon-to-be released report evaluating the city’s e-scooter pilot.

With the hire of this position, CNT intends to strengthen its work in the transportation field. Equity and environmental justice will remain a priority, and CNT will use its analytical strength, policy understanding, and experience in advocacy, community engagement, and development to ensure that transportation investments support equitable outcomes. In particular, CNT will dive deeper into the impact of disruptive transportation technologies on our cities, suburbs, and society in general; the organization will continue to advocate for diverse mobility options, with the most direct focus on public transit as well as freight and logistics. CNT also will continue to take a broad and multidisciplinary view of the transportation system, with attention to its impacts on energy use, climate sustainability and resilience, housing accessibility and cost, economic development, and similar considerations.

Several example of ongoing and upcoming projects that are within the portfolio of the transportation equity manager include:

• In partnership with TransitCenter, evaluate and establish national best practices for use of equity-focused performance measures in public transit operations, policy decisions, and capital expenditures.
• In partnership with numerous advocates and community-based organizations, scope and launch a transportation equity network in the Chicago region, and use this as a vehicle for significant future analytical and policy work.
• Maintain close connections with the City of Chicago, among other cities, on evaluation and policymaking around regulation and pricing of transportation network company services, micro mobility services like scooters, and other innovations.
• Other projects with similar scopes and outcomes.

CNT is based in Chicago and does significant work in the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding states, but also works on a national basis. The transportation equity manager’s interests and ambitions should reflect CNT’s national profile.

CNT expects that the transportation equity manager will contribute to all the above activities in the following ways:

• Thought leadership. The transportation equity manager will be responsible for positioning CNT at the forefront of transportation policy discussions, particularly in terms of equity.
• Program development and management. The transportation equity manager will organize CNT’s various transportation initiatives into a coherent program, and will explore, initiate, and manage discrete projects within the larger program. Responsibilities include developing multi-year goals and managing projects and programs. 
• Research and analysis. The transportation equity manager will engage with CNT’s urban analytics department on the production of innovative, original analysis. Strong analytical abilities are a plus, as well as the ability to work with analysts on joint projects. The transportation equity manager will promote the use of CNT’s analytical tools related to transportation and will help guide the design of these tools so that they are as useful to practitioners as possible.
• Demonstration program management. CNT’s research and analysis are not theoretical but applied to real world cases. The transportation equity manager should be capable of contributing to direct implementation of CNT’s ideas.
• Advocacy and communications. The transportation equity manager will represent CNT externally in a variety of settings – sometimes supporting existing policies and proposals, but sometimes offering criticisms and challenging the status quo. 
• Fundraising and program support. In collaboration with other senior staff, the transportation equity manager will support fundraising efforts for the transportation program. With support from others at CNT, the transportation equity manager will cultivate new funding opportunities, expand existing funding relationships, seek funding from both philanthropic sources and competitive RFPs, and build productive partnerships with other organizations and companies.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities

• Commitment to equity, environmental justice, and sustainability. 
• Knowledge of emerging issues in transportation and understanding of their potential to affect our cities and broader society.
• Multi-disciplinary interest, and ability to coordinate with CNT’s ongoing activities in other topics, including water, climate, energy, and sustainable economic development.
• Strong communication abilities and willingness to engage with external stakeholders, including government, private sector, and the media, among others.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with analytical staff. 
• Willingness to work in a mission-driven organization to accomplish challenging goals. 
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary and diverse team.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff to achieve desired results.

This position requires education in urban planning, transportation planning, public policy, or related field and at least 3-8 years of professional experience.

This position reports directly to CNT’s CEO, and will also work closely with the Vice President of Government Affairs.

Employment Policy: It is the policy of the Center for Neighborhood Technology that all employees are employed at the will of the Center for Neighborhood Technology. Continued employment is subject to funding availability and job performance.

Anti-Discrimination Policy: The Center for Neighborhood Technology is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

How to Apply

Please email cover letter and resume by February 3, 2020 to Bridget Torres, bridget@cnt.org. Or submit by mail:

Center for Neighborhood Technology
17 N State, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL
60602

Please write Transportation Equity Manager in the subject line or on the envelope. No phone calls please.

Advocacy Manager - Active Transportation Alliance (closes this week)

Who: Active Transportation Alliance

What: Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Active Transportation Alliance (Active Trans) works to promote walking, bicycling and public transit to create safe, healthy and equitable communities. We envision a Chicagoland where all people have access to a safe, seamless, convenient and connected transportation environment that is abundant with walking, bicycling and transit options. Together with over 20,000 members, partner organizations, staff, board and volunteers, Active Trans stands poised to harness the momentum of the 21st century, building on the energy of today’s historic demand for a society that offers healthier, cleaner, and more equitable transportation options.

Executive Director - Active Transportation Alliance

Who: Active Transportation Alliance

What: Active Transportation Alliance seeks an influential and innovative Executive Director to elevate the organization’s vision and enhance its efforts to expand the impact of the mission. The Executive Director will oversee daily operations and will lead a highly valued team. They will manage with a collaborative style while attracting, nurturing and retaining high-performing talent. The role requires a dynamic relationship-builder who can cultivate and grow critical partnerships for organizational growth, accompanied by leadership and communications skills that can inspire, support and accelerate change across Chicagoland. The Executive Director will work with an ever-expanding and diverse constituency of community partners, donors, volunteers, and city and state officials, and will champion the principles and practice of racial, social and economic equity both internally and externally. More info here.

Urban Planning GIS Specialist - Spin Scooter

Who: Spin operates electric scooters in cities and campuses nationwide, bringing sustainable last-mile mobility solutions to diverse communities. Recognized for its consistent cooperation and collaboration with cities, Spin partners closely with transportation planners, elected officials, community groups, and university administrators to bring stationless mobility options to streets in a responsible and carefully orchestrated manner.

Based in San Francisco, Spin is a diverse team of engineers, designers, urban planners, policymakers, lawyers and operators with experience from Y Combinator, Lyft, Uber, local and federal government, and the transportation advocacy world. Spin was known for launching the first stationless mobility program in Seattle, and has since expanded to become the exclusive electric scooter partner in mid-sized cities like Coral Gables, Florida and Lexington, Kentucky, and one of a few permitted scooter operators in large cities like Denver, Detroit, and Washington, D.C. The team embeds in cities and neighborhoods to understand their specific transportation needs, and hires locally from the community.

What: Spin is expanding quickly and looking for top-tier talent to help us bring affordable and accessible transportation options to cities and define what future safe streets will look like.

Spin is seeking an outstanding, analytically-minded urban planner to join our fast-growing, fast-paced team. Based in our Chicago, IL office , the position will work closely with the entire Business Team -- and cross-functionally throughout the company -- to use data, maps and other visualizations to help us launch and scale markets, make the case for safer and more livable streets, and tell a great story around what Spin brings to cities. The ideal candidate is a passionate urbanist with strong quantitative and programming skills, with experience working on practical urban planning or transportation applications.

This is a part-time (estimated 16-24 hours per week) contract position. Apply here.

Multimodal Planner - MnDOT (St. Paul, MN) (closes 4/15)

Who: At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

What: MnDOT's Office of Transit and Active Transportation is hiring for a Multimodal Planner who will:

• Plan and execute statewide multimodal planning projects; 
• Coordinate and participate on planning teams/task forces and represent MnDOT on committees; 
• Lead and participate in public involvement and/or inter- and intra-agency coordination; 
• Lead and participate in data collection and coordination, reports, and studies; 
• Integrate walking, bicycling, and transit within MnDOT's business activities; 
• Support and lead implementation of initiatives tied to walking, bicycling, and transit in Minnesota and within MnDOT

Campaign Organizer - Active Transportation Alliance

Who: Based in Chicago, the Active Transportation Alliance is a non-profit advocacy organization that works to improve conditions for bicycling, walking and transit and engage people in healthy and active ways to get around.

What: The Campaign Organizer will lead outreach for the 2018 statewide election and the 2019 municipal election cycles. The organizer will gather input on issue platforms and built support among a diverse group of civic and community-based organizations. The individual will connect with elected officials, candidates, and voters to educate leaders about sustainable transportation issues and raise the profile of our issues in local races. Essential duties include:

Campaign Organizer – Active Transportation Alliance

Who: Active Transportation Alliance, Chicago.

What: Active Transportation Alliance is seeking an individual with political campaign or community organizing experience to join our fight for healthy, sustainable and equitable communities. The ideal candidate will have organizing experience in Chicago’s low-income communities and communities of color.
The Campaign Organizer will lead outreach for the 2018 statewide election and the 2019 municipal election cycles. The organizer will gather input on issue platforms and built support among a diverse group of civic and community-based organizations. The individual will connect with elected officials, candidates, and voters to educate leaders about sustainable transportation issues and raise the profile of our issues in local races. Essential duties include:

Pedestrian & Bicycle Program Manager - Fairfax County Government - Fairfax, VA

Pedestrian & Bicycle Program Manager
Fairfax County Government
Fairfax, VA

Experience: 5-7 years
Salary Range:  $72,335.54 - $120,559.71 Annually

Pedestrian & Bicycle Program Manager (Transportation Planner IV)

Assists the Capital Projects Section Chief in handling the responsibility for planning, coordinating, organizing, and managing professionals engaged in multi-modal transportation projects and studies. Communicates and explains complex Capital Projects plans, studies, and policies with other county, state and federal agencies, as well as residents and elected officials. Projects include intersections, roadways and multi-modal projects, such as pedestrian, bicycle, transit and parking facilities. Develops policies and procedures to enhance and support pedestrian and bicycle facilities as part of the county's multi-modal transportation policy and complete streets efforts. Recommends projects for future funding programs, reviews traffic data and provides transportation planning analysis. Supervises and mentors several engineering, planning, and technician staff who scope, review, coordinate, and administer a variety of multi-modal capital project plans and studies. Requires attendance and participation at public meetings, public hearings, and workshops, as well as both local and regional events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field, plus five years of progressively responsible transportation planning related experience. The years of experience should include at least one year in the specific area of assignment (for e.g., SAS, modeling, facilities maintenance, et al).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least one year of experience working on multi-modal transportation projects. Experience in two or more of the following areas: performing transportation planning for roadway and multi-modal projects, traffic engineering, and/or transportation design. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience in project management, familiar with Access database and GIS. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, advocacy groups, and the general public. Supervisory experience a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally sedentary. However, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items less than 25 pounds in weight. Conducts periodic field observations requiring standing, riding, and exposure to the elements (weather). All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview. It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Assistant City Planner - City of Warsaw, IN

Assistant City Planner
City of Warsaw, IN

Assistant City Planner contributes in the development of long range planning needs and will oversee projects within the Planning and Building Department for the City of Warsaw as assigned. This includes but not limited to, our Walk + Ride Trails and Paths, Downtown Revitalization, and various existing and new INDOT projects. All projects may include working with grants and donations. Assistant Planner is also responsible for enforcing City Ordinances to include proper land use, zoning compliance, signage and permits, prepares reports and presents project information at various board meetings such as Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Redevelopment Commission, and Traffic Commission.

Successful candidate will bring an understanding of the concept in planning and development, along with experience in the quantitative methods and techniques needed to facilitate and work successfully with the public. For the understanding of planning laws and issues, the possession of a Degree in Urban Planning is preferred, but the equivalent combination of education and experience, including solid communication skills, will also be considered for the success of this position.

Please visit www.warsaw.in.gov for application information and process.

Warsaw, Indiana is located in northern Indiana along the historic Lincoln Highway. It is at the intersection of US 30 and State Road 15 and is the county seat of Kosciusko County. The City of Warsaw’s population is 14,500, and has four lakes in the corporate city limits along with Tippecanoe River running through part of our city as well. Warsaw is surrounded by one of the strongest agricultural economies in the state, and is known as the “Orthopedic Capital of the World”.

SALARY RANGE
Entry (0-1 year) $35,000 - $39,000

CONTACT INFORMATION
Human Resources
City of Warsaw
102 S. Buffalo Street
Warsaw, IN
46580

Resource URL http://warsaw.in.gov/
Email hr@warsaw.in.gov

Transit Planner - Metropolitan Council - St. Paul,MN

Transit Planner

Metropolitan Council

St. Paul, MN

OPENING DATE: 04/28/16
CLOSING DATE: 05/20/16 11:59 PM
LOCATION: 390 Robert St. N., St. Paul
Hiring Range: $62,982 - $66,248; Full Salary Range: $62,982 - $89,357

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/metrocouncil/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1418765 


The Metropolitan Council operates the regional transit system; collects and treats the regions wastewater; serves communities through affordable housing programs; establishes policies for the region's growth; and addresses the region's needs for transportation, aviation, water resources, and parks and open space. The Metropolitan Council is committed to its environmental stewardship, sustainable solutions, and reduced energy use. The Council is a stable employer that values its employees by providing them with challenging work, highly competitive benefits, and an atmosphere that promotes a work-life balance.

Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) is responsible for regional transportation planning for all modes and develops the overarching transportation policy plan for the Twin Cities metropolitan area. MTS also serves as staff for the Council in its role as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and for the Transportation Advisory Board's (TAB) Regional Solicitation process, which allocates over $180 million in federal transportation funds on a bi-annual basis.

MTS is seeking to fill a Planner position. Candidates should have experience and expertise in
transportation planning. Specific experience in transit planning or transit development; federal metropolitan planning processes, programs and requirements; or multimodal transportation planning is preferred.

This position will be primarily involved with policy development and planning work related to transit, transitways and the relationship between transit and land use. The position will also be involved in general transportation studies and policy work that may cover a variety of modes including highways, bike and pedestrian studies. The person in this position may be assigned as the Council representative to transitway corridor and transportation studies led by other regional transportation partners, such as the counties, cities, Minnesota Department of Transportation, or Metro Transit. This position will be actively involved in the update to the regional Transportation Policy Plan (TPP) and other policy work and consultant studies being done to prepare for the TPP update. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
• Participate as an active team member on transportation planning studies, with an emphasis on transit policy and planning studies.
• Represent the Council on transitway corridor and other studies led by other regional partners.\

• Work with cities and the Council's Community Development division to implement policies and
practices that better integrate transit and land use and assist in reviewing the transit elements of local comprehensive plans
• Assist in preparing and updating state and federally mandated planning documents such as the
Transportation Policy Plan on an as needed basis.
• Make presentations to the Transportation Committee, TAB and TAC and other groups as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
A Master's degree (by end of spring semester 2016) in planning or policy analysis or related field with a transportation emphasis AND some internship or work experience in local or regional transportation planning.

Equivalency: A Bachelor's degree (by end of spring semester 2016) in city planning, urban studies, civil engineering or related field AND at least two years experience in local and regional transportation planning.

Desired Qualifications
• Master's degree in planning or policy analysis or closely related field and relevant internship/work
experience.
• Experience in transit, transitway or land use planning, funding or implementation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Intermediate or advanced skills in MS Word and Excel. Ability to perform technical analysis using
spreadsheet and database programs. Knowledge of GIS.
• Knowledge of policy analysis and planning principles, methods, and theory. Knowledge of Council
policies, practices, and operational procedures with transportation planning and highway planning.
• Basic knowledge of the governmental environment in which the Council works as it applies to the
policy area of the position.
• Ability to relate responsibilities to policy and planning process.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and consistently and effectively apply the policy
guidelines of the Council.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant Council
stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and interpret Council policy and apply it effectively in the policy analysis or
development process.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at 651-602-1398.

Senior Planning - Associate Alta Planning + Design - Chicago, IL

Senior Planning Associate
Alta Planning + Design
Chicago, IL

Experience:  More than 10 years
Website:  http://www.altaplanning.com

You support active living and non-motorized transportation, advocate for transportation equity, and ‘walk-the-talk’ in your personal life. You have consultant and public agency experience as well as national experience and involvement with various active transportation organizations and associations. You have many connections in Chicago and maintain a network of regional connections.

As a Senior Planning Associate at Alta Planning + Design you will be key in building and maintaining client and partner relationships, ensuring successful project delivery, growing and developing an office and leading and growing Alta’s team members into well-rounded and technically proficient contributors to Alta’s success in the Chicago office.

POSITION PRIORITIES

• Nurture and grow client and industry partner relationships and secure work in support of Alta’s growth goals.
• Solidify Alta’s reputation as a trusted advisor and expert by educating clients and other relevant parties, shaping and strategizing solutions which will meet their business objectives.
• Appropriately manage large, complex projects in a budget-conscious and time-sensitive manner.
• Manage and mentor potentially large groups of staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES + TASKS

• Creating proposals, statements of work, contract addenda, and scope changes, presenting proposals to clients, and negotiating the final deliverables and costs.
• Identifying engagement goals and objectives and leading the client, internal and external teams ensuring any risks to deliverable are property managed.
• Communicating desired outcomes, and advocating for the client and managing expectations.
• Creating and maintaining project schedules, and communicating the status of project deliverables to clients in a timely and effective manner.
• Monitoring scope changes, securing necessary approval and implementing change orders.
• Administering the project including scheduling meetings, developing agendas, and project documentation, coordinating internal project meetings, ensuring timely delivery, and managing resources.
• Managing and mentoring staff, providing feedback and professional development in a timely and effective manner; hiring and terminating staff as appropriate.
• Actively participating in industry-relevant professional associations and committees including assuming board-level positions.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining annual strategic plans.

REQUIREMENTS

• Interest in active living and non-motorized transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field of study.
• Twelve (12) or more years of experience in a consulting environment or public entity managing large projects; three (3) or more years of experience as a Project Manager; three (3) or more years managing staff.
• Experience in the field of active, non-motorized transportation.
• Exhibits strong initiative and the ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the Chicago marketplace.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, and multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Experience writing and presenting white papers and/or providing expert-level presentations at conferences and other events promoting the field of sustainable infrastructure and active, non-motorized transportation.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI Arc GIS, or similar products.

PREFERRED SKILLS + CERTIFICATIONS

• BS and/or MS in Engineering or Master’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field of study.
• Experience using Deltek Vision.
• Professional Engineering or AICP Certification.
• Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.

Alta Planning + Design is an international consulting firm with a mission to create active communities where bicycling and walking are safe, healthy, fun, and normal daily activities. We specialize in bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, greenway, and roadway planning, design, and implementation in addition to outreach and education programs. Alta’s passion permeates everything we do. Working at Alta allows people to apply their skills and ideas to making the world a healthier, better place.

Alta offers competitive salaries, great benefits, advancement opportunities, flexible work schedules, and welcoming – and fun – work environments for our employees. Alta employees “walk the talk” and are passionate about creating livable and healthy communities.

Project Coordinator (6 mo. position) - Active Transportation Alliance - Chicago, IL

Project Coordinator - Partnerships to Improve Community Health
Active Transportation Alliance 

Chicago, IL

In 2014, the Cook County Department of Public Health was awarded a federal Partnerships to Improve Community Health (PICH) grant by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to combat the high prevalence of obesity and heart disease in 33 underserved suburban Cook County communities. PICH is the newest generation in CDC’s long history of community health initiatives that aim to improve health and reduce the burden of chronic diseases. The program uses evidence- and practice-based strategies to create or strengthen healthy environments that make it easier for people to make healthy choices.

Active Transportation Alliance has been contracted to provide technical assistance services for this high profile, national project through September 2017, focusing on increasing opportunities for daily physical activity through walking, bicycling and transit use. Under the general supervision of the PICH Project Manager and the Senior Transportation Planner, the Project Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to provide coordination for planning and hosting community engagement activities that demonstrate Complete Streets approaches in eight suburban Cook County municipalities. The Coordinator will plan public workshops, develop site plans, and coordinate event-day activation of temporary demonstration projects.

This full-time, 6-month position will run from April 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016. Compensation will be $17/hour. Benefits are available.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities Project Coordination 

• Organize pre-workshop meetings, public workshops, and community events in coordination with Active Transportation Alliance staff, project consultants, and municipality partners. 
• Prepare promotional materials, including flyers and PowerPoint presentations. Deliver presentations and speak publicly on behalf of the project. 
• Prepare a how-to resource based on lessons learned during the project. 
• Track and report progress on project deliverables. 
• Community Engagement 
• In coordination with municipality partners, assist with promotion of community workshops to help ensure equitable representation from community members. 
• Attend community meetings and workshops, and document community feedback during the workshops. 
• Develop site plans summarizing feedback derived from diverse stakeholders. 

Site Activation

• Co-produce demonstration events in each of eight focus communities 
• Develop and execute ‘run of show’ plans for each event 
• Coordinate procurement of supplies 
• Manage day-of-event activities and tasks 
• Other Duties and Responsibilities 
• Frequent travel throughout suburban Cook County (roughly 60%) via public transportation and car share. An Illinois driver’s license is required. Project-related travel will be compensated. 
• Evening and weekend work hours required for community meetings, etc. 

Qualifying Experience

• A passion for and understanding of the transformational nature of walking, bicycling and transit on health, community livability, and sustainability. 
• Experience juggling multiple tasks in a dynamic, goal-oriented environment. 
• Superior communication skills and the ability to work with people of diverse racial, economic, and professional backgrounds, especially municipality staff and community stakeholders. 
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning, or at least two years of work experience as an urban planner, is required. 
• Proficiency in ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suites. 
• Fluency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. 

Preferred Experience 

• Sophisticated understanding of active transportation issues, advocacy, and facilities. 
• Previous experience coordinating projects in a non-profit or public sector setting. 
• Experience with place-making projects and/or planning community events with at least 50-100 attendees. 
• Familiarity with suburban Cook County communities and units of government. 
• Physical Requirements 
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 lbs. 

For consideration:
Send a resume, cover letter, and two to three work samples (map, writing sample, and an Illustrator or InDesign generated product) to Hanna Kite at hanna@activetrans.org by March 15, 2016. You must include the words ‘PICH Project Coordinator’ in the subject line. Electronic submissions only; no mailed or faxed submissions will be accepted. No phone calls, please.