Community Resiliency Planning - Office of the Mayor - New York City

Policy Advisor-Community Resiliency Planning
NYC Office of the Mayor/Office of Recovery and Resiliency

New York, NY

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:
In April 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio released One New York: The Plan for a Strong and Just City (OneNYC), which provides the Mayor's Office of Recovery and Resiliency (ORR) the mission to strengthen social and economic resiliency; upgrade buildings; adapt the region's infrastructure systems; and enhance the city's coastal defenses in response to the evolving risks associated with climate change and other 21st century threats.OneNYC builds off of prior climate resiliency plans,including A Stronger, More Resilient New York released in 2013 that laid out a strategy for (1)rebuilding and making stronger those neighborhoods hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy and (2) improving the City's infrastructure to ensure greater resiliency in the face of future climate change impacts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Policy Advisor is a key member of ORR's Social and Economic Resiliency team which develops and implements initiatives to ensure that every city neighborhood will be safer by strengthening community, social, and economic resiliency. This position reports to the Deputy Director for Social and Economic Resiliency. This individual will play a critical role in the team by coordinating a variety of multi-stakeholder initiatives and projects and ensuring timely delivery of program goals and outcomes. The Policy Advisor will also work closely and collaboratively with staff across multiple agencies to effectively promote ORR's program implementation and policy strategies to critical stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in defining, coordinating, planning and implementing initiatives of the Social and Economic Resiliency team;
• Coordinate, manage and support key projects (agency, inter-agency and otherwise) that increase overall city efficiency, collaboration, and consistency of policy recommendations;
• Assist in analyzing legislation and developing appropriate recommendations;
• Quantitatively and qualitatively assess policies and initiatives on an ongoing basis in order to formulate positions for the Administration;
• Originate and/or oversee the generation of project-related documents including schedules, project plans, presentations, meeting agendas, minutes, status reports, etc.;
• Foster relationships with civic groups, community boards, community-based organizations, staff in other government agencies and other partners to develop and sustain positive relationships and networks;
• Work to gather information, opinions and attitudes, identify stakeholder needs; provide interpretation and clarification, develop response options; and generate cooperation and buy-in to policy and programmatic initiatives;
• Represent the Mayor's Office at meetings with stakeholders, and in public forums, conferences, and other relevant events;
• Support public engagement efforts, including assisting in organizing meetings with internal and external partners in government, and relevant community groups (occasionally in the evenings);
• Identify, address and mitigate stakeholder issues and concerns by developing creative solutions to evolving community relations issues;
• Assist with and make recommendations on special projects as needed.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree with 3 to 5 years of full-time professional experience in a relevant field;
• A background in urban planning, community planning, emergency preparedness and recovery planning, or policy advocacy is critical, and experience with legislative and/or intergovernmental affairs is desirable;
• Excellent communication, writing, research, task and information management, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with ability to problem solve and pay close attention to detail;
• Ability to communicate policy, directives, initiatives, etc. in a highly engaging and enthusiastic manner
• Ability to complete work independently with broadly defined work objectives, while adhering to targeted deadlines;
• Ability to interface with senior level management and to work as part of a team environment;
• An understanding of issues relating to climate change and adaptation planning in a large urban setting and/or the interplay of climate resiliency, the built environment, urban planning and economic development;
• Demonstrated experience with building relationships with government and community stakeholders and in coordinating projects involving multiple constituents;
• Prior government work experience or knowledge of New York City's governmental structure and policy context, and a firm grasp on local politics and issues;
• Prior experience in emergency preparedness and management, business continuity or COOP planning, and/or disaster recovery planning is a plus;
• Fluency in a second language is a plus;
• Willingness to travel or work after hours, as required.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY: Please submit a one-page cover letter, resume, and 3 references to

https://a002-oom03.nyc.gov/IRM/EventRegistration/RegForm.aspx?eventGuid=4645fdd8-310d-4db6-884b-e64d4d17fefd&jobid=14404&pos=Policy%20Advisor-Community%20Resiliency%20Planning

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days Of Appointment

The City Of New York And The Office Of The Mayor Are Equal Opportunity Employers

Associate Planner - City of Malibu, CA

Associate Planner
City of Malibu, CA

Salary Range: $69,825- $90,773 (plus excellent benefits)

Under general supervision, the Associate Planner performs professional and technical work pertaining to the City’s current and long range planning projects and activities.

The Associate Planner reviews commercial and residential development plans for consistency with the general plan, zoning ordinance, local coastal program and other state and local ordinances and regulations; processes development applications including coastal development permits, conditional use permits, tentative maps and lot line adjustments; conducts environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); prepares and presents detailed staff reports for Planning Commission and City Council; prepares studies and analyses; answers questions regarding various planning issues at the public counter and on the telephone; processes zone text and map amendments, local coastal program amendments and general plan amendments, which includes staffing public workshops; attends and/or conducts meetings with the public regarding specific development projects and/or planning issues; conducts site visits to determine environmental constraints of parcels; manages/oversees environmental consultant’s preparation of various studies and plans; assists with training of new employees; and performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills: In order to adequately accomplish the tasks assigned to this position, the Associate Planner should have a complete working knowledge of urban planning principles and practices, including extensive working knowledge of municipal and state planning, zoning, subdivision, and conservation laws, as well as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), site design and development review. Direct knowledge of planning in coastal jurisdictions, especially in California, is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Education and Experience: Candidates must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development or public administration or a related field and two (2) years of professional planning experience. Licenses and Certifications: AICP – American Institute of Certified Planners certification is desirable. Possession at all times, of a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 1, 2016, at 4:00 p.m.

Completed City of Malibu Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted online at: www.malibucity.org/jobs for candidate consideration. Applications received by email or facsimile will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a City Application. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Phone: (310) 456-2489
Website: http://www.malibucity.org/jobs

Principal Planner - City of Oxnard, CA

Principal Planner

City of Oxnard

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Landscape Architecture

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

 

Phone: 

(805) 385-7590

Fax: 

(805) 385-8352

Email: 

caloppsadmin@ci.oxnard.ca.us

Website: 

http://www.hr.cityofoxnard.org

Location: 

Oxnard, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Principal Planner performs a full array of duties which includes managing, coordinating and directing the City’s major planning efforts, including leading the design review functions, supervising and participating in advanced, highly-complex planning activities for the Planning Division, current planning, and long range planning. The incumbent must demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures; recommends programs, projects and work assignments to higher level planning personnel.
• Submits recommendations to the Planning Division budget; monitors budget expenditures.
• Participates, as assigned, to various boards, commissions, and committees, and may prepare related agendas, reports and minutes; responds to questions and inquiries.
• Prepares and reviews initial California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) studies.
• Reviews developmental proposals and works with developers to reach an agreement on acceptable site plans and architectural designs.
• Plans, coordinates, prioritizes, monitors and participates in the work of staff responsible for permit processing, plan checking of approved projects and conducting field inspections.
• Assigns work to staff; monitors work activities to ensure safe work practices, work quality and accuracy; ensures compliance to applicable rules, policies and procedures.
• Performs the more difficult and complex design review duties of the work unit.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination of education and experience that provide necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

• A Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, economics, architecture, landscape architecture or a related field.
• Five years of directly related experience as an Associate Planner.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of program development and administration,urban planning and community design; effective meeting management/facilitation
• Statutes related to general plans, local coastal plans, zoning, and land divisions, and redevelopment laws
• Applicable federal, state and local environmental laws, codes and regulations.
• Design parameters; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); coastal planning; energy and sustainability planning
• Construction methods and plans
• Current literature, information sources and research techniques in the field of urban planning

Current Salary Range:$5,765-$9,576 per month

Please visit www.hr.cityofoxnard.org to apply.

Tentative Schedule:

Filing Deadline: 5pm on 12/17/15

Application Review Complete: 12/28/15

Oral board: Week of 1/11/16

Human Resources Department

300 West Third Street, 1st Floor

Oxnard, CA  93030

Phone:  805.385.7590

Fax:  805.385.8352

Staff Planner/Field Assistant, Meridian Consultants LLC - Westlake Village, CA

Staff Planner/Field Assistant

Meridian Consultants LLC

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Lisa Maturkanic

Email: 

lmaturkanic@meridianconsultantsllc.com

Website: 

http://www.meridianconsultantsllc.com

Location: 

Westlake Village, CA

Meridian Consultants is seeking an entry-level staff planner/field assistant to help in various functions inside and outside the office. Experience and/or a familiarity with preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents, and urban and coastal planning is desired.

• Candidates should hold a BA/BS degree in environmental science, urban planning, or a related discipline. The successful candidate will possess at least 2 years’ experience in government land use planning, land development/entitlements, urban design, and business development; strong communication, writing, and presentation skills are also required. In addition, the successful candidate must hold a valid driver’s license, auto insurance meeting minimum standards set by state law, and have access to a reliable vehicle for business use. Mileage will be reimbursed according to federal guidelines.

The position is located is our Westlake Village office near the west San Fernando Valley. Applicants must submit a resume with cover letter to:

Ms. Lisa Maturkanic Administrative Manager 910 Hampshire Road, Suite V Westlake Village, CA 91361 lmaturkanic@meridianconsultantsllc.com (No phone calls please.)

For more information on Meridian Consultants, visit our website at www.meridianconsultantsllc.com.

Senior Planner (Resiliency Coordinator), Texas A&M University - Houston & Corpus Christi, TX

Senior Planner (Resiliency Coordinator)

Texas A&M University

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

3-5 years

Email: 

smikulencak@tamu.edu

Website: 

http://tcwp.tamu.edu/

Location: 

Houston & Corpus Christi, TX

The position will be open until filled. First review is October 19. 

Texas A&M’s TCWP program (tcwp.tamu.edu) and Texas Sea Grant (texasseagrant.org) are implementing several innovative and participatory planning projects that will shape how communities on the coast plan for conservation and prepare for natural hazards. We are looking for an energetic and skilled candidate to lead and manage projects that support communities by aligning state, federal, and university planning resources with community planning priorities. This is part of a FEMA-funded opportunity that seeks to integrate hazard mitigation on Texas Gulf Coast with long-term planning and development, and will be a remarkable opportunity to work in communities across Texas.  

Stakeholder engagement across the coast and beyond will be critical, and the Coordinator will be responsible for facilitation-process design and outreach activities for local officials, agency staff, and stakeholders. Experience with planning research and methods, plan development, community outreach materials, and report writing will be important for this position. Specialized knowledge of land development, comprehensive urban planning, land conservation practices, and coastal hazards will be very beneficial. 

Salary: $46,000-$57,000 per year, commensurate. 

We are hiring for two positions, one in Houston-Clear Lake and one in Corpus Christi, TX

The position is full time with benefits, paid sick leave and vacation. Website: tcwp.tamu.edu (Houston, TX) and  texasseagrant.org (Corpus Christi, TX). The position is for new projects which are not described on our websites. 

To apply contact smikulencak@tamu.edu with subject line: "Coastal Resiliency Coordinator." Include a cover letter, a resume, and a three page sample of your writing from previous work. Please include the location (Houston or Corpus Christi) that you would like to be considered for in your cover letter. 

Please do not submit project portfolios - they will not be considered until an interview is scheduled.

Major Essential Duties: 

• Stakeholder Process Design & Facilitation. Apply principles of collaborative planning, stakeholder engagement and meeting facilitation to the development of a planning program for local and state officials, staff, and stakeholders; Implement outreach programming and meetings in multiple rural and urban communities; apply meeting and facilitation outcomes towards the achievement of project goals; Identify and develop for implementation appropriate outreach methods for a variety of stakeholder groups; sustain and develop contacts after meetings for long-term program engagement; identify appropriate planning strategies and practices (municipal regulations, conservation practices, development BMPs) based on priorities and interests determined through meetings and workshops.
• Program Development Activities. Collaborate with project managers and contribute directly towards the strategic development of programs; coordinate program activities with other project managers; identify opportunities to align state, federal, and university resources with the planning priorities and needs of communities ;
• Community Planning Workshops. Coordinate logistics and resources for public workshops and stakeholder meetings; Attend workshops and public meetings outside of usual business hours; Facilitate a variety of meeting types including focus groups and community-wide meetings;  Some travel required.

Required Education: Master’s degree  (or Bachelor’s with appropriate experience)

Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Urban Planning or closely aligned degree in Public Affairs or Environmental Resources/Management.

Required Experience: Three years of experience in program management or related planning project work

Preferred Experience: Four or more years of experience with project management in urban planning, natural resource management, or closely related fields of work; development of plans and local strategies in partnership with local stakeholders; Experience with stakeholder process design and implementation; Creation of planning related outreach materials for the public, officials, or project stakeholders. 

Required Licenses, Certs, or Registrations:none

Preferred Licenses, Certs, or Registrations:AICP, CFM

Required Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of the municipal planning process, state and local development regulations, and land development/conservation practices;
• Knowledge of coastal risks and hazards;
• Excellent skills for meeting facilitation and recording;
• Skills and knowledge for effective interpersonal stakeholder engagement;
• Skills with collaborative problem solving in an urban planning/conservation context;
• Ability to apply appropriate communication styles with various audiences, including public officials, project stakeholders, municipal staff, and the general public;
• Ability to summarize key information from regulations, plans, and other official policies;
• Ability to clearly summarize technical information for the public;
• Adept with spreadsheet analyses and creating tables;
• Must be proficient with Word and Excel.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Skills and knowledge of using of mediation and consensus building in a community planning context;
• Highly effective oral communication and interpersonal skills for work with the general public, project stakeholders, state/federal agency staff and officials;
• Specialized knowledge of the land development process and coastal hazards;
• Skills with web content development;
• Skills with basic ArcGIS functions

Coastal Planning Specialist, Texas Sea Grant at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, TX

Coastal Planning Specialist

Texas Sea Grant at Texas A&M University

Professional Area: 

Academia

Community Development and Redevelopment

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Urban Design

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Josh Gunn

Phone: 

(409) 741-7115

Email: 

joshgunn@tamu.edu

Website: 

http://www.texasseagrant.org/

Location: 

Corpus Christi, TX

Texas Sea Grant (http://www.texasseagrant.org/) at Texas A&M University is accepting applications for a Coastal Planning Specialist to lead the Texas Coastal Planning Program, which provides education, outreach and technical assistance to Texas coastal communities with limited planning capacity and conducts research on coastal planning, policy and management.

This position partners with academic, municipal, and non-governmental organizations to achieve the goals and objectives of Texas Sea Grant’s 2014-2017 Strategic Plan in the areas of Healthy Coastal Ecosystems and Resilient Communities and Economies.

The Specialist serves as a subject matter expert by staying up-to-date on best practices from planning practice as well as relevant research being conducted in planning and related fields. This information is disseminated through the development of outreach tools and by providing technical assistance to communities. The Specialist also has an opportunity to conduct independent research in his or her area of interest provided that it addresses knowledge needs in Texas coastal communities.

The Coastal Bend portion of the Texas Coast is experiencing both demographic and environmental changes that many communities are attempting to plan for but currently lack capacity. To assist these communities, the Coastal Planning Specialist will be housed at the Texas Sea Grant office located on the Texas A&M – Corpus Christi campus but would have statewide programmatic responsibility and will be able to leverage the presence Texas Sea Grant has in several communities up and down the Texas Coast.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please apply online via Texas A&M University’s Job Path website:https://jobpath.tamu.edu/postings/88133.

If you have any questions, please contact Josh Gunn, Texas Sea Grant Extension Program Leader at: joshgunn@tamu.edu or (409) 741-7115.

Community Resilience Associate, The Nature Conservancy - New Haven, CT

Community Resilience Associate

The Nature Conservancy

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?P...

Location: 

New Haven, CT

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 35 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

The Community Resilience Associate will help build a regional framework for resilience within and across coastal and inland municipalities through planning, policy, and projects that reduces risks from natural hazards and climate change.  The position will require extensive community-based engagement, partnership building, land use policy reviews, green/natural infrastructure project design, and on-call support for municipalities and regional organizations within New London County, Connecticut.  This position is a key addition to a highly effective team engaged with coastal resilience on local, state, national, and international platforms since 2007.  This is a one-year term position commencing upon hire date.  

Essential functions for this position include all of the following:

• Advances and strengthens working relationships with priority municipalities, Council of Governments, and a broad array of stakeholders on behalf of the Conservancy’s Coastal Resilience Network and North American Urban Program;
• Supports development of resilient practices, policy, and projects via community-driven workshops and design charrettes;
• Gathers and synthesizes geospatial data relating to watershed hazard risks/strengths and green/natural infrastructure projects;
• Reviews and develops local land use policy suggestions to improve resilience;
• Conducts field visits and site reviews with partners at the municipal and regional scale;
• Provides on-call services to priority municipalities on resiliency and hazard issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field and 2 year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with community outreach and workshops.
• Experience in local land use policy review and interpretation.
• Experience utilizing GIS software and data for geospatial analysis and product development for diversity audiences.
• Experience conducting field visits and site reviews of coastlines and waterways with engineers, designers, and planners.
• Experience managing databases and producing reports.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and managing timeframes.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of coastal systems, freshwater ecology, and resource management concepts in the context of risk reduction, hazard mitigation, and resilience at the local to regional scales.
• Experience in municipal-based planning and innovative land use policy applications.
• Background in environmental/landscape design – particularly green/natural infrastructure projects.
• Solid GIS background and proven product development, including ability to utilize data and analytical tools and applications. Analyzing, manipulating, and interpreting data, including statistics.
• Database management skills including creation of map products and report production.
• Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Web browsers) as well as project conceptual design software programs. 
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Ability to understand program budget development and monitoring – successful grant writing background.
• Ability to interpret guidelines and evaluate information and adapt accordingly.
• Ability to work independently and/or with minimal supervision.
• Bi-lingual and multi-lingual candidates are welcome.

How to Apply:

To apply to position #43538, submit resume and cover letter as one document via the following link.https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=43538&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

You can also go the careers.nature.org page on The Nature Conservancy's website and search the job board for position #43538 - Community Resilience Associate.

All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 23, 2015.  Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.

Project Planner Meridian Consultants LLC - Westlake Village, CA

Project Planner 

Meridian Consultants LLC

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Lisa Maturkanic

Email: 

lmaturkanic@meridianconsultantsllc.com

Website: 

http://www.meridianconsultantsllc.com

Location: 

Westlake Village, CA

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

Job Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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