Parking and Transportation Demand Manager - City of Redwood City, CA

Parking and Transportation Demand Manager 

City of Redwood City

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Lenka Diaz

Phone: 

650.780.7284

Email: 

ldiaz@redwoodcity.org

Website: 

http://redwoodcity.org/

Location: 

Redwood City, CA

The Parking and Transportation Demand Manager has broad leadership and management responsibility for an operational division including garage operations, maintenance, and revenue collections; coordinating with field enforcement services; and is responsible for program development and management. 

This position also develops and monitors the division budget; serves as staff liaison for the Parking Advisory Committee and Downtown Community Benefits Improvement District (CBID); develops operational goals, objectives, and priorities; oversees the work of consultants and contractors; and may supervise staff.  

Typical duties include: Managing the City’s downtown parking lots, parking garages, and on-street parking spaces; providing oversight of any third-party management agreements for parking operations, equipment or services; managing development of the City’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs, mobility planning strategies, and policy strategies; coordinating with downtown employers, Commute.org, SamTrans/Caltrain, private shuttle providers, and the Downtown CBID; participates in the planning, development, and design of municipal parking facilities and related parking control systems; represents the TDM program and makes presentations to other City departments, governmental agencies, policy boards, and a variety of business/community groups and organizations; responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints; develops policies and procedures related to parking management; prepares recommendations on codes, ordinances, and resolutions; develops, recommends, and administers revenue control and operational policies and procedures; prepares and administers project and program budgets; develops, implements, and maintains marketing and communications programs; develops requests for proposals for parking services, equipment, and technology; routinely assesses and recommends rate and fee adjustments; and troubleshoots operational problems and recommends solutions.

For a complete job announcement and qualifications, please go to:

https://www.calopps.org/ViewAgencyJob.cfm?ID=23172

Senior Planner Elizabeth Peterson Group, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA

Senior Planner

Elizabeth Peterson Group, Inc.

Location: 

Los Angeles, CA

Elizabeth Peterson Group, Inc. (EPG), a Los Angeles-based urban land-use and business development consulting firm, is seeking a Planner with 1 to 3 years of experience. The position provides an opportunity for self-motivated individuals to expand their skills and knowledge while working with a close group of professionals in a collaborative environment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Engage in the planning process by meeting with the client, city and various jurisdictional agencies
• Demonstrate excellent client and team communications skills, working collaboratively to successfully bring projects from inception to operation
• Actively participate in the coordination of a multidisciplinary team of architects, contractors, and other consultants
• Conduct extensive research on a given site and write master planning and other applications
• Manage multiple projects of varying types and scales
• Present at city hearings and neighborhood council meetings
• Prepare hearing and outreach packages and other project documents

Desired Qualities

• A results-oriented creative problem solver able to prioritize a variety of tasks, projects, and deadlines accordingly with great efficiency
• Familiarity with current Los Angeles municipal code and zoning ordinances
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and organizational skills
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), and PowerPoint
• Experience with community outreach
• A passion for collaborative work, urban communities, and historic buildings

Education/Experience

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning and Development with 1-3 years of experience, which may include internships

To Apply

Please email resumes to jobs@epgla.com

Senior Planner - City of Fernley, NV

Senior Planner

Job #51667

City of Fernley
Fernley, NV

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Job at a Glance
Job Category	Community Development and Redevelopment
Job Level	Mid II (4-8 years)
Salary Range	$60,805 - $93,595
AICP Certification	Required

Job Description

DEFINITION
Under general direction, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the assigned day-to-day planning programs and activities within his/her department. Coordinates assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a supervisory level class in the Planner series. This class is distinguished from the Associate/Assistant Planner by the performance of management duties, including, but not limited to, supervision, scheduling, and project assignment to the lower-level planners within the department. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Performance of these functions is the reason this job exists. Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions)

1. Manages and participates in the development of implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Prepares clear and concise administrative and financial reports. 
2. Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for the department; assigns work activities, projects, and programs. 
3. Reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. 
4. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of department’s methods and procedures; recommends appropriate service and staffing levels. 
5. Selects professional, technical, and support staff and ensure effective morale, productivity, and discipline. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT (a sampling)
Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of an urban planning or zoning administration program;
• Advance principles and practices of zoning administration;
• Advanced principles and practices of research, analysis, and report writing;
• Advanced principles and practices of urban design;
• Advanced principles and practices of urban planning and development;

Ability to:
• Interpret, apply, explain, and enforce applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes and regulations, and city and department policies and procedures;
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, recommend or approve best options and ensure staff implements approved solutions in support of goals;
• Distinguish political sensitivities and inter-relationships in the local community and adjust operations accordingly;
• Respond to difficult and sensitive public inquiries;
• Facilitate discussions and mediate conflicts;

Required Certifications and Licenses:
Possession of American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation. 

Experience and Training:
Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major in urban planning, urban studies, geography, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology or a field related to the essential functions. A Master’s degree in planning or public administration is strongly preferred. Six years of increasingly responsible experience in urban, community or regional planning or zoning administration to include three years at a public agency or private sector, and two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

City of Fernley
Senior Planner
Range: 141 ($60,805 - $93,595)

Contact Information
Contact Name	Shannon McKnight
Phone	775-784-9863
Fax
Email	smcknigth@cityoffernley.org
Website	www.cityoffernley.org
Postal Address	595 Silver Lace Blvd. Fernley, Nevada

Planner - City of Westerville, OH

Planner 

City of Westerville

Professional Area: 

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

http://www.westerville.org/services/human-resources/employment

Location: 

Westerville, OH

NATURE OF WORK

This full-time position is of a professional planner expected to complete a full spectrum of planning activities.  Work involves analyzing data and issues, preparing reports, coordinating between all City Departments, making presentations to members of the public, boards and commissions and City Council; and supporting the Senior Planner, Planning Division within the Planning & Development Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in city or regional planning, or related field; and two years’ experience in public sector planning and zoning; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

Considerable knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of land use, municipal and long-range comprehensive planning.

Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local zoning ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations which guide municipal planning processes.

Considerable knowledge and understanding of the role of the planning and legal precedence in modern municipal government.

Knowledge of computer programs necessary for the planning field, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS);ability to conduct research on sites such as census.gov.

Ability to represent the department before the public in a professional manner.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and site plans.

Ability to negotiate with the public

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, other employees, builders, developers, property owners, and contractors.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to maintain complete records and documentation of actions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of sustainable practices, LEED ND certification criteria or similar.

Knowledge of urban design, architecture, landscape architecture and historic preservation principles.

Computer modeling and hand drawing capabilities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Ohio driver's license.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must visit our website at: http://www.westerville.org/services/human-resources/employment for a detailed job description and to complete an online application. Only online applications completed on our website will be accepted and reviewed.

Deadline: Sunday, July 19, 2015

The City of Westerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA

Planner I, Redevelopment Management Associates, LLC - Pompano Beach, FL

Planner I 

Redevelopment Management Associates, LLC

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

1-3 years

Email: 

careers@rma.us.com

Location: 

Pompano Beach, FL

Position Summary(Major Job Duties)

Professional position performing various planning and zoning functions with extensive technical duties and responsibilities. Work is performed under general supervision.   

Minimum Qualifications(Education, work experience, special requirements)

Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field required.  One year of professional work experience in planning required.  Planner must have knowledge, or ability to learn, the Florida Growth Management Act and Broward County Land Use Plan.  Strong analytical, writing and verbal skills are required.  Experience with computer is necessary.  A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Typical Functions

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position)

• Provide assistance and information to the public regarding all Zoning Code, Sign Code, Landscape Code, and related matters through the interpretation of the applicable code requirements.
• Conduct research regarding Zoning Code and Sign Code inquires.
• Review of building permit plans for compliance with the applicable Zoning Code and Sign Code requirements.  
• Review occupational licenses and alcoholic beverage licenses for compliance with the applicable Zoning Code.
• Process applications and requests for Site Plan Approval, Plat, Special Exception, Variance, Temporary Permit, Abandonment, Rezoning, and Modification of Development Standards.
• Review, process applications, prepare reports, and make recommendations for the Development Review Committee, the Architectural Appearance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the City Commission.
• Make presentations before the Development Review Committee, the Architectural Appearance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the City Commission.
• Propose code amendments and additions to the Zoning Code and Sign Code.
• Perform and initiate related work as required.

Required Knowledge

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and site plans.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of planning, zoning, concurrency and governmental takings.
• Ability to read and interpret city ordinances and related legal documents.
• Ability to prepare and present complex reports.
• Strong communicative skills necessary. Must have the ability to work with others when presenting ideas and findings clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with the public.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.  

Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials or other decision-makers
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined planning problems
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Ability to provide effective supervision and staff management
• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadline

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant moving, climbing, carrying, crawling, pushing, and pulling.   

Salary Range:  $50,000 - $70,000 DO

Apply to:  careers@rma.us.com

Senior Planner - City and Borough of Sitka, AK

Senior Planner 

City and Borough of Sitka

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Mark Danielson

Phone: 

(907) 747-1816

Fax: 

(907) 747-1846

Email: 

hr@cityofsitka.com

Website: 

http://cityofsitka.com/government/departments/hr/Jobs.html

Location: 

Sitka, AK

City and Borough of Sitka seeks a Senior Planner to perform advanced professional and technical work in the field of land use planning. Work involves a leadership role in administrating planning, zoning, code and land development. Works with and reports to the Planning and Community Development Director and works closely with staff, officials and the general public in matters pertaining to planning, zoning and subdivision issues.

Salary $67,995.20 - $80,828.80 DOE. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Urban Planning, or closely related field; 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in local planning, supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work, must possess or able to possess Alaska driver’s license.

Application and job description available at http://cityofsitka.com/government/departments/hr/Jobs.html. First review of applications after June 1, 2015. Open until filled. EOE. Call (907) 747-1816 or email hr@cityofsitka.com with any questions.

Planning Department Information - http://cityofsitka.com/government/departments/planning/index.html

Development Services Manager - City of Altamonte Springs, FL

Development Services Manager 

City of Altamonte Springs

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Website: 

http://www.altamonte.org

Location: 

Altamonte Springs, FL

Development Services Manager Senior level professional position in a dynamic city planning and development atmosphere. Directly manages Development Services staff and coordinates work performed by professional and technical staff members in allied departments; leads and coordinates the Development Review Committee team. Successful candidate will thrive on the challenge of creating economic sustainability through project negotiation, comprehensive development review, creative land development code solutions and exceptional customer service.

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, or a directly related field; master’s degree preferred; five years progressively responsible experience with local government review processes; excellent written and verbal communication skills. Refer to the job specification for the full list of responsibilities and qualifications.

The complete job specification and application is available online at http://www.altamonte.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=Fa....

LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU MANAGER, OFFICE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL - CITY CLERK - The City of Milwaukee, WI

LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU MANAGER

Recruitment #1505-5225-001

List Type	Original
Requesting Department	COMMON COUNCIL - CITY CLERK
Open Date	5/28/2015 12:00:00 PM
Filing Deadline	6/26/2015 11:59:00 PM
HR Analyst	Marti Cargile

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PURPOSE

Under the administrative supervision of the City Clerk, the Legislative Reference Bureau Manager is in charge of Milwaukee’s Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB), including the supervision of legislative drafting and research, fiscal research, library service, and code publication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises the operations of a staff of professionals and support staff members engaged in research, analysis, and library services. 
• Ensures that the training and professional development needs of staff members are met. 
• Supervises the provision of information to government officials. 
• Establishes standards for and supervises the drafting of proposed ordinances and resolutions. 
• Supervises the maintenance and updating of the City Charter and the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. 
• Acts as liaison between the Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) and Common Council members and other city government officials. 
• Oversees the budget and fiscal analysis services for the Common Council. 
• Determines the annual budget and oversees expenditures for the LRB. 
• Directs, reviews, and disseminates studies, reports, and papers relating to city services and problems. 
• Oversees the usage and development of the library materials collection. 
• Develops services and facilities for improved reference capabilities. 
• Develops comparative information sharing channels with governmental, university, and community organizations specializing in urban information. 

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Master’s Degree in political science, public administration, public policy, urban affairs, library science, or a related field from an accredited college or university, AND 
2. Four years of progressively responsible professional level research experience with a legislative service, reference bureau, library research agency, university research staff, or a public finance, policy analysis, or similar organization. 

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. Your transcript must be legible and include your college/university name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date completed. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with information retrieval systems and other technology used in research and library services. 
• Previous management or supervisory experience. 
• A related doctoral degree. 

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Leadership initiative as well as the ability to set goals and communicate and implement a vision for the future.
  Demonstrated ability to supervise professional and support staff members, manage work priorities and projects, and manage multiple activities with differing completion dates. 
• Interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with City officials, staff, LRB users, representatives of other agencies, and citizens. 
• Ability to read and interpret a wide variety of materials, including books and periodicals, legislation, policies, reports, technical publications, and electronic documents. 
• Written communication and technical writing skills, such as drafting legislation. 
• Oral communication skills. 
• Customer service skills and ability to satisfy the needs of various constituencies. 
• Critical thinking skills: analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills as well as sound judgment. 
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and accomplish work, along with flexibility. 
• Honesty and integrity. 
• Knowledge of municipal government, budgeting, and fiscal analysis. 
• Knowledge of records management practices. 
• Knowledge of research methods and proficiency using specialized computer applications and other resources to conduct research and analyze municipal issues. 
• Knowledge of databases, including information retrieval systems such as Dialog, Dow Jones, and Newsbank. 
• Knowledge of library science and emerging technologies related to library systems and services. 

CURRENT SALARY

THE CURRENT STARTING SALARY (PG 1HX) for City of Milwaukee residents is $70,827 annually, and the non-resident starting salary is $69,090. Appointment above the minimum is possible. 

SELECTION PROCESS

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE: The examination will be held as soon as practical after June 26, 2015. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL. 
• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above. 
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov. 
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202. 

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