Entry-Level Urban Designer/Planner - Code Studio (Austin, TX)

Who: Code Studio works on plans and codes that yield vibrant, mixed use, walkable communities through creative urban infill and redevelopment strategies.

What: Code is seeking a talented entry-level urban designer/planner with a strong background in solving complex urban design and planning issues. The position’s role will include:

• Urban design and precedent research 
• Site analysis and existing conditions documentation 
• Analysis and concept diagrams 
• Site plans and area mapping 
• Illustrative plans, sections and perspective renderings, both hand and digital 
• Form-based code drafting and interpretation 
• Preparation of presentations and production of planning and urban design studies 
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination

Planner II – Strategic Long Range Planning (Chattanooga, TN)

Who: The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency (RPA) provides planning services for Chattanooga-Hamilton County in Tennessee, and portions of North Georgia, a region celebrated for its innovation in urban revitalization, public-private partnerships, and citizen-led planning.  The Regional Planning Agency houses the regional Metropolitan Planning Organization and integrates the agency’s transportation and land use planning functions to promote a more holistic and coordinated planning approach.

What: The Planner II is responsible for providing professional expertise in all aspects of the planning and development process, including policy formulation, neighborhood planning, transportation planning, land use and redevelopment.  Duties include developing long-range plans to comply with federal guidelines; administering local zoning; conducting research and analyses; and performing long-range projects related to neighborhood planning, transportation planning, land use and urban redevelopment. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion. Duties include (but are not limited to):

Project Coordinator - Lightengale Group

Who: Lightengale Group is a real estate development consulting firm in Chicago focused on the coordination of financing for multi-family rental affordable housing.

What: The Project Coordinator will be expected to handle many aspects of several projects working in a project team and will work with projects during the initial feasibility state, pre-development/funding, closing stage, and construction, as well as through the 8609/stabilized operations.
While the work is highly varied and difficult to predict on a day to day basis, the general work includes:

Ybor City Development Manager - City of Tampa, FL

Ybor City Development Manager

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Company:City of Tampa

Location:Tampa, FL

JOB PURPOSE: This is responsible professional and managerial work involving urban planning and redevelopment of the City’s Ybor City area.
 

NATURE OF WORK:

Under general direction, the employee in this class is responsible for developing and managing City of Tampa initiatives to promote private investment in the Ybor City CRA areas. The job requires the exercise of considerable initiative and independent judgment in planning, coordinating and organizing redevelopment efforts. The employee also implements policies and procedures relating to community redevelopment areas and initiates, monitors and evaluates redevelopment progress. The exercise of considerable tact and courtesy is necessary in dealing with the public. The incumbent of this position is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse external and internal stakeholders. Work is reviewed through conferences, written reports, and observation of results obtained. Appointed position; employee serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Initiates and implements special public relations and business development programs; advocates to external stakeholders the significance of and opportunities for redevelopment through marketing and public relations initiatives.


• Represents the City and works closely with Citizens’ boards and commissions and public and private officials on all city-related redevelopment issues, including regulatory, services and infrastructure.


• Serves occasionally as City’s point of contact for media inquiries regarding redevelopment in Ybor.


• Cooperates with the City of Tampa’s Real Estate Department in the acquisition, marketing, and disposition of city owned real estate property.


• Maintains databases and reporting systems to monitor and evaluate redevelopment progress.


• Participates in intradepartmental performance improvement initiatives to enhance redevelopment efforts.


• Plans with the community the development of budgets for the use of TIF funds to achieve maximum results.


• Performs related work as required.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:
Comprehensive knowledge of: community redevelopment principles and practices.
Extensive knowledge of: federal, state, and municipal legislation impacting municipal planning and redevelopment efforts; techniques of marketing, communications, and public relations; real estate development in both private and public sectors.
Ability to: plan, assign, manage, and coordinate the work of others in a manner that promotes full performance; write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and prepare analytical and technical reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, directors, managers and employees, officials of other governmental organizations, representatives of public and private organizations, and the general public.

SUGGESTED MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, urban planning or a related field and five (5) years of experience in a lead role on private and/or public development projects and initiatives in an urban core setting with demonstrated success in community building and in working with diverse stakeholders.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES: Possession of a Florida drivers license.

 

EXAMINATION:

Evaluation of training and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position, applications must be received or postmarked by the closing date of July 13, 2015. Applications received or postmarked after the closing date will not be processed.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION: Please register as a MyTampaGov member before you begin the application process. This will enable you to view and re-use information from previously submitted applications to complete and submit any future applications. Please make certain your application is complete and the information you provide clearly demonstrates that you possess the minimum job qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Resumes can be submitted in support of an application, but not in lieu of an application. Resumes and copies of certifications or other required documents may be attached to your online application or e-mailed to careers@tampagov.net.

Planner - City of Kamloops, BC, Canada

Planner

City of Kamloops

April 1, 2015

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

250-828-3439

Website: 

http://www.kamloops.ca/hr/index.shtml

Location: 

Kamloops, BC V2V2C6

Canada

The City of Kamloops is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented Planner to fill a one year contract position.  The successful candidate will perform highly skilled professional planning work of a complex nature under the limited supervision of the Community Planning Supervisor.  Work will be primarily associated with the comprehensive review and update of the City's Official Community Plan.  Work involves applying specialized knowledge for the design, preparation, and completion of long-range and short range planning projects, including development applications/permits, subdivision applications, sector plans, themed plans, and neighbourhood plans. Work may also involve working as part of a planning team on community plan amendments, zoning reviews, community-engagement initiatives, or comprehensive neighbourhood redevelopment planning studies. The job involves inside and occasional outside work in the inspection of development sites, the supervision of several technical and clerical staff on a project or assignment basis, and frequent high volumes of work and tight deadlines. The incumbent is responsible for protecting the confidentiality of many planning matters and for exercising courtesy, tact, persuasion and diplomacy in dealings with City staff, developers, the public and officials from other companies and agencies. The Planner is responsible for the care, accuracy, and attention to many conflicting interests and objectives when preparing reports, projects, policies, and plans and when researching and assessing development proposals. The incumbent must be well-organized, resourceful, and motivated and must exercise considerable integrity, courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and persuasion in a diverse range of internal and external situations that are frequently difficult, specialized, and sensitive.

For more information or to apply, please visit:http://www.kamloops.ca/hr/index.shtml

Director of Planning & Community & Economic Development - City of Madison, WI

Director of Planning & Community & Economic Development 

City of Madison

February 13, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

3-5 years

Location: 

Madison, WI

The City of Madison is seeking a Director to lead the strategic, operational, and financial functions of the Planning, Community & Economic Divisions.

This position requires three years of responsible managerial experience in directing the staff and programs of a local governmental unit primarily engaged in physical planning, economic growth and development, and community redevelopment.

$111,316.00 - $150,277.00 Annually

To obtain more detailed information and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.cityofmadison.com/employment. Applications are due no later than March 29, 2015.

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