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Program Manager - The Center for Urban Pedagogy (New York City)

Who: The Center for Urban Pedagogy

CUP’s work addresses the needs of communities struggling to make sense of the complex public policies and decision-making processes that impact their lives, from affordable housing to labor rights. By collaborating directly with communities to create accessible and visual explanations on issues important to them, CUP provides individuals with the tools to claim their rights, advocate for their needs, and fight for social justice.

What: Program Manager CUP is seeking a full-time Program Manager to work on our Community Education programs. Community Education programs are collaborations of CUP staff; visual thinkers, like artists and graphic designers; and people working in communities, like organizers, service providers, and other advocates.

The Program Manager will oversee our Public Access Design program and collaborate on other Community Education programs, including Making Policy Public and Envisioning Development Toolkits. Public Access Design is an effort to support quick-turnaround collaborations of CUP, designers, and advocates to produce timely tools for community organizing, while supporting the development of designers who want to engage in community-driven work. The Program Manager will report to CUP’s Director of Programs.

The ideal candidate for Program Manager would be someone with a demonstrated understanding of urban policy and planning issues; a strong desire to create accessible and creative tools that help demystify these topics; a belief in the power of visual communication to do so; experience managing creative projects; a desire to work in a collaborative setting with a broad range of partners; and a commitment to social justice.

The Program Manager’s responsibilities include:

Interactive Project Manager – GreenInfo Network (Oakland, CA)

Who: GreenInfo Network is a 22-year old, Oakland-based nonprofit that works for 80-100 public interest groups annually, helping them with a wide range of interactive, analysis, and print cartography projects. We’re widely known for the quality of what we do and the positive relationships we maintain with our clients. Our team is small and very experienced, about a dozen people, mostly based in Oakland’s Uptown neighborhood, but also with off-site staff in Oregon, Washington, and Vermont. You'll work with clients ranging from government agencies to national nonprofits to small land trusts and advocacy groups. You'll run projects that last anywhere from a few weeks to more than a year.

All our work is in the public interest, covering a huge variety of topics and locations. You'll collaborate with clients like these:

California State Parks staff working to make tools that level the playing field for communities seeking public funds for local parks, so that communities that most need investments get them.
The Google Earth Outreach team and global nonprofits including the Jane Goodall Institute and Mission Blue.
The Learning Policy Institute mapping equity in school funding, teacher salaries, and more.
The International Accountability Center and EndCoal.org, mapping global fossil fuels and international development banking.

What: We are looking for an experienced project manager for interactive design and development on a broad range of map- and data-focused web projects. As a project manager, you’ll shepherd key projects from initiation to final delivery.

Here's what you'll do:

Director of Programs - Center for Urban Pedagogy (Brooklyn, NY)

Who: The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP). CUP is a nonprofit organization that uses the power of design and art to increase meaningful civic engagement, particularly among historically under-represented communities. CUP’s work addresses the needs of communities struggling to make sense of the complex public policies and decision-making processes that impact their lives, from affordable housing to labor rights. By collaborating directly with communities to create accessible and visual explanations on issues important to them, CUP provides individuals with the tools to claim their rights, advocate for their needs, and fight for social justice.

What: CUP is seeking a creative and energetic individual with experience in design and policy who wants to use design and art to contribute to meaningful social change. The Director of Programs will work on and oversee the core Community Education and Youth Education programs. This is an exciting new position that will support the implementation of CUP’s recently completed strategic plan, which emphasizes a deepening of our work’s impacts, an expansion of our efforts to share our methodologies with others, and a greater commitment to leadership development.

Senior Project Manager-Construction and Design

Location: US-IL-Evanston

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Department: Public Works Agency

Salary: $94,290.00 to $136,720.00/annually

Job Closing Date: 10/8/2017

*Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a senior technical position requiring a thorough knowledge of municipal engineering. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the engineering function (in-house and under contract) that designs and constructs the city’s infrastructure, prepares plans, specifications, and estimates of construction projects, attends public meetings to discuss proposed and approved construction projects, performs design and construction inspection work as needed, assists in preparation of the capital improvement budget; prepares reports and technical recommendation for City Council approval and maintains records and reports of technical and official archive materials for Public Works improvement projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):

Extensive knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles, practices and construction techniques and materials; ability to execute Civil/Transportation design, construction plans and develop specifications; ability to supervise subordinate staff, including professional, technical and support staff; ability to perform difficult technical engineering work and research and develop work utilizing innovative techniques; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, city officials and the general public.

Serves as Project Manager on projects of extreme complexity and/or magnitude and on federally-funded construction projects.
Evaluates performance of subordinate staff, recommending personnel actions including salary increases, disciplinary action, training, developmental activities and related areas.
Responsible for the engineering component of the City’s Geographic Information System, working in conjunction with IT.
Prepares RFPs, RFQs and Bid documents for various projects. Manages contract negotiation and administration of consultants retained for infrastructure improvement projects
Prepares loan and grant applications for State and Federal funding, including, but not limited to, Community Development Block Grant, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency State Revolving Loan Fund and Illinois Department of Transportation; responsible for all associated paperwork including disbursement requests and progress reports.
Coordinates with government agencies on State and Federally-funded public works projects.
Coordinates with staff from other divisions and departments on projects.
May serve as the engineer of record for specific projects.
Prepares plans and specifications for bidding.
Manages pre-bid and pre-construction meetings for capital improvement projects.
Reviews work performed by consultants on various public works projects and provides recommendations.
Inspects work performed by contractors on various public works projects and provides recommendations.
Reviews and approves requests for payment from consultants and contractors.
Prepares memos and supporting information to receive approval from City Council.
Prepares newsletters for distribution concerning construction projects and updates for citizens and the public.
Reviews private development plans.
Coordinates preparation of easement documents.
Serves as engineering staff support to the Board of Local Improvements.
Performs additional public works duties as required

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or substantially similar area.

Must possess seven (7) or more years of professional engineering work experience, with five (5) or more years in an engineering project manager role managing multiple municipal contracts in excess of $1 million.
Must be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.
Within 18 months, must obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200.
Within 30 months, must obtain NIMS certification in ICS-300.
Must be currently licensed as a professional engineer in the State of Illinois; or fulfill Illinois reciprocity requirements for non-Illinois licensed professional engineers within 6 months of employment.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
Extensive knowledge of architectural, civil engineering, and/or environmental engineering theory, principles, practices and construction techniques and materials.
Ability to prepare design, construction plans and develop specifications.
Ability to supervise subordinate staff, including professional, technical and support staff.
Ability to perform difficult technical engineering work and research and develop work utilizing innovative techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, city officials and the general public.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

The ability to work in a sedentary position, occasionally using force to lift, carry or otherwise move objects normally found in an office setting. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

SUPERVISION:

Exercises considerable latitude in the performance of duties. Reports to the Bureau Chief – Capital Planning and Engineering in the Public Works Agency.

PUBLIC CONTACT:

This position requires significant public contact and involvement. The Senior Project Manager may attend and/or participate in City Council meetings, Council committee and ward meetings, community meetings and workshops, conferences, and Plan Commission meetings as required.

Chosen candidates will be subject to a qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.

The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).

Link for Site:

https://careers-cityofevanston.icims.com/jobs/1248/senior-project-manager-construction-and-design/job?mobile=false&width=969&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300

Senior Planner - Washington, DC

Senior Planner
Ayers Saint Gross

Washington, DC

Ayers Saint Gross Architects + Planners is a 150-person firm designing environments that support the creation and dissemination of knowledge and culture for major higher education, civic, and cultural institutions. With headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland and offices in Washington, DC and Arizona, our span is national with an increasing presence internationally.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join our planning team in our Washington, DC office. This is a senior leadership position working in close coordination with the Principal in Charge to provide project leadership and management to multiple planning projects. We are looking for an energetic professional with strong organizational skills to manage multi-disciplinary teams to provide collaborative, quality planning solutions. Projects typically overlap the disciplines of planning, architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, and graphic design. Ideal candidates should have interest in problem solving for higher education and cultural clients.

Responsibilities:

In close collaboration with the Principal in Charge, lead and manage planning projects and teams within the planning studio.
Work collaboratively with clients, consultants and internal team members.
Manage internal team in the preparation of deliverables and conduct presentations to clients.
Manage external consultants and contracts.
Manage internal project finances and staffing.
Be able to travel to client sites as needed.
Assist with marketing and business development activities.

Civic Technology Fellow Metropolitan Area Planning Council - Boston, MA

Civic Technology Fellow

Metropolitan Area Planning Council

Professional Area:

Planning Manager - City of San Gabriel, CA

Planning Manager

City of San Gabriel

Location:

San Gabriel, CA

Imagine the opportunity to work in one of the most historic and beloved settings in Southern California, home to the fourth of the 21 California missions, at a time when tremendous growth and diversity combine to make San Gabriel one of Southern California’s prime destinations.

The Ideal Candidate

The City of San Gabriel is seeking an experienced and innovative Planning Manager who is well versed in contemporary urban planning and is able to command the respect and loyalty of a talented staff. The ideal candidate is a forward thinker who anticipates opportunities and is strategic in approach; has a proven track record of completing projects; is technologically savvy and interested in finding new ways to automate processes; and possesses exceptional leadership skills with a strong emphasis on mentoring and developing staff within the division. The ideal candidate will have experience in design and sustainability with an interest and/or exposure to historic preservation, knowledge of current legislation/initiatives impacting planning (including implementation of AB 52, the Native American sacred sites law), and a thorough understanding of and fluency with climate change issues and legislation, including AB 32, SB 375 and climate action plans.

The Department and PositionThe Community Development Department is comprised of four divisions: Planning, Economic Development, Building & Safety, and Neighborhood Improvement Services. The department is currently staffed with approximately 15 full-time positions and several contract employees. With the Planning Division currently managing two new hotel developments, along with 18 or so other large scale projects which are either in the process of finalizing entitlements or starting construction, it is important to find an individual who is excited about playing a significant role in developing the community’s vision for future growth.

Under general direction of the Community Development Director, the Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Planning Division, which includes managing the budget and complex program tasks by assigning, monitoring, evaluating, and developing personnel; supervising the preparation of the work program and agendas for the Planning and Design Review Commissions; supervising the preparation, implementation, and administration of the general plan, specific plans, zoning ordinance, development codes, and operational policies and guidelines; and managing the City’s advance and current planning programs, environmental review, cultural resources, housing, and special projects.

The Planning Manager will also manage consultant agreements and help select consultants to work with the division; facilitate communication between elected and appointed decision makers; serve as the senior staff liaison to both Commissions; mentor staff to develop the next generation of associate and senior planners; and work, coordinate, and collaborate alongside the other divisions in the department.

Education and ExperienceWe will consider ANY combination of experience and education that could be considered qualifying, so if you’re interested, we want to hear from you! A typical background includes a bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field; five years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of planning; and a minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity. Possession of AICP certification is preferred. Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record are also required. Compensation of $100 per month is available to employees who qualify and pass a proficiency examination in a second language such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, or Spanish.

We Welcome Your Application
Candidates must complete a City of San Gabriel application, resume, and cover letter. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department at City Hall by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016. Applications are available on the City’s website www.sangabrielcity.com or at City Hall. Faxed or emailed applications and/or resumes are not accepted.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; the City of San Gabriel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Director, Lead Prevention and Healthy Homes Initiatives, HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT - City of New York, NY

Title Code No: 83006
Salary: $75,000.00/$75,000.00-$94,000.00 Frequency: ANNUAL
Business Title: Director, Lead Prevention and Healthy Homes Initiatives
Work Location: 100 Gold Street
Division/Work Unit: Preservation Programs
Number of Positions: 1
Job ID: 220842

Job Description

The Division of Preservation Finance seeks a Director for Lead Prevention
and Healthy Homes Initiatives to manage the Primary Prevention Program
(PPP), a federally funded program that makes loans to single and
multi-family homeowners for lead treatment, and to establish Healthy Homes
programs and practices in the Division of Preservation Finance. The
Division of Preservation Finance administers multiple loan programs
including the Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Program, the
Participation Loan Program, the Green Housing Preservation Program, the
HUD Multifamily Loan Program and the LIHTC Preservation (Year 15) Program.
These programs facilitate the rehabilitation of privately-owned
multifamily buildings throughout New York City.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of
full-time satisfactory professional experience in the development, design,
construction, appraisal, financing, negotiation or disposition of real
estate or in real estate law, or in urban planning, design or renewal, or
analytical or coordination work related to housing programs; at least 18
months must have been in an executive, administrative or managerial
capacity or supervising professional personnel performing work in the
fields noted above; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent
to "1" above. Graduate study in the field of urban studies, city planning,
business or public administration, finance, architecture, engineering or
other related fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required
experience on the

basis of 30 credits equaling one year of experience. Graduation from an
accredited law school may be substituted for one year of the required
experience. However, all candidates must have three years of work
experience including at least 18 months of executive, administrative,
managerial or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Candidates must have strong management skills, be detailed-oriented,
organized, self-motivated, and be able to manage multiple projects and
meet deadlines. Candidates must also demonstrate strong verbal and written
communication skills. Demonstrated analytical skills, and ability to use
data to manage and work effectively with others to obtain results promptly
as required. Strong computer skills, especially facility with Microsoft
Excel and Word, required. Candidates with Bachelors or Masters in Urban
Planning, Real Estate Finance, Business Administration or related fields
are strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of
appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for
the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau,
Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if
the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency
representative at the time of interview.

Assistant Planner - City of Pasadena, CA

Assistant Planner

City of Pasadena

Contact person:

Human Resources

Phone:

626-744-4366

Email:

humanresources@cityofpasadena.net

Website:

http://www.cityofpasadena.net/HumanResources/

Location:

Pasadena, CA

The Planning and Community Development Department is excited to announce an immediate opening for an Assistant Planner. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine planning work in either the Zoning, Design and Historic Preservation or Community Planning sections. Applications are due November 19, 2015.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a customer focused team player who possesses excellent written, organization and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions: The following list represents some of the essential functions of the position. Assignments may vary. For more detailed information, please refer to the job description.

Performs professional planning work including the administration of federal grants, preparation of requests for proposal, selection and monitoring of contractors.

Researches, collects and analyzes data; prepares reports and presents recommendations on land use, zoning, design, historic preservation, transportation, transit, population, housing, social, economic and other related factors.

Conducts a variety of assignments involving current or long range planning projects; confers with applicants and agency representatives to identify problems; evaluates data and proposes methods to resolve conflicting issues of plan implementation, zoning requirements, and environmental impact.

Evaluates current development projects by detailed review of plans for architectural, zoning and general plan requirements; performs field surveys to identify problems and upon completion of projects to ensure conformance with applicable requirements; discusses recommendations with builders, developers, architects, and real estate professionals.

Prepares legal notices and property descriptions; reviews for completeness and legality advertising notices.

Contributes to the review and revision of local ordinances; conducts research; assist in the preparation of complex planning reports including staff reports, EIR'S, negative declarations and special studies.

Prepares plans and project designs, maps, scale models and other graphic materials; maintains a variety of maps including base, cultural landmarks, zoning, land use and special block studies.

Confers with and advises architects, engineers, attorneys, developers, and the general public regarding City development procedures and processes.

Responds to inquiries, both orally and in writing; applies planning policies, state laws and local ordinances, or explains procedures; provides assistance to the Planning Commission, Hearing Officer, Design Commission and other committees and commissions; may conduct presentations to City Commissions, committees, residents and neighborhood groups.

Qualification Guidelines:

Education:A bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, geography, public administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Two years of recent paraprofessional planning experience in one or more of the following areas: zoning, historic preservation, design review, redevelopment and/or planning research.

CORE COMPETENCIES
The following list represents some of the core competencies for this position; see the job description for more detailed information:

SELECTION PROCESS

All applications will be screened upon receipt, and only candidates who meet minimum job qualifications and who are the most highly competitive may be invited to a written, oral and/or performance examination. Probationary test period is one year.

VACANCIES

As a result of the selection process, an eligible list of candidates will be established which will be used to fill this vacancy and other similar vacancies that may occur in future.

Contact Information

To apply online http://www.cityofpasadena.net/HumanResources/

100 N Garfield Ave

Pasadena, CA 91109

626-744-4366

Assistant Planner, James W. Siebert & Associates, Inc. - Santa Fe, NM

Assistant Planner

James W. Siebert & Associates, Inc.

Professional Area:

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Experience:

3-5 years

Contact person:

Linda Siebert

Phone:

5059835588

Email:

lindae@jwsiebert.com

Website:

http://www.jwsiebert.com

Location:

Santa Fe, NM

Seeking associate with experience working for private consulting firm or experience in both public and private sector positions.

Must have design and technical writing skills with examples of each. Applicant must feel comfortable presenting to public bodies on a regular basis. The firm requires tht applicant has exceptional skills interacting with City and County staf