Entry-Level Planner - Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA)

We are seeking a collaborative and creative planner.

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Are you passionate about helping communities grow, develop, redevelop, and preserve natural systems? Do you want to craft innovative planning and design solutions that lead to improving the physical, social, environmental, and economic health of a neighborhood, downtown, community, or region? Do you want to work in an environment that places a high value on collaboration with other planners, designers, civil engineers, economists, and other leaders?

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If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team.

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We are currently seeking an entry-level staff planner with 0-3 years of professional planning experience. This position will work closely with planning staff on a variety of project assignments including collecting and organizing project background information for use in reports, computer rendering of maps and drawings, site visits, data collection, participation in public outreach and community engagement methods, writing, and preparing presentations and documents for clients. We’re seeking a planner who will collaborate with planning, landscape architecture, and urban design professionals in a project team setting, on a range of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. This position provides an opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of responsibilities required of a professional planner and presents an opportunity for advancement as a project manager at the firm. This position requires strong technical and organizational skills, excellent customer service rapport, and application of energy and creativity to innovative and unique projects.

Full post and instructions for applying available here.

Urban Land Use Planner - City of Decatur, IL

Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000 Annually

Job Type: Full-time Benefited Employee

Department: Economic & Community Development - Management

Location: Decatur, IL

Job Number: 18-00281

Opening Date: 11/09/2023

Job Summary

The Urban Land Use Planner performs, coordinates, develops, designs, and administers professional and technical planning work for the City to include preparing and updating functional plans and assisting City officials in formulating policies addressing urban design, community development, and physical development issues.

Full description and application available here.

Development Analyst I - Will County Land Use Department

Job Summary:

The Development Analyst I position is an entry-level position that assists the Development Analyst II with implementation planning and associated challenging matters of interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of related ordinances and regulations.

Apply by: September 7, 2023 by 4:30pm

Full description and instructions for applying are available here.

Jobs/Internships, environmental advocacy - Impact - various locations

Jobs/Internships
Impact
Various Locations

Jobs with Impact Make Your Impact for Our Environment, Our Democracy and Our Future

If you are interested in joining a team of passionate people to make an impact on issues like global warming, clean water, big money’s influence over our democracy and other issues that matter to our future, consider a job with Impact.

About
Impact was created by leading advocacy organizations like Environment America, U.S. PIRG and the PIRG Campus Action project. We build the grassroots action and power it takes to make an impact on important issues. It’s a full-time, two-year commitment to advocate for our environment, our democracy and our future.

Apply
Impact is now accepting applications to join our team in August 2017! Our application deadline is March 10th. We also have immediate positions available.

If you aren’t looking for a full-time job, you can also make a big difference through an internship with Impact.

You can learn more and apply on our website or reach out to our Director, David Rossini, at jobs@weareimpact.org.
http://www.weareimpact.org/job.html

CMAP - Chicago, IL

Governmental Affairs Government Relations Associate (GRA22016) 

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning 

Chicago, IL

Experience Required: 3 to 5 years (Associate) 

Salary Range: Associate: $54,000 - $66,933 

See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information. 

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire one full-time employee to help advance the agency’s engagement with state and local elected officials and contribute to the agency’s legislative tracking and reporting activities. The position will be filled at the Associate level. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is the region’s official comprehensive planning organization. Its GO TO 2040 plan is helping the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois to implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. 

Position Description The ideal candidate for this position will be able to monitor state legislative activity and communicate about the implementation of GO TO 2040 and development of the next longrange plan with a wide variety of audiences. The government relations associate will understand the agency’s policies and principles related to transportation, land use, tax policy, economic development, housing, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. Applying knowledge of CMAP’s core policy principles, the associate will track state legislation and activity and develop related reports. 

The government relations associate will serve as a liaison to state and local elected officials and other agency stakeholders. This position will require communication with a variety of elected officials and partners at public venues and in individual meetings. The position may also be asked to contribute to other CMAP activities, including but not limited to the development of the region’s next long-range comprehensive plan, due in October 2018. Other responsibilities as directed by the supervisor. 

This position requires travel throughout the region and state, including some evening, weekend, and multi-day travel; candidate must have the ability and willingness to work with communities across the region. 

Responsibilities Essential functions of this position are to:

 • Manage and support CMAP’s legislative tracking and legislative review processes.

 • Possess working knowledge of the Illinois General Assembly legislative procedures. 

 • Author memos and develop reports detailing legislative activity.

 • Represent the agency and communicate CMAP’s policies, processes, and programs.

 • Establish and maintain strong relationships with state and local elected officials, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.

 • Work as part of multidisciplinary teams and contribute to complex projects. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: CMAP will recruit an Associate with the knowledge, experience, and skills to assist the state legislative monitoring, engagement and regional outreach. 

The successful candidate must demonstrate: 

• Strong knowledge of state legislative processes and roles and responsibilities of state and local governments.
• Knowledge of transportation policy and local planning issues in northeastern Illinois.
• Understanding of the links between transportation, land use, housing, economic development, taxation, environment and natural resources, and community development.
• Experience working with elected officials and state and local government staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest and ability to interact with partner agencies, local governments, and the general public. 

It is understood that candidates at the Associate level will have limited work experience, but they should demonstrate strong interest and familiarity with the topics addressed by CMAP. 

Education and/or Experience 

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, planning, economics, public administration, or a related field plus a minimum of 3-5 years of experience is required. A Master’s degree in one of the aforementioned fields is preferred. Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop cohesive relationships. Strong facilitation skills, with excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Efficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. 

How to Apply 

Applicants should apply online at https://cmap.hyrell.com. 

Posting End Date This posting will close on March 4, 2016. 

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Year-long paid internship - multiple locations

Year-Long Paid Intership Green Corps Early Application Deadline: January 31st, 2016 Click here to request more information about Green Corps Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day. At Green Corps, we believe there are actually plenty of solutions to these problems, but what’s lacking is political will on behalf of decision makers. That’s why right now, what we really need is more Organizers – people who understand the power of public support and know how to mobilize it. In Green Corps’ yearlong paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — climate change, deforestation, water pollution, factory farming and many others — with groups like Sierra Club and Food & Water Watch. And when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups. For more information, read on or visit www.greencorps.org/apply In your year with Green Corps: Be trained by the best: Green Corps organizers take part in trainings with leading figures in the environmental and social change movements: people like Adam Ruben, former political director and current board president of MoveOn.org, and Bill McKibben, author and founder of 350.org. Learn new skills: Green Corps will teach you to recruit and train activists and volunteers, build coalitions, organize events and gain media coverage, and much more—all of the skills it takes to build public support for our environment. Gain experience across the country: Green Corps sends organizers to jumpstart campaigns for groups such as Food & Water Watch, Corporate Accountability International, and The Wilderness Society, in major cities to small towns across the country. Make an impact on today’s environmental challenges: A team of Green Corps organizers helped run a publicity campaign that persuaded Kellogg’s Cereal to pressure its supplier of palm oil to stop destroying tropical forests. Other Green Corps organizers have played critical roles in the retirement of over a dozen coal-fired power plants on the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign. Get paid! Green Corps organizers earn a salary of $25,500. We also offer a generous benefits package. Launch your career: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment. The Application Process: In the next few months, we‘ll invite 35 college graduates to join Green Corps in 2016 -2017. We’re looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, people who have taken initiative on their campus or community, and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work for change over the long haul. If you think you’re one of those people, visit www.greencorps.org to apply. Green Corps’ yearlong program begins in August 2016 with Introductory Classroom Training and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate. For more information, visit www.greencorps.org or contact Amanda Becker, Recruitment Director of Green Corps at jobs@greencorps.org. ****************************** Green Corps is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Policy and Advocacy Associate - Alexandria, VA

Policy and Advocacy Associate
National Society of Professional Engineers

TITLE: Policy and Advocacy Associate
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Manager, Government Relations
DEPARTMENT: Government Relations

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in political science or related field and 1 - 2 years of experience in federal or state government relations (legislative and/or regulatory), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to influence legislative and regulatory outcomes by identifying and analyzing relevant public policy issues and mobilizing NSPE resources.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislative and regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of federal election and lobbying laws, including PAC operations procedures.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to work effectively, independently, and cooperatively with all levels of staff, NSPE members and constituents, key government officials, and the general public and the ability to harmonize and build consensus among competing professional interests.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to represent and promote the licensed professional engineer by producing publications, making presentations, and attending conferences and meetings.
• Strong interpersonal and customer -service skills to work with NSPE leadership, state executive directors, state society leaders, Committee on Policy and Advocacy and NSPE-PAC Board of Trustees members and other volunteers, elected and appointed government officials, other association staff, the general public, and NSPE staff.
• Understanding of effective PAC fundraising and grassroots recruitment techniques.
• Financial management skills, including the ability to develop and maintain a budget.
• Solid computer applications skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, VoterVoice, MagnetMail, Bloomberg Government, etc. 

JOB PROCESSES:

1. Evaluate and track professional licensure, legislative and regulatory issues relevant to licensed professional engineers. 
2. With NSPE leadership, the Senior Manager of Government Relations and the COPA Committee, craft NSPE’s federal and state legislative and regulatory agenda and develop a plan to achieve positive legislative and regulatory outcomes through participation in issue-based coalitions with like-minded organizations, coordinating with and supporting affiliated state societies on state-level advocacy, direct lobbying, grasstops action, and grassroots action.
3. Track and communicate information about state legislative and regulatory issues to NSPE members and state society executives.
4. Conduct issues research and prepare issue and policy analysis, issue briefs, advocacy collateral materials, committee and governance reports, responding to member/staff inquiries regarding government affairs and licensure issues.
5. Serve as a staff liaison, in conjunction with the Senior Manager of Government Relations, to the COPA Committee, NSPE-PAC Board of Trustees and AAES UPADI Task Force.
6. Assist the Senior Manager of Government Relations in representing NSPE before federal agencies and Congress. Develop and maintain relationships with elected and appointed officials, including Members of Congress, key federal agency personnel, and their staff.
7. Communicate information to NSPE members about legislative and regulatory issues in publications such as the “Policy Perspectives” column in PE magazine, issue briefs, and the Government Relations Web site.
8. Develop an annual fundraising plan for NSPE-PAC.
9. Craft a clear and compelling message to inspire members to contribute to NSPE-PAC.
10. Implement a schedule of communications with NSPE members, including: Solicitations (see number 8); Thank-you letters to contributors, sent monthly; Updated content on the NSPE-PAC Web site, as it becomes available.
11. Plan fundraising campaigns for NSPE-PAC to increase member participation and receipts.
12. Solicit NSPE Board of Directors and House of Delegates annually, seeking a participation rate of 100% and recommending a contribution level of $100 per person.
13. Solicit all NSPE members by email twice a year.
14. Solicit Enterprise members every April.
15. Hold fundraising events at each NSPE Annual Meeting.
16. Research and recommend candidates to receive NSPE-PAC contributions. Attend candidate fundraisers as necessary and arrange for NSPE members and state society executives to attend local events and deliver PAC checks to candidates.
17. Manage the online Legislative Action Center by using VoterVoice to publish legislative information and send Action Alerts to NSPE members.
18. Manage QBS Award process and work with NSPE volunteers and partner organizations to determine award and grant recipients.
19. In coordination with Senior Manager of Government Relations, prepare monthly FEC reports, maintaining compliance with all regulations.
20. Assist the Senior Manager of Government Relations in developing and managing the Government Relations budget.
21. Enter PAC payments from dues invoices and direct contributions into database
22. Serve as NSPE staff support to the AAES WFEO International Relations Committee and the AAES UPADI Task Force, manage task force process, conference calls, meetings, agenda, minutes and related administrative issues and track engineering professional practice legislation and regulation as it may impact upon international engineering practice.
23. All other duties as assigned.

Please submit resumes, cover letters, and salary requirements (advertised elsewhere in $40Ks)

About National Society of Professional Engineers
Located in Old Town Alexandria, the National Society for Professional Engineers (NSPE) is a nonprofit organization for licensed professional engineers and engineers on the licensure track that enhances the image of its members and their ability to ethically and professionally practice engineering through education, licensure advocacy, leadership training, multi-disciplinary networking, and outreach.

Part-time Marketing - Philadelphia, PA

Marketing Sales Assistant

CHPlanning

Philadelphia, PA

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Charnelle Hicks

Phone: 215-751-1400 ext. 206

Email: Charnelle.Hicks@chplanning.com

Website: http://www.chplanning.com

Location: 

Philadelphia, PA

CHPlanning is seeking a part-time candidate to join our growing staff in Philadelphia, PA. We are forward-thinking firm of innovators and problem solvers. We engage people to transform our communities, transportation systems, and local economies to enable better performance, sustainability livability. The candidate will be providing support to client managers and the company president. Candidate must be dependable, outgoing with potential to build strong professional relationships and generate sales leads. The marketing sales assistant must have potential and an ambitious drive and must be able to prioritize daily tasks.


DUTIES

• Create brochures and sales pitches using Adobe Suite.
• Prepare and produce office marketing materials and project sheets.
• Will be the primary point of contact for prospective clients.
• Able to resolve customer service issues.
• Willing to work out of the office with occasional travel and maintain high standards of activity.
• General office upkeep
• Assist with creating and launching new marketing materials.
• Assist with tradeshow and meeting logistics.
• Providing sales data, news and market trends, forecasts, account management and competitive market analysis.
• Answering phone
• Assist with corporate websites and social media campaigns.
• Provide sales vs. projection results by preparing and forwarding sales tracking reports.
• Track sales expenses.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 – 2 years’ experience or training in sales, marketing, customer service, customer service, customer acquisition and retention, sales management, marketing management, territory management, or communications preferred.
• Must have a sense of Professionalism and be able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Knowledge of AP style guide, grammar, spelling, strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and MS Office Professional suite.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Must have a positive attitude, great people skills, and strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Entry-Level Environmental/Transportation Planner Mead & Hunt - Denver, CO and/or Tulsa, OK

Entry-Level Environmental/Transportation Planner

Mead & Hunt

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Transportation Planning

Phone: 

608-273-6380

Email: 

hr@meadhunt.com

Website: 

http://meadhunt.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Location: 

Denver, CO and/or Tulsa, OK,

Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is experiencing unprecedented growth. We have one or more positions available in Denver and/or Tulsa for an entry-level environmental/transportation planner to work with our aviation planning group.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning studies that assess and document impacts to the natural environment, cultural resources, and human environment; conducting airport planning studies including environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, categorical exclusions, environmental overviews; and conducting noise and land use studies. Some travel will be necessary.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental studies, planning, engineering, architecture, aviation management, or a similar field.

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following: 

• strong writing skills; 
• experience with GIS and CAD software; 
• understanding of/experience with the National Environmental Policy Act; 
• research experience; 
• the ability to meet deadlines; 
• effective presentation skills; 
• ability to take initiative and be a self-starter; 
• ability to work well independently; 
• a team-player attitude; 
• strong organizational skills.

Mead & Hunt offers challenging and interesting work in a collaborative, fun, and friendly work environment. If you are interested in this opportunity, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers OR submit your cover letter and resume (with the pdf application, if possible, printed from our website) to the address below by Friday, September 4, 2015. Interviews are awarded on our review of your ability to meet the qualifications in the paragraphs describing the “successful” candidate and “ideal” candidate, so be sure to explain in your COVER LETTER (not just in your resume) how you meet each qualification listed in the paragraphs above. Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a work visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

MEAD & HUNT, Inc. Attn: Req. #834 2440 Deming Way Middleton, WI 53562 www.meadhunt.com EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Program Analyst, EPA's Office of Environmental Justice - Washington, D.C.

EPA Office of Environmental Justice Hiring

EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) is looking to hire several entry-level positions for our headquarters office. Please encourage those you know who are just starting out on their careers and looking to make a difference in the communities we all strive to help and support, to apply. Information is below, and applicants should apply through USAJobs. The vacancy opens Wednesday, August 19. Other EPA offices potentially will be hiring off of this same announcement.

OEJ also is interested in former Peace Corps Volunteers or recent Vista/AmeriCorps Volunteers with valid Non-Competitive Eligibility status to get in touch directly with Matthew Tejada, Director of the Office of Environmental Justice, at Tejada.matthew@epa.gov.

Job Title: Program Analyst

Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Job Announcement Number: CI-OECA-DE-2015-0013

Salary Range: $43,057.00 to $55,970.00 / Per Year

Open Period: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 to Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Series & Grade: GS-0343-07

Position Information: Full-time - Permanent

Promotion Potential: 12

Duty Locations: Many vacancies - Washington, DC

Who May Apply: Any U.S. citizen may apply

Security Clearance: Other

Supervisory Status: No

Link: https://www.USAJobs.gov

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Planning Technician - City of Wheat Ridge, CO

Planning Technician

City of Wheat Ridge

Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with various aspects of the City's planning program such as coordinating City's pre-application meeting process, reviewing building permits for zoning compliance, maintaining and creating maps and other planning related graphical information, informing the public of planning regulations and procedures, conducting preliminary research on various planning, land use and zoning issues and processing routine land use applications.

Successful Planning Technicians will have the opportunity to perform professional-level (Planner I) duties and may promote into a Planner I position upon demonstrated professional proficiency.  

This is a great opportunity for a self-starter who wants to begin their career in Urban Planning.

City Values:
All team members are expected to adhere to the organizational values of ACTION! (Accountability, Change, Teamwork, Integrity, Opportunity, Now!) and are responsible for contributing to the achievements of the organization and department. Team members are expected to continue to grow professionally and to apply learning in their job setting.

Desired Attributes:
Strong work ethics that holds themselves accountable for high 
quality and timely work.
Self-motivated and possesses an internal drive to pursue work.
Resourceful to identify and use a variety of tools needed for 
problem solving.
Adaptable to changing and at times difficult situations.
Active listener who can understand and translate the needs of 
diverse customers. 

Communication/Working relationships:
Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills are required of this position. Ability to express ideas and facts in order to interact with all levels of the organization and external customers. Listens to others and facilitates an open exchange of ideas. Ability to maintain strong working relationships with all internal and external customers.

Diversity:
Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences.

APPLY ON-LINE AT:  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wheatridge/default.cfm

Posted by

Posted Date

Listing ID

City of Wheat Ridge

08/03/2015

288221760

Senior Planner, Associate Planner & Planner (3 positions), City of Westminster, CO

Senior Planner 

City of Westminster, Colorado

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

303-658-2150

Fax: 

303-706-3928

Email: 

jobs@cityofwestminster.us

Website: 

http://www.cityofwestminster.us

Location: 

Arvada, CO

Requisition Number: 15-00726

Salary Range: $70,350.00 - $87,937.00

Annually Opening Date: Monday, July 27, 2015 
Closing Date: Monday, August 17, 2015, 8:30 a.m.

POSITION PURPOSE 
The Senior Planner position is a high level professional and technical planning position that is responsible for advanced level work involving both long range and current planning (plan implementation) activities. A high emphasis is placed on design and urban design issues with current planning, including a strong knowledge of architecture, landscape architecture and sound site planning.

The position is responsible for preparing comprehensive plans and sub-area plans, coordinating of the City's review and analysis of annexation and rezoning requests and development proposals, administrating the Growth Management Program and developing land use regulations. The position is also responsible for developing and maintaining a statistical data base, coordinating information between various members of the City Staff, developing plans, policies and programs for review and making presentations to the Planning Commission. Work is performed with a reasonable degree of latitude for independent, mature judgment, and action is reviewed by a Principal Planner and/or the Planning Manager through observation, conference, reports, and achievement of desired objectives.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,000 per year depending on the employee’s fluency in Spanish, Hmong, and/or Laotian. This position requires a writing sample you have done, preferably a staff report to Planning Commission or City Council regarding a land planning item, rezoning, comprehensive plan amendment/adoption, annexation, or significant land use matter. Please limit your answers to no more than ten (10) typed pages, double-spaced, 11 pt. Times New Roman font. Your writing sample must be attached with your application.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Required:

1. Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or closely related field from an accredited college or university with at least three years of experience in a public planning agency; OR 
2. Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a design discipline, such as urban design, architecture, or landscape architecture combined with at least five years of directly related experience 
3. Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.Preferred: 
4. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered 
5. Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred

HOW TO APPLY 
A City of Westminster online employment application is required for this position and is due by the closing date. Apply online by 8:30 a.m., on the closing date

Associate Planner 

City of Westminster, Colorado

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

Entry level

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

303-658-2150

Fax: 

303-706-3928

Email: 

jobs@cityofwestminster.us

Website: 

http://www.cityofwestminster.us

Location: 

Westminster, CO

Requisition Number: 15-00724 

Salary Range: $56,629 - $70,786 Annually 

Opening Date: Monday, July 27, 2015 
Closing Date: Monday, August 17, 2015, 8:30 a.m. 

POSITION PURPOSE 
The Associate Planner position is an entry level planning position involving the provision of technical assistance to the Planning Division for both long-range and current planning activities. Duties of the position include but are not limited to assistance to the general public regarding general zoning information, entry level development review, including site plan review, architecture, landscape review, etc.; preparation of graphic illustrations, maps and photographic materials; conducting research as directed; and collecting and maintaining demographic and economic data. The full salary range for this position is stated above. Starting wages are negotiable and dependent on the qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,000 per year depending on the employee’s fluency in Spanish, Hmong, and/or Laotian. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 
1. Responsible for day-to-day activities in the planning division: 

• Review sign permits, minor building permits, and business licenses for zoning code compliance 
• Perform technical research on selected planning matters relative to modifications in land use, housing, zoning, ownership, and other factors of physical development 
• Provide assistance to the public in answering general zoning, sign code, building setback, address-related questions, and development-related questions 
• Record Official Development Plans, Preliminary Development Plans, final plats, etc., at the County Recorder's Offices, as necessary

2. Assist planners in the review of site plans, address plats, archiving documents, development of long-range plans, and policy analysis3. May review ODP and ODP Waiver submittals, and perform general planning work4. May review telecommunication submittals for compliance with local, state, and federal law pertaining to5. Prepare displays for graphic presentations and reports for the Special Permits and License Board, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings, including: 

• Illustrations 
• Maps 
• Charts 
• Graphics 
• PowerPoint presentations

6. Run blueprints and other types of prints for the public 
7. Collect and maintain demographic and economic data and updates the federal government census maps, as necessary8. Provide updates to the City web site related to Planning 
9. Maintains regular and punctual attendance 

HOW TO APPLY A City of Westminster online employment application is required for this position and is due by the closing date. Apply online at www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs by 8:30 a.m., on the closing date.

Planner 

City of Westminster, Colorado

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

303-658-2150

Fax: 

303-706-3928

Email: 

jobs@cityofwestminster.us

Website: 

http://www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs

Location: 

Westminster, CO

Requisition Number: 15-00725

Salary Range: $60,876.00 - $76,095.00

Annually Opening Date: Monday, July 27, 2015
Closing Date: Monday, August 17, 2015, 8:30 a.m.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Planner position is a professional and technical planning position that is responsible for advanced level work involving both long range and current planning (plan implementation) activities. Job duties include preparing comprehensive plans and sub-area plans, coordinating the City's review and analysis of annexation and rezoning requests and development proposals, administering the Growth Management Program, developing land use regulations, developing and maintaining a statistical database, coordinating information between various elements of the City Staff, developing plans, policies and programs for review and making presentations to the Planning Commission and City Council.

Work is performed with a reasonable degree of latitude for independent, mature judgment, and action is reviewed by the Principal Planner or the Planning Manager through observation, conference, reports, and achievement of desired objectives. The full salary range for this position is stated above. Starting wages are negotiable and dependent on the qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,000 per year depending on the employee’s fluency in Spanish, Hmong, and/or Laotian. This position requires a writing sample you have done, preferably a staff report to Planning Commission or City Council regarding a land planning item, rezoning, comprehensive plan amendment/adoption, annexation, or significant land use matter.

Please limit your answers to no more than ten (10) typed pages, double-spaced, 11 pt. Times New Roman font. Your writing sample must be attached with your application.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

1. Coordinates the review and analysis of annexation and rezoning requests and development proposals 
2. Coordinates development proposals with developers and consultants 
3. Prepares analysis, writes reports and makes Staff presentations to Planning Commission and City Council 
4. Assists in the administration of the City's Growth Management Program 
5. Analyzes and reviews special planning programs 
6. Prepares long range plans and policy analysis 
7. Studies and reviews public programs; reviews and updates statistical, demographic, and related information and general plan background studies 
8. Prepares reviews and analysis of special planning programs and prepares related maps and graphics 
9. Compiles and maintains data for analysis of development impacts; analysis of land use relationships; attends Planning Commission and other meetings as directed 
10. Provides planning information to the general public

HOW TO APPLY
A City of Westminster online employment application is required for this position and is due by the closing date. Apply online by 8:30 a.m., on the closing date.