Planner, Greenway Trails - San Antonio, TX

Planner - Greenway Trails
City of San Antonio’s Parks & Recreation Department
San Antonio, TX


Do you specialize in GIS mapping? Are you experienced in site planning and project design? Would you prefer to work both indoors and outdoors? Then apply to be a Planner for the City of San Antonio’s Parks & Recreation Department! This position will be responsible for planning for Greenway Trails and associated projects throughout the City.

A Bachelor’s Degree, valid driver’s license, and 1 year of planning experience is required. Experience with site analysis, trails or parks planning, alternative transit planning, and floodplain dynamics will be useful in this position. Major coursework in urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, GIS, or a related field is preferred.

For a complete job description and to submit an online application, visithttp://bit.ly/2016CoSAPRPlanner. Only applications submitted through the City of San Antonio's employment website will be considered and must be submitted by July 7, 2016.

Entry (0-1 year): $38,416.82 - $57,625.36 annually

Associate Planner City of Ketchum, ID

Associate Planner

City of Ketchum, ID
The City of Ketchum seeks Associate Planner, to provide a variety of professional land use planning and community development duties of the city. The Associate Planner performs current development review and plan review of building permits, in addition to day to day customer service, permit processing, and assisting in department operations. The position includes work in natural resource conservation, urban design, community sustainability, floodplain management and other functions of the department. The ideal candidate will be a high-level thinker and problem solver with a commanding grasp of land use planning principles and skilled in critical thinking and research. This position requires a significant volume of technical and professional writing with reports, memos, letters, and other written correspondence required on a daily and weekly basis. Confident and refined public speaking skills are a high priority for this position, which is required to present projects and updates as least twice per month to councils, boards, and other public audiences. The ideal candidate will have the tenacity and attitude to efficiently and adeptly move a project through the land use development process to the most sustainable conclusion for the community. The successful candidate will have exceptional customer service skills and ability to guide applicants through a variety of land use processes and permit applications. An Associate Planner should possess high energy, good communication skills, and sincerely enjoy planning work.

Compensation Range: $51,329-$62,371. DOE.

View and download the job description and application packet at www.ketchumidaho.org/jobs.

Submit a completed application to maustin@ketchumidaho.org.

First application review starts July 5, 2016. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter, and the job application. Any incomplete applications will be rejected. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Planning & Zoning Director - Gem County, Idaho

Planning & Zoning Director

Gem County, Idaho

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Zoning Administration

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Lorna McGowan

Phone: 

208/477-2013

Fax: 

208/365-7795

Email: 

lmcgowan@co.gem.id.us

Website: 

http://www.planetizen.com/Gem%20County

Location: 

Emmett, ID

GEM COUNTY / CITY OF EMMETT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Planning Director/Zoning Administrator

DEPARTMENT:  Development Services

REPORTS TO: Board of County Commissioners

PAY RATE:$53,000+ per annum, DOE (exempt)

BENEFITS:  Medical/Dental/Vision/Life paid for employee, PERSI retirement, sick       leave, vacation, holidays, and funeral leave.

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the Gem County Board of County Commissioners and accountable to the Emmett Mayor and City Council, performs professional level technical work related to land use planning, zoning, construction plan review, site inspection and grant writing. Manages development services for Gem County and City of Emmett, including department budget oversight, ordinance development, employee supervision, staffing of planning and zoning commissions and administration. Oversees Gem County code enforcement and building functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the Development Services Department, including budgeting, purchasing, training and supervision of Planning and Zoning, Code Enforcement and Building Department employees.
• Serves as the Zoning and Floodplain Administrator for Gem County and City of Emmett, responsible for all duties assigned to the Administrator through the Zoning and Floodplain Ordinances.
• Ensures development service activities are effectively coordinated with other City and County departments, local and regional service providers and state and federal agencies.
• Performs in-depth analyses of land use proposals regarding conformity with established plans and ordinances; conducts planning related research and collects and analyzes data to produce complete, accurate and logical staff reports, compliance letters and other zoning certificates. Requires physical travel and on-site investigation of real property conditions.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of written staff reports on development applications to City and County Zoning Commissions and elected officials. Required to attend evening meetings and make oral presentations during public hearings.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of written reports, studies and recommendations on long-range planning initiatives to the Joint Planning Commission and elected officials.
• Directly provides and oversees customer assistance to the public, the real estate community, appraisers, developers and others inquiring into planning and zoning related issues, planning application procedures, and community development regulations and ordinances.
• Reads, interprets, and reviews site designs, topographic plans, landscape plans, and architectural plans and comments on needed changes and adjustments to plans.
• Provides advice and recommendations to the appointed and elected officials regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Floodplain Ordinance deficiencies and potential amendments.
• Ensures all requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance are followed, including application procedures, on-site inspections, bonding and improvements.
• Represents Gem County and City of Emmett on various local and regional planning and community development committees and effectively and accurately reports to elected officials on outcomes and anticipated impacts of committee results.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with appointed and elected officials, other civic leaders, clients, state and federal authorities, and other local government departments;
• Uses ArcView and associated computer databases to research property ownership and land use information

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience

• Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. The following factors will be considered minimum qualifications:

1)    A minimum of four years of experience in land development and/or land use planning field;

2)    Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field plus two years of experience in land development and/or planning field;

3)    Knowledge of the principles, theories and objectives of state and local area laws, codes and other regulations pertinent to planning, zoning and community development;

4)    Knowledge of zoning, subdivision and floodplain ordinances and comprehensive plans, including their formation, process of adoption and enforcement;

5)    Reading and understanding complex site plans and blueprints;

6)    Research techniques and report compilation;

7)    Personal computers and related software applications (e.g. GIS, word processing, database and spreadsheets).

• Proven knowledge and competencies in the following areas: 1) Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act; 2) Idaho statutes related to subdivisions and annexations; 3) basic land development and real estate practices; and 4) qualitative research and analysis skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; tactful interaction with the general public; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.

Reasoning

• Ability to solve problems using the principles of logic.

Language

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively respond to questions from groups of the community, officials, customers and general public.

Mathematical

• Ability to calculate basic figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Licensing

• AICP preferred.
• Possession of a valid Idaho driver’s license and a safe driving record is required. If selected for employment, out-of-state candidates must obtain a valid Idaho driver’s license within the introductory period.

Michael Baker International - Chicago, IL

Michael Baker International is looking for individuals with experience in risk communication, floodplain management and community planning to work closely with a variety of stakeholder groups to communicate tailored flood risk information and design in cooperation with local stakeholder’s mitigation strategies and actions. Location is at/near FEMA Region 5, Chicago.

This individual will help develop and manage stakeholder relationships that increase flood risk awareness and reduce flood risk at the community level for FEMA Region 5. This includes the development and implementation of new tools and practices that assist our client in executing community engagement and outreach. This candidate will assist our client prepare for and execute community meetings with the use of communications collateral. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with experience in mitigation planning (preparing mitigation plans preferred) and/or the National Flood Insurance Program (policy and guidance). Requirements:

§  Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Communications, Geography or related fields

§  5-years of post-Bachelor’s related experience- a related graduate degree may substitute for 3 years of experience

§  Knowledge and experience in implementing/supporting FEMA programs with preference given for mitigation based programs and/or preparation of community based comprehensive plans inclusive of risk mitigation approaches

§  Experience in preparing and executing stakeholder meetings (in-person or virtually) , FEMA experience preferred

§  Ability to travel to locations within the Region (Estimated travel greater than 50%)

§  Ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals from various backgrounds, including engineers, planners, community officials, GIS professionals, state and federal government officials, and the public

§  Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and in simple and effective ways

§  Experience in establishing and managing key stakeholder relationships Preferences:

§  AICP

§  CFM Certification

§  Knowledge of hazard mitigation actions that reduce flood risk in communities

§  Experience with NFIP or Hazard Mitigation programs of FEMA

§  Community planning experience

§  Customer Relationship Management experience Other:

§  Proven verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

§  Excellent organizational skills

§  Superior interpersonal skills

§  Excellent critical thinking and problem solving abilities

§  Ability to work independently as well as be part of a team

Send resume to Shannon Burke at shannon.burke@mbakerintl.com.