Assistant Planner City of Rancho Mirage

Assistant Planner

City of Rancho Mirage

Experience: 

Entry level

Contact person: 

Letty Gallegos-Gallardo

Phone: 

760-324-4511, ext 231

Fax: 

760-321-1647

Email: 

lettyg@ranchomirageca.gov

Website: 

http://www.RanchoMirageCA.gov

Location: 

City of Rancho Mirage, CA

The City of Rancho Mirage is recruiting to fill one planning position on its planning team.

This position is under general supervision, responsibilities may include: processing of planning applications; providing information and assistance to the public, City departments and other agencies regarding planning related issues; reviews zoning and development applications; performs research; prepares maps, graphs, models, and reports; presents projects to the Planning Commission; coordinates special projects and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility, including code interpretations.

For more information on how to apply and application materials please visit our website at www.RanchoMirageCA.gov.

Apply By: 5 pm, November 9, 2015.

City Planner II Baltimore City Department of Planning - Baltimore, MD

City Planner II

Baltimore City Department of Planning

Professional Area: 

Information Technology / GIS

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

1-3 years

Location: 

Baltimore, MD

City Planner II

$60,800 - $97,300

The Baltimore City Department of Planning (DoP) is seeking a Research & Strategic Planner/ Demographic Specialist to undertake demographic and GIS analysis in our Research and Strategic Planning Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates the collection, analysis, and reporting of data and research on demographic and socioeconomic trends and their implications for the DoP and City of Baltimore using a broad range of data sources, including census and ACS data.
• Develops maps and geospatial databases for use in plans, reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Provides programming assistance, produces tables, figures, and graphs on area demographic trends, and writes and edits short articles for web and print publications on demographic trends.
• Prepares Baltimore City’s population, household and employment estimates and projections at the Transportation Analysis Zone level for the Baltimore region cooperative forecast, performing annual updates.
• Assists in the City’s preparation for the Decennial census.
• Reviews and evaluates annual population estimates and develops Neighborhood Statistical Area profiles.
• Converts, analyzes, and manages complex geo-databases; produces customized data layers, services, maps (both fixed and online), tables, and reports.
• Coordinates the development and dissemination of GIS data and cartographic projects such as data files and layers, reconciling multiple datasets.
• Responds to inquiries about demographic topics or data and providing custom analyses and maps. Contributes to research summaries and other written materials.
• Maintains/increases own knowledge and expertise in the field with the attendance at conferences, seminars, etc. as well as reading of topics in the field. Prepares and gives presentations on demographic and socioeconomic data to city agencies, groups, and the public.

How To Apply

To see the education and experience requirements and to apply, visit the Baltimore City’s website (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/baltimorecity/default.cfm) and click on“City Planner II”

Closing Date: November 1, 2015

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date; therefore, qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early. This position requires the passing of drug and alcohol screenings, a criminal background investigation, and education verification.

To view other vacancies at the Baltimore City Department of Planning, click on http://www.planetizen.com/node/80034.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Planner/GIS specialist, PlanSmart NJ - Trenton, NJ

Planner/GIS specialist

PlanSmart NJ

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

Entry level

Email: 

info@plansmartnj.org

Website: 

http://plansmartnj.org

Location: 

Trenton, NJ

PROJECT PLANNER/GIS SPECIALIST

PlanSmart NJ PlanSmart NJ, a non-profit planning and public policy organization in downtown Trenton, has an opening for a part-time Project Planner/GIS Specialist. PlanSmart NJ undertakes research, advocacy, public education and technical services. PlanSmart NJ explores and develops cutting edge planning concepts and brings a unique perspective to the field of land use planning.

We are looking for a candidate who enjoys innovative thinking as much as detailed analysis. We are a team-based organization, working closely together to share ideas, offer feedback, and provide helping hands on whatever the job at hand requires. We expect each person, however, to be a self-starter, a person who can work independently and take responsibility for her/his work. The successful candidate will be a member of a small planning team, and be involved with projects that cover a range of topics, including the economy, the environment, housing, transportation, urban revitalization, regional equity, and state, regional and local planning. Upcoming work will involve research and mapping analysis for PlanSmart NJ’s Repurposing Stranded Assets Project.

This project is using existing real estate and demographic data to assess the state of New Jersey’s commercial and real estate market. Through data collection and literature review, the project will identify common constraints and opportunities to repurpose underutilized office and retail centers to better function in the 21st Century economy and environment. In addition to project work, the planner will assist with website updates, Constant Contact messages, and social media to communicate project updates.

Job responsibilities will include a range of research and planning activities, depending on the annual work program, including such things as:

1. GIS and statistical analysis of economic and other data – making maps, spreadsheets, and graphs, 
2. Interaction with development professionals, environmental advocates, corporate and business representatives, government officials and the press, and 
3. Refining our technical planning tools, concepts and strategies for use on a regional scale.

Qualifications/Skills

• A Masters Degree in Urban Planning, or related field Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research, as well as the ability to organize and communicate research findings Interest in land use, economic, regional planning, transportation and social equity issues 
• Strong analytical skills 
• Extensive computer skills GIS, Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Knowledge of Access and WordPress a plus. 
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of specific projects

Application Process 
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to HYPERLINK "mailto:info@plansmartnj.org"info@plansmartnj.org with “Project Planner Application” in the subject line.

Planning Technician - City of Wheat Ridge, CO

Planning Technician 

City of Wheat Ridge

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

Entry level

Contact person: 

Barbara Davis

Phone: 

303-235-2814

Fax: 

303-235-2814

Email: 

bdavis@ci.wheatridge.co.us

Website: 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wheatridge/default.cfm

Location: 

Wheat Ridge, CO

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. Only online applications will be accepted.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Advise citizens, applicants, co-workers, superiors, other departments and Board and Commission members on zoning and planning regulations, policies and procedures; prepare and update graphics and maps; provide copies of plans and development documents as requested by the public. Serve as Planner-of-the-Day responding to walk-in customers and approving certain over-the-counter permits. Review, interpret, and analyze building permits for compliance with zoning requirements; review sites for verification of development completion according to approved plans; verify zoning and land use for sales tax and business license applications.  Coordinate pre-application process including review of submittals, scheduling of meetings, preparation and distribution of materials, preparation of exhibits and preparation of detailed meeting minutes. Process zoning code variance applications for consideration by either the Community Development Director or the Board of Adjustment. Prepare staff analysis and recommendation in staff reports. Present staff recommendation at Board of Adjustment public hearing. Investigate violations of planning and zoning regulations, including conducting site visits and field research. Provide professional support to the City Code Enforcement team. Assist in the preparation of special reports; conduct background research and/or analysis for short-term, long-term, and special projects as assigned. Make changes to or create forms, pamphlets, or checklists to assist the public; revise, update, and create various maps and other graphic documents. Attend evening meetings as appropriate and make presentations to various appointed boards and commissions.  Perform related work as required and assigned.

Qualifications: Knowledge: - Familiarity with modern planning principles and practices, land use principles and practices including zoning and subdivision; computers software knowledge in database, word processing, and GIS programs; working knowledge of legal principles and Colorado Revised Statutes as they apply to the job. Skills: - Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job. Customer service skills to work with tact and diplomacy with diverse constituents and difficult customers. Analytical skills to review applications relative to applicable local/state/federal laws. Critical thinking and attention to detail are critical to the position. Public speaking skills.  Abilities: - Carry planning assignments to completion; analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information; read and interpret plans, regulations, maps, and written communication; operate personal computer and various software (Windows 7; Microsoft Office suite, preferably Adobe Creative suite, and preferably ArcGIS and/or ArcReader); develop and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively, orally, written and graphically.

Supplemental Information:

Possess a current and valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire. Must meet city policy standards pertaining to driver’s license requirements. An Equal Opportunity Employer  It is the policy of the City of Wheat Ridge not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin or disability, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City of Wheat Ridge will consider reasonable accommodations for employment to qualified applicants UPON REQUEST to the Human Resources Office.

Research Associate, PolicyLink - Oakland, CA

PolicyLink is looking for a new full-time research associate to join our Equitable Economy team and research partnership with the USC Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (headed by Manuel Pastor). The research associate will help produce data visualizations and reports to support advocates working to advance racial economic inclusion and equitable growth, including further developing our online National Equity Atlas http://nationalequityatlas.org. We are looking for someone who is passionate about racial equity and skilled at analyzing data, producing compelling data displays and maps, and writing data analyses in an engaging and accessible way. The job description is posted here http://www.policylink.org/about/careers#Research_Associate__Equitable_Economy_National_Equity_Atlas__Oakland__CA

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

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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.