Mapping Specialist, World Central Kitchen, DC

 Description

World Central Kitchen, Inc. (WCK) is looking for a Mapping Specialist to join the Strategy team. The incumbent will use mapping softwares and web development tools to visualize geospatial information in an impactful way in support of disaster Relief activations. The position will also focus on creating custom mapping tools that will provide key strategic insights using internal and publicly available data sets.

The Mapping Specialist will report directly to the Data and Visualization Manager and will collaborate with members of the Relief team to identify new geospatial solutions and continuously improve the existing ones.

This position is intended to be based in Washington, DC, and remote locations may be considered.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce detailed, high-quality static and interactive digital/web-based maps.
• Design and build maps to track environmental conditions, landscape changes, and damage levels to support planning and risk assessment in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Integrate internal and external data sources to visualize progress of field operations and provide additional context to Relief activations.
• Develop and maintain map styles, map layers, shapefiles, and spatial data sets.
• Work with Communication and Data Visualization teams to ensure beautiful and impactful design of cartographic products for internal and public audiences.
• Use internal and 3rd party systems to create multi-layer map-based decision support tools that communicate ground team locations and enhance collaboration.
• Develop and steward relationships with the relevant technology and mapping partners to leverage external capacity and volunteerism.

Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience designing, building, and maintaining digital/web-based maps.
• Experience delivering digital products with human-centric design.
• Expertise in visual/graphic design with strong attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience building maps in Mapbox is highly preferred (e.g., Mapbox Studio, Mapbox GL JS, Mapbox APIs, Tilesets, Mapbox Boundaries, etc.).
• Proficiency using scripting languages and mapping libraries for geospatial data analysis and data management (e.g., SQL, R/Python).
• Proficiency with front end design languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and various mapping libraries is preferred.
• Experience with web map APIs and application development.
• Demonstrate high-level competence in geospatial data analysis and cartographic tools, such as GIS software.
• Demonstrated skills in integrating and enriching location data from different sources and across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree specialized in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Web Development, or other related fields required.
• Minimum five years of experience building digital/web-based mapping tools.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with geospatial data analysis and data management (e.g., GIS).
• Minimum of four years of experience creating map and data-based content for communications.
• Minimum of four years of experience in any scripting programming language.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and translate mapping requirements into relevant geospatial tools.
• Operate pro-actively and independently and respond quickly to changing measures of success.
• Experience working as part of a project team from remote locations.
• Ability to travel for in-person office meetings and potentially to activation sites.

To keep our team and the communities we serve safe, we have robust COVID-19 safety precautions in place. As such, we require full COVID-19 vaccination status, including applicable boosters and willingness to remain current on boosters required. Evidence of vaccination will be requested.

To Apply - Application & Cover Letter - Mapping Specialist 

This application requires a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and in working for WCK. Applications without a letter will not be considered. Please submit your cover letter and resume in one combined PDF document in the resume submit section.

Benefits

World Central Kitchen offers competitive compensation and benefits including fully paid medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their dependents. 403B with WCK matching 50% up to 8% employee salary deferrals. Group life and disability insurance is 100% employer sponsored. WCK offers a Responsible/Unlimited Paid Time Off policy.

Project Associate: Urban Planning & Design - MIG (CA offices)

Who: MIG, Inc. is a national planning, design, management, communications, and technology firm with 275 employees in 15 U.S. offices. We are looking for dynamic urban planners and designers to join our Berkeley, Sacramento, and San Diego offices.

What: The Project Associate will work on general plans, specific plans, downtown plans, campus master plans, and streetscape design. This position will assist with plan analyses and reports; mapping, visualization, and graphics production; community engagement; and other efforts for public and private sector clients.
For consideration, we ask that you have an education and professional background in urban planning or urban design and foremost, a passion to work with a creative, driven team dedicated to creating great places.
This is a full-time position. Some evening and weekend work will be required for community engagement efforts and deadline-driven work.

Qualifications:

Planner - Village of Huntley, IL

Who: Village of Huntley, IL, Development Services Department

What: This position performs professional, technical, and administrative work related to new developments in the Village. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing varied services and assignments related to zoning administration, site plan review, project management, long-range planning, and code enforcement. The position requires strong customer service and excellent communication skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Strong writing skills and attention to detail required.

Work includes responsibility for providing information regarding Village codes and standards to the public; preparation of maps and other illustrative materials; and collecting planning data. The position also involves responsibility for providing technical advice and guidance to the Director of Development Services and other Village staff regarding development activity. The Planner will serve as staff liaison to the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission. Attendance at various evening meetings is required.

Automated Information Mapping Supervisor - Olathe, KS

AIMS Supervisor
Johnson County- Olathe, KS

Job Snapshot
Base Pay: $42.40 - $58.30 /Hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Type: Information Technology
Education: 4 Year Degree
Experience: Not Specified
Manages Others: Yes
IndustryGovernment - Civil Service
Required Travel: None
Job ID: 909011.E.Technical Supervisor II

Job Description
The Department of Technology and Innovationn (DTI) delivers innovative and reliable technology solutions and services to advance the objectives of County staff, elected officials, and the community in a cost effective and efficient manner. The AIMS Supervisor will enhance, facilitate, and promote the delivery of automated information mapping system (AIMS) services to citizens, municipalities and businesses living and operating in Johnson County.

• Guides and assists staff in identifying opportunities to use and integrate GIS data in the organization and across outside data partners in accordance with standard operating procedures and communicated business requirements; encourages the use and development of systems that communicate, share and promote spatial information across functional boundaries toward the elimination of inefficiencies; provides a second-tier level support in evaluating forward looking solutions and resolving technical issues and services requests.
• Maximizes the performance of AIMS by ensuring the successful implementation of geographic information technology horizontally and vertically through organizations with similar business functions; engages and fosters a learning environment for all staff and promotes a habit of excellence for the work that is completed.
• Contributes to the continued enhancement of information technology by participating on technical and management committees (i.e. Programs & Risk Committee); continuously seeks opportunities for coordination and collaboration with other departments, agencies and cities; positively influences organizational effectiveness and change through participation, collaboration and leadership with intra-governmental and external agencies; provides leadership in collaborative efforts in the region and state that benefit the department's programs and specific projects.
• Markets and consults with departments/agencies of the County concerning AIMS-related services; participate in a collaborative effort with other DTI management in the review of AIMS infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing and evolving user community; fosters a learning environment for all staff and promotes a habit of excellence for the work that is completed.

Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Geography, Urban Planning, Information Technology, Public Administration or related field. 
• Four (4) years in Information Technology Automated Information Mapping System (AIMS), particularly knowledge and experience using ESRI product line, including but not limited to ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server and SDE.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in Information Technology. 
• One (1) year experience in municipal or county government preferred.
• Experience may substitute for degree. Education may substitute for experience.
• Background check required.

John Pritscher Fellowship in Community Development, Community Investment Corporation - Chicago, IL

John Pritscher Fellowship in Community Development
Community Investment Corporation - Chicago, IL

Community Investment Corporation (CIC) has created the John Pritscher Fellowship in Community Development to give a recent graduate a combination of practical and theoretical experience in housing and community development. The position will provide exposure to a wide range of community development activities, including: local neighborhood planning building code enforcement acquisition/assembly of properties for redevelopment mapping and Geographic Information Systems development and implementation of re-use strategies for distressed properties affordable housing finance development of neighborhood marketing campaigns. The Fellow will have the opportunity to accomplish specific tasks and to expand his/her skills while working at the forefront of community development in Chicago. In particular, the Fellow will play a key role in the development and implementation of redevelopment strategies for West Woodlawn and East Chatham, two neighborhoods targeted under the City of Chicago's Micro Market Recovery Program. Compensation CIC will provide a paid, full-time position for 24 months to the selected Fellow. The compensation will include a full benefits package, including health, vision, and dental care. About Community Investment Corporation (CIC) CIC is a not-for-profit corporation, whose mission is to be the leading force in neighborhood revitalization through innovative financial programs. Chicagoland's leading multifamily rehab lender, since 1984, CIC has provided $1.2 billion for 2,000 loans to rehab 55,000 units of affordable rental housing. CIC offers a broad array of financial and development services that broaden and strengthen CIC's impact on housing and community development in Chicago. CIC is a recipient of the MacArthur Foundation's 2012 Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. About John Pritscher John Pritscher served as CIC President from 1986 through 2007. Under his leadership, CIC provided financing to preserve nearly 40,000 units of affordable rental housing. Eligibility The ideal candidate will have recently completed a graduate program in public policy, urban planning, or similar discipline and have a demonstrated commitment and interest in pursuing a career in affordable housing and community development. Depending on a candidate's track record and commitment, a graduate of a bachelor's level program may also be considered. idealist.org - 6 days ago - save job » View or apply to job

GIS Manager, Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates - New York, NY

GIS Manager

Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates

Professional Area: 

Information Technology / GIS

Experience: 

7-10 years

Location: 

New York, NY

Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates seeks a highly organized, independent, and strong manager to lead our GIS department. The GIS Manager may be based in our New York, Boston, or Washington, DC office. Nelson\Nygaard is a nationally recognized multimodal transportation planning firm that emphasizes creative and innovative planning and community involvement, often within a wider set of goals such as economic development, health, and reduced dependence on the private automobile. We are seeking an individual with at least 7 years of experience and an interest in transportation planning as well as exemplary GIS analysis and cartography skills.

Nelson\Nygaard offers a dynamic and self-directed work environment that is fast-paced, congenial, and supportive. Our culture is built upon diversity and creativity. This is your opportunity to work with one of the most innovative groups of planners and engineers in the United States, including highly talented junior and support staff.

Responsibilities

In this position, the successful candidate will be expected to manage a team of GIS analysts and to provide guidance to planning staff members who do basic spatial analysis. The GIS Manager will:

• Manage GIS staff, including GIS leads in each of the offices
• Maintain quality control through supervision of GIS leads and in collaboration with the Assistant GIS Manager (West Coast lead)
• Manage the workflow on the East Coast
• Manage GIS procedures and software access across the firm
• Develop in-house GIS tools and resources and supervise all GIS users
• Provide training to GIS staff and develop training materials
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to GIS users in all offices
• Oversee GIS file management and archiving for the firm
• Act as point person for internal mapping needs (marketing, website, special projects)

The GIS Manager will also spend approximately one-third of his or her time completing spatial analyses related to demographics, transit routes and facilities, parking studies, and ped/bike projects. The manager may be expected to:

• Generate maps and cartographic products for projects using ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Google Earth Pro, and other software tools as necessary
• Perform spatial and network analysis tasks and act as a technical specialist on projects
• Assist in online GIS/web maps for public engagement

Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate should hold at minimum a bachelor’s degree in Geography or Urban Planning or a Graduate Certification in GIS. The candidate must have a minimum of 7 years of experience as a GIS analyst and at least 2 years of experience as a manager or supervisor of a team. The candidate must have strong proficiency with ArcGIS 10.2 or above, Google Earth and Adobe Illustrator. Familiarity with SketchUp, VectorWorks or CAD, Adobe Photoshop/InDesign, Python scripts, C#/VB.NET programming or web development is a plus. Candidates will be tested on their proficiency with GIS tasks. 

Salary and Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, carshare and bikeshare membership, pre-tax transit or bicycling benefit, a 401K program, life insurance, and paid time off. Other benefits of the position include a dynamic and self-directed work environment, collaboration with leading planners, and a supportive office culture.

To apply, please combine a cover letter, links to samples of your work, and resume into a single PDF with the filename format "Lastname-GIS-Manager.pdf," and send to:  jobs@nelsonnygaard.com.

No phone calls, please.

Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer

Planner/Urban Designer, Code Studio - Austin, TX

Planner/Urban Designer

Code Studio

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Colin Scarff

Phone: 

512 478 2200

Email: 

colin@code-studio.com

Website: 

http://www.code-studio.com

Location: 

Austin, TX

Are you passionate about your work? Enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly-skilled? You may be just the person we’re looking to hire. Code Studio is an Austin-based planning consulting firm that focuses on plan implementation, and is known for its elegant, visual plans, zoning and form-based codes.

We’re looking for a new planner/graphic designer to participate as part of our team. The ideal candidate would communicate well both through their work and in the office. They will bring their experience in planning, architecture, landscape architecture or urban design to our work in communities across the country. We need immediate graphic design support including the creation of 3-D building and urban design models, and preparation of highly visual documents and elegant maps. We anticipate moving this person into an associate-level position over time.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or Planning (Master’s Degree and work experience preferred);
• Strong graphic design skills, with an advanced knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and SketchUp;
• Working knowledge of GIS;
• Excellent document writing and editing skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, clients and other consultants effectively; and
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to conduct independent research and analysis.

Compensation is negotiable, but will include health care, paid time off and paid holidays, as well as the possibility of an annual bonus.

Interested applicants should apply to: colin@code-studio.com. Please include, attach or link to the following items in your email: cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and your portfolio/work samples. No calls please. Your cover letter must answer the questions below to be considered:

• What excites you about our company?
• What tasks would you see yourself conducting on behalf of the firm?
• What key assets do you bring to the firm?
• What challenges do you anticipate in working with the firm?

Code Studio is an equal opportunity employer

Community Research Intern, Scout Ltd - Philadelphia, PA

Community Research Intern

Scout Ltd

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

Internship

Contact person: 

Kristin Vessio

Email: 

kristin@scout-ltd.com

Website: 

http://www.buildingbok.com

Location: 

Philadelphia, PA

Scout is seeking a part-time Community Research Intern starting early January 2016 to work closely with Scout staff on various projects involving community mapping, needs assessment work, outreach strategies, and nonprofit/organizational partnership building.

This position requires an enthusiastic, outgoing, personable, and detail oriented candidate who understands the relationship between neighborhood community members, their holistic needs, and how those needs interact with the landscape of institutions, nonprofits, and organizations. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Urban Sociology/Urban Studies, Non-profit Leadership, Cultural Anthropology or relevant equivalents.

We are seeking serious candidates willing to commit to a part-time schedule for no less than three months. Successful candidates will have a relevant background, applicable skills and enthusiasm for Scout’s work. We’re looking for engaged thinkers with diverse skill sets, who will bring creativity, experience and enthusiasm to our dedicated team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Produce comprehensive neighborhood analysis, including mapping existing assets and analyzing neighborhood data
• Support the development of our communications strategy with target organizations, partners, programs and/or tenants that fulfill needs as evidenced by assessment
• Prepare and execute outreach strategy as needed
• General administrative tasks as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, as well as mapping and qualitative research skills
• Experience with social media and press outreach
• Editing, copy editing and research skills
• A highly professional demeanor with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, personable, and proactive individual with enthusiasm for Scout’s work
• Must be comfortable performing administrative tasks as assigned
• Interest and awareness of South Philadelphia

Intern will be expected to work from their own laptop or computer and should have access to Microsoft Office.

Intern will be paid a stipend which reflects their experience level and time availability on a monthly basis. Role could start in December if suitable candidate is available and able to start.

Location: Bok, 1901 S. 9th St., Philadelphia
Duration: January 2016 - March 2016

APPLICATION

To apply, send your cover letter and resume with “Community Research Internship” in the subject line to kristin@scout-ltd.com by November 12, 2015.

Intern: Transportation Planning, City of Beaverton Community Development Department - Beaverton, OR

Intern: Transportation Planning

City of Beaverton Community Development Department

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

Internship

Website: 

http://www.BeavertonOregon.gov

Location: 

Beaverton, OR

COMPENSATION:  $15.00 per hour

CLOSING DATE:  open until filled

DUTIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:  The City of Beaverton in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking an organized individual to serve as an Intern to help with the following tasks:

• Identify sidewalk gaps
• Identify direct and safe bike routes
• Field work to identify direct and low stress bike routes
• Create GIS layers to identify sidewalk gaps as well as direct and safe bike routes, that in turn, can be superimposed over Metro’s GIS layer
• Other tasks at manager’s discretion

HOURS:  Hours are flexible; however, candidate must be available during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to complete tasks. 

REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited college with an emphasis on transportation planning and GIS and currently enrolled and working towards graduate degree.  Candidate must possess excellent writing and communication skills, knowledge of computer applications, ability to work independently after given assignment(s)/project(s), ability to analyze data and propose possible outcomes and have a good understanding of mapping.

HOW TO APPLY:  All interested applicants may apply by submitting a City of Beaverton application form to the Human Resources Department, 12725 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97005.  Applications may be completed on our website at www.BeavertonOregon.gov.

Program Planner, Pinellas County Government - Clearwater, FL

Program Planner

Pinellas County Government

Website: 

http://employment.pinellascounty.org

Location: 

Clearwater, FL

This is professional planning work, which may include supervisory responsibility over professional and/or technical subordinates, carrying out research planning projects and conducting independent studies. An employee in this class plans and delineates difficult and complex studies of planning data and development trends designed to facilitate comprehensive reports and presentations necessary to the organization, development, and continuing review of comprehensive planning programs. This class encompasses a great degree of technical, creative, and organizational responsibility, as well as the exercise of considerable independence in the performance of complex studies and projects. Employee may direct activities of subordinate planners, technical personnel, and aides under the supervision of a division head.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• 7 or more years of professional work experience in urban planning, development, government, engineering design or statistics; or
• Associate's degree in urban planning, government, law engineering, design, economics, social science, geography, statistics or a related field and 5 or more years of professional experience in urban planning; or
• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, government, law engineering, design, economics, social science, geography, statistics or a related field and 3 or more years of professional experience in urban planning; or
• Master's degree or higher level degree with major course work in any of the above-related subjects and 1 year of professional work experience in urban planning.
• Skills in using ArcGIS for editing and analysis, website content management platforms, desktop publishing software, and graphic design software.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire.

Highly Desirable

• Ability to complete "storytelling" maps and graphics used to clearly illustrate projects and information/data to elected officials, professional planners, and the public.
• Strong organizational skills used to maintain databases, data management of related databases, and other mapping and graphic projects.

Annual Salary Range:  $49,275.00 - $79,643.00

Apply by: November 15, 2015

To apply visit: employment.pinellascounty.org.  Apply to ID 927

Urban Designer, Gould Evans - Kansas City, MO

Urban Designer

Gould Evans

Professional Area: 

Landscape Architecture

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

Entry level

Email: 

hr@gouldevans.com

Location: 

Kansas City, MO

Position Description: Gould Evans is seeking a full-time urban designer to work as part of our collaborative design studios. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is seeking to gain intellectual insight into the planning and design challenges for the built environment, as well as an opportunity to work in varied stages of design.  Ideal candidate would have entry level-3 years of experience; a professional degree from an accredited program; strong mapping, visualization and illustration skills; and highly graphic portfolio.

We’re seeking candidates with:

• Professional degree in urban planning, landscape architecture or similar degree from an accredited program; with a strong understanding of community planning and urban design principles.
• Extraordinary design, illustration and rendering skills.  The ability to create and illustrate new ideas both independently and in collaboration.
• Ability to communicate ideas in a variety of graphic media including GIS, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and SketchUp.  Experience with AutoCAD is desirable.
• Excellent writing skills, and the use of Microsoft Office, to support graphic production.
• Proficiency with GIS and graphic media required.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume, cover letter with salary requirements and an electronic portfolio to

HR@gouldevans.com. Please, no calls about this position.  EOE/AA

Military Master Planner, Woolpert - Dayton, OH

Military Master Planner

Woolpert

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Website: 

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/WOO1009/JobBoard/97967b39-b3fa-4972-8da3-2af68e0f...

Location: 

Dayton, OH

Successful candidate will have:

• A BS in Planning or Landscape Architecture
• Previously demonstrated skills in ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD and other software such as Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus
• Previously demonstrated written and oral presentation skills
• U.S. Citizenship

Knowledge of:

• Military Master Planning processes/techniques
• LEED and sustainable planning and design principles
• Form-Based Codes
• Data collection and inventory methods 

Leading Innovation and Integrity...

Woolpert, Inc., which is a leader in the integration of planning/design, technology and geospatial systems, is looking for a highly motivated junior military master planner with up to four (4) years of experience with military master planning projects for the Department of Defense. Projects would include Vision Plans, Area Development Plans and Installation Development Plans that require knowledge and application of Form-Based Codes, New Urbanism, LEED and other sustainable/resilience planning strategies. The successful candidate will also have strong GIS skills. Office location is in Dayton, OH. Prior military service is favorable.

Tasks will include:    

• Proactively pursuing new graphic techniques, GIS technologies and keeping current on military master planning practices
• Creating report mapping and presentation graphics
• Working as part of integrated military master planning and design teams
• Assisting in the research and preparation of reports
• Traveling with project teams

For immediate consideration, please apply online at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/WOO1009/JobBoard/97967b39-b3fa-4972-8da3-2af68e0ffa86

Please no agency or recruiter calls