Transportation Planner (Citywide) - District of Columbia

Job ID: 24535
Type: Full-time
Minimum Rate: $109,999
Date Closed: 1/25/2024

Job Summary

This position is located in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Project Delivery Administration (PDA), Planning and Sustainability Division (PSD), Neighborhood Planning Branch. The Neighborhood Planning Branch promotes safety and mobility across neighborhoods in the District through a variety of efforts focused on high-quality multimodal transportation options, well-designed public space, and placemaking.

Full description and instructions for applying available here.

Senior Planner (Planner 2) - Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency

Who: Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency (RPA) is seeking to fill a Senior Planner position in the Community Planning & Design Division. More information about the RPA can be found here.

What: Community Planning & Design (CPD) is a division of the RPA that focuses on urban design, sustainability, and area planning. The division’s work program for the next few years will be focused on developing 12 Area Plans that cover all of Hamilton County, and developing more detailed Station Area Plans / TODs in some of those areas.

Planner II, Planner III, or Planner Senior - Austin, TX

Who: City of Austin, Texas – Planning & Zoning Dept. – Comprehensive Planning Division

What: The Planning and Zoning Department is seeking a Planner II, III, or Senior to work as part of a team to create Small Area Plans (corridor, centers, neighborhood, etc.). Main responsibilities include background research and analysis; develop outreach strategies and techniques; develop meeting design and materials; conduct small group facilitation; synthesize public input; develop plan content: text, illustrations, photographs, charts, and graphs; give public presentations; present to boards and commissions; engage in other planning activities as needed to support implementation of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and related Small Area Plans. Essential duties and functions may include the following:

City of Detroit Planner II/III (Urban Designer) - Deadline 11/1

CITY OF DETROIT invites applications for the position of: Planner II/III (Urban Designer)

SALARY: $25.48 - $40.11 Hourly $53,008.00 - $83,430.00 Annually OPENING DATE: 10/04/17 CLOSING DATE: 11/01/17 11:59 PM DESCRIPTION: The Planning and Development Department is seeking two Planners-Urban Design to fill new positions supporting regional neighborhood planning or strategic planning.  The level and salary for both positions will be determined by experience. The Planner II/III (Urban Designer) will develop and present creative urban design concepts; review or assist in review of moderately difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes and urban design excellence standards; provide design input, strategy, support; engage deeply in community processes. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The Planner II (Urban Designer) performs a variety of planning and design functions including but not limited to: Performs professional work related to a variety of planning assignments; Develops planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs, and regulations; Reviews moderately difficult to difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations; Reviews and processes comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning recommendations, annexations, site plans, and plats; Develops project budgets, administers bidding processes, and verifies contract expenditures and compliance; Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social, and economic issues; Provides professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use projects; Develops transportation plans, studies, and analyses on a regional basis; Acts as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans; Coordinates community review of public and private development projects; Provides information to the public regarding development regulations; Assists in resolving citizen issues; Oversees the work of consultants and interns; Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans; Provides assistance in presenting reports and other findings to staff, Planning & Zoning Board, and City Council members, and Attends a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings. The Planner III (Urban Designer) performs a variety of planning and design functions including but not limited to:  Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments; Manages complex planning studies and development applications, and reviews consultant proposals; Reviews and processes complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning recommendations, annexations, site plans, and plats; Develops project budgets, administers bidding processes, and verifies contract expenditures and compliance; Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social, and economic issues; Provides professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use projects; Develops transportation plans, studies, and analyses on a regional basis; Works in regional program areas relating to natural / water resources planning, community development, hazard mitigation, and others; Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans; Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials; Presents reports and other findings to staff, Planning & Zoning Board, and City Council members, and serves as a liaison to such committees; Attends a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings; and Plans, assigns, and coordinates the work of Planner I and II, and other clerical and administrative staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education Planner II and Planner III -- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or a closely related field. Experience   Planner II Two (2) years of professional experience involving planning/urban planning, architecture/ landscape architecture, or urban design. Must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions. Planner III Three (3) years of experience in urban design. Must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions. License/Certificates Possession of an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification through the American Planning Association may be required. Equivalency Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Subjects and Weights: Oral Appraisal - 80% Evaluation of Training, Experience, Personal Qualifications (TEP) – 20% Total of Oral Appraisal  & Evaluation of TEP= 65%(Min) - 100% (Max) PLEASE ATTACH A RESUME TO THE APPLICATION (INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)

Planning & Development Position - Flint Michigan, Deadline 9/8/17

Openings as of 8/28/2017

• Planner IJobID: 773 





Position Type:
  City of Flint - Planning & Development/Planner I
Date Posted:
  8/25/2017
Location:
  City of Flint Municipal Center (City Hall)
Closing Date: 
  09/08/2017

District:
  City of Flint - website
  Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment.  Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver’s License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration.

Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows:  Local 1600 - within 20 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.


Link: https://www.applitrack.com/fgahrc/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=773

Planner(s) - Madison, WI

Land Planner & Mapping Specialist
and
Neighborhood Planner 
and 
Limited Term Employment (LTE) Planner 1 or 2 level Planners
City of Madison
Madison, WI

$53,559.22 - $72,365.80 Annually

The City of Madison Planning Division is seeking qualified candidates for multiple openings as a Planner.

Rated as the top medium sized city (population 243,000) in the US by Livability.com, Madison has a highly educated workforce, a diverse and rich array of cultural and recreational activities, incredible natural beauty with its lakes and parks, and a growing economy focused on education, health care and technology. Madison is a city of neighborhoods that seeks continuous improvement in achieving opportunity for all.

The first opening is for a Land Planning & Mapping Specialist. The City is seeking someone who is adept at both the conceptual master planning and detailed site planning aspects of comprehensive land planning. This position also provides opportunities to design, build, maintain, and utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and databases to support the planning efforts of the Department.

The second opening is for a Neighborhood Planner. This position is primarily responsible for providing professional level planning support for established neighborhoods and special project planning efforts. It will also involve a variety of related neighborhood support activities and other professional planning level assignments, as well as data and information gathering, analysis and presentation. This position requires the ability to effectively engage a wide variety of citizen and stakeholder groups.

The third opening is for two limited term employment (LTE) Planner 1 or 2 level Planners anticipated to last through 2017. These two positions will focus on all phases of updating the City of Madison's Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2006 and State Statutes require that it be updated every ten years. The positions involve responsible professional land use planning, research, and administrative support work in the Planning Division of the Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development as part of an interdisciplinary team. This position requires the ability to effectively engage a wide variety of citizen and stakeholder groups.

To obtain more detailed information and to apply for these positions, please visit our website at www.cityofmadison.com/hr. Applications are due no later than Sunday, March 6, 2016.

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

Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning Assistant Professor, California State University - Fresno, CA

California State University, Fresno 
College of Social Sciences 
Geography 
Vacancy # 12746 
http://www.fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/

Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning 
Assistant Professor

California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect and ethical behavior, please visit: http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity

Available for Academic Year: 2016/2017. 
Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. 
Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. 
Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience.

Position Summary : 
The Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning is accepting applications for a tenure-track position in Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning. The successful candidate will teach planning classes, as well as general education classes. Planning classes will focus on the built environment and community; community development, neighborhood planning, housing policy, community-oriented design and land-use planning. The successful candidate may be called upon to teach in a distance or service learning education mode and will be encouraged to develop web-enhanced and/or web-based instruction. The candidate will perform outcome assessment for courses. Additional responsibilities of the candidate include research, publication, and other scholarly activities, as well as advising students and engaging in service at all levels of the university.

Overview : 
The Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning is a student-centered department and one of nine departments and programs in the College of Social Sciences. The department offers a BA degree in Geography, a minor in Meteorology, a minor in Interdisciplinary Urban Studies, and an option in City and Regional Planning; and is also developing an online Certificate of Advanced Study in Community and Regional Planning that it hopes to be made available to students in 2016. Part of the department's five-year plan is to create a separate BS degree in City and Regional Planning. The course offerings support undergraduate preparation for careers in environmental study, teaching, weather, regional and urban planning, and preparation for graduate work. The department boasts the most internationally diverse faculty in the university and takes pride in its scholarly excellence. Faculty research is supported by state of the art facilities in two of its laboratories: environmental research and GIS/Remote sensing laboratories. There is opportunity for students to work with faculty on their research projects.

Required Education : 
Ph.D. in Geography, City and Regional Planning, or a related field from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required. Candidates nearing the completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered; however, for continued employment the doctorate must be completed by 7/31/2016.

Required Experience : 
Evidence of success in scholarly research, such as publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or publications of professional and technical reports. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University is committed to promoting the success of all, and to reducing the barriers to success related to differences in areas such as race, ethnicity, culture, disability, and more. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in this area. For additional information on the University's commitment to diversity visit:www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity.

Preferred Qualifications : 
Preferred candidates will have demonstrated success in teaching excellence at the collegiate level. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated expertise in Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning, such as teaching community development courses, professional planning experience, and/or an earned AICP certification. Preferred candidates shall have expertise in working with planning offices and local communities on planning-related projects.

Application Procedures : 
To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by 11/2/2015. Complete an on-line application at http://jobs.csufresno.edu and attach the following materials: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, (2) names and contact information of three references, and (3) a curriculum vitae. Finalists will be required to submit a statement of teaching interest and philosophy; and arrange for a minimum of three current letters of recommendation and official transcripts to be sent directly to the search committee. For inquiries contact Dr. Aribilola Omolayo, Search Committee Chair; Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning; California State University, Fresno; 2555 E. San Ramon Avenue, M/S SB 69; Fresno, CA 93740-8034; Phone: 559.278.5270; E-mail: samuelo@csufresno.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity : 
California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

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