Parking and Transportation Demand Manager - City of Redwood City, CA

Parking and Transportation Demand Manager 

City of Redwood City

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Lenka Diaz

Phone: 

650.780.7284

Email: 

ldiaz@redwoodcity.org

Website: 

http://redwoodcity.org/

Location: 

Redwood City, CA

The Parking and Transportation Demand Manager has broad leadership and management responsibility for an operational division including garage operations, maintenance, and revenue collections; coordinating with field enforcement services; and is responsible for program development and management. 

This position also develops and monitors the division budget; serves as staff liaison for the Parking Advisory Committee and Downtown Community Benefits Improvement District (CBID); develops operational goals, objectives, and priorities; oversees the work of consultants and contractors; and may supervise staff.  

Typical duties include: Managing the City’s downtown parking lots, parking garages, and on-street parking spaces; providing oversight of any third-party management agreements for parking operations, equipment or services; managing development of the City’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs, mobility planning strategies, and policy strategies; coordinating with downtown employers, Commute.org, SamTrans/Caltrain, private shuttle providers, and the Downtown CBID; participates in the planning, development, and design of municipal parking facilities and related parking control systems; represents the TDM program and makes presentations to other City departments, governmental agencies, policy boards, and a variety of business/community groups and organizations; responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints; develops policies and procedures related to parking management; prepares recommendations on codes, ordinances, and resolutions; develops, recommends, and administers revenue control and operational policies and procedures; prepares and administers project and program budgets; develops, implements, and maintains marketing and communications programs; develops requests for proposals for parking services, equipment, and technology; routinely assesses and recommends rate and fee adjustments; and troubleshoots operational problems and recommends solutions.

For a complete job announcement and qualifications, please go to:

https://www.calopps.org/ViewAgencyJob.cfm?ID=23172

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.

Planning and Development Services Director - City of Abilene, TX

Planning and Development Services Director

City of Abilene, TX 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Urban Design

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Pam Derby

Phone: 

916-471-3126

Fax: 

916-561-7205

Email: 

resumes@cpshr.us

Website: 

http://www.cpshr.us/documents/ExecSearch/abilene_dpds.pdf

Location: 

Abilene, TX

City of Abilene, TX 

Planning and Development Services Director 
Annual salary: Negotiable DOE 
Filing Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2015 

The City of Abilene is seeking a servant-leader well versed in high performance governance philosophy to meaningfully contribute to an already progressive leadership team and a technically savvy Planning and Development Services department staff. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an established and respected team of planning professionals and to work together with them to create a new era of customer focused and responsive service. 

Located 150 miles west of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, the City of Abilene is home to 120,000 friendly people. The City represents an eclectic mix of Old West heritage, contemporary culture, and traditional values with a strong sense of community. The City is a West Texas centerpiece for education, employment, retail, and medical services. 

Reporting to the City Manager and/or Deputy City Manager, the Director plans, organizes, manages and directs the operations of the Department and exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff. Work is widely varied and involves evaluating, administering, developing and/or amending numerous plans, policies, ordinances and codes. The Director must ensure excellent customer service, professionalism and presentation skills are utilized in all program and service deliveries and is a member of the organization’s senior management team. A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field and eight years of progressively responsible planning experience, including at least five years of supervisory experience, preferably in municipal government, and AICP certification is expected. A Master’s degree is preferred; however, any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. 

To be considered, please immediately submit a cover letter, list of six work related references, current salary and resume to: 

Pam Derby 
CPS HR Consulting 
Ph: 916-471-3126 
Fx: 916-561-7205 
Email: resumes@cpshr.us 

To view an online brochure for this position visit: www.cpshr.us/search 
City of Abilene, TX website: www.abilenetx.com 

Executive Director, Hollis Local Development Corporation - Hollis, NY

Executive Director

Job posted by: Hollis Local Development Corporation

The Hollis Local Development Corporation (Hollis LDC) is a tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation founded in 1979 with the mission of strengthening, enhancing and promoting community and economic revitalization. Hollis LDC is a growing organization in the process of developing a vision, and short and long-term strategies that help better serve its constituents. The organization is seeking a dynamic experienced community development leader capable of ushering it into the next phase of its growth. The candidate for Executive Director must meet the following requirements:

§A proven leader able to manage and work effectively with the Board of Directors

§A strategic thinker capable of developing a new vision and mission for the organization

§Capable of executing against goals and objectives

§Understands impact of policy, legislation and ordinances on community

§Forms key relationships with legislators, neighborhood leaders including faith based organizations and law enforcement

§Capable savvy financial manager

General Qualifications:

§Experience: minimum of 7-10 years experience in community and economic development with focus on housing, public finance, real estate and project packaging

§Education: minimum Bachelor's degree/Masters preferred, in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Community Development, MBA or Public Finance, or 10-15 years of Community Development experience 

§Proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills to motivate stakeholders

§Expert at raising funds, and garnering financial support for the organization

§Strong written and oral communication skills

§Strong knowledge of local community/economic issues, programs, politics to access resources 

§Ability to work effectively with public agencies and officials

§Proven negotiation skills and effective partnership development with financial institutions, government funders and private foundations for project funds

§Demonstrated results in strategic planning and program development working with a volunteer Board of Directors

§Ability to exercise sound judgment and professional ethics

§Politically-savvy, well-rounded professional who is capable of working with elected officials, government agencies, the philanthropic community, and the private sector to successfully take projects from inception to completion. Ability to understand and navigate the political, economic, social and cultural landscape of the neighborhood and the broader New York City area

Technical Qualifications:

§Proven track record in raising funds toward an organization's annual operations and strategic initiatives

§Must have extensive knowledge of accounting and finance principles. Experience inproject finance packaging would be optimal

§General knowledge of real estate sales and development practices in both commercial and residential markets 

§Experience in overseeing assessment, negotiations, purchase, redevelopment, and sale of residential and/or commercial property would be optimal

How to apply

Please send a letter of interest, resume, salary history and requirements, as well as a few key project examples to: Hollis Local Development Corporation, Board of Directors (hollisldc@gmail.com)

Planning Manager, Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission - Shreveport, LA

Planning Manager

Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission

Professional Area: 

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Diane Tullos

Phone: 

318-673-6480

Fax: 

318-673-6461

Email: 

Diane.Tullos@shreveportla.gov

Website: 

http://www.shreveportcaddompc.com

Location: 

Shreveport, LA

Notice of Position Opening

 Planning Manager

The Shreveport/Caddo Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) is an independent agency enabled by Louisiana State statute to manage the orderly development of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana and extra jurisdictional territory up to five miles beyond the city limits. The agency is governed by a nine member citizen board comprised of appointees of the local governing bodies.  The board delegates the authority for the daily and long range operations of the agency to an Executive Director appointed by the MPC.

The MPC is in the process of completing a new Unified Development Code (UDC) that will replace the existing ordinances adopted in the 1950s.  In anticipation of the adoption of the proposed UDC, the Executive Director has already begun the process of restructuring the application and development review process. It is expected that further restructuring will be needed with the commencement of the implementation phase of the approved UDC.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Planning Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of the development application and review process for the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).  Supervises the current planning staff and oversees the compilation of staff reports and data utilized in the review of development applications. Coordinates the design and implementation of updated development review procedures, forms and standards.  Serves, at the discretion of the Executive Director, under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director.  Works under moderate supervision with a high degree of latitude in order to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments.
• Reviews all development applications and assigns cases to the current planning staff.
• Oversees the processing of submitted applications, verifies the accuracy of legal property descriptions, and coordinates required legal advertisements.
• Assists in the preparation of meeting agendas for the MPC Board and ZBA.
• Prepares and reviews all current planning staff reports, and makes recommendations to the Executive Director regarding MPC and ZBA agenda items.
• Presents reports and other findings to staff, MPC Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, City Council and Parish Commission.
• Coordinates with GIS Division regarding the preparation of maps and other data necessary for processing of development applications.
• Circulates application review materials to the respective City and Parish Departments and other applicable organizations for their review.
• Organizes and directs the monthly Development Review Team meetings in order to receive final application comments from the relevant City and Parish Department representatives.
• Organizes and coordinates all MPC Site Plan Review Committee meetings on an as needed basis.
• Assists with the implementation of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the training of the current planning staff on the required UDC procedures.
• Researches and prepares assigned zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

         Education and Experience

The Planning Manager position requires a master’s degree in planning or related field and four years of professional planning experience.  The MPC will consider candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field and six years of professional planning experience. Two years of supervisory experience of two or more employees is required.  AICP Certification is preferred.  Must have strong communication and management skills as well as experience with compiling reports associated with development review and ordinance amendments.  Experience working in a governmental entity is preferred.

           Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, practices & techniques of planning.
• Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as urban design, affordable housing, economic development, or land use.
• General knowledge of traffic engineering and vehicular access management.
• General knowledge of civil engineering and storm water management practices.
• Knowledge and experience in inner city development and redevelopment issues and strategies.
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection.
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of supervision, training and personnel management.
• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS.

          Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials or other decision makers.
• Project management experience.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined planning problems.
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines.
• Ability to exercise initiative without supervision or guidance.
• Ability to keep the Executive Director up-to-date at all times on all key issues and to follow through effectively on implementing his decisions and requests.
• Consistently demonstrates respect, responsiveness, and professionalism towards others while providing superior service for customers.
• Works effectively with colleagues, subordinates, and supervisors from all backgrounds and levels.

SALARY RANGE

$56,000 - $64,000 annually

DEADLINE AND FORM OF RESPONSE 

A letter of interest, resume, six professional references, and salary history will be accepted by e-mail or postal service until the close of business on Friday, September 4, 2015 as follows:

Attention:  

Mark W. Sweeney, AICP, Executive Director

Shreveport/Caddo Parish MPC

505 Travis Street, Suite 440

Shreveport, LA 71101

Contact Person: Diane Tullos

Phone: (318) 673-6480

Fax: (318) 673-6461

Diane.Tullos@shreveportla.gov

Planner (Assistant or Associate), Civic San Diego - San Diego, CA

Planner (Assistant or Associate) 

Civic San Diego

Professional Area: 

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Urban Design

Zoning Administration

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Lisa Greeson

Phone: 

619-533-7165

Fax: 

619-236-9148

Email: 

careers@civicsd.com

Website: 

http://www.civicsd.com

Location: 

San Diego, CA

The Planner will perform a range of professional planning services focused on assisting the public with planning and zoning information, administering codes, ordinances and development review procedures; reviewing proposals for discretionary land-use permits; performing building plan checks and environmental impact analyses; performing land use and regulatory research; conducting development and design review of complex urban projects; and conducting planning studies.

Candidates must hold the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, urban design, urban geography, architecture or a related field considered useful in city planning.

Candidates should have at least two (2) years of full or part-time equivalent experience in professional planning or urban design for an assistant level position and four (4) years for an associate level position. A Master's degree in urban or regional planning can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Civic San Diego is the public non-profit corporation wholly owned by the City of San Diego with the mission of managing public improvement and public-private partnerships. In addition, Civic San Diego has been granted land-use authority to perform planning and permitting functions, administer the downtown parking district, design and manage the construction of parks and fire stations, and develop and execute economic development strategies.

For full job description, qualifications and application instructions, please visit www.CivicSD.com - About Us - Employment.

Principal Planner - City of Rolling Hills, CA

Principal Planner

City of Rolling Hills

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

5-7 years

Phone: 

3103771521

Website: 

http://Rolling-Hills.org/index.aspx?NID=89

Location: 

Rolling Hills, CA

City of Rolling Hills

PRINCIPAL PLANNER

Salary Range: $74,364 - $94,908 Annually

Plus excellent benefits for employees and eligible dependents such as medical insurance, vacation, sick, holidays, deferred compensation 457 plan and a 9/75 work schedule. Possibility for advancement to upper management.

Final date to file extended to:               August 12, 2015 by 5:00 P.M.

The City of Rolling Hills, located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula of Los Angeles County, is seeking a qualified individual who can assist the Planning Director with the City’s daily planning operations in accordance with City’s zoning, subdivision and General Plan provisions.  The successful candidate must have the ability to review and process development applications; collect and analyze data; prepare staff reports, resolutions and ordinances and make presentations; conduct onsite field investigations and follow up on code enforcement complaints; and other duties as required. Familiarity with Storm Water Management requirements is strongly desirable. Must posses Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Land Use Planning or related field and have minimum of 5 years responsible professional planning experience. Masters degree in Planning or closely related field and/or AICP Certification is highly desirable.

Visit: www.Rolling-Hills.org/index.aspx?NID=89 for additional information and required application or call 310-377-1521. The City of Rolling Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.