Planning Associate II, CFW Inc. - Emeryville or Los Angeles, CA

Planning Associate II

CFW Inc.

Professional Area: 

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Dr. Rosa Perez

Phone: 

510-596-8180

Email: 

rperez@cfwinc.com

Website: 

http://www.cfwinc.com

Location: 

Emeryville, CA

THE POSITION

Our planning associates are multi-talented visionaries that deliver superb written work, are as comfortable using skills of urban design to craft site plans and capital programs as they are crunching numbers and streamlining excel formulas, and ultimately use their poise and confidence at the podium to present a completed planning product in front of public officials.

The Planning Associate II position is a full-time professional services position. This position will require candidates to apply a broad range of analytical support, guidance, and production of original planning work, under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Planning Services. The selected candidate will be based either out of the company’s Emeryville or Los Angeles office; however, this position requires the candidate to travel in order to serve clients throughout the State.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Planning Associate II are as follows:

• Assess school capital program needs, including facilities, infrastructure, technology, and other relevant programs
• Develop specifications for proposed facilities and sites
• Write, design, assemble, and edit original content for clients through a process-driven planning approach focused on improving the learning environments and the functionality of school site
• Coordinate with team members to develop project budgets and schedules
• Direct, coordinate, review and participate in collecting data, performing analysis, formulating plan documents, and producing implementation materials as well as prepare and analyze reports, studies, findings, letters, memos, public notices, etc., as needed to support CFW operations or client needs
• Attend client and Board of Trustee meetings as required, typically in the evenings
• Analyze grant eligibility and assist in completing necessary applications for State and Federal education grant programs, such as State Aid funding
• Oversee and provide quality control for the products assigned to the Planning Associate(s) I
• Review drafts and provide final edits to the documents produced by the Planning Associate(s) I, insuring these documents are error-free, written in proper style/voice, and fulfill our commitment to both the client and our firm
• Synthesize the Division’s efforts in regular reports to the Assistant Vice President for Planning Services
• Review of all external marketing and client presentations
• Train and mentor the subordinate Associates
• Identification and marketing of additional opportunities to assist new and existing clients in meeting their facilities planning objectives
• Maintain knowledge of advanced planning principles and practice, current developments, literature and information sources; research methods, and laws and ordinances regarding plans, development review, education policy, zoning, land division and environmental review

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience along with completion of a Masters degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Business, Economics, Architecture, or a related field
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word; candidates are encouraged to share any experience with additional industry-specific tools (e.g. MS Project for schedules, Photoshop/Illustrator for graphics, SketchUp for 3D models, ArcGIS/Google Earth for mapping, etc)
• Adept with planning policies at the local, county, and state level in California (e.g. School Districts, City Councils, County Planning, CEQA, Coastal Commission, etc) and are prepared to rapidly develop a command of relevant State agencies (e.g. OPSC, DSA, CDE, etc)
• Self-motivated and self-directed, can work independently and  adhere to a rapid-paced work schedule
• Available for evening meetings and overnight trips
• Proven ability to write in a professional manner
• Ability to synthesize and apply government regulations and industry best practices to the assigned work product

APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINES

Desired Start Date: At successful completion of interview process.

Compensation: CFW offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required materials:  Interested candidates should submit the following to the Director of Human Resources, Dr. Rosa Perez at rperez@cfwinc.com: (1) a cover letter that summarizes relevant work experience and abilities; (2) 2-3 professional references; (3) a resume; and (4) a sample of written work that is relevant to the position.  Samples of work may include a professionally completed plan, study, or analysis completed for a client or public decision-making body.  Professionally commissioned documents or presentations with written narrative, graphics, and data are preferred.  Candidates must indicate precisely the portion of work completed individually.

Hiring Process: CFW will review the pool of candidate information in the order received and may call suitable candidates to arrange an opportunity for an in person or Skype-based preliminary interview.  Finalists may then be called to arrange a second interview with the firm’s senior management team.

Submittal Deadline: Reviews of applicants will begin in mid-December, 2015; candidates are strongly encouraged to submit required materials as soon as possible.

Questions regarding the assignment may be directed to Jeremy Cogan, Assistant Vice President for Planning Services at:  jcogan@cfwinc.com.  Mr. Cogan’s phone number is 323-543-8317.

More information about CFW may be found at: http://www.cfwinc.com/

Planning Associate (Planner II), Texas A&M University - Houston, TX

Planning Associate (Planner II) 

Texas A&M University

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

http://tcwp.tamu.edu

Location: 

Houston, TX

The position will be open until filled. First review will be September 11, 2015. 

The Texas Coastal Watershed Program is seeking a Coastal Planning Associate for their Houston-Clear Lake office. This is an urban and environmental planning position, and primary duties will include planning research and methods, stakeholder engagement, program development, and report writing. The position will assist with new and ongoing community planning projects along the Texas coast. Knowledge of land development, comprehensive urban planning, and coastal hazards will be very beneficial. This is part of a FEMA funded opportunity that seeks to broaden the conversation about hazard mitigation on Texas Gulf Coast towards long-term planning and hazard mitigation, and will be a remarkable opportunity to support planning work in communities across Texas.

Salary: $42,000-$52,000 per year, commensurate. 

This position is located in Houston-Clear Lake, TX. The position is full time with benefits, paid sick leave and vacation. Website: tcwp.tamu.edu. The position is for new projects which are not described on our website. 

To apply contact smikulencak@tamu.edu with subject line: "Planning Associate - Houston." Include a cover letter, a resume, and a three page sample of your writing from previous work. Please do not submit project portfolios - they will not be considered until an interview is scheduled.

Major Essential Duties: 

• Planning Analyses & Reports. Compile and summarize research and data on a range of planning issues from multiple sources, with an emphasis on topics concerning water quality, land use, coastal community development, coastal hazards, and conservation; Prepare reports and summaries for project deliverables; Prepare charts, tables, graphics, presentations, and brief publications for stakeholders and general public use.
• Program Development. Work closely with project team to develop and implement a planning training program for local officials; identify and address logistics related to program implementation; maintain and update online program resources; build and sustain relationships with program partners.
• Community Planning Workshops. Coordinate logistics and outreach for public workshops and stakeholder meetings; Attend workshops and public meetings outside of usual business hours; Facilitate focus groups;  Some travel required.

Occasional Duties: Reporting and other administrative tasks as required carrying out essential duties

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or closely aligned degree in Geography, Public Policy, Environmental Resources.

Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Urban Planning or closely aligned degree in Geography, Public Policy, Environmental Resources.

Required Experience: No Experience Required

Preferred Experience: 2 or more years of professional work in urban planning, natural resources planning, or closely related project work; Experience hosting and facilitating community meetings; development of planning related outreach materials for the public, officials, or project stakeholders.

Required Licenses, Certs, or Registrations: none

Preferred Licenses, Certs, or Registrations: AICP, CFM

Required Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Applicants must be able to work in a collaborative professional environment and to contribute to the strategic development of projects and programs;
• Must be able to write effectively and clearly;
• Knowledge of principles of local government planning practices, land development, and conservation;
• Knowledge of coastal risks and hazards;
• Ability to manage time in an effective manner;
• Ability to summarize key information from regulations, plans, and other official policies;
• Ability to clearly summarize technical information for the public;
• Adept with spreadsheet analyses and creating tables;
• Must be proficient with Word and Excel;
• Experience speaking in a public meeting setting.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills for work with the general public, project stakeholders, and agency staff and officials;
• Specialized knowledge of the land development process and coastal hazards;
• Working knowledge of meeting facilitation is preferred;
• Skills with web content development;
• Skills with basic ArcGIS functions

Other Requirements:Some travel required

Preferred Other Requirements:none

Planning Associate (Planner II/GIS), Texas A&M University - Houston, TX

Planning Associate (Planner II/GIS) 

Texas A&M University

Website: 

http://tcwp.tamu.edu

Location: 

Houston, TX

The position will be open until filled. First review will be September 04, 2015. 

The Texas Coastal Watershed Program is seeking a Planning Associate (Planner II/GIS) for their Houston-Clear Lake office. This position will assist with urban and environmental planning projects on the Texas Coast and beyond. Projects in our office deal with GIS-based scenario planning, watershed planning, coastal risk mitigation, and habitat conservation.

Primary duties require experience with GIS analysis and data development, GIS-based scenario planning, planning research and methods, and report writing. Knowledge of land development, comprehensive urban planning, scenario planning tools, and coastal hazards will be very beneficial. This is part of a FEMA funded opportunity that seeks to broaden the conversation about hazard mitigation on Texas Gulf Coast towards long-term planning and hazard mitigation, and will be a remarkable opportunity to support planning work in communities across Texas.

Salary: $42,000-$52,000 per year, commensurate. 

This position is located in Houston-Clear Lake, TX. The position is full time with benefits, paid sick leave and vacation. Website: tcwp.tamu.edu. The position is for new projects which are not described on our website. 

To apply contact smikulencak@tamu.edu with subject line: "Planning Associate (GIS)- Houston." Include a cover letter, a resume, and a three page sample of your writing from previous work. Please do not submit project portfolios - they will not be considered until an interview is scheduled.

Major Essential Duties: 

• GIS & Planning Analyses. Compile and summarize research and data on a range of community planning issues and from multiple sources; Perform quantitative research in GIS; Develop, test, and update planning scenarios in GIS; Incorporate quantitative findings into the development of GIS projects; Prepare reports and summaries for project deliverables; Prepare charts, tables, graphics, and presentations; draft publications related to planning principles and GIS analyses for stakeholders and general public use.
• Program Development and Support Activities. Work closely with project team to develop and implement projects and existing programs; identify and address technical and logistical requirements related to GIS and planning projects; maintain and update program resources online; build and sustain relationships with program partners; support project tasks as required by project managers; administrative and logistical project support.
• Community Planning Workshops. Coordinate logistics and outreach for public workshops and stakeholder meetings; Attend workshops and public meetings outside of usual business hours; Some travel required.

Occasional Duties: Reporting and other administrative tasks as required carrying out essential duties

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or closely aligned degree in Geography or Environmental Management;

Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Urban Planning or closely aligned degree in Geography or Environmental Management;

Required Experience: No experience required

Preferred Experience: 2 or more years professional work in the planning field or closely related project work in environmental resources; project work in GIS analyses in support of planning.

Required Licenses, Certs, or Registrations:none

Preferred Licenses, Certs, or Registrations: AICP, GISP

Required Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Applicants must be able to work in a collaborative professional environment and to contribute to the strategic development of projects and programs;
• Must be able to write effectively and clearly;
• Knowledge of principles of local government planning practices, land development, and conservation;
• Knowledge of coastal risks and hazards;
• Must utilize ESRI ArcGIS software for data acquisition, data development, and planning analyses;
• Must have knowledge of GIS methods in support of plan development;
• Knowledge of principles of GIS systems, projections, and cartography;
• Ability to manage time effectively and be able to prioritize project duties;
• Ability to write summaries about key information from regulations, plans, and official policies;
• Ability to clearly summarize technical information for public use;
• Adept with spreadsheet analyses and creating tables;
• Must be proficient with Word and Excel.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• CommunityViz Software and development of GIS projects in CommunityViz;
• Knowledge and skills for the development of online mapping tools;
• Knowledge of statistical analyses with planning data;
• Specialized knowledge of the land development process and coastal hazards;
• Skills with web content development.

Other Requirements:Some travel required

Planning Associate, Alta Planning + Design - Los Angeles, CA

Planning Associate

Alta Planning + Design

January 15, 2015

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Rachel Tomey

Email: 

Racheltomey@altaplanning.com

Website: 

http://www.altaplanning.com

Location: 

Los Angeles, CA

Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is an international consulting firm with a mission to create active communities where bicycling and walking are safe, healthy, fun, and normal daily activities. We specialize in bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, greenway, and roadway planning, design, and implementation in addition to outreach and education programs.

OVERVIEW

This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining client and partner relationships, ensuring successful project delivery, contributing to the growth of an office and leading and growing Alta’s team members to become well-rounded and technically proficient contributors to Alta’s success.

POSITION PRIORITIES

An understanding and knowledge of Alta, its culture and services, the ability to collaborate across discipline boundaries and deliver solutions which meet client expectations in a cost-effective manner is required in order to successfully meet the requirements of this position.

The essential priorities of this exempt, salaried position are to:

• Nurture and grow client and industry partner relationships and secure work in support of Alta’s growth goals. 
• Enhance Alta’s reputation as a trusted advisor and expert by educating clients and other relevant parties, and supporting solutions which will meet their business objectives. 
• Appropriately manage large, complex projects in a budget-conscious and time-sensitive manner. 
• Manage potentially large groups of staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES + TASKS

Additional responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the development of proposals, statements of work, contract addenda, and scope changes; may include presenting proposals to clients and negotiating the final deliverables and costs.I
• Identifying engagement goals and objectives leading the client and internal teams ensuring any risks to deliverable.are property managed. 
• Communicating desired outcomes, and advocating for the client and managing expectations. 
• Creating and maintaining project schedules, monitoring scope changes, securing necessary approval and implementing change orders. 
• Communicating the status of project deliverables to clients in a timely and effective manner. 
• Administering the project including scheduling meetings, developing agendas, and project documentation, coordinating internal project meetings, ensuring timely delivery, and managing resources. 
• Managing and mentoring staff, providing feedback and professional development in a timely and effective manner; hiring and terminating staff as appropriate. 
• Contributing to Alta’s internal Professional Development programs by developing and presenting material. 
• Developing, implementing and maintaining annual strategic plans (“SPROCKET” plans). 
• May include oversight of daily office administrative functions for a local office.

This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to:

• Passion for active living and non-motorized transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field of study. 
• Eight (8) or more of experience in a consulting environment or public entity; three (3) or more years as a Project Manager; three (3) or more years managing staff. 
• Experience in the field of active, non-motorized transportation. D
• Demonstrated understanding of the planning process and a general understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques. 
• Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations. 
• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace. 
• Ability to manage competing priorities, and multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints. 
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with little or no supervision. 
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities. 
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and analytic skills. 
• Good presentation skills. 
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI Arc GIS, or similar products. 
• Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.

PREFERRED SKILLS + CERTIFICATIONS

There are a number of additional skills, experience and education that would be beneficial to this position including, but not limited to:  

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field of study.  
• Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients. 
• Experience writing and/or presenting white papers and/or providing expert level presentations at conferences and other events promoting the field of sustainable infrastructure and active, non-motorized transportation.
• Experience using Deltek Vision. 
• Experience using Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst. 
• Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.
• AICP Certification.

Please apply for this position via the link below:

https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=896060

Planning Associate, Alta Planning + Design - Los Angeles, CA

Planning Associate
    * Employer’s Name: Alta Planning + Design
    * Job Location (City, State):  Los Angeles, CA
    * Job description: 

An understanding and knowledge of Alta, its culture and services, the ability to collaborate across discipline boundaries and deliver solutions which meet client expectations in a cost-effective manner is required in order to successfully meet the requirements of this position.

The essential priorities of this exempt, salaried position are to:

• Nurture and grow client and industry partner relationships and secure work in support of Alta’s growth goals. 
• Enhance Alta’s reputation as a trusted advisor and expert by educating clients and other relevant parties, and supporting solutions which will meet their business objectives. 
• Appropriately manage large, complex projects in a budget-conscious and time-sensitive manner. 
• Manage potentially large groups of staff

This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to:

• Passion for active living and non-motorized transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field of study. 
• Eight (8) or more of experience in a consulting environment or public entity; three (3) or more years as a Project Manager; three (3) or more years managing staff. 
• Experience in the field of active, non-motorized transportation. D
• Demonstrated understanding of the planning process and a general understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques. 
• Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations. 
• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace. 
• Ability to manage competing priorities, and multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints. 
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with little or no supervision. 
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities. 
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and analytic skills. 
• Good presentation skills. 
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI Arc GIS, or similar products. 
• Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.

    * Weblink for further information and to apply is 

 https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=896060