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Metropolitan Planner - City of Rockford

Who: City of Rockford - Region 1 Planning Council - Metropolitan Planning Organization 

What: The Metropolitan Planner is a position within the Region 1 Planning Council (R1PC), which is comprised of the Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning and the Economic Development District of Northern Illinois. This position works with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (RMAP/MPO) division of the R1PC to administer the federally required transportation planning process and provide transportation planning products to the MPO member organizations. Coordinates with Federal, State, local agencies and the public. Produces planning work tasks typical of a metropolitan planning organization.
The successful candidate will investigate, analyze, document and manage ongoing transportation planning efforts. The successful candidate must possess strong writing skills, prepare recommendations, and perform research, planning and technical analysis for projects. Responsibilities include:

Military Senior Planner, KTU+A - San Diego, CA

Military Senior Planner 

KTU+A
Professional Area: 
Other topics not covered above
Experience: 
7-10 years
Contact person: 
Mark Carpenter

Phone: 
619-294-4477
Fax: 
619-294-9965
Email: 
markc@ktua.com
Location: 
San DiegoCA
KTU+A is seeking a planning project manager to lead military planning projects, with an emphasis on master planning, facility programming, facility requirements, facility management programs, force protection, economic analysis and capital improvement plans. Responsibilities will include site visits, project research, site investigations, project documentation, client presentations and team management.
Qualifications:
  • Eight or more years of military planning experience (Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force).
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Access, InDesign, and ArcGIS v10 or AutoCAD a plus.
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or urban and environmental studies.
  • Professional certification or licensure (AICP certification preferred).
  • Excellent writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
  • Must be personable and have a professional demeanor.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
  • Motivated self-starter able to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to travel.
Salary Range: Competitive salary based on experience.
Benefits: KTU+A is a well-established planning and landscape architecture firm with a diverse project base. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a creative and dynamic work environment in our San Diego, California office.
  • 401(k) and 125 plan
  • Holiday and Vacation Pay
  • Medical and Dental Coverage