Development Associate, Raise Your Hand, Chicago

Raise Your Hand for Illinois Public Education

Job Title: Development Associate 

Location: Chicago 

Timeline: priority deadline September 30th 

Who We Are and What We Believe: Raise Your Hand for Illinois Public Education is a small, grassroots, citywide parent advocacy organization that organizes parents/caregivers around systemic issues in education. We strive for a Chicago that views parents/caregivers as change agents, decision makers, and experts. As an education justice organization, we believe that public education is a public good and all students deserve a well resourced education. In order to achieve this, we believe in collective movements that center those who have been most impacted by injustice. Education justice is racial justice. 

Job Overview As a growing organization of 4 FTE and 3 PTE, we are looking for a development associate who can support our individual giving and grant portfolio. This position reports directly to the executive director who leads the development program. The development associate will support the development work through grant writing, research & data analysis, and fundraiser program support. This position requires someone who is detail oriented, excellent at time management, and is eager to expand the organization. 

Who You Are - Qualifications: Required 

• You have 1-2 years of professional experience in development (either in grant writing, individual giving or fundraising events) 
• You have a deep commitment to racial justice and understand the role that white supremacy and politics play in education.
• You are able to prioritize and meet deadlines. 
• You have strong project management, organizational and multitasking skills. 
• You are passionate about data management and analysis and are comfortable with using a donor or client management system. 
• You are self motivated and a team player; able to move quickly. You must have a willingness to experiment, learn and reflect. 
• You are a strong writer and have excellent communication skills. 

Preferred 

• You are or have been a parent or caregiver of a student with special needs in public schools. 
• You have experience with EveryAction CRM, Canva, Zoom, Thru Text, and other tools. 

What You Would Do - Responsibilities:   

40% - Grant & Foundation Work 

• Partner with the Executive Director to develop and write grant proposals, reports and other administrative components 
• Research new foundation prospects that fits the organization 
• Maintains and updates systems to track grant deadlines, grant status, and other relevant foundation tasks. 
• Support site visit preparation and other foundation requests 

 

40% - Annual Fundraising Programs (Grow With Us, Raise a Glass, end of year) 

• Plans, co-leads, and execute our three annual fundraising programs: 
• Spring virtual fundraiser, Grow With Us, a peer-2-peer fundraiser 
• Fall in person annual event, Raise a Glass 
• Winter end of year giving 

 

20% - Individual Giving Program Management 

• Co-develop a donor stewardship and absorption program 
• Implement and manage the donor database 
• Conduct donor base data analysis and generate reports that inform future strategy 
• Track and manage donor acknowledgements and other donor needs 

Compensation 

Salary: $44,000 - $47,000 annually, commensurate with experience 

Benefits: 85% employee coverage of health/dental, flexible scheduling, 13 paid holidays, 15 vacation days and 12 sick days per year 

How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Jianan Shi, Executive Director, at jobs@ilraiseyourhand.org. Please indicate: Development Associate in the subject line. 

Black and Brown Chicago Public School parents are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Policy Analyst - The Ounce of Prevention Fund (Chicago)

Who: The Ounce of Prevention Fund – National Policy Team

What: The Ounce of Prevention Fund’s National Policy Team is seeking a Policy Analyst who is committed to strengthening public policies that impact low-income families with young children. This individual will conduct policy research and analyses, and will help advance public policy advocacy and public education efforts to strengthen early childhood systems, policies, and investments at the state and local levels. The Policy Analyst will be based in the Chicago office, which means they’ll be in a fun work environment surrounded by fabulous colleagues and will have access to great benefits.
Responsibilities include:

Economic Development Program Manager - Community Design Collaborative (Philadelphia)

Who: The Community Design Collaborative strengthens neighborhoods through design. The Collaborative provides pro bono preliminary design services to nonprofits in greater Philadelphia, creates engaging volunteer opportunities for design professionals, and raises awareness about the importance of design in revitalizing communities. Since 1991, the Collaborative has matched nonprofits with skilled volunteers to engage their communities, put their visions down on paper, and advance to the next stage: gaining support, raising funds, and building projects.

What: The Community Design Collaborative is currently seeking an Economic Development Program Manager to coordinate technical assistance to support the revitalization of neighborhood commercial corridors in the City of Philadelphia. The Program Manager provides expertise on site specific projects, manages community engaged design process, serves on a design review committee, and organizes workshops and educational programs to support commercial corridor managers and businesses. Early design assistance informs high-impact, strategic investments for community organizations, utilizing their limited resources effectively and making positive contributions to the surrounding business district. The Program Manager is a contract-funded position through the City of Philadelphia Commerce Department.
Working closely with the Director of Design Services, the Program Manager will manage and deliver effective economic development programs, as described below:

Chief Portfolio Officer – Chicago Public Schools

Who: Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the United States, serving over 370,000 students at more than 600 schools. CPS employs more than 34,000 people, more than half of whom are teachers, and has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child in every school and every neighborhood has access to a world-class learning experience, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready. And CPS students are making incredible progress. Recently, CPS announced a record-high graduation rate of 77.5% and boasts some of the fastest learning growth in the nation among large cities.

What: The objective of the Portfolio Office is to ensure students in every part of Chicago have access to high quality educational options by building coherent and aligned systems for school applications, enrollment, regional school planning, incubation of quality school options, and accountability and oversight. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Portfolio Officer will serve as a member of the district's executive leadership team and provide oversight for the following teams:

• Access & Enrollment: Manages the application, testing, selection and notification process for magnet, selective enrollment, and open enrollment schools, international baccalaureate high schools, military academies, and career & technical education (CTE) college and career academies. 
• School Quality Measurement: Provides school performance data and analysis for stakeholders in schools, networks, central office and the community. 
• Innovation & Incubation: Provides students with access to high quality and innovative education through incubation of quality schools, accountability and high quality oversight. Oversees a portfolio of approximately 142 schools and programs, including 122 charter school campuses, 9 contract schools, 10 Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs (ALOP) and 1 SAFE School, which together educate over 60,000 students. 
• Demographics & Planning: Supports organizational decision-making with synthesized analyses involving neighborhood-by-neighborhood demographic trends, school enrollment projections, school facility utilization statistics and school configuration options. Issues data to inform the community engagement processes surrounding school and facility planning. 

The Chief Portfolio Officer is responsible for the successful performance and oversight of the following duties, in addition to other related duties as assigned:

Coordinator, Strategic Planning - Baltimore (MD) County Public Schools

Coordinator, Strategic Planning
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
Supports high quality decision-making and implementation across Baltimore County Public Schools in matters related to student population trends and projections, attendance patterns, program participation, facility utilization, and short- and long-term program and facility planning as aligned with the fulfillment of the school system strategic plan. Supervises professional staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties:

• Develops and maintains procedures and systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting student population and enrollment trends and projections in a timely manner.
• Conducts capital and demographic studies related to planning including: tracking county residential subdivision and housing activity for verification of attendance zones, calculating student population and enrollment yields, and incorporating enrollment forecasts, facility plans, and school boundary adjustments into education program plans system wide.
• Coordinates and supports the identification and prioritization of new capital and operating budget initiatives based on the analysis of student attendance trends and projections.
• Supports the Executive Director and Chief in matters related to planning, and provides planning assistance to executive staff, administrators, county officials, and other stakeholder groups as necessary. Prepares written correspondence for executive director, superintendent, and Board of Education regarding facility planning, boundary descriptions/changes, student enrollment and population trends, and capital budgets.
• Develops and delivers reports and presentations regarding school system planning for variety of audiences and uses.
• Oversees the development of school boundaries, justification of capital projects, analysis of school space use and capacity calculations including delivering the regular development and implementation of school capacity relief strategies.
• Prepares the Educational Facilities Master Plan.
• Coordinates with the divisions of Business Services and Curriculum & Instruciton to identify needs and oportunities as they relate delivering the school system’s strategic plan.
• Conducts all activities in alignment with appropriate Board of Education Policies and Superintendent’s Rules; periodically reviews and recommends changes to policies and rules as needed.
• Oversees the deployment of office fiscal and staff resources.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
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For more details, and to apply for the position, please go to the Web site URL below.

SALARY RANGE
Mid II (4-8 years)

CONTACT INFORMATION
6901 N. Charles Street
Baltimore County, MD 21204
Resource URL
https://a1-3.applitrack.com/bcps/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=LEAD+-+CENTRAL+OFFICE+PROFESSIONAL&subcategory=COORDINATOR%2C+RESEARCH+ACCT+%26+ASSESS
Email mhodge@bcps.org
Phone 443-809-7872 or 7873

Executive Director - Georgetown Heritage, Georgetown Business Improvement District - Washington, D.C.

Executive Director - Georgetown Heritage

Job posted by: Georgetown Business Improvement District

Georgetown Heritage is a new 501(c)3 organization dedicated to bringing the history of Georgetown to life through the restoration, interpretation, and activation of National Park Service sites in Georgetown - with an initial focus on the C&O Canal.

It is an official National Park Friends Group working on the Georgetown sections of the C&O Canal and Rock Creek Park (including Key, Meigs, and Georgetown Waterfront Parks).

Georgetown Heritage was founded by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (GBID) and local residents to implement a number of Georgetown 2028 initiatives (http://www.georgetowndc.com/customer_media/2028-plan-agenda_1-29.pdf) related to the interpretation of historic Georgetown.

The Georgetown BID is a major sponsor and donates office space, administrative support, and the salary of the Executive Director.

Georgetown Heritage seeks an exceptional leader to spearhead an ambitious plan to revitalize and interpret the Georgetown section of the C&O Canal and other Georgetown historic sites. The tasks for the first 12 to 18 months include launching and completing a major capital campaign; leading a master planning effort; overseeing the construction of a new canal boat; and creating the plan for a hands-on interpretive center and education program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• driving all aspects of GH's major donor multi-year fundraising, grant writing & donor recognition
• leading Canal Master Planning process
• being Georgetown Heritage's face to the community
• establishing and nurturing key collaborations with local and federal partners
• driving the development of innovative interpretive programming
• capitalizing on education outreach opportunities with DC, and regional public and private schools
• developing and executing a long-term strategic plan for Georgetown Heritage.

Experience and Qualifications

10 years of experience in related fields, with:

• Entrepreneurial success and management experience
• Demonstrated success at donor cultivation and fundraising
• Capacity to work within both the private and public sectors (NPS experience a plus)
• Passion for education and place-making
• Familiarity with DC and/or federal elected officials and agencies
• PR, marketing and branding experience
• Ease in public speaking and operating in the public eye
• Experience in urban planning and real estate development a plus
• Experience in education related field a plus
• Collaborative working style and demonstrated success in managing teams
• Bachelors degree required, masters or graduate degree preferred

How to apply

How to apply:

Send resume and cover letter to:jobs@georgetowndc.com. In the subject line please put: "[your name] - Georgetown Heritage ED". The search will remain open until the positon is filled. No calls please.

For more information: http://www.georgetownheritage.org/

Planner II, Montgomery County Public Schools - Rockville, MD

Planner II 

Montgomery County Public Schools

Professional Area: 

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Regina Arrington

Phone: 

301-279-3940

Email: 

Regina_B_Arrington@mcpsmd.org

Website: 

http://www.mcpscareers.org

Location: 

Rockville, MD

Planner II – Facilities & Demographic Analyst Division of Long-range Planning MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Planner II (Facilities& Demographic Analyst) Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Rockville, Maryland—a suburb of Washington D.C.—is seeking a Planner II (Facilities & Demographic Analyst) in the MCPS Division of Long-range Planning.

This position is responsible for conducting a variety of analyses needed to ensure that adequate school space is available for rapidly increasing enrollment and educational programs. In addition, the position is responsible for conducting research on demographic and economic trends that affect school enrollments, including tracking subdivision developments, participating in county and city land use planning, and providing demographic information for school boundary studies and other special purposes.

Minimum qualifications for the position include a Bachelor’s degree with coursework in planning, geography, research methods, and data analysis. Experience in a planning environment applying analytical skills to the interpretation of data and development of plans. Experience creating reports graphically and presenting orally and in writing. Experience with educational facility planning, land use planning, demographic analysis and GIS computer applications highly desirable. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, will be considered.

Salary range: $62,995 to $85,170, including an excellent benefits package.

Interested candidates: Please go to www.mcpscareers.org and apply to requisition #15003XG.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Specialist, TransOptions - Cedar Knolls, NJ

Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Specialist

Job posted by: TransOptions

TransOptions is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Specialist position. This position entails conducting an education campaign to increase safety among pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers throughout northwestern New Jersey. The successful candidate will:

• Serve as the Safe Routes to School Coordinator handling all aspects of the program including outreach and program delivery, as well as building and fostering relationships with teachers, parents, students, school administrators, municipal leaders and funders.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance with educational events, complete travel plans and coordinate programs, as well as conduct pedestrian, bicycle and community assessments.
• Be comfortable working directly with children in schools and similar environments.
• Work directly with school and municipal administrators to introduce, implement and maintain education programs
• Collect, compile and report relevant program data as required by the funders
• Serve as an additional instructor at bike safety programs for kids and adults

Skills Required or Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree in transportation planning, urban planning or related degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication and computer skills
• League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor (LCI) status is a plus
• Good judgement and comprehensive thinking
• Excellent public presentation skills
• Passionate about cycling and safe bicycling skills preferred
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Valid NJ Driver's license
• Travel to various locations throughout the state
• Working knowledge of GIS
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus

Position is to commence ASAP.

How to apply

Please send resume to Richard Gentles atrgentles@transoptions.org. No phone calls please.

Senior Policy Researcher/Planner, PlanSmart NJ - Trenton, NJ

Senior Policy Researcher/Planner

PlanSmart NJ, a non-profit planning and public policy organization in downtown Trenton, has an opening for a full time Senior Policy Researcher/Planner. PlanSmart NJ undertakes research, advocacy, public education and technical services. PlanSmart NJ explores and develops cutting edge planning concepts and brings a unique perspective to the field of land use planning. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys innovative thinking as much as detailed analysis. We are a team-based organization, working closely together to share ideas, offer feedback, and provide helping hands on whatever the job at hand requires. We expect each person, however, to be a self-starter, a person who can work independently and take responsibility for her/his work.

The successful candidate will be a member of a small planning team, and be involved with projects that cover a range of topics, including the economy, the environment, housing, transportation, urban revitalization, regional equity, and state, regional and local planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support quantitative research and analysis.
• Conduct literature reviews and other analysis.
• Draft policy reports, short policy columns, and articles.
• Maintain expertise in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Represent the organization at coalition meetings.
• Develop grant proposals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills

• A Masters Degree in Urban Planning, or related field
• Excellent writing, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research, as well as the ability to organize and communicate research findings
• Knowledge of land use, economic, regional planning, transportation and social equity issues in New Jersey
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to respond quickly to news developments
• Skill in distilling large amounts of information/data into relevant insight
• Relevant computer skills (GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Database management)
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of specific projects
• AICP and PP preferred

How to apply

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to info@plansmartnj.org with "Senior Policy Researcher/Planner Application" in the subject line. Application deadline July 15, 2015. Please do not call.

Scholarship Manager, Chicago Public Schools - Chicago, IL

Scholarship Manager(

Job Number:

 150001VP)

Description

 

Purpose or Summary Statement of Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Position

The OSCPA Scholarship Manager will own and drive the K-12 Scholarship program within the Office of School Counseling and Post-secondary Advising in the Office of College and Career Success. 

Chicago Public Schools is the nation’s third largest urban school district serving almost 400,000 students with approximately 85% of them coming from low-income families. The Scholarship Manager will provide a premier program that contributes to the development of a solid financial plan to cover the cost of college attendance for all college-bound CPS students with a comprehensive college and career plan.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Collaborate with Executive Director, Central Office partners, Networks, and school staff, to develop and drive annual Office scholarship strategic objectives and performance targets.
2. Develop systems and strategies that address scholarships for all students matriculating to college.
3. Collaborate within and across CPS departments to ensure seamless integration of key initiatives with broader CPS practices and technology.
4. Serve as primary contact in the district for Scholarships.
5. Identify strategies that ensure that the scholarship program aligns with the CPS 5 year plan, School Quality Rating Policy and OSCPA key performance indicators.
6. Provide scholarship guidance and planning support to OSCPA, Networks and schools.
7. Create presentations and resources for varied audiences including senior leaders, network leaders and teams, and school leaders and teams.
8. Oversee and manage the Academic Works Scholarship district tool.
9. Coordinate the awards and scholarship process for the district.
10. Oversee timeline for advertising and accepting award/scholarship nominations/applications.
11. Update award application(s) as needed and work with the web and social media coordinator to post most recent version on the district website.
12. Nurture partnerships with strategic scholarship providers.
13. Work to identify potential nominees and solicit applications.
14. Where applicable, convene a selection committee to review nominations/applications and select winners.
15. Serve as the liaison to the Office of Communications as it relates to Scholarships.
16. Coordinate ceremonies and events for the presentation of awards and scholarships, including ordering plaques, writing presentation scripts, recruiting award presenters, and any other announcements or publications, as appropriate for each award/scholarship.
17. Communicate with Networks, schools and nominees/applicants, regarding scholarships and scholarship events, as appropriate.
18. Communicate with program planners and the business manager about scholarships to ensure that recipients get processed and registered for programs in a timely manner.

Qualifications for Job:

Skills:
An excellent candidate will be a self-starter who demonstrates strong analytical thinking, strong strategic and systems thinking, a passion for problem solving, effective communication skills, the ability to learn and adapt quickly amidst new and shifting priorities, project management capabilities, team leadership experience, and passion for improving urban public education. 

More specifically:

1. Strategic and project planning capabilities, including ability to establish long-term vision and goals, and experience managing toward execution of goals.
2. Ability to lead teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success.
3. Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities. 
4. Self-starter with ability to conduct multiple projects concurrently, both independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
5. Exceptional written, verbal, organizational, and technology skills including use of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of CPS data systems preferred but not required.
6. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
7. Ability to communicate research and analysis findings to a broad range of audiences including school staff, network staff, central office staff, funders, policy makers, and senior management.
8. Ability to function effectively in a large, complex organization.
9. A track record of success as demonstrated by superior academic and professional achievement.
10. Skill in developing professional learning activities.
11. Some knowledge of school counseling and postsecondary advising best practices preferred. 

Type of Education Required: BA/BS in Education, Social Sciences, Business, or related field from an accredited university is required. MA/MS preferred.

Type of Experience and Number of Years:
3 years of professional experience; Experience in a large organization, driving complex projects

Program Manager, Design for Learning, American Architectural Foundation - Washington, D.C.

Program Manager, Design for Learning 

American Architectural Foundation

March 6, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Academia

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Urban Design

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

7-10 years

Email: 

info@archfoundation.org

Website: 

http://www.archfoundation.org

Location: 

WASHINGTON, DC

AAF seeks a Program Manager to assist in the planning and implementation of programs for its Design for Learning (DfL) initiative. The Design for Learning Program Manager plans and implements logistical arrangements for leadership education workshops, charrettes, institutes, forums, and other elements of the program nationally. The position is based at AAF’s offices in Washington, D.C., and will report to the President/CEO, who serves as the principal-in-charge of the program. 

Responsibilities

General responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage a comprehensive schedule of DfL activities to assure continuity of program and proper involvement of key program constituents
• Plan, manage and implement 4 to 6 national workshops each year, including
  • Visiting the city of each participating school district to assist in the identification and development of the case study presentation
  • Managing all administrative, budgetary and programmatic activities for each workshop, forum and design charrette, including logistics, transportation, housing, meals, and printed materials
  • Identifying, recruiting, and managing the participation of resource team members and education leaders in various DfL programs
  • Attending all workshops and events
• Produce newsletters, web content, press releases and other methods of communicating the activities of DfL for a variety of audiences
• Provide stewardship for key partnerships, and participate in identifying, seeking and obtaining operating funds from various funding partners to expand programmatic offerings and impact
• Identify and apply for AAF and the Design for Learning team to present at select national architectural, educational or related events, conventions or forums
• Coordinate with partnering organizations on external communications, including media relations, creation of periodic newsletter, social media, and web content
• Manage the production of periodic reports for funders and other partners
• Implement and coordinate contracts, budget management, and financial reporting in conjunction with AAF's finance office

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred), preferably in architecture

Experience Required

• 7-10 years of experience in an increasingly responsible position
• Experience administering and managing a $1 million budget
• Experience in organizing meetings, conferences and events, especially those designed to inform and engage local leaders
• Experience in fundraising and partnership development/management
• Experience and passion for employing design as a tool for implementing change in large bureaucracies, or experience working in a public school environment in a facility design or senior leadership role
• Knowledge of a broad range of design issues related to public education (contemporary national education issues, educational facility design, school governance, and political systems, current and emerging trends in school improvement, school design and the design process) and design (design challenges encountered by civic and educational leaders)
• Knowledge of planning and design challenges facing American public schools

Position Requirements

• Excellent writing, organizational, collaborative, and project management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively on issues related to public education, design, design thinking, and architecture with a wide range of persons including executive and elected officials
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with attention to detail, scheduling, follow-through, and diplomacy
• Politically savvy – able to effectively engage with senior educational leaders and sophisticated funders
• Entrepreneurial, energetic, results-oriented, and outcome-driven
• Background or interest in the arts, architecture, design, community development
• Ability to multi-task in a small staff environment

Philosophy

While it is important for the incumbent to have knowledge about the broad issues identified above, it is essential that the Program Manager understand that Design for Learning provides practical support to innovative educators, elected officials and Foundation leaders who seek dramatic and meaningful educational transformation. 

Design for Learning is not an academic think tank, research center, nor policy development institution. Rather, DfL provides a new set of tools and processes in support of those who seek to create new environments for 21st century learning and in assisting educators make better more informed decisions about the design of their learning environments. The Program Manager should express a strong service attitude toward local education leaders and commitment to this philosophy.

Salary and Benefits

AAF offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process

Please submit a résumé, cover letter, and a list of three professional references no later than Friday, April 3, to info@archfoundation.org. The subject header shall be “Design for Learning Manager.”

Do not submit supplementary materials at this time. Candidates selected for interviews will be asked for writing and/or design samples. No phone calls please.

The American Architectural Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Planner (Historic Preservation) - City of Pasadena, CA

Planner (Historic Preservation) 

City of Pasadena

January 9, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Preservation

Website: 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/pasadena/default.cfm

Location: 

Pasadena, CA

CLOSING DATE: 01/29/15

ANNUAL SALARY: $75,596.35 - $94,495.02 

THE POSITION

The City of Pasadena is looking for an experienced, solution-oriented Planner (Historic Preservation) to join the Design and Historic Preservation Section of the Planning and Community Development Department. 

The ideal candidate is an effective problem-solver who combines technical expertise with excellent communication skills. Come join our team of professionals!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following list represents some of the essential functions of the position. Assignments may vary. For more detailed information, including knowledge, skills and abilities required, please refer to the job description.

• Evaluates projects for compliance with local, state and federal regulations pertaining to historic resources, including the California Environmental Quality Act and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings.

•Prepares and presents recommendations to the Historic Preservation Commission and Design Commission regarding the designation of districts, places, monuments and/or structures as an historic resource.

•Provides technical expertise in historic preservation to the public and City personnel.

•Reviews building permit applications related to historic resources for compliance with the Historic Preservation Ordinance.

•Reviews applications and projects related to the Mills Act.

•Develops public education programs and programs to preserve the City’s historic resources.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance. 

Example combinations include:

Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, geography, public administration, or a closely related field and two years of experience equivalent to that of an Associate Planner with the City of Pasadena.

Core Competencies

The following list represents some of the core competencies for this position; see the job description for more detailed information:

·        Ability to Take Initiative/Responsibility – The ability to readily identify current and potential problems and opportunities for improvement; Takes action to implement solutions and improvements.

·        Ability to Work Independently - Plans and organizes workload for maximum productivity; works well independently with minimal supervision and guidance.

·        Attention to Detail - The ability to ensure that output is fit for purpose and free from error.

·        Big Picture Thinking - Makes daily decisions based on the ability to support long-term  goals.

·        Communication Skills - The ability to present information clearly and in an organized manner.

·        Customer Focus - Shows interest and understanding of the needs, expectations, and circumstances of internal and external customers.

·        Interpersonal Skills – The ability to interact effectively and courteously with others.

·        Listening Skills – The ability to critically evaluate the content of information that is presented.

·        Organizing and Planning Skills - The ability to achieve goals through careful preparation and organization.

·        Proactive Thinking Skills - The ability to maintain a conscious awareness of events and situations and to take action when needed.

·        Results Orientation – The ability to maintain a firm focus on useful results and outcomes.

·        Time Management Ability - The ability to prioritize tasks with respect to importance and deadlines; consistently meet deadlines.

·        Written Communication Skills - Use correct vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation. Present information clearly and in an organized manner. Vary content, tone and style to suit the purpose and intended reader.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Resume and cover letter must be attached to the application.

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record may be required for some assignments. 

At least three years of professional work related to CEQA clearance.

SELECTION PROCESS

All applications will be screened upon receipt, and only candidates who meet minimum job qualifications and who are the most highly competitive may be invited to a written, oral and/or performance examination.

There is currently one Planner (Historic Preservation) vacancy in the Planning and Community Development Department. As a result of this selection process, an eligible list of candidates will be established which will be used to fill this vacancy and other similar vacancies in the future.