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Associate Planner City of Ketchum, ID

Associate Planner
City of Ketchum, ID
The City of Ketchum seeks Associate Planner, to provide a variety of professional land use planning and community development duties of the city. The Associate Planner performs current development review and plan review of building permits, in addition to day to day customer service, permit processing, and assisting in department operations. The position includes work in natural resource conservation, urban design, community sustainability, floodplain management and other functions of the department. The ideal candidate will be a high-level thinker and problem solver with a commanding grasp of land use planning principles and skilled in critical thinking and research. This position requires a significant volume of technical and professional writing with reports, memos, letters, and other written correspondence required on a daily and weekly basis. Confident and refined public speaking skills are a high priority for this position, which is required to present projects and updates as least twice per month to councils, boards, and other public audiences. The ideal candidate will have the tenacity and attitude to efficiently and adeptly move a project through the land use development process to the most sustainable conclusion for the community. The successful candidate will have exceptional customer service skills and ability to guide applicants through a variety of land use processes and permit applications. An Associate Planner should possess high energy, good communication skills, and sincerely enjoy planning work.

Compensation Range: $51,329-$62,371. DOE.

View and download the job description and application packet at www.ketchumidaho.org/jobs.

Submit a completed application to maustin@ketchumidaho.org.

First application review starts July 5, 2016. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter, and the job application. Any incomplete applications will be rejected. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Senior Planner - Village of Lombard, IL

Village of Lombard, Illinois

Senior Planner. Starting Salary: $57,535 D.O.Q.

The Village of Lombard is seeking a highly motivated, qualified professional with advanced
skills and abilities in the private development process within the Community Development
Department. The Senior Planner is a high profile position and acts as a primary contact for the
Department on significant projects and assists in large-scale and long-range projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 providing assistance to residents, developers, customers and staff;
 preparing and presenting staff reports, referral letters and draft ordinances for
elected and appointed Boards and Committees;
 making presentations to residents, developers, various Village committees, civic
or public interest groups;
 reviewing and processing permits for compliance with Village Code;
 conducting site inspections;
 researching, proposing, preparing and recommending code amendments;
 assisting the Director and Assistant Director with special projects; and
 perform other functions as assigned or required.

Minimum qualification include a Master’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field with two
years of planning experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and
experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job. Job requires
possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license and a Notary Public License. AICP is desirable.

All candidates should forward their resume to: Village of Lombard, Human Resources
Department, 255 East Wilson Avenue, Lombard, IL, 60148 or email to hr@villageoflombard.org.

Deadline: January 11, 2016. EOE

Cleveland Action Strategist, goby - Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Action Strategist

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Company:ioby

Location:Cleveland, OH

Date Posted:December 1, 2015

ioby's Non Discrimination Policy: ioby is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. ioby’s organizational policies, practices, programs, activities and decisions regarding employment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, volunteerism, internships and other terms and conditions of employment or voluntary service shall not be based on a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, source of income, parental status, housing status, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable law.
Women, people of color and LGBTQ people are always strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Objectives
  • Implement ioby’s national growth strategy by leading one of ioby’s priority cities: Cleveland
  • Build a pipeline of local ioby Leaders, and support new verticals (e.g., food, safe streets) with a pipeline of issue-specific projects
  • Positively represent ioby to a local and regional audience
  • Work with ioby staff to refine ioby’s strategy and model for city partnerships
Job Activities
Research                                                                                                                 
  • Identify and reach out to potential ioby users from nonprofits, civic organizations, faith organizations, neighborhood associations, labor unions, trade associations and coalitions
  • Stay informed of national and local trends in ioby’s fields of community development, urban planning, technology and crowdfunding
  • Be involved in all neighborhood scale creative placemaking in Cleveland
Nurture Partnerships:
  • Liaise with ioby’s key local partners, Neighborhood Connections, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, among others, to ensure alignment of services
  • Participate in national networks of thought leaders directly related to your work (e.g. Placemaking Leadership Council, Neighborworks, etc)
  • Represent ioby within a regional network of likeminded people
Cultivate Leaders:
  • Identify, support, develop, cultivate and celebrate new ioby Leaders in Cleveland area in successfully funding and implementing their ideas
  • Deliver ioby’s signature trainings to ioby Leaders
  • Tap local networks of practitioners and experts to assist leaders with project development and implementation
  • Create a local network of ioby allies and influencers, and work with other program staff to build a national network of ioby allies and influencers of which Cleveland leaders should play a major role
  • Work with other program staff to regularly inform the network of allies and influencers that you develop about opportunities at ioby
  • Work with other program staff to develop partnership relationships, locally and regionally
Build:
  • Work with program staff to develop, standardize and implement trainings for potential ioby leaders on fundraising and project implementation
  • Continue to contribute to the strategic planning of ioby
  • Work with City Partnerships Team to develop a model for replication based on Cleveland successes and lessons learned for ioby’s expansion into other cities
  • Work with Product Team to refine internal business processes and ioby Leader UI / UX
Amplify:
  • Working with ioby Communications Team, present ioby’s Cleveland work to a local and national audience by sharing city-specific stories in video, blogs and social media
  • Work with other remote office staff and Communications Team to produce materials and collateral for Cleveland
  • Work with the Communications Team to develop a paid media plan for Cleveland
  • Manage the social media for ioby Cleveland in the guidelines developed by the Communications Team
  • Produce email marketing content; maintain groups and segments of the email house file
  • Plan and promote local events
Track, Evaluate & Share
  • Work with the entire Leader Team to set and achieve goals
  • Develop OKRs and evaluate monthly sprints with the entire staff
  • Track your interactions with all ioby Leaders, partners and influencers in Salesforce
  • Create, use and share results from evaluation tools you create for your own work and those that ioby provides to you
  • Work with Cleveland leadership and ioby Communications Team to continue to boast Cleveland’s role as a national thought leader in citizen-led community development
This job is based at ioby’s Cleveland office, but can be completed in a flexible schedule with many hours worked from home. In addition, this job does require some travel within the U.S. In addition, this job does require participation in ioby’s regular staff retreats (occurring times a year) in New York. ioby’s regular business hours are 9-6pm Monday through Friday, but this job will require some work outside regular business hours. You’ll be expected to manage your own balanced workweek based on the demands of the job. ioby is a startup: You’ll be expected to bring new ideas, strategies, revise your work on short timelines and bring an attitude of continuous improvement and a culture of innovation.
Candidates for this position must have the following characteristics.
  • Deep commitment and fulfillment derived from working with people
  • Experience leading trainings and attending community meetings
  • Outgoing, gregarious, articulate; comfortable meeting new people regularly, speaking to groups, remembering names and faces; superior communication and presentation skills
  • Extraordinary written communication skills
  • Responsive to emails, phone calls and in person requests: quick, effective, and professional
  • Strong interpersonal skills: courtesy, tact, patience and team orientation;
  • Team player with a sense of humor and a life outside of work
  • Builds trust with remote teams
  • 3-8 years of professional experience working in a related field, such as community organizing, case management, urban planning, and / or grassroots fundraising, or in an unrelated field with similar job activities, such as social work, ministering, health care and / or job training
  • A demonstrated commitment to social justice

Principal Planner - City of Novato, California

Principal Planner

City of Novato, California
Professional Area: 
Community Development and Redevelopment
Experience: 
5-7 years
Contact person: 
Jessica Deakyne

Phone: 
415-899-899-8919
Fax: 
415-899-8973
Email: 
jdeakyne@novato.org
Location: 
NovatoCA
PRINCIPAL PLANNER CITY OF NOVATO
$7,231-8,790 monthly + full benefit package. 
Placement in the salary range is dependent upon qualifications and experience. 
The City of Novato, California is currently looking for a Principal Planner to supervise and perform a broad range of city planning duties.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate expert knowledge of current planning procedures and practices, environmental review requirements, and the function of a planning division. This individual will be experienced and comfortable with supervising professional and support planning staff through the completion of simple to complex current planning assignments, handling the more complex current planning activities, and assisting in the operations and administration of the Planning Division of the Community Development Department.
The Principal Planner will be responsible for preparing professional quality staff reports and presenting projects to a variety of audiences, including the public, appointed commissions, and elected officials. The Principal Planner lead and help develop a talented team of planning professionals who are focused on processing current planning applications and delivering exceptional customer service. The position represents an excellent opportunity to work for an organization that values creative problem solving, teamwork, and that supports employees to grow and develop professionally.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible urban planning, regional planning, community development or zoning administration including experience in a local government and two years of lead supervisory and project management experience. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, regional planning, or a related field. FINAL FILING
DEADLINE
December 10, 2015 @ 5:00pm Please hold January 7, 2016 as the interview day for this position.
To apply for this position, please visit www.governmentjobs.com or www.novatojobs.org

Assistant Planner, James W. Siebert & Associates, Inc. - Santa Fe, NM

Assistant Planner 

James W. Siebert & Associates, Inc.
Professional Area: 
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Experience: 
3-5 years
Contact person: 
Linda Siebert

Phone: 
5059835588
Email: 
lindae@jwsiebert.com
Location: 
Santa FeNM




Seeking associate with experience working for private consulting firm or experience in both public and private sector positions.
Must have design and technical writing skills with examples of each.  Applicant must feel comfortable presenting to public bodies on a regular basis.  The firm requires tht applicant has exceptional skills interacting with City and County staf

Planner, Loudoun County Government - Leesburg, VA

Planner

Loudoun County Government
Experience: 
3-5 years
Location: 
LeesburgVA
Loudoun County is seeking qualified applicants to work in an exciting, dynamic, innovative, and progressive Department of Planning and Zoning. The Department needs several Planners/Project Managers to coordinate the review of legislative land development applications and support strategic and comprehensive planning efforts. Duties will include coordinating with other agencies, mediating solutions between staff and applicants, preparing staff reports, presenting staff's position in public hearings and resolving issues in committee settings before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. Applicant must exhibit excellent writing, presentation and analytical skills; the ability to communicate effectively with staff, applicants and the public, as well as elected and appointed officials; the ability to meet deadlines and maintain product quality while managing multiple assignments; and the ability to review and critique plans to produce higher quality developments through site design best practices. Applicant must have a practical knowledge of urban design principles, zoning, transportation, and open space planning.
Job Requirements: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, land use planning, or related field and three (3) years of professional land use planning or urban design experience. Applicants who have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, land use planning, or related field and two (2) years of professional experience in land use planning or urban design, may be considered for this position at a lower level. Preference may be given to applicants experienced in landscape architecture, architecture, and/or urban design. AICP Certification is preferred.
Special Requirements: Experience in Arcinfo/Arcview GIS software in UNIX environment is desired. Attendance at night meetings is expected.
Post Conditional Offer Contingencies: Position requires a valid driver's license and driving record check.
To Apply: Visit Loudoun County's main webpage at www.loudoun.gov to submit an electronic application and to fill out the required supplemental questionaire.
Apply to Recruitment #16-S351T-0186. Hiring range: $51,860-$75,675 OR $46,590-$66,743 if hired at a lower level. EOE.

Senior Planner - City of Santa Rosa, CA

Senior Planner

City of Santa Rosa
Professional Area: 
Community Development and Redevelopment
Planning Law
Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance
Urban Design
Experience: 
5-7 years
Contact person: 
Maria Greco

Phone: 
707-543-3061
Fax: 
707-543-3064
Email: 
mgreco@srcity.org
Location: 
Santa RosaCA
Apply online only at www.srcity.org/jobs
The City of Santa Rosa is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Senior Planner. The current vacancy is in the Development Review section. Senior Planners possess the full range of knowledge, abilities and experience required to perform the more difficult and complex work involving the application of professional planning principles and theory to various municipal planning and zoning issues. Individuals assigned to this classification are expected to work independently, complete complex and difficult projects, and to perform higher level assignments, many of which have high public visibility. The Senior Planner does not directly supervise professional staff but may provide indirect supervision and serve in a lead capacity or serve as a technical expert in a particular area. Incumbents may also serve as staff liaison to boards and commissions and represent the City through direct participation in local or regional committees or forums.
IDEAL CANDIDATE: Successful candidates will demonstrate a solid foundation in planning principles and practices, possess a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible planning experience, preferably in a high volume urban planning environment with extensive public involvement, possess a Bachelor's degree (Master's and AICP certification is desirable), have excellent communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service. Additionally, ideal candidates will be proven self-starters with a strong enthusiasm for the profession, possess excellent organizational skills, and the ability to balance a multi-project workload. A positive customer service orientation, and ability to foster that attitude among co-workers, is essential.
THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA: A charter city incorporated in 1868, is the county seat of Sonoma County, one of California's premier wine growing regions, and is the gateway to tourist destinations in the redwoods and on the coast. Santa Rosa is the 26th largest City in the state. It occupies 41 square miles and serves a population of 170,000. The City has a historic preservation program and has environmental diversity. The City of Santa Rosa provides a full range of services including police and fire protection; construction and maintenance of streets and other infrastructure; water, storm water, and wastewater utilities; housing services through its Housing Authority; economic development; transit; parking; and recreation, parks, and cultural services, including a municipal golf course. The City of Santa Rosa's residents work in a well balanced mix of management, professional, manufacturing, sales, tourism, transportation, construction, and service jobs. The City also plays an important role in supporting the agriculture and tourism industries of California's north coast.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Duties: The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:
  • Analyze and interpret social, economic, population and land use data and trends; 
  • prepare written and graphic reports on various planning matters and elements of the general plan; 
  • provide technical assistance in the analysis, coordination and implementation of environmental requirements and regulations; compile information and make recommendations on special studies; 
  • make public presentations, to the city council, various commissions, boards, committees and community groups; 
  • research and draft ordinances for review; 
  • review rezoning, variance, conditional use permit, subdivision, design review and other related applications; 
  • advise property owners and the general public of the effect and implications of land use, zoning, and development actions;
  • review development proposals for consistency with local general plan, zoning and design standards; 
  • respond to complaints and requests for information from the public; 
  • manage consultant contracts for environmental and other planning documents and oversee consultant work.
Additional Duties: In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties Section, each employee in this classification may perform the following duties. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.
  • Represent the City and explain planning objectives and policies to various organizations, agencies and public groups; 
  • confer with and advise architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, developers, engineers, and the public regarding City development policies and standards; 
  • provide technical staff support to various commissions, boards, committees and community groups; 
  • represent the City by serving as a member of planning related committees; 
  • perform related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of urban planning and zoning; laws underlying general plans, zoning and land divisions; current literature, information sources and research techniques in the field of urban planning; applicable environmental laws and regulations; computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Knowledge of ArcMap GIS is highly desirable.
Ability to: Analyze and compile technical and statistical data and prepare reports; utilize computer software to prepare professional reports, spreadsheets, maps, and presentations; independently perform the more complex professional planning work; conduct and analyze planning studies and present the findings in an understandable manner; apply planning principles and practices to specific problems and formulate recommendations; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; interpret and explain planning and zoning programs to the general public; work under pressure and meet established deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of other agencies, municipal officials and the public; train and provide indirect supervision to interns, and less experienced planning staff and clerical staff.
Experience and Education: A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Five years of progressively responsible professional planning experience in a public planning environment. Typically this experience would be comparable to that gained in a high volume, urban planning environment. A master's degree in a field related to planning may be substituted for one (1) year of planning experience. Education – A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in planning or a related field considered useful in city planning work. A Master's degree in a field related to planning is desirable. License: Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid, Class C California driver's license OR be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled or unscheduled visits to various locations in the City which may or may not be reachable by public transportation.
Additional Information: Working Conditions: 
Incumbents assigned to this classification are expected to be able to communicate verbally, in person and or via the telephone and in writing. It is common for incumbents to sit for extended periods of time as they complete their work by using a computer terminal. The work requires an individual to make site visits for the purpose of plan and design review and presentations to neighborhood groups. Formal public presentations are frequently conducted, requiring the individual to be familiar with and use audio-visual aides as part of the presentation.

Project Manager, COMMUNITY INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE - San Francisco, CA

Project Manager – Mission Bay 

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE
Experience: 
5-7 years
Location: 
SAN FRANCISCOCA
Office of Community Investment & Infrastructure
Successor to the San Francisco Redevelopment AgencyExternal Job PostingJob Title:Project Manager – Mission BayBiweekly Salary:$3,952 - $4,804 (Bi-Weekly) - $102,752 - $124,904 (Yearly)Final Filing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE 
The Office of Community Investment & Infrastructure (OCII) is a state-authorized local entity, separate from the City and County of San Francisco.  Five Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Supervisors govern OCII. OCII employs approximately twenty-six (26) classifications with 44 incumbents.  The office is located in the central location of San Francisco, blocks away from City Hall and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Project Manager.  This position will be primarily responsible for managing the Mission Bay redevelopment project.  This position will oversee a broad range of duties, including leading the Mission Bay project team’s work related to the review and approval of new development plans, overseeing management of the Mission Bay park system, representing OCII’s interests in subdivision and infrastructure matters, and implementing OCII’s obligations under the various development agreements for the project. 
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following list of duties and tasks represents the primary job responsibilities:
  • Oversee development approvals including review of urban design, park design, transportation issues, streetscape design, and architectural review; 
  • Represent OCII's interests in subdivision and infrastructure matters; working collaboratively with other governmental agencies on regulatory and implementation matters;
  • Negotiate and implement regulatory and contractual land use and real estate agreements;
  • Oversee management of Community Facilities Districts (CFD) for operation and maintenance of certain project public improvements (e.g. parks and open space, etc.);
  • Coordinate with other OCII staff on various real estate and property management at Mission Bay, including management of Mission Bay parks system through third party consultants, permitting temporary uses, and license agreements;
  • Identify operational objectives, provides coordination of staff through consensus building leadership, and participates in planning, programming and implementing of OCII activities in Mission Bay;
  • Collaborate with others to achieve OCII objectives, coordinate the administration of external consulting contracts for planning, architecture, engineering, construction, legal, financial and environmental services, develop and coordinate the implementation of financial plans, and prepare or directs the preparation of detailed financial reports and budgets;
  • Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving, public presentation and technical project management skills;
  • Administration of program budgets, financial reporting and billing, monitors contracts and billing from OCII consultants and other third parties; ability to analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports;
  • Prepare memoranda, reports and other documents for a range of audience to support policy and plan recommendations, and present recommendations to the Commission and other policy-making bodies; and
  • Participate in public meetings among diverse stakeholders and manage community participation processes, including evening meetings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum qualifications include six years of direct technical and professional work experience with redevelopment or large-scale development projects and two years of project management experience. In addition a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in planning, public or business administration, real estate development, or a related field is required; a master degree is preferred.
Other requirements are candidate should have strong writing, public presentation, problem-solving, negotiating, and self-management skills. Experience in architectural design review, real estate development, public finance, and entitlement approvals for a public agency is desirable, but not required.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must submit and complete an application packet consisting of an OCII Job Application, resume, and cover letter.  Materials can be found at www.sfocii.org under Job Opportunities. 
PACKETS MUST BE MAILED TO:
Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure
Successor to the San Francisco Redevelopment AgencyHuman Resources Department – Attn: April Ward1 South Van Ness Avenue – 5th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94103Failure to submit all requested materials by the deadline will result in rejection of the application.Faxed or emailed copies are not accepted.

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.

Planner - City of Westerville, OH

Planner 

City of Westerville
Professional Area: 
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Experience: 
1-3 years
Location: 
WestervilleOH


NATURE OF WORK
This full-time position is of a professional planner expected to complete a full spectrum of planning activities.  Work involves analyzing data and issues, preparing reports, coordinating between all City Departments, making presentations to members of the public, boards and commissions and City Council; and supporting the Senior Planner, Planning Division within the Planning & Development Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in city or regional planning, or related field; and two years’ experience in public sector planning and zoning; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Considerable knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of land use, municipal and long-range comprehensive planning.
Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local zoning ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations which guide municipal planning processes.
Considerable knowledge and understanding of the role of the planning and legal precedence in modern municipal government.
Knowledge of computer programs necessary for the planning field, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS);ability to conduct research on sites such as census.gov.
Ability to represent the department before the public in a professional manner.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and site plans.
Ability to negotiate with the public
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, other employees, builders, developers, property owners, and contractors.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain complete records and documentation of actions.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of sustainable practices, LEED ND certification criteria or similar.
Knowledge of urban design, architecture, landscape architecture and historic preservation principles.
Computer modeling and hand drawing capabilities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Ohio driver's license.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must visit our website at: http://www.westerville.org/services/human-resources/employment for a detailed job description and to complete an online application. Only online applications completed on our website will be accepted and reviewed.
Deadline: Sunday, July 19, 2015
The City of Westerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA