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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
Website: 
http://www.jwsiebert.com
Location: 
Santa Fe, NM




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

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Associate Biologist, GPA Consulting - El Segundo, CA

Associate Biologist 

GPA Consulting

Professional Area: 
Other topics not covered above
Email: 
marieka@gpaconsulting-us.com
Location: 
El Segundo, CA

JOB POSTING - Associate Biologist
GENERIC DESCRIPTION:
At GPA Consulting we pride ourselves in providing high-quality professional services to public and private clients throughout California, while maintaining a friendly and flexible workplace environment. GPA is currently seeking an Associate Biologist to join our dynamic team of biologists and environmental planners in Sacramento or El Segundo, California.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will have either:
  • At least 3 years performing at a level equivalent to that of a Biologist; and
  • A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field. 
General Duties:
The chosen candidate will complete a range of biological studies, including research, field surveys and assessments, technical reporting, regulatory permitting and approvals, construction monitoring, restoration, and project management.
SUBJECT AREA KNOWLEDGE:
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Knowledge of the flora and fauna of California, including (but not limited to) coastal, desert, valley, and aquatic communities;
  • Experience with habitat assessment and identification of avian, mammalian, amphibian, piscine, and reptilian species;
  • Experience with plant identification in California and plant survey methods
  • Expanded abilities in plant identification, focused rare plant surveys, and focused wildlife surveys desired;
  • Experience with wetland and other jurisdictional delineations, including (but not limited to) areas under jurisdiction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife Service;
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to biological resources, including (but not limited to) the National Environmental Policy Act, Federal Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Executive Order 11990, California Environmental Quality Act, and California Fish and Game Code;
  • Experience with federal and state regulatory permitting process for waterways, including (but not limited to) Clean Water Act Section 404 Permits, Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certifications, and California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreements; and
  • Experience with consultation and coordination with federal and state agencies, including (but not limited to) endangered species consultation and coordination during regulatory permitting; and
  • Understanding of Geographic Information Systems mapping and analysis in the context of biological resources studies, ability to perform mapping and analysis desired.
TECHNICAL ABILITY:
The ideal candidate will:
  • Conduct all work in a responsible and ethical manner;
  • Be highly self-motivated and productive;
  • Be detail oriented and accurate;
  • Work effectively and cooperatively both as an individual and in a team setting;
  • Possess strong technical writing and analysis skills; and
  • Possess strong organizational and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Powerpoint, ArcGIS).
Job Location:Sacramento, California or El Segundo, California
Type:Part Time/Full Time
Title:Associate Biologist
Compensation:Determined by education and experience
If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and two professional writing samples to: marieka@gpaconsulting-us.com
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Associate, SB Friedman Development Advisors - Chicago, IL

Associate

SB Friedman Development Advisors
Professional Area: 
Community Development and Redevelopment
Economic Planning and Development
Experience: 
1-3 years
Contact person: 
Geoffrey Dickinson, AICP

Phone: 
312-384-2404
Email: 
gdickinson@sbfriedman.com
Website: 
http://www.sbfriedman.com
Location: 
Chicago, IL




SB Friedman Development Advisors is a development consulting firm with a mission to guide and enable our clients to create high-quality places through the practice of real estate economics, development finance and urban planning. The firm assists in the planning and implementation of complex real estate development projects. We work closely with our clients to evaluate development potential and financial and business impacts; project market and financial feasibility; identify innovative public-private development solutions; and prepare implementable development strategies. SB Friedman has been recognized as one of the few consulting companies that truly understands both the public and the private perspectives on development issues. Clients include the Cities of Chicago and Milwaukee, numerous suburbs and other public bodies, not-for-profit institutions, and private developers.
Responsibilities 
Associates are responsible for research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data synthesis, presentation of findings, and technical writing (including memoranda and reports). As Associates are routinely assigned to multiple projects at any given time, candidates should have demonstrated ability to sift, organize, and synthesize various data in a timely manner and draw reasonable conclusions and/or recommendations from the data analysis.
Requirements of Position Candidates 
Must have a graduate degree in urban planning, business or real estate and demonstrate:
  • Exceptional quantitative analysis skills, particularly using Microsoft Excel 
  • Strong writing ability 
  • Strength in oral communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines 
  • Detail orientation and accuracy 
  • Commitment to community revitalization and economic development
In addition, successful candidates will have academic and professional experience in areas relevant to our practice, such as:
  • Demographic and economic analysis 
  • Public finance and tax projections 
  • Real estate market analysis 
  • Real estate financial analysis/feasibility
The following additional skills and experience are desirable for Associate candidates:
  • Strength in oral communication and presentations 
  • Experience with GIS and Esri Business Analyst
  • Experience with IMPLAN and/or similar tools Other Details
The firm supports the professional growth of its staff and encourages all professionals to become active in professional and trade organizations. Salaries and benefits are competitive, based on experience, and are augmented by performance-based bonus compensation. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.
Application Process 
Please respond by submitting the following via email:
  • Cover letter 
  • Resume 
  • Written sample of your professional work
Writing samples should be primarily authored by the applicant; if a team project is submitted, clearly indicate the responsibilities and contributions of the applicant. Incomplete submittals or submittals in other formats may not be considered or reviewed.
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Senior Associate Transit Planner, Transportation Management & Design, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

Senior Associate Transit Planner 

Transportation Management & Design, Inc.
April 8, 2015 
Professional Area: 
Transportation Planning
Experience: 
3-5 years
Location: 
Carlsbad, CA
Senior Associate Transit Planner
Transportation Management & Design, Inc. (TMD) is seeking an experienced transit planner to fill an opening for Senior Associate in its Carlsbad, CA office. TMD is a public transportation consulting firm, which regularly leads projects involving transit service design, market assessment, scheduling and service delivery, and fare and policy analysis. Feel free to visit our website at www.tmdinc.net.
Principal duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Performing transit planning tasks including market research, data collection, data analysis, technical writing, and preparation of deliverables including maps, reports, and presentations.
  • Developing recommendations for transit systems including route and network restructuring, changes in operating practices, implementing new transit products, or managing transit performance.
  • Overseeing day-to-day task work and project management duties that include project scheduling/budgeting, mentoring and training entry-level staff, and client interaction.
The successful candidate(s) will: have prior transit planning experience related to the areas listed above, be able to successfully perform/oversee project work, demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and be conversant with transit system issues and opportunities.
TMD is seeking applicants with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field, with two to ten years of experience in a transportation planning position. Domestic travel will be required.
Salary: DOQ, competitive benefits package.
Please contact: opportunity@tmdinc.net
As an equal opportunity employer we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, age, color, mental or physical disability, veteran status, religion, gender, or national origin, marital status, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors is incompatible with our business philosophies and is unacceptable in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
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Associate, SB Friedman Development Advisors - Chicago, IL

Associate

SB Friedman Development Advisors

Location: Chicago, Illinois, 60601, United States

Category: Community / Economic Development, Economics / Finance Research

Experience: 1-3 years

SB Friedman Development Advisors is a development consulting firm with a mission to guide and enable our clients to create high-quality places through the practice of real estate economics, development finance and urban planning. The firm assists in the planning and implementation of complex real estate development projects. We work closely with our clients to evaluate development potential and financial and business impacts; project market and financial feasibility; identify innovative public-private development solutions; and prepare implementable development strategies.

SB Friedman has been recognized as one of the few consulting companies that truly understands both the public and the private perspectives on development issues. Clients include the Cities of Chicago and Milwaukee, numerous suburbs and other public bodies, not-for-profit institutions, and private developers.

Responsibilities

Associates are responsible for research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data synthesis, presentation of findings, and technical writing (including memoranda and reports). As Associates are
routinely assigned to multiple projects at any given time, candidates should have demonstrated ability to sift, organize, and synthesize various data in a timely manner and draw reasonable conclusions and/or recommendations from the data analysis.

Requirements of Position

Candidates must have a graduate degree in urban planning, business or real estate and demonstrate:

• Exceptional quantitative analysis skills, particularly using Microsoft Excel

• Strong writing ability

• Strength in oral communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

• Detail orientation and accuracy

• Commitment to community revitalization and economic development

In addition, successful candidates will have academic and professional experience in areas relevant to

our practice, such as:

• Demographic and economic analysis

• Public finance and tax projections

• Real estate market analysis

• Real estate financial analysis/feasibility

The following additional skills and experience are desirable for Associate candidates:

• Strength in oral communication and presentations

• Experience with GIS and Esri Business Analyst

• Experience with IMPLAN and/or similar tools

Other Details

The firm supports the professional growth of its staff and encourages all professionals to become active in professional and trade organizations. Salaries and benefits are competitive, based on experience, and are augmented by performance-based bonus compensation.

All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Application Process

Please respond by submitting the following via email:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Written sample of your professional work

Writing samples should be primarily authored by the applicant; if a team project is submitted, clearly
indicate the responsibilities and contributions of the applicant. Incomplete submittals or submittals in other formats may not be considered or reviewed.

Submit materials to:

Geoff Dickinson, AICP

Senior Project Manager

SB Friedman Development Advisors

221 N. LaSalle St., Suite 820

Chicago, IL 60601

gdickinson@sbfriedman.com

www.sbfriedman.com
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