Program Manager - Random Acts of Flowers (Evanston, IL)

Who: Founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2008, Random Acts of Flowers (RAF) is a non-profit organization focused on improving the emotional health and wellbeing of individuals in healthcare facilities and situations by delivering donated, repurposed floral arrangements along with encouragement and personal moments of kindness. Since its establishment in 2015, the Chicago branch has served more than 125,000 neighbors, healing the community through flowers and compassion. As a sustainable organization, RAF is committed to supporting the health of the environment, individuals, and the community. The RAF Chicago workshop is located in Evanston.

What: The Program Manager leads RAF Chicago’s large team of dedicated and talented volunteers including recruiting, training, scheduling, and on-going communication. The Program Manager is also charged with coordinating floral donations and deliveries, assisting with community events, and keeping the workshop running smoothly to enable RAF Chicago to deliver on its mission. No two days are alike - this is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to hone people and project management skills, build and maintain relationships throughout the community, and make a real impact. This position reports to the Executive Director of RAF Chicago.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator - Chicago, IL

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager in the ongoing operations of the GIS program, and design and/or prepare graphic representations of GIS data. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator will work with the GIS program to create and maintain geographically referenced data. The GIS Coordinator must be able to support in operating and maintaining the GIS system hardware and software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tests data for quality and completeness and creates reports on those audits
• Develops and tests automated output from GIS for a variety of purposes
• Imports, integrates, updates, cleans, and validates data from multiple sources
• Writes reports and communicates results, including technology and data recommendations
• Develops system documentation and user manuals on GIS best practices and functionality
• Supports GIS Manager in onboarding and training new employees as necessary
• Initial 3-month contract with the possibility for extension

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3+ years’ experience with GIS (can be internships)
• Experience managing multiple tasks, documents, etc.
• Excellent data management skills – proficient with dealing with large batches of data
• Must be able to work downtown Chicago 40 hours a week
• Bachelor degree required

Michael Wall

Technical Recruiter

O: 312-566-4364

C: 312-972-5769

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CRIME AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGER, Milwaukee Police Department - Milwaukee, WI

CRIME AND INTELLIGENCE MANAGER

CRIME AND INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Recruitment #1509-5010-001

List Type	Exempt
Requesting Department	Milwaukee Police Department
Open Date	10/14/2015
Filing Deadline	11/3/2015 11:59:00 PM
HR Analyst	Lindsey O'Connor

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PURPOSE

The Crime & Intelligence Manager provides analytical support to ongoing investigations and assist in the production of analytic products for presentation in law enforcement and community-based forums.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Applies appropriate analytical methods and techniques to identify and analyze raw information for the purpose of substantiating criminal patterns and/or trends and predictive analysis. 
• Uses computerized analytic tools to create charts, maps, timelines, and link diagrams for the purpose of demonstrating analytical findings, including target relationships, time sequence of events, and criminal hierarchies.  
• Conducts tactical, strategic and intelligence lead policing assessment of major crime. 
• Manages the crime analysis section personnel.  
• Assists in the development and training of Crime Analysts.  
• Correlates, integrates, and evaluates varying types of information from investigative activities for the purpose of generating investigative leads, and prepares reports to document investigative activities and summarize findings.    
• Leads and/or assists with special projects and investigative efforts of the Milwaukee Police Department.  
• Assists law enforcement officers at crime scenes and during the execution of search warrants in the identification and collection of notes, files, records, and other items to be analyzed and/or used for intelligence purposes, and the development of intelligence lead case management.  
• Develops curriculum and provides training to department members in intelligence lead policing strategies.   
• Provides training to other Federal, State, and local law enforcement intelligence personnel. 
• Works in partnership with associated Federal, State and local agencies, analysts, and investigators to facilitate information sharing in accordance with national Crime Intelligence Sharing plan.   

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Information Management Systems, Computer Science, or closely related field from an accredited college or university.  

2. Four years of strategic analysis and criminal intelligence analytical experience.   

3. A minimum of three years of work experience with relational database development, management, and data mining.             

NOTE:  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered. A candidate may underfill at a lower level until the minimum qualifications are met.   

4. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Law Enforcement Instructor  
• Certified Structured Query Language Administrator  
• Law enforcement experience  
• Instructor and presentation experience in the field of criminal intelligence 

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of intelligence techniques, operations, and analytical projects involving interrelated subject areas.  
• Knowledge of computer systems in order to conduct research and analyze data.
• Knowledge of management principles and practices. 
• Ability to communicate orally to effectively present findings to command level officers and other local, State and Federal law enforcement officials.  
• Ability to communicate in writing to effectively prepare findings and create reports for command level officers and other local, State and Federal law enforcement officials.  
• Ability to manage and supervise others. 
• Ability to present research findings in a concise and well-organized manner.   
• Ability to effectively represent the Police Department when interacting with counterparts throughout the Intelligence and law enforcement communities. 

CURRENT SALARY

The current starting salary (1FX) is $62,338 for residents of the City of Milwaukee, appointment above the minimum is possible up to $77,297 with approval. The annual starting salary is $60,809 for non-Milwaukee residents, with appointment above the minimum possible up to $75,401. 

SELECTION PROCESS

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Milwaukee Police Department reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.   

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after November 3, 2015. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice.  However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. 

NOTE: The City’s residency requirement set forth in City Charter 5-02 is under litigation. Even though the City is legally able to enforce the current residency requirements based on a recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision, the City has agreed to continue to suspend enforcement of the ordinance during the time it may take to know whether the Wisconsin Supreme Court will review the case.  Once the Supreme Court refuses review or affirms the Court of Appeals decision, the City intends to fully enforce the ordinance. Consequently, employees who disregard the requirements of the ordinance do so at their own risk. Applicants for City of Milwaukee positions should understand the City’s commitment to its residency requirement. During this period of uncertainty it is important to take that into account when submitting an application and more importantly when deciding to accept an employment offer.  Please contact (414) 286–3751 if you have questions regarding your individual circumstances as part of the application and/or selection process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Applications can be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.    
• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than November 5, 2015. 
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.     
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.       
• For additional information about the position, please contact Vanessa Armstrong, Human Resources Analyst Senior, by email:  varmst@milwaukee.gov or phone:  (414) 935-7542.  

Planning Manager, Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission - Shreveport, LA

Planning Manager

Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Diane Tullos

Phone: 

318-673-6480

Fax: 

318-673-6461

Email: 

Diane.Tullos@shreveportla.gov

Website: 

http://www.shreveportcaddompc.com

Location: 

Shreveport, LA

Notice of Position Opening 

Planning Manager

The Shreveport/Caddo Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) is an independent agency enabled by Louisiana State statute to manage the orderly development of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana and extra jurisdictional territory up to five miles beyond the city limits. The agency is governed by a nine member citizen board comprised of appointees of the local governing bodies.  The board delegates the authority for current and long range planning operations of the agency to the Executive Director appointed by the MPC.

The MPC is in the process of completing a new Unified Development Code (UDC) that will replace the existing ordinances adopted in the 1950s.  In anticipation of the adoption of the proposed UDC, the Executive Director has already begun the process of restructuring the application and development review process. It is expected that further restructuring will be needed with the commencement of the implementation phase of the approved UDC.

The UDC is just one of many planning related initiatives that the staff is engaged in implementing as part of the Great Expectations 2030 Master Plan.  Although the posted position primarily deals with current planning, all of the planning staff has the opportunity to be actively engaged in activities related to the implementation of the master plan. Participation in continuing education through the APA and involvement as a team member in planning projects are examples of how professional development is encourage. Planners with expertise in various disciplines are able to join teams on innovative projects and develop professionally in a peer learning environment.  The agency strongly encourages accreditation and assists staff members financially in obtaining AICP certification for staff members that have yet to obtain their credentials.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Planning Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of the development application and review process for the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).  Supervises the current planning staff and oversees the compilation of staff reports and data utilized in the review of development applications. Coordinates the design and implementation of updated development review procedures, forms and standards.  Serves, at the discretion of the Executive Director, under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director.  Works under moderate supervision with a high degree of latitude in order to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments.
• Reviews all development applications and assigns cases to the current planning staff.
• Oversees the processing of submitted applications, verifies the accuracy of legal property descriptions, and coordinates required legal advertisements.
• Assists in the preparation of meeting agendas for the MPC Board and ZBA.
• Prepares and reviews all current planning staff reports, and makes recommendations to the Executive Director regarding MPC and ZBA agenda items.
• Presents reports and other findings to staff, MPC Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, City Council and Parish Commission.
• Coordinates with GIS Division regarding the preparation of maps and other data necessary for processing of development applications.
• Circulates application review materials to the respective City and Parish Departments and other applicable organizations for their review.
• Organizes and directs the monthly Development Review Team meetings in order to receive final application comments from the relevant City and Parish Department representatives.
• Organizes and coordinates all MPC Site Plan Review Committee meetings on an as needed basis.
• Assists with the implementation of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the training of the current planning staff on the required UDC procedures.
• Researches and prepares assigned zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

 GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

         Education and Experience

The Planning Manager position requires a master’s degree in planning or related field and four years of professional planning experience.  The MPC will consider candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field and six years of professional planning experience. Two years of supervisory experience of two or more employees is required.  AICP Certification is preferred.  Must have strong communication and management skills as well as experience with compiling reports associated with development review and ordinance amendments.  Experience working in a governmental entity is preferred.

           Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, practices & techniques of planning.
• Well-developed knowledge of one or more planning disciplines, such as urban design, affordable housing, economic development, or land use.
• General knowledge of traffic engineering and vehicular access management.
• General knowledge of civil engineering and storm water management practices.
• Knowledge and experience in inner city development and redevelopment issues and strategies.
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, practices of research and data collection.
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of supervision, training and personnel management.
• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS.

        

          Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials or other decision makers.
• Project management experience.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined planning problems.
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines.
• Ability to exercise initiative without supervision or guidance.
• Ability to keep the Executive Director up-to-date at all times on all key issues and to follow through effectively on implementing his decisions and requests.
• Consistently demonstrates respect, responsiveness, and professionalism towards others while providing superior service for customers.
• Works effectively with colleagues, subordinates, and supervisors from all backgrounds and levels.

SALARY RANGE

$56,000 - $64,000 annually (Moving Expenses Negotiable)

DEADLINE AND FORM OF RESPONSE

A letter of interest, resume, six professional references, and salary history will be accepted by e-mail or postal service until the COB onMonday, November 2, 2015as follows:

Attention: 

Mark W. Sweeney, AICP, Executive Director
Shreveport/Caddo Parish MPC505 Travis Street, Suite 440Shreveport, LA 71101Contact Person: Diane TullosPhone: (318) 673-6480Fax: (318) 673-646Diane.Tullos@shreveportla.gov

Program Assistant, Education & Training, National Main Street Center - Chicago, IL

Program Assistant, Education & Training

National Main Street Center

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Preservation

Experience: 

1-3 years

Email: 

300450-CS-1718@nthp.hrmdirect.com

Website: 

http://www.mainstreet.org

Location: 

Chicago, IL

This position is responsible for providing assistance for the development and implementation of the Main Street America Institute (MSAI), the National Main Street Center’s signature educational and training offering for advanced professional development in downtown and commercial district revitalization. The MSAI aims to provide a comprehensive, intensive yet convenient curriculum structure featuring both online and onsite coursework, and is focused on strengthening the knowledge and skills of our professionals in their efforts to lead successful revitalization programs.

Over the past 35 years, the National Main Street Center (NMSC) – a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation – has led a transformational movement, working with communities around the country to revitalize and re-energize their downtown commercial districts. We are passionate about helping communities understand the connection between creating quality urban places and economic competitiveness – and equipping them with the tools to make that connection a reality. Since its inception, the NMSC’s approach has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful economic development tools in the nation, generating over $61.7 billion in reinvestments in downtown areas.

The Education and Training Assistant is a part-time, temporary position which is anticipated to run from November 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. The hours will range between 15 – 25 hours per week.

Duties

• Support the Manager of Content & Education and the Director of Leadership Development in launching the Main Street Institute in January 2016.
• Help coordinate and schedule regular Institute task force meetings and serve as the key point person for the group when necessary. 
• Assist with the logistics of the in-person trainings and online trainings, including monitoring registration, handling content and materials, coordinating contracts and services, and serving as the primary liaison between the instructors and the Content & Education Manager.
• Assist with the tracking of the project budget and reporting duties as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for the Institute participants and handle requests as needed.
• Assist with the communications and promotions of the Institute, including but not limited to posting content to the website and assisting with email marketing.
• Support the programs efforts to reach and engage with a larger, broader and more culturally diverse audience.
• Monitor participant satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of professional level experience, particularly in a matrixed and geographically dispersed non-profit.
• Experience helping to coordinate projects.
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills, including issue identification and prioritization.
• Basic project-organization skills. Ability to achieve results with moderate supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience successfully interacting with key stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate to achieve results. 
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task efficiently and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a timely fashion. Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to continually develop skills related to use of rapidly changing technology and communications best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and skill set essential.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment
• Demonstrated success in helping to market to and engage culturally diverse audiences and partners.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Familiarity with other software, including databases, a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent years of experience) required. Studies in planning, preservation or similar field preferred.

How to Apply
To apply, please include a cover letter in the body of a message and email your resume as a Word, PDF or Text document to 300450-CS-1718@nthp.hrmdirect.com

Parking Manager - City of Fayetteville, AR

Parking Manager

City of Fayetteville

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/

Location: 

Fayetteville, AR

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of his or her own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities which may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.
• Coordinate and manage all parking facilities and operations in the Downtown Business District and the Entertainment District, including public, residential and City employee parking.
• Interact extensively with the public, fielding questions about the paid parking program, responding to complaints and reviewing requests to void parking violations. 
• Negotiate and administer contracts with various outside companies related to parking contracts and event permit applications.
• Allocate expenses for parking lot management services in compliance with contracts.
• Maintain records to pay and properly allocate parking revenue to parking districts and other third parties in accordance with contracts.
• Oversee litter control in the Entertainment District. 
• Coordinate and manage the payment of utility bills for city facilities and operations including electric, natural gas, water, sewer, solid waste and telecommunications.
• Prepare, manage and monitor the Parking Management Division operational and capital improvement budgets.  Conduct financial analyses to prepare budget projections, monitor revenues and evaluate the cost of operations. Develop goals and identify potential improvements.  Administer the Utilities Management Program budget.
• Develop and implement long and short range plans for capital improvements for the programs.  Provide project management and contract administration for improvement projects.
• Testify as needed in District Court representing the City in the prosecution of parking violation cases.
• Oversee and monitor the event permit process.  Ensure appropriate flow of information across departments and divisions.  Serve as a point of contact for members of the public and the press.
• Draft and present agenda items to City Council.
• Define, prioritize, schedule and monitor numerous technical projects assigned to subordinates.
• Prepare project plans and system design proposals; prepare specifications for bid proposals on new systems and services.
• Review and evaluate parking programs and policies, research trends and best-practices in municipal parking and recommend program developments and changes.
• During inclement weather events, coordinate snow removal and clearing of designated parking lots.
• After hours and weekend work may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.), in a related field and five years of paid parking system related experience or five years of management experience. 
   
• Valid Driver’s License.
   
• Must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses and any offense under A.C.A. § 21-15-103 or A.C.A. § 21-15-111.
   
• Provide good customer service and effectively communicate with others orally and in writing, often under complex conditions that require good judgment.
   
• Ability to negotiate agreement and/or reach consensus among diverse stakeholders.
   
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints exercising political diplomacy and balancing diverse interests.
   
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or sensitive topics to top management, public groups and City Council.
   
• Demonstrate and instill within the division a parking management strategy that maintains a customer focus with effective parking enforcement.
   
• Be proficient in accounting practices related to cash handling, billing and invoices.  Have a good understanding of debits and credits and have experience reconciling a subsidiary ledger to a general ledger. 
   
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
   
• Must be proficient in the use of a computer and software applications such as word processing and spreadsheets.  .  Must possess the ability to become proficient with the City’s parking equipment, hardware and related paid parking and ticketing management software programs.  Must be able to effectively operate standard office equipment.
   
• Experience with paid parking programs either direct employment experience or as a frequent user of paid parking.
   
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
   
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electric shock.

Fair Housing Research Associate, Housing Research & Advocacy Center - Cleveland, OH

Fair Housing Research Associate

Job posted by: Housing Research & Advocacy Center

The Housing Research & Advocacy Center (the "Housing Center") is currently accepting applications for a full-time Fair Housing Research Associate. The Housing Center is a not-for-profit fair housing organization whose mission is to promote fair housing and diverse communities, and work to eliminate housing discrimination in Northeast Ohio, by providing effective research, education, and advocacy.

General Responsibilities:

The Research Associate is responsible for working with the Senior Research Associate to conduct fair housing and fair lending research and working with the Enforcement Team to conduct fair housing testing. The Research Associate reports directly to the Senior Research Associate.

Duties:

• Designing and conducting research projects related to fair housing and fair lending, including reports detailing trends in housing, population, mortgage lending, foreclosure, and related matters.
• Coordinating fair housing testing, including assigning and analyzing tests.
• Assisting in writing press releases and answering press calls regarding research.
• Assisting with recruiting and training of fair housing testers.

Qualifications:

• Excellent research and communication skills.
• Commitment to civil rights and fair housing.
• Well-organized, detail oriented, and able to work on a number of projects at one time.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Experience with Census, HMDA, and CRA research, as well as SPSS, ArcGIS and Word Press preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, public policy, geography or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

Salary:

• Competitive entry level non-profit salary with excellent benefits.

Application Deadline:

September 8, 2015

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and names of three references by mail or email to:

Michael Lepley, Senior Research Associate

Housing Research & Advocacy Center

2728 Euclid Ave., Suite 200

Cleveland, OH 44115

mlepley@thehousingcenter.org

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

No phone calls please. Minorities encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and names of three references by mail or email to:

Michael Lepley, Senior Research Associate

Housing Research & Advocacy Center

2728 Euclid Ave., Suite 200

Cleveland, OH 44115

mlepley@thehousingcenter.org

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

No phone calls please. Minorities encouraged to apply.