Who: The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission has an immediate opening for a entry level engineer or planner with an interest in transportation planning. The Commission conducts area-wide system level highway, transit, and bicycle facilities planning for a seven county Region, and facility and corridor-level traffic engineering and transportation planning for local governments. Current work efforts include transit development plans for public transit operators in the Region; the regional transportation plan and improvement program development; public transit/human services coordination plans; refinement of travel demand models and development of advanced and experimental travel demand models; and traffic engineering studies.
What: The Transportation Engineer/Planner will assist in the conduct of planning studies, which involve: data collection and analysis; applying specialized transportation planning and engineering software; report writing; and, graphics preparation. Depending on the experience of the candidates, this position may be filled at the Senior level.
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Project Manager - Transportation (Naperville)
Who: City of Naperville, IL - Transportation, Engineering, and Development (TED) Business Group
What: The Project Manager addresses a variety of short and long-term transportation matters, including but not limited to roadways, bicycles, pedestrians, commuter and downtown parking, and transit. The Project Manager leads and participates in multi-disciplinary project teams, and coordinates with multiple departments and with outside agencies on local and regional transportation projects. The Project Manager reports directly to the Deputy Director. Specific duties include:
What: The Project Manager addresses a variety of short and long-term transportation matters, including but not limited to roadways, bicycles, pedestrians, commuter and downtown parking, and transit. The Project Manager leads and participates in multi-disciplinary project teams, and coordinates with multiple departments and with outside agencies on local and regional transportation projects. The Project Manager reports directly to the Deputy Director. Specific duties include:
CITY PLANNER, HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT - The City of New York, NY
Title Code No: 22122
Salary: $49,897.00/$57,381.00-$72,061.
Business Title: Project Manager, Green Preservation Program
Work Location: 100 Gold Street
Division/Work Unit: Preservation Programs
Number of Positions: 1
Job ID: 219605
Job Description
The Division of Preservation Finance seeks a Project Manager for the Green
Housing Preservation Program. The Division of Preservation Finance
administers multiple loan programs including the Multifamily Housing
Rehabilitation Program, the Participation Loan Program program, the HUD
Multifamily Loan Program and the LIHTC Portfolio Preservation (Year 15)
Program. These programs facilitate the affordability, as well as financial
and physical viability of privately-owned multifamily buildings throughout
New York City. This position reports to the Executive Director for Green
Preservation Initiatives within HPD s Division of Preservation Finance.
The Green Housing Preservation Program is a new financing program created
in response to the Mayoral initiative to create an energy and water
utility cost-reduction program to maintain affordability in the small to
mid-sized multifamily building stock, as described in Housing New York,
One City: Built to Last, and OneNYC: The Plan for a Strong and Just City.
The Green Housing Preservation Program provides small-to mid-sized
residential buidings owners with low- or no-interest loans to finance
energy and water improvement projects, as well as low-interest loans for
additional capital needs to ensure physical and financial health for
affordability. Green Physical Needs Assessments conducted by pre-qualified
firms will identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and water
consumption, as well as many other immediate capital needs. The program
provides subordinate financing in conjunction with lending partners or
first mortgage financing as sole lender and leverages incentive sources to
the maximum extenent possible. The Project Manager will be responsible for
managing the intake, assessment, and underwriting of projects receiving
Green Housing Preservation Program loans, including project management
through construction loan closings. He or she will also assist with
monitoring construction progress through completion and may support the
development of green initatives. Primary responsibilities will include but
will not be limited to: Managing program outreach to and communicating
directly with potential borrowers about program requirements, including
facilitating of application submission and coorindation with outreach
initiatives led by the Mayor's Office of Sustainability; Performing
substantive reviews of development budgets, pro formas and affordability
analysis and conducting detailed underwriting; Analyzing possible energy
efficiency and other financing sources for specific projects;
Collaborating with HPD divisions, interagency partners and program
stakeholders, including the NYC Housing Development Corporation, the
Mayor's Office of Sustainability, other local, state, or federal agencies,
utilities and others as appropriate; Ensuring timely completion of
transactions by coordinating loan closings with other HPD divisions and
programs as well external development partners and facilitating all
necessary approvals and procedures related to loan closings; Coordinating
with agency construction monitoring staff and technical assistance
providers during assessment, scope development and construction, and if
necessary, determining course of action to resolve project issues and/or
to propose alternate solutions; facilitating project completion and
preparing recommendations for work-outs prior to permanent loan
conversion; Preparing statistical and tracking reports and working on
other special projects as needed; In conjunction with the Green
Preservation program team, refine and implement tools for effective
program management as needed; Conducting process review, budget analysis,
policy analysis, research and other special projects as needed;
Minimum Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two
years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or 2. A
satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent
to 1"" above. Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban
design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering,
public administration, economic development or related fields may be
substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits
from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all
candidates must have a baccalaureate degree. Special Qualification
Requirements Assignment Level III To be eligible for placement in
Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum
requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described
in "2" above. Assignment Level IV To be eligible for placement in
Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum
requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described
in "2" above.
Preferred Skills
Candidates must have strong financial analysis skills including financial
modeling and financial statement analysis; be detailed-oriented, self
motivated, and able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Candidates must also demonstrate strong verbal and written communication
skills. Preference will be given to candidates with: a strong financial
background (including underwriting experience), strong project management
background, knowledge of housing development/lending, HPD development
programs and energy efficiency incentives specifically, demonstrated
analytical skills, and ability to work effectively with others to obtain
results promptly. Strong facility with Excel and Word required. Candidates
with Masters in Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance, Business
Administration or related fields are strongly preferred.
Additional Information
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of
appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for
the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau,
Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if
the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency
representative at the time of interview.
Salary: $49,897.00/$57,381.00-$72,061.
Business Title: Project Manager, Green Preservation Program
Work Location: 100 Gold Street
Division/Work Unit: Preservation Programs
Number of Positions: 1
Job ID: 219605
Job Description
The Division of Preservation Finance seeks a Project Manager for the Green
Housing Preservation Program. The Division of Preservation Finance
administers multiple loan programs including the Multifamily Housing
Rehabilitation Program, the Participation Loan Program program, the HUD
Multifamily Loan Program and the LIHTC Portfolio Preservation (Year 15)
Program. These programs facilitate the affordability, as well as financial
and physical viability of privately-owned multifamily buildings throughout
New York City. This position reports to the Executive Director for Green
Preservation Initiatives within HPD s Division of Preservation Finance.
The Green Housing Preservation Program is a new financing program created
in response to the Mayoral initiative to create an energy and water
utility cost-reduction program to maintain affordability in the small to
mid-sized multifamily building stock, as described in Housing New York,
One City: Built to Last, and OneNYC: The Plan for a Strong and Just City.
The Green Housing Preservation Program provides small-to mid-sized
residential buidings owners with low- or no-interest loans to finance
energy and water improvement projects, as well as low-interest loans for
additional capital needs to ensure physical and financial health for
affordability. Green Physical Needs Assessments conducted by pre-qualified
firms will identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and water
consumption, as well as many other immediate capital needs. The program
provides subordinate financing in conjunction with lending partners or
first mortgage financing as sole lender and leverages incentive sources to
the maximum extenent possible. The Project Manager will be responsible for
managing the intake, assessment, and underwriting of projects receiving
Green Housing Preservation Program loans, including project management
through construction loan closings. He or she will also assist with
monitoring construction progress through completion and may support the
development of green initatives. Primary responsibilities will include but
will not be limited to: Managing program outreach to and communicating
directly with potential borrowers about program requirements, including
facilitating of application submission and coorindation with outreach
initiatives led by the Mayor's Office of Sustainability; Performing
substantive reviews of development budgets, pro formas and affordability
analysis and conducting detailed underwriting; Analyzing possible energy
efficiency and other financing sources for specific projects;
Collaborating with HPD divisions, interagency partners and program
stakeholders, including the NYC Housing Development Corporation, the
Mayor's Office of Sustainability, other local, state, or federal agencies,
utilities and others as appropriate; Ensuring timely completion of
transactions by coordinating loan closings with other HPD divisions and
programs as well external development partners and facilitating all
necessary approvals and procedures related to loan closings; Coordinating
with agency construction monitoring staff and technical assistance
providers during assessment, scope development and construction, and if
necessary, determining course of action to resolve project issues and/or
to propose alternate solutions; facilitating project completion and
preparing recommendations for work-outs prior to permanent loan
conversion; Preparing statistical and tracking reports and working on
other special projects as needed; In conjunction with the Green
Preservation program team, refine and implement tools for effective
program management as needed; Conducting process review, budget analysis,
policy analysis, research and other special projects as needed;
Minimum Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two
years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or 2. A
satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent
to 1"" above. Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban
design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering,
public administration, economic development or related fields may be
substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits
from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all
candidates must have a baccalaureate degree. Special Qualification
Requirements Assignment Level III To be eligible for placement in
Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum
requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described
in "2" above. Assignment Level IV To be eligible for placement in
Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum
requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described
in "2" above.
Preferred Skills
Candidates must have strong financial analysis skills including financial
modeling and financial statement analysis; be detailed-oriented, self
motivated, and able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Candidates must also demonstrate strong verbal and written communication
skills. Preference will be given to candidates with: a strong financial
background (including underwriting experience), strong project management
background, knowledge of housing development/lending, HPD development
programs and energy efficiency incentives specifically, demonstrated
analytical skills, and ability to work effectively with others to obtain
results promptly. Strong facility with Excel and Word required. Candidates
with Masters in Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance, Business
Administration or related fields are strongly preferred.
Additional Information
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of
appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for
the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau,
Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if
the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency
representative at the time of interview.
Senior Managing Transportation Planner, Arup - San Francisco, CA
Senior Managing Transportation Planner
Arup
Professional Area:
Transportation Planning
Experience:
More than 10 years
Contact person:
Chris Wooddell
Phone:
415-457-9445
Email:
chris.wooddell@arup.com
Website:
Location:
San Francisco, CA
At Arup, our innovative spirit compels us to express our ingenuity in unique ways —developing many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable, transport, civil engineering and buildings projects. Arup is a global engineering and consulting firm of 12,000 creative minds. Our integrated approach to engineering and design brings together the best professionals to meet our clients’ needs.
We have plans to grow our Transportation Planning team in San Francisco. We are seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to join our leadership team. Arup’s San Francisco team undertakes unique and challenging projects. We seek an individual with the technical expertise, experience and motivation to deliver innovative solutions. Current transportation planning projects team include work for the public and private sector relating to multi-modal transportation planning, traffic engineering, transit planning, traffic micro simulation, parking, site planning & development, complete streets, pedestrian & bicycle facilities, and integrated land use/transportation planning.
Your responsibilities will involve:
• Engaging in business development efforts to secure transportation planning work and build client relationships
• Leading and managing transportation planning projects in the breadth of Arup’s work including traffic, transit and active transportation, and these projects’ influence on land use.
• Preparing and managing preparation of high quality project deliverables, including print documentation and presentations
• Preparing and delivering effective public presentations and representing Arup to clients and the general public
• Establishing and maintaining connections with professional colleagues, identifying and developing marketing leads, preparing marketing proposals and materials, and representing Arup at interviews
• Delivering high-quality products, undertaking financial management of projects and being responsible for client relationships, and management of staff and subcontractors
• Leading, managing and mentoring staff
Qualified professionals will have:
• Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted.
• Undergraduate degree in related discipline
• 10+ years relevant professional experience with a Master’s degree Portfolio of completed professional planning projects and roster of satisfied past clients
• Professional leadership demonstrated by publications, committee memberships, professional presentations or other activities
• Ability or obtain professional qualification and/or engineering license in California, and/or AICP certification
• Experience leading projects with CEQA requirements, traffic capacity analysis & micro simulation, and/or travel demand modeling is highly desirable
Qualities desired:
• Excellent planning and organization skills
Qualities desired:
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges
• Collaborative and interdisciplinary outlook
• Creativity in intellectual and technical approach
• Established reputation in the professional community
• Experience working with both public and private sector clients
• Established working relationships with leading specialist firms
Arup is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Senior Transportation Planner, Arup - San Francisco, CA
Senior Transportation Planner
Arup
Professional Area:
Transportation Planning
Experience:
5-7 years
Contact person:
Chris Wooddell
Phone:
415-457-9445
Email:
chris.wooddell@arup.com
Website:
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Job Description
Senior Transportation Planner (SAN00001H)
Excellence Leaves a Lasting Impression
Bring Your Vision to shape a better world At Arup, our innovative spirit compels us to express our ingenuity in unique ways —developing many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable buildings, transport and civil engineering projects. Arup is a global engineering and consulting firm of 12,000 creative minds. Our integrated approach to engineering and design brings together the best professionals to meet our clients’ needs. We are seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer/ Planner to join our San Francisco office. Arup’s San Francisco Planning team undertakes unique and challenging projects. We seek an individual with the technical expertise, experience and motivation to deliver innovative solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified applicant to lead challenging projects and tasks. The hired candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of Planners and Engineers. Your responsibilities will involve: • Coordinating with a variety of planning, development and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Supervising a wide range of transportation projects, including: Multimodal Transportation Plans and Master Plans, Transportation & Land Use Studies, Transit Planning & Operations Analysis, Traffic Engineering analyses, Traffic and Pedestrian Simulation Modeling and Travel Demand Forecasting.
• Serve as day-to-day client liaison for specific projects.
• Prepare reports and other presentation materials and present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Write reports and proposals.
• Supervise subordinates.
• Work under limited supervision.
Qualified professionals will have: • Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted.
• Undergraduate degree in related discipline
• 5+ years of experience as a senior transport engineer/ planner with a relevant degree with a Master’s degree
• Experience in planning for pedestrian, cycle, vehicular and transit (rail and bus) systems.
• Experience in masterplanning projects.
• A strong capability for spreadsheet-bases analyses is required along with experience with one or more of the following areas: Traffic capacity analysis, micro simulation and demand forecasting.
• Excellent report writing and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment.
• Highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.
Share your passion and experience in a global culture that believes your potential to achieve is endless. This is your opportunity to shine. Arup is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. |
Senior Planning Analyst, Department of City Planning - New York City, NY
PLANNING COORDINATION DIVISION
Senior Planning Analyst
The Department of City Planning (DCP) promotes strategic growth, transit‐oriented development and sustainable communities to enhance quality of life in the City, in part by initiating comprehensive, consensus‐based planning and zoning changes for individual neighborhoods and business districts, as well as establishing policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide. It supports the City Planning Commission and each year reviews approximately 450 land use applications for actions such as zoning changes, special permits and other discretionary approvals. The Department assists both government agencies and the public by providing policy analysis and technical assistance relating to housing, transportation, community facilities, demography, waterfront and public space.
The mission of the Planning Coordination division includes providing efficient and consistent support for various planning functions inside and outside the Agency, supporting the Executive team in making strategic management decisions, and ensuring the Agency delivers on its charter mandates and a variety of City reporting requirements. Some specific activities include collection and analysis of the annual Statements of Community District Needs and Community Board Budget Requests, pre‐ certification pipeline management, performance analysis and reporting; and expanding access to DCP planning information, mapping and data resources to other government agencies and the public to support coordinated land use, infrastructure and capital planning initiatives throughout the city.
OVERVIEW
Planning Coordination is seeking a highly‐motivated, analytical, thought leader to serve as a Senior Planning Analyst for assessing community needs and expanding tools that support public access to agency information and data resources that improve engagement with City government. This newly created role will support the division’s efforts to facilitate more constructive dialogues between City agencies and communities regarding delivery of services and program improvements to meet the most pressing public needs. Reporting to the Director of Planning Coordination, this Senior Analyst will work with a team to collect, synthesize and present timely analysis of community needs, issues and budget priorities identified through collection of the annual Statements of Community District Needs and Community Board requests. Beyond the primary responsibility of leading the CD needs process and providing broad CB support, which is cyclical, this senior position will also be expected to identify and lead other special projects and analysis that support the broader mission of the Division, drawing from resources within and outside of the division.
Senior Planning Analyst
The Department of City Planning (DCP) promotes strategic growth, transit‐oriented development and sustainable communities to enhance quality of life in the City, in part by initiating comprehensive, consensus‐based planning and zoning changes for individual neighborhoods and business districts, as well as establishing policies and zoning regulations applicable citywide. It supports the City Planning Commission and each year reviews approximately 450 land use applications for actions such as zoning changes, special permits and other discretionary approvals. The Department assists both government agencies and the public by providing policy analysis and technical assistance relating to housing, transportation, community facilities, demography, waterfront and public space.
The mission of the Planning Coordination division includes providing efficient and consistent support for various planning functions inside and outside the Agency, supporting the Executive team in making strategic management decisions, and ensuring the Agency delivers on its charter mandates and a variety of City reporting requirements. Some specific activities include collection and analysis of the annual Statements of Community District Needs and Community Board Budget Requests, pre‐ certification pipeline management, performance analysis and reporting; and expanding access to DCP planning information, mapping and data resources to other government agencies and the public to support coordinated land use, infrastructure and capital planning initiatives throughout the city.
OVERVIEW
Planning Coordination is seeking a highly‐motivated, analytical, thought leader to serve as a Senior Planning Analyst for assessing community needs and expanding tools that support public access to agency information and data resources that improve engagement with City government. This newly created role will support the division’s efforts to facilitate more constructive dialogues between City agencies and communities regarding delivery of services and program improvements to meet the most pressing public needs. Reporting to the Director of Planning Coordination, this Senior Analyst will work with a team to collect, synthesize and present timely analysis of community needs, issues and budget priorities identified through collection of the annual Statements of Community District Needs and Community Board requests. Beyond the primary responsibility of leading the CD needs process and providing broad CB support, which is cyclical, this senior position will also be expected to identify and lead other special projects and analysis that support the broader mission of the Division, drawing from resources within and outside of the division.
Responsibilities include:
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Developing analytical tools, maps and reports to present synthesis and trends resulting from the
electronic submission of the annual Statements of Community District Needs and Community
Board Budget Requests. Includes posting updates to the DCP Community Portal to present
community district, borough and citywide summaries of community needs and expanding timely
public access to related data and planning resources.
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Conducting data analyses and developing presentations to senior government leaders on
evaluation of community needs and potential strategies for meeting those needs.
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Serving as a conduit between City Planning, Community Boards and other stakeholders to
support ongoing process improvements for preparation and assessment of community needs
and budget requests, and support DCP Planners in using newly generated tools for agency
planning purposes.
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Working with DCP’s Capital Planning Division to ensure community needs and budget priorities
are incorporated into the consideration of appropriate investments associated with the agency’s
coordinated neighborhood planning activities.
MINIMIUM REQUIREMENTS:
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A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full‐
time experience in city planning; or
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A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to “1"" above.
Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape
architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related
fields may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an
accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate
degree.
Special Qualification Requirements:
minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
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Master’s Degree
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Three to five years of experience in planning‐related project management, or 18 months with a
Master’s Degree
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Ability to apply independent judgment on complex issues and to resolve problems effectively
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Strong organizational, management and analytical skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
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Proficient in Arc GIS and/or data visualization software
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Experience in working with NYC Community Boards, and/or other community engagement
CIVILSERVICETITLE: CityPlannerIII
SALARY RANGE: $65,000‐75,000, commensurate with experience; full NYC employee benefits package APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 16, 2015, or until filled
TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS/ESS WEBSITE
SALARY RANGE: $65,000‐75,000, commensurate with experience; full NYC employee benefits package APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 16, 2015, or until filled
TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS/ESS WEBSITE
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Go to https://a127‐jobs.nyc.gov/
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Search for job ID number: 198465
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Click on the job business title: Senior Planning Analyst (Planning Coordination Division)
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Click on “Apply Now” at the bottom of the posting
Please be advised only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.
The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A COPY OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS IS AVAILABLE IN THE HUMAN CAPITAL DIVISION. THE DEPARTMENT MAKES AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED APPLICANTS.
Project Planner, NYC Parks & Recreation - New York City, NY
The Planning & Parklands Division serves as NYC Parks' planning, real estate, environmental review and development office. The division represents the Agency's involvement in complex planning and development initiatives, environmental reviews and land use matters. It facilitates the creation of plans for new and existing parks, and it advises on funding strategies. In doing so, the division is at the forefront of the Agency's open space agenda. It is responsible for communicating agency goals and policies and advancing plans for a vibrant, equitable and sustainable park system that meets the recreational, social and environmental needs of our City.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment, manage a portfolio of open space planning projects, economic development projects and special initiatives for the Planning & Parklands Division.
- Perform due diligence to support open space acquisitions, increased recreation amenities, improved waterfront access, resiliency planning, sustainable design, an expanded citywide greenway network and enhanced stewardship of natural resources.
- Coordinate and communicate with government agencies, stakeholders and project partners to advance the planning and implementation of Parks' open space agenda within the context of assigned planning projects.
- Research, analyze, frame and document opportunities for new projects that advance the Agency's open space agenda.
- Represent the division and the Agency at project meetings. Negotiate and advocate on behalf of Parks, defending the Agency's open space goals and interests.
- Assist in the preparation of master plans, strategic planning documents, high level maps and graphics for presentations and master planning documents.
- Analyze and prepare environmental studies, land use review documents, planning documents and drawings to advance open space goals.
- Prepare briefing memoranda, project schedules, budget proposals, grant applications, correspondence, reports and other related documents.
- Manage consultants working on planning documents, ULURP drawings and environmental reviews.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or
- A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" above. Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for up to two years of experience, on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required for all other candidates.
PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- A master's degree in urban planning or related field.
- Strategic and analytical thinking, superior judgment, and excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Strong writing, communication and negotiation skills that address the needs of supervisors and peers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, mapping and graphics programs.
- A valid New York State driver license.
How to apply
1) Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search
2) Search for Job ID#: 197528
Transportation Planning Manager - City of Roswell, GA
Transportation Planning Manager
City of Roswell GA
Professional Area:
Civil Engineering
Planning Law
Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance
Transportation Planning
Urban Design
Experience:
5-7 years
Contact person:
James Major
Phone:
770-641-3751
Fax:
770-594-6446
Email:
jmajor@roswellgov.com
Website:
Location:
Roswell, GA
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in City Planning, Civil Engineering or closely related field. Masters degree in Civil Engineering and/or City Planning preferred. AICP certification is desirable. Six (6) to nine (9) of experience in transportation planning, transportation engineering or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Previous management or supervisory experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in City Planning, Civil Engineering or closely related field. Masters degree in Civil Engineering and/or City Planning preferred. AICP certification is desirable. Six (6) to nine (9) of experience in transportation planning, transportation engineering or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Previous management or supervisory experience required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
General Develops annual transportation goals and sets and/or revises performance standards to measure success. Prepares information on transportation issues, responds to complaints and requests from residents, and seeks funding from regional, state, and federal sources. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Fosters a working environment in which teamwork and excellence is promoted, expected and is routinely provided.
Develops and implements long and short term plans, goals, and objectives for the division; evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of division operations, methods and use of resources; implements improvements as needed. Develops and administers budget for assigned division; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; determines capital equipment needs for division; reviews and approves budget items for purchase. Manages contract procurement process for assigned division; prepares requests for proposal packages; supervises work of contracted engineering firms and/or in-house engineering consultant. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, codes, regulations and standards; conducts research and maintains an awareness of new issues, methods, equipment, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature to stay up to date with best practices; maintains professional affiliations; participates in continuing education activities; attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed; participates on review committees, policy committees, safety committees, or other committees; represents the department at public meetings and community events. Communicates with supervisors, City Administrator, Mayor and City Council, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; responds to requests for service or assistance. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, supply lists, or other documents. Receives and reviews various forms, reports, correspondence, equipment operating manuals, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a personal computer and other general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software. Follows safety procedures, reports unsafe activities and conditions, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Monitors inventory levels of supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement items.
Transportation Planning Develops the planning and programming of multi-modal transportation capital projects and coordinates with GDOT, ARC, GRTA; secures and tracks funding from multiple sources; pursues listing of City projects on state and federal programs such as Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Regional Transportation Program (RTP); develops and coordinates projects with neighboring cities and counties such as the Comprehensive Transportation Plan with North Fulton cities. Develops transportation programs in collaboration with North Fulton cities, neighboring counties, GDOT, ARC, GRTA and North Fulton CID; coordinates transportation plans and fosters excellent working relationships. Updates the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) on an annual basis and prepares short-range to long-range capital improvement project listing and ranking; coordinates needs and projects with the Engineering Design Division; seeks funding from regional, state, and federal sources to support the TMP.
Experience required in preparing corridor studies, sub-area needs studies and City or County wide comprehensive transportation plans using GIS. Familiarity with travel demand modeling, traffic simulation modeling and innovative community outreach programs required. Must have working knowledge of travel demand modeling and traffic simulation software, and GIS software. Manages and tracks transportation assets. Gathers public input and prepares information on transportation issues, and responds to complaints and requests from residents. Oversees applicable community outreach programs. Coordinates with City Community Outreach Manager. Manages the preparation of an annual travel survey of transportation needs for the City including origin-destination, congestion, identifying high accident locations, multi-modal needs and public opinion. Develops and operates state-of-the-art travel demand model and traffic simulation model to address City needs, in coordination with ARC and GDOT. Performs multi-modal Planning and Conceptual Engineering corridor studies and feasibility studies to address needs. Develops and implements travel demand management techniques to reduce travel demand. Addresses City transit, paratransit and ridesharing needs by developing and coordinating programs. Uses GIS analysis and graphics to produce professional reports.
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