Allard Fellowship – Metropolitan Planning Council (Chicago) (Deadline 2/19)

Who: The Metropolitan Planning Council is seeking applicants for a 6-month paid, part-time Allard Fellowship to support their water supply and effective governance efforts.

What: The Allard Fellowship, named for a beloved former MPC President, the late Jean Allard and generously seeded by Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal (now SNR Denton), is designed to attract a talented emerging professional not currently in a position to volunteer at MPC. This paid fellowship is targeted to candidates who reflect the economic and racial diversity of the Chicago region. The Fellow works directly with staff at all levels of the organization, external partners, Board members and other volunteers at MPC. A fellow works approximately 20-30 hours a week, for a six month period.

Senior Research Associate, The Social IMPACT Research Center - Chicago, IL

The Social IMPACT Research Center is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join our team. The Senior Research Associate plays a key role in leading IMPACT's workforce development and human services studies. 

The Social IMPACT Research Center is a program of Heartland Alliance, the leading antipoverty organization in the Midwest. IMPACT does research that helps leaders create change. We collaborate with clients to measure and grow their social impact. Our user-friendly work enables nonprofits, foundations, and governments to advance real-world solutions to poverty. The Senior Research Associate will play a key role in studying programs, policies, and interventions and translating lessons learned into actionable recommendations and improvements.

We are looking for candidates with a Masters degree in social sciences or a related field and 3 years of social science research experience, though we may consider candidates with a BA plus 5 years of related experience. Experience researching, collecting, and analyzing information across multiple sectors and ideally in the context of workforce development is highly valued. Excellent verbal and written communications skills are imperative. An ideal candidate will also have supervisory and project management experience.

To learn more, view the full position profile here<http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=HEARTLANDALLIANCE&cws=1&rid=2964>.

Associate - Urban Economics, BAE Urban Economics - Davis, CA

Associate - Urban Economics

BAE Urban Economics

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

1-3 years

Location: 

Davis, CA

The Firm BAE Urban Economics, Inc. is an award-winning urban economics and public-benefit real estate development consulting practice. Since 1986, we have served over 2,000 clients including public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private developers throughout the US. Our services include feasibility studies, strategic planning, revitalization, public-private transactions, public financing, fiscal and economic impacts analyses, and development advisory services. We value places and people, and have a strong commitment to supporting our clients with expert services. BAE has 20 staff members in five offices including San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington DC. For more information, see www.bae1.com.

The Position: We are seeking an Associate to support engagements in our Sacramento Region office in Davis. The successful candidate will have a graduate education in city planning, public policy, business/finance, or equivalent, with an emphasis on quantitative and/or financial analysis. This position requires 1 to 3 years of progressive professional experience, including preparation of reports for public distribution and in-depth analysis. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Experience and knowledge of the Northern California real estate and development markets, public policies, and the legal framework affecting planning and land use, are all required.

BAE seeks a generalist with knowledge and experience across multiple topics in urban development, along with one or more specializations such as P3, public finance, economic development, or affordable housing. Prior consulting experience is a plus. The successful candidate will receive extensive training and mentoring in all aspects of BAE’s consulting practice, and will have opportunity for advancement within the company. We offer a fast-paced, fun, flexible, and interesting workplace with a casual atmosphere and a serious commitment to excellence.

Salary is commensurate with experience. BAE offers excellent employee benefits, and is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and a work sample to Matt Kowta, Principal, at: mkowta@bae1.com. 
Please put “Application for Associate” in the subject line.

Senior Urban Designer - City of Westminster, CO

Senior Urban Designer

City of Westminster, Colorado

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

303-658-2150

Fax: 

303-706-3928

Email: 

jobs@cityofwestminster.us

Website: 

http://www.cityofwestminster.us

Location: 

Westminster, CO

Requisition Number:     15-0623-C

Salary Range:             $75,626 - $94,533 per year

Opening Date:             Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Closing Deadline:          Monday, July 27, 2015, at 8:30 a.m.

The City of Westminster is committed to providing exceptional value and quality of life throughSPIRIT–Service,Pride,Integrity,Responsibility,Innovation andTeamwork.

POSITION PURPOSE

This is a senior-level professional planning and urban design position, which will perform a variety of design related work efforts; both in project review and in the development of design guidelines, long range planning documents, comp plans, etc. The position will be a key contributor to the Planning Division regarding urban design concepts.  Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday (City Hall is closed on Fridays).

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate will have experience or familiarity with Effective oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and technical expertise are essential for successful job performance.  In addition, the position requirements include:

Required:

• Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related field with at least four (4) years of experience in a design related field; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a design discipline, such as urban design, architecture, or landscape architecture combined with at least six (6) years of directly related experience

Preferred:

• Strong background in city planning, urban form, and design (both architecture and base land planning, land use mix, etc.)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp and GIS
• Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), membership in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), LEED Certification, or equivalent
• Ability to visualize potential schemes and devise alternatives
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, systems, and the tools used to construct objects, structures, and buildings

The following must be submitted online by 8:30 a.m., on the closing date:

• A City of Westminster Online Employment Application (Apply Online atwww.cityofwestminster.us);
• A resume and cover letter describing why you are interested in this position is required. A PDF of work/project samples (maximum 6 pages) may also be submitted to illustrate your design and physical planning experience.

Planner I, Alta Planning + Design - Atlanta, GA

Planner I 

Alta Planning + Design

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Contact person: 

Rachel Tomey

L

ocation: 

Atlanta, GA

Planner I (Atlanta, GA)

PLANNER | LEVEL I

 Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is an international consulting firm with a mission to create active communities. We plan, design, and implement infrastructure and programs that improve community and individual health, safety, mobility, and livability, such as bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, greenway, and roadway planning, design, and implementation, as well as outreach and education.

OVERVIEW 

This position is responsible for contributing to the production of high-quality materials, reports and other deliverables in support of project objectives.  In this role, you will support projects in Oregon and throughout the country with your skills in transportation planning, analysis, project management, graphic and written communication, and mapping. Projects may involve bicycle and pedestrian planning, safe routes to schools program evaluation, GIS analysis, illustrating design guidelines, and drafting public policy.  The challenges will include balancing multiple projects and a variety of roles simultaneously; the rewards will include being surrounded by people as passionate about active transportation as you are, and changing the world. The ideal teammate will bring a passion for active transportation, solid technical skills, an ability to learn, and an instinct for collaboration.

POSITION PRIORITIES 

A general understanding of the field of urban planning, the ability to collaborate across discipline boundaries to support the delivery of solutions which meet client expectations is required in order to successfully meet the requirements of this position.

The essential priorities of this exempt, salaried position are to:

•  Contribute to the production of high-quality plans, reports and analyses.
•  Participate in public outreach and other project deliverables.

RESPONSIBILITIES + TASKS 

Additional responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in, and sometimes leading, field investigations and site analyses.
• Participating in, and sometimes leading, research activities in support of project planning deliverables. May include formatting documents and contributing to the development of presentation materials.
• Participating in, and sometimes leading, the development, editing and production of newsletters, final reports, memos and workshop materials.
• Collecting data and producing maps for field work, public input, client meetings and project display boards and reports.

REQUIREMENTS 

This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to:

• Passion for active living and non-motorized transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field of study
• Three (3) years or more of experience in a consulting environment or public entity.
• Working knowledge of, and interest in, the field of active, non-motorized transportation
• Working knowledge of the planning process and GIS
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects, if necessar
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with little supervision
• Exhibits accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skill
• Good understanding of MS Excel, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI ArcGIS, or similar products.

PREFERRED SKILLS + CERTIFICATIONS 

There are a number of additional skills, experience and education that would be beneficial to this position including, but not

limited to:

• Experience with Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, or similar products.
• Working knowledge of US Census information with GIS.

REPORTING STRUCTURE 

Reports to: Planning Associate| Group Leader

Manages: None

RELEVANT TITLES 

Planner | GIS Analyst

DISCLAIMER 

This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Planner | Level I.

Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

Please apply via the link below.  Submit your resume as well as a portfolio(or link to portfolio) to view your work.   No phone calls, please.