Senior Planner, GCR Inc. - New Orleans, LA

Senior Planner

GCR Inc.

August 29, 2014

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Location: 

New Orleans, LA

GCR Inc., an international professional services firm, partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in aviation, disaster recovery, elections, nuclear power, public safety, right-of-way and urban planning. 

The experts at GCR, from planners to real estate specialists to software developers, all share a common goal: to solve our client’s problems – with intelligence.

Our Planning division includes certified planners, economists and GIS specialists who provide diverse expertise for whole community revitalization and resiliency. This includes projects within housing, economic development, transit planning, active transportation, disaster recovery and grants management. Our mission is to assist our clients in making better investment decisions bringing equitable and catalytic change to their communities. Our advantage is a unique evidence-based approach that turns data into information through place-making practices, market understanding, technology resources, content-rich graphics and meaningful community engagement. 

Job Description
As part of its planning consulting services, GCR seeks a qualified professional to work on a range of community development, specific area and comprehensive planning, market analysis, economic development and revitalization projects. The successful candidate will lead projects in market analysis, community revitalization strategies, and land-use strategic planning.

General Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from start to finish including budget adherence, schedule adherence, managing staff time, invoicing, and client communication.
• Assist in development of new planning work including feasibility and market analyses, economic development and evidence-based community revitalization.
• Support quantitative and demographic analyses in development of housing, transit, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure planning.
• Translate results of research and analysis into both graphical and written form that explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Advance planning practice and client services through innovative use of analytics, research, and technology.
• Organize outreach efforts, including preparing presentations, facilitating meetings, and collecting data through traditional and advanced methods.
• Manage time across multiple projects within proscribed budgets and deliver work on-time.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated passion for working in community development and improving the built environment through evidenced-based planning.
• Master’s degree in city planning or related field + at least six (6) years relevant experience; OR

Bachelor’s degree + at least 10 (ten) years directly related experience

• Increasing level of responsibility including direct project management experience
• Subject matter experience – land-use planning; market and feasibility analysis; survey methods; economic development etc.
• Excellent quantitative, research and analytic skills with ability process and explain results graphically and in writing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to show individual initiative & work collaboratively on a team.
• Software: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required; GIS, modelling or other related planning software desirable.

This job is located in New Orleans, LA – a city and region experiencing one of this generation’s greatest revivals. In addition to its unique culture and heritage, the New Orleans area was recently ranked #1 on the list of “America's Biggest Brain Magnets” for attracting people under 25 with college degrees [Forbes], was named the #2 Best Big City for a Job [Forbes] and was ranked #4 Employment Market in the Country [Manpower].

GCR Inc. offers our employees a competitive compensation package. Among the benefits are paid vacation, paid holidays, flexible work time schedules, a 401(k) with a company match, health and dental plans, and life insurance. GCR Inc. has a corporate headquarters in New Orleans, Louisiana with additional offices in Los Angeles, CA; Covington, LA; and Baton Rouge, LA.

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Community Development Director, City of Othello, WA - Othello, WA

Community Development Director

City of Othello, Washington

August 29, 2014

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Prothman

Phone: 

206-368-0050

Fax: 

425-270-3496

Email: 

info@prothman.com

Website: 

http://www.prothman.com

Location: 

Othello, WA

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

City of Othello, Washington

$65,000 - $75,000

For a complete job description, please visit the Prothman Company athttp://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Current Searches."

With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Othello, Washington, offers a blend of natural beauty, endless recreational activities, friendly outgoing citizens, and a quality of life that is desirable to visitors, residents and businesses.  Located in Adams County, Othello is known as the "Heart of the Columbia Basin" and is surrounded by one of the most diverse recreation areas in eastern Washington.  More than 50 nearby lakes provide water sports opportunities, as well as great fishing, hunting and camping. Othello sits amid 30,000 acres of native areas, including the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge.

The City of Othello operates under the direction of the Mayor and seven Council Members who are elected by the citizens. The City has 38 FTE’s, a general fund budget of $4.9 million and a total budget of $18.6 million. City departments include:  Finance, Public Works, Police, City Clerk, Building & Planning, IT, and Recreation.

Under direct supervision from the City Administrator, the Community Development Director performs supervisory and administrative duties, as well as administrative support and technical assistance, including current and long range planning services, zoning administration, and building code enforcement. The Community Development Director is a newly created position and the new director will be forming a new Community Development Department from the existing Building and Planning Departments.

A bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred. Three years of planning, public administration, civil engineering or related experience is required. Current certification and membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred. Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

The City of Othello is an equal opportunity employer. First review:  October 5, 2014 (open until filled). To apply online, visit Prothman at http://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Submit Your Application" and follow the directions provided. Application materials will only be accepted electronically via the website. For questions, please call 206-368-0050.

Senior Planner, Latitude 33 Planning and Engineering - San Diego, CA

Senior Planner

Latitude 33 Planning and Engineering

September 1, 2014

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Tara Lake

Email: 

tara.lake@latitude33.com

Website: 

http://www.latitude33.com

Location: 

San Diego, CA

Latitude 33 Planning and Engineering is an established land planning and civil engineering firm, providing comprehensive services that range from conceptual land planning to detailed engineering, grading and infrastructure design, as well as construction support to both the private and public sectors of the land development market. Our experience includes the planning and design of residential, educational facilities, hospitals, biotechnology, commercial, office, industrial, and mixed-use developments.  Planning and civil engineering are closely integrated for a comprehensive interdisciplinary team approach to a project’s design.

Latitude 33 currently is seeking candidates for the following position:

SENIOR PLANNER

We are currently seeking a senior planner to work full time for Latitude 33 Planning and Engineering. Candidate should have bachelor’s degree in either urban planning, environmental planning, landscape architecture, architecture, public policy and/or a related degree. A master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications:

• Five+ years of experience.
• Experience in writing and reviewing land use documents.
• Well versed in the entitlement of large projects.
• Project Management experience.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• In-depth knowledge of land use planning.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Lead large, complex projects through the entitlement process.
• Manage teams of consultants.
• Coordinate with Agency staff.
• Prepare draft Findings.
• Conduct field visits.
• Advise citizens and developers during the application process to ensure compliance with jurisdictional regulations.
• Prepare and present projects to Community Planning groups, Planning Commission and City Council.
• Conduct business development.
• Prepare work proposals and scopes of work.
• Manage project budgets.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a cover letter and your resume to Tara Lake at tara.lake@latitude33.com

www.latitude33.com

Transportation Planner, Sound Transit - Seattle, WA

Transportation Planner

Sound Transit

September 2, 2014

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Website: 

http://www.soundtransit.org/About-Sound-Transit/Jobs.xml

Location: 

Seattle, WA

Sound Transit
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER  
Job #14-00605

SALARY:  $59,419.00 - $74,273.00 Annually

OPENING DATE:  08/29/14
CLOSING DATE:  09/12/14, 5:00 PM    
 
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under general direction, provides transportation-related information and analysis to participate in the planning and updating of Sound Transit’s Long-Range Plan and Regional High Capacity Transit System Plan. Participates in system planning to support Sound Transit’s agency goals.  Participates in regional outreach and Transit Orientated Development (TOD) efforts to raise the awareness of TOD in the region; supports corridor HCT studies through leadership of TOD planning and corridor land use planning efforts. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
• Develops, coordinates and reviews the transportation analysis methods, data and materials used for environmental analysis and design of high-capacity transit projects.
• Manages data collection and reporting projects; develops reports in support of federal grant requirements.  
• Provides transportation-related research and reporting services for other Sound Transit departments and staff. 
• Helps lead and coordinates the work activities of staff, consultants and consultants participating in planning studies and projects with significant scope and complexity.
• Serves as team leader, co-lead, or participant on capital infrastructure projects and corridor HCT studies regarding TOD with work performed by Agency staff and consultants, as well as representing Sound Transit in local planning studies, to help implement the Agency’s TOD policy.
• Provides support to the division/department on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures compliance with Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree transportation planning, civil engineering, urban planning, or closely related field and three years of experience in conducting technical and research oriented planning and analysis work, preferably in a transit/transportation environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:
None.

Required Knowledge of:
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of the Office of Planning and Development as it relates to area of assignment.
• Transit operations concepts, practices, procedures and policy issues.
• Transportation planning concepts, practices, procedures and policy issues.
• Land use and development patterns
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software (ArcGIS).
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a transit oriented and joint development real estate project transactions, real estate acquisition, relocation, property management and disposition.
• Transportation analysis methods and measures.
• Project management techniques and principles.
• Research and data collection methodologies.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Principles of business letter, technical, and narrative writing and basic report preparation.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
•  Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Developing and writing visual presentation materials such as illustrations, charts, and graphics.

Required Skill in:
• Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
• Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
• Direction and oversight of consulting staff
• Using published environmental documents, other relevant Sound Transit documents, such as long-range plans and transit operations plans, Federal Transportation Administration guidance documents, and partner Agency published documents, such as environmental documents or technical data references.
• Using mathematics and statistics methods in forecasting and modeling a variety of financial and technical information.
• Preparing and analyzing data and comprehensive reports.
• Technical writing.
• Translating technical information for lay audiences.
• Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.
• Applying project management techniques and principles.
• Working cooperatively with other departments, Agency officials, and outside agencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.

The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
  
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
 
Apply online: http://www.soundtransit.org/About-Sound-Transit/Jobs.xml

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value workplace diversity. We seek to create an environment and culture that embraces the differences of our employees. You will find an exceptionally diverse group of people at Sound Transit with regard to culture, beliefs, communication styles, and life and work experiences.

All qualified applicants are considered in accordance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status or any another legally protected status.

Land and Urban Planner Principal, The Walt Disney Company - Glendale, CA

Land and Urban Planner Principal

The Walt Disney Company

September 2, 2014

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Website: 

https://xjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=25348&siteid=503...

Location: 

Glendale, CA

Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of Disney’s Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects. Our mission is to create magical Disney experiences around the world that provide opportunities for friends and families to spend time together . . . making memories that last a lifetime.  

We are seeking a collaborative leader for the Land & Urban Planning studio. This studio has the charter to develop a master planning framework which best articulates, preserves and realizes a vision for the greatest potential of our land and built environments for each of our seven global destination resorts.

Using the foundational principles of deliberate placement, sequence and connectivity, our master plans inspire and enrich the “story of place” — the authentic history, character and features that define an immersive, magical Disney destination resort in locations as diverse as Anaheim, Orlando, Paris and Shanghai.

We collaborate with creative thinkers, business and operational partners and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to analyze key layers of the experience (figure ground, natural features, access, circulation, etc.) and develop planning strategies to inform short and long-range development decisions in keeping with the unique vision, master land use and urban planning context of each site. This approach results in a comprehensive master plan for each resort to guide short and long-term growth. We also manage a suite of tools to record, measure and visualize planning data to inform and communicate our global master planning efforts.       

Responsibilities

• With direction and oversight from the Menu & Master Planning Executive, he/she will lead an small integrated team representing five key areas of expertise: 
  • Serving as the trusted resource for land and resort planning intelligence of our global resorts
  • Developing planning principles to establish the unique character, quality of place and defining features aligned with the creative vision for each portfolio 
  • Managing the master land use and comprehensive master plan for each resort which identifies areas for short and long-term growth
  • Providing site and land use analysis for project-specific efforts
  • Identifying opportunities to evolve our comprehensive plans through active engagement with WDI creative portfolio leaders as well as other internal and external partners

• Leads the process of maintaining a consistent, yet evolving, overall vision of the each property (annual Master Land Use Plan) while responding to changing market and strategic planning conditions, internal and external creative influences, and project specific requirements for each new development opportunity
• Acts as a key strategic and business development liaison, creating new relationships with key decision makers and shapers of the Global Menu Plan, expanding the Land & Urban Planning studio’s stable of clients and portfolio partnerships
• Possesses an intuitive understanding of the pre-development and real estate development and specific environmental and regulatory processes which impact planning strategy in each resort
• Continually assesses available technology (modeling, data management, rendering, and GIS) against proven studio planning methodologies and business practices and make recommendations to senior leadership on appropriate directions to pursue
• Manages high complexity of work and risk with high level of sensitivity
• Functional leader responsible for hiring, firing, leading, developing, directing priorities, performance reviews, merit and bonus planning for the studio
• Develops resource plans, AOP and technology budget recommendations and manages all aspects of the casting and focus for studio work product
• Develops, reviews and approves work plans for all studio-related efforts
• Makes individual project and work assignment decisions in correlation with our internal resource strategies
• Works independently without direct supervision
• Primary representative of the Land & Urban Planning studio within WDI
• Serves as a member of the Menu & Master Planning leadership team with peer leaders of studio (Menu Planning, Franchise Management and Pre-Development)

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years job related experience of large scale community, resort or entertainment/leisure projects in architectural, urban planning or urban design practice
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in successfully managing personnel, providing leadership, mentoring, coaching and guidance and managing a team through all phases of the planning process.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of urban design and planning, urban history and theory, planning and environmental law, and private and public development
• Ability to successfully lead small project teams, including consultants, staff extensions, interns and contractors on assigned projects
• Highly collaborative and team oriented work style
• Positive attitude and proven ability to influence partners
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally, written and in formal speech/presentation settings with peers and senior leaders
• Ability to establish direction and direct execution of work for self and others
• Ability to both think at a high level and execute at a tactical level
• Advanced knowledge and competence in the use of ESRI developed software
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, advanced Excel, and other graphic communication software
• Membership, and active participation, in one or more professional organizations such as AICP, ASLA, ULI, AIA, APA, SARA, NCARB, LEED

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven and sustained experience in developing large-scale entertainment/leisure planning projects
• Strong technical understanding of planning tools and software
• Proven experience in leveraging and evolving the use of technology in service of a planning practice
• Knowledge and appreciation for the Disney brand
• Knowledge and/or planning experience with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts

Preferred Education

• Advanced graduate degree in a related specialized field
• Continued education and advanced studies in computer science and/or GIS (Geographic Information Systems), preferred

Required Education

• Professional degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning or related planning degree from an accredited program.
• Landscape Architecture or Architecture license or other professional planning credentials.

©Disney is an equal opportunity employer. Drawing Creativity from Diversity.

Urban Planner, URS - Chicago, IL

Urban Planner
URS Corporation - Chicago, IL

Requisition Number: IE95671 Interest Category: Project/Program Management Interest Sub Category: Planning Job Title : Urban Planner Employment Category/Status: full-time Type of Position: Regular Hire Country: U.S. State: Illinois City: Chicago Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor Degree in Urban Planning with a focus on Transportation, Transportation Planning, Transportation and Public Policy or similar field, or currently in pursuit of Master Degree in Urban Planning with focus on Transportation • Minimum three years of demonstrated experience on transportation planning, transit planning, land use / transit-oriented development projects and studies, in professional or academic/research or internship capacity • Familiarity with data sources and analysis concepts in transportation planning • Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite tools, with facility with GIS • Clear and succinct writing style; confident oral-communication and presentation skills • Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and balance roles on multiple projects • AICP Certification or ability to achieve within once year of hire • Clear and succinct writing style; confident oral-communication and presentation skills • Familiarity with traffic engineering concepts and travel demand modeling • Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and balance roles on multiple projects • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test Job Description: URS is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world. The Company offers a broad range of planning, engineering and architectural design, environmental, construction, program and construction management, systems integration, operations and maintenance, management and a wide range of specialized technical services for the U.S. federal government, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and other multinational corporations. We provide services for transportation, hazardous waste, industrial infrastructure and process, petrochemical, general building, water/wastewater, military facilities and equipment platforms, and defense and security programs. Incumbent Responsibilities: • Gather, manipulate, synthesize and present data, including socio-economic, transportation metrics, traffic and travel demand, and other; analyze and propose interpretations and conclusions • Prepare internal and client-facing documents and deliverables in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite and GIS, including written work products, charts and tables, and map graphics • Research and apply developments in applicable local, state and federal public policy and industry best practices to project analysis and recommendations • Participate in collaborative meetings and work sessions with clients, public agencies, and general public/stakeholders • Produce high quality work products under project/task manager direction, using practices of detailed checking of work and quality control The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to those listed above. Do the best work of your life! URS is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world. The Company offers a broad range of planning, engineering and architectural design, environmental, construction, program and construction management, systems integration, operations and maintenance, management and a wide range of specialized technical services for the U.S. federal government, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and other multinational corporations. We provide services for transportation, hazardous waste, industrial infrastructure and process, petrochemical, general building, water/wastewater, military facilities and equipment platforms, and defense and security programs. EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

PART TIME Special Service Area Program Co-ordinator (Edgewater), Edgewater Chamber of Commerce - Chicago, IL

Special Service Area Program Coordinator 
Location: Chicago, IL (Neighborhood: Edgewater)

Type: Part-time (20-30 hours/week)

About the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce:
Founded in 1984, the mission of the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is to create and support a thriving business environment, contributing to a vibrant Edgewater community. We are a community of readers, thinkers, dreamers and doers. We are constantly evolving and finding new ways of doing things to help our business community grow. We host events and workshops, connect our businesses and residents, and keep our shopping districts clean and beautiful.
Summary:
The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is the Sole Service Provider for Special Service Area (SSA) #26. The Special Service Area Program Coordinator will administer Special Service Area #26 along Broadway and Devon. The SSA is overseen by a Mayorally-appointed commission of local property and business owners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop innovative programs and events that support the businesses and property owners in the SSA
• Engage in creative placemaking as a tool to drive economic activity to SSA businesses and raise the profile of the SSA business district in the City of Chicago and beyond
• Develop and disseminate strategic communication and marketing materials about the SSA business district
• Create the annual budget and work plan in compliance with all City requirements
• Submit the required reporting documentation to the City
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs), develop a consultant selection process and make vendor recommendations
• Review all contracts and oversee vendor compliance within the scope of service provided in the contract
• Recruit commissioners to serve on the SSA commission
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who exhibits the following qualities:

• Positive attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork and relationship management skills
• Attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Self-starter

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning or Urban Studies preferred.
Salary
To commensurate with experience.
To Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to katrina@edgewater.org by September 26, 2014. No calls please. 

City Planner, City of Geneva - Geneva, IL

The City of Geneva, Illinois, a vibrant historic city of 21,500 located 40 miles west of Chicago, is seeking a City Planner. The primary duties of the City Planner are to: (1) coordinate the review of proposed site plans, subdivisions, zoning amendments, and special use requests; (2) serve as the primary staff liaison to the Plan Commission; (3) prepare amendments to the city’s comprehensive plan and development regulations; (4) conduct research; (5) prepare reports and make presentations on plans and projects to the Plan Commission and City Council; (6) provide advice and guidance on plans and projects to applicants seeking approval of development plans; (7) update the Community Development Department webpage using the city’s content management software; and (8) prepare maps, charts, sketches and plans pertaining to development proposals and long-range planning projects.

Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in urban planning or a related field and three to four years of progressively responsible related experience, or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to maintain effective working relationships with residents, property owners, developers, city advisory commissions, City Council, and other city staff. Also requires and understanding of the principles and practices of comprehensive city planning, zoning, and development review processes. Strong project management, time management, and problem solving skills are a must. An ability to use computers and various software applications including Microsoft Office Suite, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and ESRI ArcGIS is also required.

The hiring range for the position is $62,787 - $76,080 annually. Please send a completed job application, resume, and three professional references to: Lisa Jepson, Human Resources Manager, City of Geneva, 22 South First Street, Geneva, Illinois, 60134 by Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Job applications are available at www.geneva.il.us . Resumes will not be accepted without a completed application. Applications will not be accepted via facsimile.
Please contact Human Resources at (630) 232-0867 or via email at ljepson@geneva.il.us for further information.

The City of Geneva is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

Intern, Economic Development, City of Evanston - Evanston, IL

The position of Economic Development Intern is responsible for performing entry-level professional assignments to provide staff support to the City of Evanston’s Economic Development Division.

The position provides a great opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student to learn various aspects and phases of economic development projects which includes providing support in project and field research, supporting staff at various business meetings, performing demanding clerical duties and providing overall office support coordination. The position provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers on a daily basis. The nature of work is characterized by performance of advanced technical and administrative duties for which skill in comprehensive integration and coordination of several dissimilar administrative functions is required.

Work is often project oriented involving full scope of activities and accountability from planning, initiation, execution and coordination to implementation and evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):

Economic Development focus:

• Assist in research for economic development projects and initiatives;

• Provide support in field research of vacant commercial properties throughout Evanston;

• Provide data gathering assistance using internal software and public databases;

• Assist in the planning, coordination and hosting of Economic Development events and initiatives;

• Perform general office work which includes but not limited to greeting guests, directing customers to appropriate location or person, answering phones, making copies, filing documents, taking notes at meetings, transcribing minutes etc.;

• Provide support to Economic Development staff at meetings (business districts meetings, internal meetings, meetings with prospective businesses etc.); and

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

• Recent graduate (within 12 months) or enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree Program in Community/Urban Planning or similar degree;

• Must be able to work a minimum of four (4) days out of the work week;

• The following knowledge, skills and abilities:

o Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills;

o Ability to provide excellent customer service;

o Knowledge of business terminology, spelling and punctuation;

o Strong interpersonal and conceptual skills and the ability to deal effectively in a team environment;

o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse group of individuals including supervisors, co-workers, and the public;

o Skilled in performing basic mathematical calculations;

o Proficient in use of personal computers and related software applications specifically; Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook; and procedures, statutes, rules, regulations, memos, letters, reports, and legal documents.

o Ability to multi-task many variable duties and responsibilities;

o Skilled in handling frequent interruptions and exercise critical judgment;

o Ability to maintain professionalism in various situations; and

o Ability to read, understand and interpret manuals, ordinances, written policies


SUPERVISION:

Work is performed under general supervision of Economic Development Coordinators.

The position has regular contact with other divisions and department at all levels, and uses the necessary resources in other departments and divisions as well as external resources as appropriate.

PUBLIC CONTACT:

The employee has regular and frequent contact with other City employees (within the department and across department lines), elected officials and general public.

SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST

Structured Oral Interview

To apply for this position, please fill out the form and attach a resume at this site:  http://www.cityofevanston.org/resident/2012-cmo-internships/ no later than September 15, 2014.

Academics, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University - Bloomington, IN

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON CAMPUS

PUBLIC BUDGETING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University-Bloomington seeks applications from accomplished professionals from the academic and practitioner ranks, for one or more anticipated tenure-track and/or non-tenure-track positions in the general field of public budgeting and finance, broadly defined to include: budgeting, financial management, public debt and capital markets, government treasury operations, capital budgeting, and public pension policy and management.

For appointment at the assistant, associate or full professor (tenure-track) rank, an active record of scholarship in budgeting and financial management is the primary qualification. The successful applicant should present evidence of high quality research and an ambitious research program, an interest in applied work, and a strong commitment to teaching. The Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree in a related field (e.g., public administration, public affairs, economics, political science, public policy, finance or accounting) is required. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA, CPFM) are desirable. Other desirable qualifications include comparative and/or international experience or research interests, research or instructional capabilities in nonprofit finance, and professional experience in government or public affairs.

For appointment of senior public executives at the lecturer or senior lecturer (non-tenure track) rank, the ability to teach complex budgeting, accounting and financial management concepts and techniques at the graduate and undergraduate levels is essential. Minimum educational qualifications for practitioners include the Master's degree or an equivalent terminal degree in a related field (e.g., public administration, public affairs, business administration, accounting, political science, public policy), and 10+ years of public sector experience. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA, CPFM) are highly desirable.

SPEA  http://www.indiana.edu/%7Espea/index.shtml -Bloomington is a world leader in public affairs education, and is among the largest schools of public administration and public policy in the United States. In the 2012 "Best Graduate Schools" reported by U.S. News & World Report, SPEA-Bloomington ranks second, making it the nation's highest-ranked professional graduate program in public affairs at a public institution. Four of its specialty programs are ranked in the top-three listings. SPEA's doctoral programs in public affairs and public policy are ranked by the National Academy of Science as among the very best in the country. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Please submit a letter of application, current vita, complete contact information, and three letters of recommendation to speahrpm@indiana.edu  mailto:speahrpm@indiana.edu  by October 30, 2014. For more information see: http://www.indiana.edu/~spea  http://www.indiana.edu/%7Espea . Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Educator and Contractor, M/F/D and strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups.