Energy and Minerals Division Manager - County of Santa Barbara, CA

Energy and Minerals Division Manager 

County of Santa Barbara

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Bill Avery or Cris Piasecki

Phone: 

408-399-4424 or 408-234-2025

Email: 

jobs@averyassoc.net

Website: 

http://www.averyassoc.net

Location: 

Santa Barbara, CA

The Energy and Minerals Division Manager will work as part of a management team with four other division managers and reports to the Assistant Director of Planning and Development.  Santa Barbara County is seeking a business professional that possesses a complement of skills including leadership, planning expertise, management, drive, and customer-focus to head the Division. This position leads a staff of seven and administers a $600,000 mitigation program. The Manager will work with industry officials, elected officials, community members, various commissions, boards, special interest groups, associations, multiple community plans, and many responsible and interested Federal, State and local agency representatives.  He/she will successfully execute a vision to build a division culture that is trusted by the community, where credibility is established though open communication and transparency in an environment of stringent regulations and intense politics.
The selected candidate will have at least two years of broad and extensive California planning experience as a supervisor, Energy Specialist or equivalent in a local agency with a strong understanding of CEQA/NEPA.  The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met by having a Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field; a Master’s degree is desirable.  The salary range for this position is $88,000-$130,800 annually, DOQ.  To be considered, please submit (email preferred) a letter of interest, resume, salary history and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references to Bill Avery by December 18, 2015. A formal job announcement is available at http://www.averyassoc.net.
Bill Avery or Cris PiaseckiAvery Associates3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite ALos Gatos, CA 95030E-mail: jobs@averyassoc.net

Development Review Division Manager - County of Santa Barbara, CA

Development Review Division Manager

County of Santa Barbara

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Bill Avery or Cris Piasecki

Phone: 

408-399-4424 or 408-234-2025

Email: 

jobs@averyassoc.net

Website: 

http://www.averyassoc.net

Location: 

Santa Barbara, CA

The Development Review Division Manager works as part of a management team with four other division managers and reports to the Assistant Director of Planning and Development.  This position leads a staff of 14, working in the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria offices. The position is based in Santa Barbara and travels to Santa Maria regularly.  This position will work with industry officials, elected officials, community members, various commissions, boards, special interest groups, associations, multiple community plans, and many responsible and interested Federal, State and local agency representatives.  The ideal candidate will successfully execute a vision to build a division culture that is trusted by the community, strategically manage the unique planning conditions in Santa Barbara’s diverse communities, and make planning decisions that are fair, educated and well informed.
The selected candidate will have at least two years of broad and extensive California planning experience as a supervisor or equivalent in a local agency with a strong understanding of CEQA.  The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met by having a Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field; a Master’s degree is desirable.  The salary range for this position is  $88,000-$130,800 annually, DOQ.  To be considered, please submit (email preferred) a letter of interest, resume, salary history and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references to Bill Avery by December 18, 2015. A formal job announcement is available at http://www.averyassoc.net.
Bill Avery or Cris PiaseckiAvery Associates3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite ALos Gatos, CA 95030E-mail: jobs@averyassoc.net

Development Program Manager - City of Carrollton, TX

Development Program Manager

City of Carrollton

 

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

3-5 years

Location: 

Carrollton, TX

SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Director of Development Services, responsible for the management and coordination of specific assigned projects and programs which may include complex development and redevelopment projects, public/private partnerships, policy and ordinance development, and interdepartmental strategic plans. Advise City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the general public on marketing strategies, TOD and re-development initiatives.

TYPICAL DECISIONS: The incumbent establishes the terms and conditions of development agreements to facilitate development and redevelopment projects. The incumbent develops policies, programs, and ordinances related to City goals. The incumbent works with multiple city departments and outside agencies to determine regulatory, transportation, and utility needs for development and redevelopment projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Negotiate in the public interest for the acquisition of land, provision of incentives for development or re-development of land. 
• Manage tax increment finance districts, public or private as needed to facilitate TOD or redevelopment efforts. 
• Provide entrepreneurial efforts for real estate development that increase residential density, improve transit accessibility and reflect TOD growth principles as a result of collaboration and negotiations. 
• Participate in making and implementing marketing strategies for TOD and re-development initiatives. 
• Facilitate TOD partnerships among private landowners, land developers, local transit agency, (DART), and the city. 
• Participate in review of development proposals for conformance to city codes and ordinances, including coordination with other city departments and outside agencies. 
• Plans, organizes and coordinates full range of functions related to the acquisition and disposal of real estate property and rights related to land use and development. 
• Attend and make presentations at meetings of city Planning and Zoning Commission and/or City Council, as required. 
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees, citizens, developers, landowners, design professionals, real estate professionals, elected and appointed officials. 
• Oversees long term development projects from planning/funding development to preliminary design phases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Real Estate, Business Administration or closely related field AND 4 years of progressively responsible experience OR 
• Master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Real Estate, Business Administration or closely related field AND 2 years progressively responsible experience 
• 8-10 years progressively responsible experience preferred

SALARY: $84,678 - $89,759 Salary commensurate with education and experience qualifications

Director of Competitions Van Alen Institute - New York, NY

Director of Competitions

Van Alen Institute

 

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Community Development and Redevelopment

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Landscape Architecture

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Parks and Recreation Planning

Urban Design

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Anjali Fisher

Phone: 

(212) 924-7000 ex 13

Email: 

afisher@vanalen.org

Website: 

http://www.vanalen.org

Location: 

New York, NY

The Director of Competitions is an organized, creative, and resourceful individual who leads every aspect of Van Alen Institute’s design competitions.

We see the competition as a vehicle to mobilize people across disciplines to develop innovative approaches to complex social, cultural, and ecological challenges around the world. From temporary installations to long-term regional planning, we bring together multidisciplinary professional teams with local stakeholders to produce innovative ideas, implementable strategies, and singular interventions in the built environment. We are extremely hands-on in our approach and work closely with teams and key stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We’re looking for someone who can creatively and resourcefully carry out the organization’s ambitious strategic plan by expanding the reach of our competitions internationally and into new topic areas; develop strategic partnerships, particularly with stakeholders and experts outside of design and planning; craft and oversee a wide range of new projects to address pressing challenges; lead fundraising and budget management for competitions; work closely with the Director of Research and Director of Programs to integrate all of Van Alen Institute’s work. You are: someone well-versed in design thinking who can dream up innovative projects and see them through to implementation; an excellent collaborator and manager; comfortable leading meetings with commissioners of city agencies, grassroots community organizations, and experts in fields that are not part of your expertise; curious about cities and regions, and in rethinking the processes and tools people use to shape them.

The Director of Competitions oversees the Competitions Coordinator, and works directly with the Executive Director as well as other Van Alen Institute staff and external collaborators, consultants and clients. The Director of Competitions reports to the Executive Director.

Specific duties include but are not limited to: 
Organizational 

• Carry out Van Alen’s strategic plan to increase the visibility, expand the geographic reach, and strengthen the impact of Van Alen competitions; and to explore the impacts of the built environment on our minds, bodies, and a wide range of outcomes 
• Develop new models for competitions as a tool for generating approaches and solutions to pressing problems 
• Oversee the Competitions Coordinator 
• Work closely with the Director of Programs and Director of Research to coordinate all projects and programs Van Alen creates each year. 
• Lead quarterly meetings with the Competitions Committee, a group of board members and outside advisors who help guide our competitions work 
• Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and other fora; this may include evenings, weekends, and travel Project-based 
• Conceive and oversee multiple projects at many different scales, in cities and regions around the world 
• Oversee and guide multidisciplinary teams in their work through regular meetings and interim reviews, and oversee stakeholders to complete and implement projects 
• Set and oversee the organization’s competition budgets, and individual competition budgets; lead competition fundraising efforts with philanthropies, corporate sponsors, government agencies, and individuals 
• Oversee all administrative and logistical aspects of competitions 
• Oversee development of all communications and outreach plans for competitions, including producing websites, public programs and events, presentations, and brochures 
• Oversee the production of all public programs related to competitions; past competition programs have included design charrettes, parades, bike tours, and other events

Qualifications include: 

• Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of working experience in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, or a related field, with proven track record of successfully launching, managing, and implementing projects. 
• Strong experience overseeing teams of creative professionals, dealing with personalities, and coaxing the best work from talented individuals. o Exceptional organizational skills 
• Strong graphic representation skills 
• Strong budget management skills 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and proof-reading ability 
• Resourceful, works well under pressure, and able to multi-task 
• Strong experience in content development and research 
• Ability to represent the organization externally o Ability to tailor message to key audiences 
• Experience working with a diverse range of people 
• Experience with design and documentation processes preferred

This is a full-time position.

Principal Planner - City of Novato, California

Principal Planner

City of Novato, California

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Jessica Deakyne

Phone: 

415-899-899-8919

Fax: 

415-899-8973

Email: 

jdeakyne@novato.org

Website: 

http://www.novato.org

Location: 

Novato, CA

PRINCIPAL PLANNER CITY OF NOVATO

$7,231-8,790 monthly + full benefit package. 
Placement in the salary range is dependent upon qualifications and experience. 

The City of Novato, California is currently looking for a Principal Planner to supervise and perform a broad range of city planning duties.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expert knowledge of current planning procedures and practices, environmental review requirements, and the function of a planning division. This individual will be experienced and comfortable with supervising professional and support planning staff through the completion of simple to complex current planning assignments, handling the more complex current planning activities, and assisting in the operations and administration of the Planning Division of the Community Development Department.

The Principal Planner will be responsible for preparing professional quality staff reports and presenting projects to a variety of audiences, including the public, appointed commissions, and elected officials. The Principal Planner lead and help develop a talented team of planning professionals who are focused on processing current planning applications and delivering exceptional customer service. The position represents an excellent opportunity to work for an organization that values creative problem solving, teamwork, and that supports employees to grow and develop professionally.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible urban planning, regional planning, community development or zoning administration including experience in a local government and two years of lead supervisory and project management experience. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, regional planning, or a related field. FINAL FILING

DEADLINE

December 10, 2015 @ 5:00pm Please hold January 7, 2016 as the interview day for this position.

To apply for this position, please visit www.governmentjobs.com or www.novatojobs.org

Freelance Urban Designer, Gateway Planning Group - Dallas, TX

Freelance Urban Designer 

Gateway Planning Group

 

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Community Development and Redevelopment

Civil Engeering

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Brad Lonberger

Phone: 

817-348-9500

Email: 

brad@gatewayplanning.com

Website: 

http://www.gatewayplanning.com

Location: 

Dallas, TX

Job description:

We are currently searching for freelance contract support from urban designers, architects, landscape architects and digital designers.  Work will be structured on a project by project basis in our Dallas, Texas office.  Work will be fun but challenging, and offers experience and insight to the field of urban design and planning that is often unrealized in a professional planning career. 

Job Responsibilities:

Support Urban Design through visual graphics, sketching, and concept strategies; Produce CAD based drawings utilizing AutoCAD products; Produce 3D models of buildings and streetscapes/context from massing to concept schematics; Work in a team environment to produce work on time and at a high standard of quality

Desired Skills and Experience:

Background in architecture, urban design, landscape architecture or digital imagery; 1-3 years of work experience; Experience and knowledge of architectural design, drafting, building materials, zoning codes and construction techniques; Previous exposure with small to large scale projects – from high-rise to mixed-use, small lot and neighborhood development; Proficiency with AutoCAD and SketchUp as well as experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and MS Office; Strong interpersonal, design and organization skills as well as high attention to detail; Excellent timely, clear and concise written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment; Thrive in a challenging and fast paced work environment; Positive attitude with high energy

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Revit and/or Lumion is a plus; Commitment of at least 30+ hours per week in Dallas office; Test on skill level will be required at interview; Portfolio of work product required; Immediate start date available

Pathways Internship Program, U.S. Department of State - Washington, D.C.

Job Title:  Student Trainee: Pathways Internship Program (IEP/ITEP) Hiring Fair Notice (YEAR-ROUND)
Department:  Department Of State
Agency:  Department of State - Agency Wide

Job Announcement Number:  HRSC/PATH-2016-0005

SALARY RANGE:

$22,560.00 to $68,465.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 to Tuesday, December 15, 2015

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0099-01/09

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full-Time and Part-Time - Both non-temporary & temporary excepted appointments.

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

11

DUTY LOCATIONS:

125 vacancies - Washington DC, DC   View Map
27 vacancies - Arlington, VA   View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

Students who are U.S. Citizens accepted for enrollment during the current or next upcoming semester in a degree-seeking program (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited/qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis with a projected graduation date on or after Fall 2016.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Secret

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

The Pathways Internship Program targets students accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution, on a full or halftime basis with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Applicants must meet the definition of "student" in order to be considered for this opportunity. 

Internship appointments under the:

• Internship Experience Program (IEP) are nontemporary and can last the duration of the student’s academic program.
• Internship Temporary Experience Program (ITEP) are temporary appointments that allow for seasonal employment (during summers and holiday breaks from academic program) as well as year-round employment should their academic programs allow. These appointments are limited to a year or less with possibility for extensions in one-year increments.

Appointment length will be determined at the time of selection. At the successful conclusion of the program, interns may be eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a Federal career or career-conditional position in the competitive service. Interns may work full-time or part-time schedules. Pathways candidates must meet the DOS qualification standards applicable to the position being filled.

Telework Ineligible – This position is not eligible for telework.

The following occupational series, grades, and internship programs will be avaiable for application at the in-person hiring fair:

• GS-199-05/07/09 Foreign Affairs Officer (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-199-07/09 Economist (IEP ONLY)
• GS-299-04/05/07/09 Human Resources (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-399-05/07/09 Program Analyst (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-399-01/02/03/04/05/06/07 Office Automation/Clerical (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-399-07/09 Government Information Specialist (IEP ONLY)
• GS-599-05/07 Budget Analyst (IEP ONLY)
• GS-599-05/07 Accountant (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-899-05/07/09 Engineering (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-899-03/04/05 Architect (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-0999-07/09 Paralegal (IEP ONLY)
• GS-1099-05/07/09 Public Affairs (IEP ONLY)
• GS-1099-05/07/09 Interior Design (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-1199-03/04/05 Realty Specialist (IEP/ITEP)
• GS-2299-05/07/09 IT Specialist (IEP/ITEP)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/422620600?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery