Community Planner II, Land Information Access Association, Traverse City, MI

Community Planner II

LIAA is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to building better communities through civic engagement. For nearly two decades, we have helped citizens, civic groups, other nonprofits, and local units of government use advanced information technologies and community development techniques to improve planning and resource management throughout Michigan and elsewhere.

We seek an experienced, highly-creative Community Planner (Level II) with strong leadership and strategic thinking skills. The Community Planner will help LIAA provide the best multi-jurisdictional land use planning and community development services available in Michigan while participating in outreach and development efforts as well as the design, development and dissemination of programs to help people build more sustainable communities.

We provide a reasonable salary (salary range: $36–50K, depending on experience and education), good benefits, great colleagues, a comfortable work environment, and meaningful causes worth working for. All of this in one of the most beautiful locations on earth.

The successful candidate will be a creative and engaging person with several years of experience and truly excellent communication skills. We prefer a person with two or more degrees in relevant areas (e.g., natural sciences; landscape architecture; community development, and/or urban planning), and advanced technology skills. AICP applicants with experience in addressing social equity issues and/or access and transportation issues are preferred.

How to Apply
Please send an e-mail to searchcommittee@liaa.org attaching a well-written cover letter, a complete resume, and three references as soon as possible. We will take applications immediately and continue to search until the position is filled. All documents should be provided in .pdf format.

Organization: 

Land Information Access Association (LIAA)

Professional Area: 

Planning / Land Use

Experience: 

3-5 years

Location: 

Traverse City  Michigan  49686

United States

Transit Planner II, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is currently recruiting qualified candidates for the following position:

5288 Transit Planner II

Under general supervision, the Transit Planner II performs urban mass transit and/or transportation planning work. Essential functions of this class include: evaluating and making recommendations on technical aspects of transit planning and/or capital programming, which involve various transit or other transportation modes; collecting, compiling and analyzing field and other data concerning urban mass transit and transportation activities; preparing correspondence in response to public, Board, Commission or other agency inquiries; interpreting and integrating transit and/or transportation policies; developing and evaluating proposals for planning and coordinating the implementation of route and service changes; making presentations to community, business and other groups; assisting in the preparation, analysis, or evaluation of reports and plans for various urban mass transit and/or transportation planning projects and/or grant requests; designing, preparing and/or directing the preparation of visual materials; reviewing and interpreting legislation and codes; and applying computer-assisted analytical techniques to evaluate transit and other transportation planning projects. The Transit Planner II also performs related duties as required.

Please visit our website at http://www.jobaps.com/sf for complete job announcement and information. Select Recruitment “5288 Transit Planner II - Recruitment #CBT-5288-059377.”

Organization: 

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Professional Area: 

Planning / Land Use

Location: 

San Francisco  California  94103

United States

Community Services Manager, City of Irvine, CA

Community Services Manager

The City of Irvine is seeking a seasoned professional to serve as one of three managers within the Community Services Department, overseeing Facilities Maintenance, Environmental Programs and the Park Planning divisions. Reporting to the Community Services Director, the Manager will supervise 27 full-time employees and oversee a $16.2 million budget. The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated experience in practicing strategic planning, contract negotiations, project management, facilities operations, resource development and personnel management. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in recreation, public or business administration, urban planning, landscape architecture or a related field; and six years of increasingly responsible experience in park/open space planning or facilities operations, maintenance and rehabilitation or any equivalent combination.

Please visit http://www.cityofirvine.org/jobs by December 13, 2012 for more information and to apply. EEO/ADA

Organization: 

City of Irvine, CA

Professional Area: 

Environment / Natural Resources

Government / Policy

Public Works

Location: 

Irvine  California

United States

Dir. of Planning/Development, METRO Regional Transit Authority - Akron, Ohio

Director of Planning and Development

METRO Regional Transit Authority
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

METRO Regional Transit Authority, a 370+ employee transit authority located in Akron, Ohio is seeking an experienced professional to join our transit management team as the Director of Planning and Development. Duties include, but are not limited to, oversight for route and schedule modifications, passenger shelter/bus stop program, railroad activities, including leases, search for grants, respond to requests for proposals, Metro’s real estate activities, analysis of ridership and other transit system performance indicators. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, an advanced degree and 5-7 years relevant work experience, or a combination of education and work experience which provides the required skill set to perform the essential functions of the job. For consideration, please send a cover letter and up-to-date resume no later than December 11, 2012 to:

METRO Regional Transit Authority
ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT.
416 Kenmore Boulevard
Akron, OH 44301-1099

330-564-2242

jobs@akronmetro.org

Fax #: 330-762-0854

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Organization: 

METRO Regional Transit Autority

Professional Area: 

Planning / Land Use

Experience: 

5-7 years

Location: 

Akron  Ohio  44301

United States

Sr. Planner/Econ. Dev. Coordinator, Town of Moraga, CA

Senior Planner/Economic Development Coordinator

The Senior Planner/Economic Development Coordinator for the Town of Moraga serves as a project manager for complex planning projects. Performs complex and difficult planning services related to advance and current planning activities. Provides technical guidance and training to subordinate planning staff. Assists with developing and implementing long range plans, policies, guidelines, and regulations. Oversees day-to-day operations of planning counter and current planning projects. Provides guidance and recommendations regarding economic development.

Minimum qualifications include five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional planning experience involving general plan, zoning, subdivisions, CEQA and development services and a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in land-use planning, urban planning, or landscape architecture. This is a full-time regular position with a starting salary of $80,208 plus benefits.

To apply, a complete application packet consisting of a Town Application, resume, supplemental question essays and 3 professional references is required. A full job announcement with description of application requirements is available on the Town's website at http://www.moraga.ca.us/dept/adminsvc/jobs. Applications will be accepted until January 7, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. EOE.

Organization: 

Town of Moraga

Professional Area: 

Community / Economic Development

Experience: 

5-7 years

Location: 

Town of Moraga  California  94556

United States

Planner III, 75% Time - City of Roehnert Park, CA

The City of Rohnert Park is recruiting for a Planner III in Development Services. Paid Hourly: $36.03 - $43.80/hour with 75% fringe benefits. This position works 30 hpw - reduced to 28.5 through 06-30-13.

The ideal candidate will perform current and advance planning work, including research and policy analysis, preparation of studies, implementation of grants, and formulation of recommendations; prepares well organized technical reports, reviews CEQA documents, prepares reports on land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, community needs, housing, and participates in the processing of various plans and applications for complex and specialized projects, provides assistance at the public counter and to project stakeholders in a collaborative manner.

This position requires five years progressively responsible experience in government planning. Experience in CEQA, and California planning laws relating to subdivisions, annexations, zoning, land use and applicable federal law. Urban Planning or closely related Bachelor's Degree required. A Master's Degree and AICP certification preferred.

APPLY IMMEDIATELY: Open until filled, with first review of applications 12-19-12. Visit www.rpcity.org to view the job bulletin and complete the required online application and supplemental questions. (EOE)

Organization: 

CITY OF ROHNERT PARK

Professional Area: 

Planning / Land Use

Experience: 

5-7 years

Location: 

Rohnert Park  California  94928

United States

Bike Alliance of Minnesota, Safe Routes to School Coordinator

Position Announcement/Job Description – Safe Routes to School Education Coordinator
The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota is seeking a highly innovative, detail oriented, independent, accountable and outcome-driven education professional to coordinate its Safe Routes To School (SRTS) curriculum development and technical assistance projects. The SRTS Education Coordinator will work closely with communities, school districts, partners and volunteers throughout Minnesota to ensure successful kick-off and implementation of these projects. Results of this work will include the release of a Minnesota SRTS bicycle/ pedestrian safety education curriculum in 2013.These projects are funded through the Federal SRTS Program as part of a non-infrastructure contract with MnDOT. Contract funding is provided through a subcontract with Invitation Health and Wellness and continues until spring of 2014.

The Coordinator should have an integral understanding of Minnesotaʼs education system. He/she should have the knowledge of Smart Cycling education programs and skills to be trained as a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) and be familiar with bicycling issues, funding, programs and policies at the national, state and local levels. The Coordinator will be the lead in conducting educator trainings and assisting in the development of the education curriculum and providing technical assistance for its implementation. The Coordinator must be able to connect with youth, teachers, administrators, parents, and project partners in a way to implement a sustainable, effective education curriculum. The Coordinator must strive for excellence and enjoy working in an innovative, independent and fast paced environment.

Planning Studio Leader, RS&H - Chicagoland, West Suburbs

Planning Studio Leader
RS&H - Saint Charles, IL
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RS&H, whose tradition began in 1941, is a facilities and infrastructure consulting firm whose client-centered program structure provides value-added solutions to clients around the world. Our firm is rapidly growing and is seeking innovative and forward thinking professionals at all levels to join our dynamic team. RS&H’s success is due in large part to the hard work and dedication of its associates. We recognize and reward the efforts of our associates by providing them an array of professional development opportunities and comprehensive compensation and benefits plans. RS&H, a leading national planning and design firm, has an opening for the position of Planning Studio Leader (Planner V) in the Chicago office. RS&H’s Chicago practice is seeking a motivated senior practitioner to lead the office’s community/urban and regional planning practice. Qualified candidates will have a degree in the field of urban planning or closely related field with 10 years’ experience or more in community planning, context sensitive solutions, and urban design. The position is expected to evolve into a Midwest planning practice leadership role for these services. It will report to the Great Lakes Planning Market Leader The successful candidate will help develop a mid-west community planning practice with emphasis first in the Chicago region. We are committed to providing outstanding professional services and technical excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for project management, personnel, production, business development and related tasks. Typical assignments include: land use planning, transit and TOD planning, site and development planning; context sensitive solutions, redevelopment planning feasibility and finance, environmental studies, water front planning, design guideline, comprehensive plans, corridor and downtown plans and related assignments. Duties include: Business Development Project management and key professional resource in assigned market area. Recruit, direct and supervise a professional technical group. Operating and marketing budgets, goal setting, staffing, recruiting, project coordination and productivity necessary to provide high quality services. Oversees all design, management and technical aspects of all projects within the group. Coordinates with other office directors/leaders to ensure a consistent level of technical standards and applications among offices. Requirements  Bachelor’s degree in Planning. Master’s Degree Desired. 10+ years’ experience in successful project management and profitable practice building AICP required LEED Accredited Professional is desirable. Working knowledge of common technology and communication tools. Capability in specialized technology transportation or land use analysis or decision support tools a plus. When applying to this position, please include your salary requirements on your cover letter or resume. RS&H offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. For a complete list of our current openings or for more information about our company, please see our website http://www.rsandh.com.

Exec. Director, Special Improvement District, Lancaster, OH

Executive Director

The Downtown Lancaster Special Improvement District is accepting applications for the position of executive director. The director will be responsible for coordinating and implementing economic development plans based on a 10 year vision/strategic plan for the District in downtown Lancaster, Ohio as well as oversight and management of maintenance and beautification for the District. Applicants should have education and/or professional experience in one or more of the following areas; economic development and revitalization, business planning, development and management, nonprofit management. The director must be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well organized and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment while connecting with business and property owners and community partners. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. The salary range is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Submit resume and letter of interest to Downtown Lancaster SID, Attn: Matthew E. Johnson, 109 N. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lancaster, OH 43130 or email to mej@sas-lawfirm.com by December 14. 2012.

Organization: 

Downtown Lancaster Special Improvement District

Professional Area: 

Community / Economic Development

Experience: 

3-5 years

Location: 

Lancaster  Ohio  43130

United States

Asst. Exec. Dir., Dept. of Community Improvement, City of South Bend, IN

Assistant Executive Director - DCI (Business Development Team)

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in City of South Bend's new mayor's, Pete Buttigieg, economic development strategy. With a number of projects underway in the community, the new administration has drawn national media attention for their innovative approaches to sustainability, entrepreneurship and the commercialization of university research. Leading the City's business development team, this position would oversee and implement strategies to effectively identify, recruit, support and enhance new and expanding businesses in the City. Furthermore, as the City's ‘single point of contact' for businesses, this is a particularly high profile role that will assist those navigating the public process for their business. A college degree in public administration, urban planning, law, finance and economics or related field and five years of increasingly responsible positions in real estate and development, public housing, urban planning, urban redevelopment, community development, economic development or a similar area of work experience. A graduate degree in business, public administration, urban planning, law, finance and economics or related field is preferred. Salary $75,000 - $81,600. Apply no later than 12/09/12, City of South Bend, Human Resource Department, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 12th Floor, South Bend, IN 46601 or for complete job description and to apply online, go to www.southbendin.gov EOE

Organization: 

City of South Bend

Professional Area: 

Community / Economic Development

Experience: 

5-7 years

Location: 

South Bend  Indiana  46601

United States

Associate, S.B. Friedman Dev. Advisors - Chicago

Associate

Development consulting firm provides planning, economic analysis, and redevelopment strategy services including: public-private partnerships; real estate market and financial analysis, and public fiscal impact analysis; and development advisory services for project implementation including downtown development, economic development, transit-oriented development, TIF District creation, and revitalization. Clients include the Cities of Chicago and Milwaukee, numerous suburbs, and private developers.

Responsibilities

Research, analysis, technical writing, and assisting in proposal development, data synthesis, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and presentation of findings.

Requirements of Position

Successful candidates will have academic and professional experience in such areas as:

• Real estate financial analysis/feasibility
• Public finance
• Tax credit finance
• Real estate market analysis
• Subarea planning
• Demographic and economic analysis

We particularly wish to emphasize candidates who have experience and aptitude in real estate finance. The following additional skills and experience are desirable for Associate candidates:

• Strong writing ability in a professional setting
• Strength in oral communication and presentations
• Quantitative analytical skills using Microsoft Excel and other related tools
• Experience with GIS, ESRI Business Analysis, and IMPLAN, and/or similar tools
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, budgets, and handle multiple assignments
• Graduate degree in planning, economics, business, real estate, or public policy

Other Details

The firm is committed to providing outstanding service. Its growth has been fueled by an ongoing commitment to client service and technical excellence. The firm supports the professional growth of its staff and encourages all professionals to become active in professional and trade organizations. Salaries and benefits are competitive, based on experience, and are augmented by performance-based bonus compensation.

Please respond by submitting a cover letter, resume, and a written sample of your professional work by email. Incomplete submittals or submittals in other formats may not be considered or reviewed. Submit materials to:

Geoff Dickinson, AICP
Senior Project Manager
S. B. Friedman & Company
Ste. 820
221 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60601
gdickinson@sbfriedman.com
www.sbfriedman.com

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Race, Social Problems - Univ. of Pittsburgh

*Postdoctoral Fellowship in Race and Social Problems*

Full details: http://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/postdoc/index.php

Sponsor type:    Academic Institution

Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work

Abstract:
     The Center on Research and Social Problems in the School of Social
Work at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for
Postdoctoral Fellows for the September 2013 - August 2014 academic year,
with the possibility of renewal for one additional year.

     The Fellowship is designed to support early career scholars in
their development of high impact research that advances the
understanding of the influence of race, color, and ethnicity on the
quality of life for all Americans. Fellowships are designed to foster
the academic careers of scholars who have recently received their Ph.D.
degrees by permitting them to pursue their research while gaining
mentored experience in the Center for Race and Social Problems.

     The Center focuses on race-related social problems in the following
seven areas:
     - Economic Disparities
     - Educational Disparities
     - Health
     - Interracial Group Relations
     - Mental Health
     - Youth, Families, and the Elderly
     - Criminal Justice

    Each fellow will work closely with a University of Pittsburgh
School of Social Work scholar working in their area of interest. Fellows
may be mentored in any of the focus areas. Co-mentors from related
disciplines across the University of Pittsburgh who contribute to the
Center may also be involved. Fellows will be required to teach one
course per year or to serve as a teaching assistant.

     Options for targeted coursework to enhance the Fellow's research
agenda and skills can be included in an individualized program. Fellows
will be encouraged to take part in Center's and the School's lecture
series, and the many relevant cross-departmental colloquia presented at
the University of Pittsburgh.

     Accepted fellows must be in residence full-time at the University
of Pittsburgh for the duration of the award period, and must participate
in the School's activities. Fellows may not hold other fellowship awards
at the same time. In addition to working on their research project,
fellows are expected to teach a course for the School during the fall
and spring terms and to give a lecture from which a working paper may be
produced.

Eligibility:

     The school invites applications from qualified candidates in social
work, public health, sociology, psychology or other related social
science discipline, who have received their PhD from outside the
University of Pittsburgh (preferred). Applicants for the 2013-2014
Fellowships must have completed a Ph.D. no earlier than January 1, 2011.
Candidates who do not yet hold a Ph.D. but expect to by June 30, 2013
should supply a letter from their home institution corroborating such a
schedule.

Citizenship or Residency: Unrestricted

Amount: $50,000

     Amount note: The stipend for the twelve-month period is $45,000. An
additional $5,000 will be provided for research, relocation, travel, and
other related expenses. Health insurance coverage will be available
during the 12-month appointment period.

Funding type: Postdoctoral Award

Upcoming deadlines:
     Feb 15, 2013- Confirmed/ sponsor  Application - required

Activity location: Pennsylvania

Pivot keywords:
         Minority Mental Health
         Racism or Race Relation
         Minority Education
         Social Sciences
         Social Work
         Criminal Justice
         Minority Policy
         Minorities and Disadvantaged
         Minority Health*
         Racial Issues