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Community Development Director
Expiration Date:Until Filled Location: Lacey, WA
Incorporated in 1966, Lacey is a young, progressive, and growing community. With a current population of approximately 33,000, the City is situated at the southern end of Puget Sound, Lacey is near Washington's beautiful ocean beaches, lakes, and mountains, offering unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities. Six miles from the State Capitol, Lacey is a close neighbor to the cities of Olympia and Tumwater. These combined metropolitan areas offer a rich variety of social and cultural events and activities for all ages and interests, and the City itself has excellent schools and safe, affordable neighborhoods. Lacey has a Council/Manager form of government; is a full service City, excluding the Fire Department, which is under contract, and has 195 employees.
The Community Development Department’s Director is responsible for comprehensive planning for land use and growth management within the City and coordinates development standards with Thurston County for areas within the City's Urban Growth Management Area. This position serves on and provides a leadership role for the Site Plan Review Committee, Environmental Review Committee, and Land Clearing Committee and will ensure that all new development in the City meets city, state, and federal development, environmental, and Growth Management Act requirements. The Director will participate as a member and representative of the City's management team to include short and long range planning for the City; development of vision, strategies, and policies; establishment and promotion of organizational values; facilitating quality improvements throughout the organization and/or community; and participation in community service work. In addition, he/she administers annexation projects requests, coordinates with affected jurisdictions, the Boundary Review Board and Thurston Regional Planning Council and ensures City regulatory and permit processes meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and guidelines.
A Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in urban planning or a related field with a minimum of five to seven years of successful and progressively responsible senior professional planning experience is required. Ideally, he or she will have extensive exposure to land use policies and practices at the local government level, economic development, environmental regulations related to development, and administration of growth management regulations, standards and/or principles. Candidates with any combination of experience and education which provides a comprehensive knowledge of planning principles, practices, and techniques as they relate to all functional areas, such as land use, environmental impacts, or other related areas will be considered.
The City of Lacey is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City's policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel and to provide equal opportunity for the hiring and advancement of employees, and to administer these activities in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disabled veteran status or disability. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send cover letter and resume (email preferred) as soon as possible to: 1100 Olive Way, Suite 1800, WA 98101; 206-441-4144, 206-441-5213 (fax); info@waldronhr.com
The Capitol Region Council of Governments (www.crcog.org) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Senior Planner—Community Development. Duties include research, planning and policy analysis for 29-town greater Hartford region in the areas of land use, housing, community development and environmental planning. Planner will also work on regional initiatives related to affordable housing, natural resource protection and other issues of concern to member municipalities. Must possess knowledge of research methods and analytical techniques used in planning and policy analysis, and the ability to prepare and present written and oral reports. Excellent research and writing skills are a priority. Proficiency required with GIS, word processing, database and spreadsheet software.
Minimum requirements: master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in planning, public policy, political science, or a closely related field, and five years of increasingly responsible experience or a combination of training and work experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the duties. Salary negotiable based on education and work experience.
Submit resume and salary history to: Mary Ellen Kowalewski Director of Community Development Capitol Region Council of Governments 241 Main Street Hartford, CT 06106-5310 Fax: 860-724-1274 Email: mkowalewski@crcog.org Closing Date: Position will remain open until filled. CRCOG is an equal opportunity employer M/H/F.
Planner
Expiration Date:9/23/08 Location: Green Bay, WI
Foth Infrastructure & Environment LLC, a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering firm, is seeking a Planner for our Green Bay or Madison, WI location.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES• Lead in the generation and modification of zoning codes and ordinances• Provide assistance with comp plans, land use plans and other planning efforts• Lead small comp plans (single community plans)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• BS in Planning, Business or Government• 3 plus years of zoning work and experience• Exposure to Comprehensive Plans, Outdoor Recreation Plans, Impact Fees, Strategic Plans, Public Facility & Economic Development Grants and other types of planning projects• Ability to function well in a group setting and deal with multiple planning issues and priorities• The ability to “sell” his/her skills and expertise to new clients.• Availability to attend night meetings• Plan writing and data gathering skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Consulting experience for leaders at the town, village, city and county level• Experience with public presentations, facilitating them and good negotiating skills• Masters in/related to Planning • Strong organizational, teamwork, writing and listening skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Foth Infrastructure & Environment LLC, is a growing, family-friendly organization, and is committed to your professional development. Individuals who join our company will receive a competitive salary and benefit package, profit sharing, bonus incentives, as well as shareholder potential. If you are interested in taking your career to the next level, submit your resume in confidence to ctreichel@foth.com. Foth Infrastructure & Environment LLC is an EEO/AA Employer
Distinguishing Features Of Work This is administrative work which may include supervision of other staff, coordination of recurring events, investigation and research, statistical analyses, coordination of activities of the Department, and/or relieving the supervisor of a variety of administrative duties.
Examples Of Work Performed • Monitors and ensures compliance with policies and procedures. • Analyzes and summarizes information to support project planning and/or responding to public issues. • Prepares reports and recommendations. • May conduct oral presentations regarding process changes or topics researched. • Coordinates special projects involving multiple Divisions. • Prepares correspondence, brochures, and other narrative material. • Coordinates state and federally funded program contract compliance. • Composes correspondence, frequently not subject to review. • Conducts research and prepares reports with recommendations of proposed solutions and courses of action. • Receives inquiries and furnishes information requested. • Confers with citizens and representatives of other organizations. • Facilitates boards, committees, and/or task forces in information gathering and analysis. • Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle. • The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive. The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
Requirements Of Work • Considerable knowledge of research techniques and sources of information. • Knowledge of information resources and information evaluation and reporting techniques. • Knowledge of the practices and principles of municipal government or of the organizational operations of the hiring Department. • Knowledge of the standard computer keyboard configurations and ability to access, interpret, and record information using a video display terminal and electronic keyboard. • Knowledge of laws, ordinances and regulations governing municipalities. • Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others. • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, representatives of other organizations, and the public. • May require the ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license. • An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience And Training
Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in public administration or business administration or a social science plus two years of administrative experience. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Deputy City Manager – Community Development
Expiration Date:Until Filled Location: Glendale, AZ
SALARY: $109,331 -$174,930 OPPORTUNITY: Open Competitive OPENING DATE: July 10, 2008 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
The City of Glendale, Arizona is seeking a community oriented leader with exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and management skills to become its new Deputy City Manager over Community Development. This position reports to the Assistant City Manager and will oversee Planning, Building Safety, Environmental Resources, and Community/Business Redevelopment, with a staff of 94 and a budget of $9.3 million.
The ideal candidate is a strongly committed individual with a breadth of local government experience who has a track record of achievement and developing constructive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Effective staff management, strong fiscal management, and community relations expertise are key qualities for the successful candidate. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible administrative experience, combined with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management or a related field. Residency in the City of Glendale is required within one (1) year of appointment.
This recruitment is opened until filled. Applicants that have recently applied will be considered and it is unnecessary to resubmit a new cover letter and resume.
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter with current salary, resume (including start and end dates of positions held, and size of budgets managed), and a list of four work-related references to:
Alma Carmicle, Human Resources Director City of Glendale – Human Resources and Risk Management Department 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Suite B-56 85301 Email: employment@glendaleaz.com Website:
Planner III (Transportation/Long Range)
Expiration Date:Until Filled Location: Rockhill, SC
Salary: $50,914-$71,258 Per Year Close Date: Until Filled
Minimum Training & Experience Graduation from four-year college/university, supplemented by master’s degree in planning, public administration, geography, engineering or related field, and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible transportation planning experience, preferably with a MPO. AICP is preferred. GIS experience highly desirable. The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.
Desirable Knowledges, Skills, & Abilities Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, particularly transportation planning methods for metropolitan areas. Considerable knowledge of transit planning and implementation strategy development. Knowledge of statistics and of technical writing standards and database development methods. Ability to perform independent research on planning issues especially related to transportation. Ability to prepare transportation grants and administer programs. Ability to utilize GIS software applications and produce maps and statistical data. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with other employees, agency directors and coordinators, City officials, community participants, and the general public. Ability to present statistical data, facts, and conclusions in oral, written, graphic and electronic form. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to manage multiple projects and diverse tasks. Ability to plan and oversee the work of technical assistants. Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills.
Specific Duties Serves as lead staff/project manager for RFATS MPO program administration and coordination; serves on regional transportation committees as RFATS representative. Serves as lead staff for city and MPO mass transit planning initiatives. Serves as lead staff/project manager for Major Investment Study. Serves as Planning Department’s representative to the City Traffic Commission; coordinates agenda items; serves as public contact. Prepares studies integrating transportation and land use planning. Prepares and administers grant applications relating to transportation/mass transit planning issues. May coordinate work of other staff members on project teams or grant administration. May perform traffic analyses of development plans, rezonings, and subdivisions. Collects, organizes, and maintains socio-economic database for transportation/land use planning purposes. Collects, analyzes, and interprets traffic data; prepares travel projections and reports. Coordinates with other city departments, MPOs, SCDOT, Charlotte Metro transportation agencies, regional organizations, and federal officials on transportation matters. Presents reports on transportation planning issues to public officials. Prepares long-range plans and studies, including maps and statistical data. Performs all other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational needs.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Planner III
Expiration Date:7/25/08 Location: Fairfax, VA
Education: Bachelor's Pay Range: $61-80K Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Job Location: Fairfax, VA Contact Information: Phone: Tel : 703-385-7861 Date Posted: 6/29/08 (May be under-filled as PLANNER II)
The City of Fairfax seeks a highly qualified person to fill the challenging position of Planner III in the Community Development and Planning Department. This position is responsible for a wide range of planning and development-related activities, including analysis of land use and development projects, as well as evaluation, refinement and implementation of land use policy. Attendance and participation in evening meetings on a regular basis is required.
This position requires a Bachelors degree in Planning or closely related field and four or more years of directly related experience. Applicants must possess a demonstrable understanding of the land use planning and land development processes, as well as the ability to effectively manage many projects concurrently. Applicants should also have a thorough understanding of land use enabling legislation in Virginia, excel in working with the development community and the public, and possess superior analytical skills, as well as oral and written communication skills. A masters degree and AICP certification are preferred. A valid drivers license with a good driving record is required. Starting salary range is $61,623 - $71,336+ DOQ w/excellent benefits.
This position will be open until Friday, July 25, 2008. Apply online at www.fairfaxva.gov or call 703-385-7861 for an application. EOE
Senior Regional Planner
Expiration Date:8/4/08 Location: Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO), located in the State Capital, is seeking a technically-oriented professional planner, geographer, or public policy professional for the position of Senior Planner. The Senior Planner will help administer the development of the regional transportation plan, which is one of the core elements of the MPO’s work program.
Specific Responsibilities and Skill Requirements Under the direction of the Principal Regional Planner, the person selected for this position will be responsible for these specific activities: • Conducting elements of regional transportation study and planning. • Under supervision, administer of the Indianapolis Congestion Management Process. • Develop working relationships and form teams with local planning staff, federal and state agencies, and stakeholders to share information and develop studies and plans. • Work with staff, committees, and the public to prepare, implement, and evaluate activities that encourage members of the community to participate fully in the planning process. • Provide staff support for transportation-related committees, including Policy Board, Technical Committee, the Citizen’s Advisory Committee, Multimodal Task Force, and other stakeholder groups as required. Support may include preparing meeting materials, taking minutes, and compiling meeting packets. • Public speaking and some evening meetings are required.
Prior Work Experience The preferred candidate should have a bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, or a related field. A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a planning organization is required. Masters may substitute for two years of experience. Excellent writing and public communications skills required.
Compensation The position will be hired in as a Senior Planner II, with a salary range from $34,021to $45,929 annually. Excellent benefits include health, dental, eye care, pension, holidays, vacation, and wellness program.
Please mail resume and letter of interest by Monday, August 4, 2008 to: Philip D. Roth, Assistant Manager Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization Suite 1821, City-County Building 200 E. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 327-5149 proth@indygov.org
