Category: Opportunity

Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a highly organized, independent, and motivated junior transportation planner (Associate I) for its Austin office to primarily support the firm’s nationally recognized practice in transit and multimodal planning for livable communities. A strong interest and some background in developing the transportation plans for public entities is a must.

Please see the description below.

More about the position:

Nelson\Nygaard develops sustainable transportation solutions for people. Our work emphasizes creative, innovative transportation planning, and community involvement, often within a wider set of goals such as economic development and reduced dependence on the private automobile. Nelson\Nygaard offers a dynamic and self-directed work environment that is fast-paced, congenial, and supportive. This is your opportunity to work with one of the most innovative groups of planners and engineers in the United States, including highly talented junior and support staff. Our office culture is built upon diversity and creativity.

Responsibilities

Junior Associate responsibilities primarily focus on planning for municipalities, agencies, universities, and private clients and include research, data collection, spreadsheet analysis, mapping, writing and editing reports, development of outreach materials, and potentially some minor business development tasks. Candidates must be willing to travel and must have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate would be someone who:

• holds a master’s degree in planning or equivalent degree with a specialization in transportation planning and 0-2 years of relevant experience or
• has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1-3 years of experience in transportation planning. Other relevant degrees include transportation engineering, transportation operations, urban/city/regional planning, urban design, and landscape architecture.
• understands how to translate technical information into graphics for client and public consumption
• Above all, we are looking for someone who has a passion for sustainable transportation planning, is a strong communicator (oral, written, and visual), has great analytical skills, and is interested in making communities better for our clients and their constituents.

Potential candidates must demonstrate:

Excellent skills in writing, data analysis, oral presentation, and problem solving

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Additional experience with graphics (Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp), modeling (Synchro, TransCAD), or database analysis will be considered favorable

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range equivalent for this position is industry competitive, depending on qualifications and years of experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, pre-tax transit or bicycling benefit, a 401k program, life insurance and paid time off.

Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity affirmative action employer. To apply, please visit https://nelsonnygaard.com/careers/.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples (no larger than 4MB). No phone calls, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Queen Anne Greenways (QAG), a community organization that advocates for safe and healthy streets and part of Seattle Neighborhood Greenways, is putting on their annual Playstreets event on July 18 on 1st Ave W between Crockett St & Howe St in Queen Anne. It starts at 4pm. QAG will be closing 1st Ave W next to the Queen Anne Community Center to cars and opening it up to people for an afternoon. Come and experience a pedestrian-friendly environment with fun, food, and friends

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Planning Technician Job Bulletin 2019

Jackson Hole Community

Teton County is a year-round resort community, located in the northwestern corner of Wyoming.  In the summer, tourists experience our County as the southern gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks; while winter visitors enjoy three world class ski resorts.  Approximately 97% of the land within the county is held in public ownership – National Park, National Elk Refuge, and National Forest.

Teton County is a unique place to live, offering many outdoor recreational activities, abundant wildlife and open spaces, fine dining, and premier cultural arts offerings.  Approximately 21,500 people live in Teton County, but as a resident, you quickly learn that you share your home with over 3,000,000 visitors from all over the world.  Despite this influx, Teton County maintains its western heritage and hospitality.

Planning & Building Services Department

The Department seeks to adaptively implement the Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan and its guiding values of Ecosystem Stewardship, Growth Management, and Quality of Life.  The Department provides public services related to land use and development permits, long-range community planning, building permits and inspections, zoning and enforcement, and other related services.  

Our ideal candidate is a team-player and detail oriented individual who possesses the ability to prioritize and multitask, and is able to communicate technical material in both written and verbal form to a variety of individuals.  The Planning and Building Services Department is structured to provide opportunities for advancement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• • Performs technical and professional planning activities; uses knowledge of planning and growth management theory, public policy, and land use law to complete and manage planning project and development issues.
  • Takes planning and development applications from pre-application conference to final action; assures projects recommended for approval comply with all Land Development Regulations (LDRs), goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, and other policies of the County.

• Prepares staff reports for presentation to the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners; provides technical and professional recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or related field; AND three years of experience with community development and planning programs; OR Master’s Degree in related field and two years’ experience in community development and planning programs; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Master’s Degree is desirable.  

Teton County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package 100% employer paid which includes health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement benefits; and paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.  

Hiring Range: $69,132 – $72,632

Position is Open Until Filled, First Reviews to Begin on July 16, 2019

For a full job description and to apply, visit:  http://www.tetoncountywy.gov/jobs

Teton County is an equal opportunity employer

Criminal background check required

CLASSIFICATION:

Regular, full-time; hourly wage; union position governed by the Local 71 Collective Bargaining
Agreement and Haines Borough Code, especially HBC 2.06, 2.38, 2.62, 2.72-96, and 3.70-74.

DESCRIPTION:

The Planner I or II is responsible for general administration and assistance with enforcement of the
Haines Borough planning and zoning laws and policies, management of the GIS system, staffing with
the Planning Commission, and other duties as directed by the Manager. This job does not prescribe or
restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

This position reports directly to the Borough Manager or designee. The position supervises a planning
and zoning technician.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties listed below 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.
• Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical and professional work in the
conduct and implementation of Borough Planning and Zoning functions and programs, including
the development and implementation of land use and related Borough plans and policies.
• Lead project manager of comprehensive plan review, revision, and implementation.
• Manages all aspects of the Haines Borough Geographic Information System (GIS). Routinely
coordinates the GIS database with the property tax database to reflect borough wide platting
changes. Provides database analysis and map information to the borough administration via the
GIS system. Manages geo-referencing of new subdivision plats and parcel data adjustment for
new parcels. Assists in maintaining the database of information for planning purposes, updating
Borough maps and assigning addresses and street names per Borough standards.
• Evaluates land use proposals for conformity with established plans and ordinances; evaluates
proposals for development impact as they relate to the adopted codes and plans of the Borough.
Assists in the development and implementation of zoning, subdivision regulations, capital
improvement plans, land use plans, annexation studies, and other plans, studies, and codes to
meet the Borough’s needs. Researches and analyzes planning information and concepts, land use,
and legal issues relating to current and long-range planning matters, including socioeconomic and
land use trends.
• Serves as ex-officio of the Haines Economic Development Corporation.
• Supervises the planning & zoning technician, who is responsible for assisting with land use,
development, and community planning in the Borough.
• Provides staff support to the Planning Commission. Prepares planning reports and supporting
data, including recommendations for various land use proposals and code amendments.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all
members of the general public.
• Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the Borough.
• Other duties as assigned.

HAINES BOROUGH
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Planner I/II

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

The requirements, demands and characteristics listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill
and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Working knowledge of: zoning and subdivision laws; principles of land use planning and
development; comprehensive plans including their formation, process of adoption, and
implementation; planning programs and processes; planning related software and GIS
applications; basic statistics and mathematical calculations; computer and keyboard skills, and
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, contractors, developers,
owners, supervisors, employees, and the general public; ability to establish effective working
relationships; ability to maintain a positive attitude in the workplace.

WORK CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of
various land use developments and construction sites. The employee is occasionally exposed to
wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit;
walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with
hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl; talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is
necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

This position will be evaluated primarily on depth of knowledge required for the position and applicable
state and borough laws and the ability to apply them to the Haines Borough planning and zoning
program. Additional criteria include the ability to administer and enforce policy and to communicate
clearly and concisely, completely and respectfully with property owners, public officials, peers and
employees, orally and in writing.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

1. (PLANNER I) Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration or a related field and one
year experience in planning, administration, regulation, zoning and enforcement. Other
combinations of education and experience may be considered; OR (PLANNER II) Master’s
degree in planning, public administration or related field, with at least one year of experience
or a bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration or related field with at least three
years experience. AICP certification and municipal experience preferred. Other combinations
of education and experience may be considered; and
2. Experience with or working knowledge of GIS systems; and
3. Experience working with local and state laws and regulations; and
4. Valid Alaska Driver’s license (or ability to acquire within 30 days of hire) with acceptable driving
record for the past three years.
CONTACT:
For more information about this position please contact the borough clerk at (907) 766-6400 or via
email at clerk@haines.ak.us.

Planner I-II Public Notice

The Fund for the Public Interest is seeking hard-working individuals with good communication skills and a passion for social change to fill citizen outreach and Field Manager positions across the country this summer. If you are looking to make a difference working to protect the environment and public health, gain real-world work experience and skills you can use, make money, and work with great people, then this is the job for you!

Our Mission:

The Fund for the Public Interest is a national non-profit organization that runs campaigns for America’s leading environmental and social change organizations like Environment America and US PIRG. We launched the Fund in 1982 to help find ways to engage people on the most pressing problems of our day and turn that support into solutions. By having face-to-face, one-on-one conversations, we give millions of people the opportunity for their voices to be heard through petitions, emails, and small donations. This summer we will be working with Environment Washington to protect the Southern Resident Orca. ApplyHERE!

Job Description:

Currently we have paid Canvasser and Field Manager positions open in 25+ cities across the country, including full-time summer positions in Seattle.

Responsibilities:

-Help the directors launch the campaign and build a team of staff

-Build membership and raise money for environmental and social change groups

-Educate and engage citizens on pressing issues

-Recruit, train, and manage a team of staff in the office and in the field

-Meet with directors each week to evaluate progress and provide input on hiring decisions, goals, and priorities

While on staff, you will gain knowledge of pressing concerns facing our country, learn how to effectively generate public support, and gain a firm understanding of the political process.

Why Apply? You should apply if you want to…

-Make a real difference on critical environmental issues

-Get experience with grassroots mobilization, fundraising and working with the media

-Gain the skills and connections needed to launch a career in non-profit, political, or grassroots organizing

-Earn money working for something you believe in. Our staff typically earn an average of $16-21/hour

-Build long-lasting relationships with a team of people from across the country who share your interests on important issues

To apply online or learn more, visit:www.summerjobsthatmatter.org.

Alta’s Seattle office is hiring a temporary outreach position to support planning, implementing, and evaluating Active Transportation and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs. We are looking to hire in September and expect the position to run through mid-December 2019. More information about the position here: Outreach Ambassador.

ENVIRONMENTAL NONPROFIT SEEKS CAMPAIGN STAFF IN SEATTLE

The Fund for the Public Interest is seeking hard-working individuals with good communication skills and a passion for social change to fill citizen outreach and Field Manager positions across the country this summer. If you are looking to make a difference working to protect the environment and public health, gain real-world work experience and skills you can use, make money, and work with great people, then this is the job for you!

Our Mission:

The Fund for the Public Interest is a national non-profit organization that runs campaigns for America’s leading environmental and social change organizations like Environment America and US PIRG. We launched the Fund in 1982 to help find ways to engage people on the most pressing problems of our day and turn that support into solutions. By having face-to-face, one-on-one conversations, we give millions of people the opportunity for their voices to be heard through petitions, emails, and small donations. This summer we will be working with Environment Washington to protect the Southern Resident Orca. Apply HERE!

Job Description:

Currently we have paid Canvasser and Field Manager positions open in 25+ cities across the country, including full-time summer positions in Seattle.

Responsibilities:

-Help the directors launch the campaign and build a team of staff

-Build membership and raise money for environmental and social change groups

-Educate and engage citizens on pressing issues

-Recruit, train, and manage a team of staff in the office and in the field

-Meet with directors each week to evaluate progress and provide input on hiring decisions, goals, and priorities

While on staff, you will gain knowledge of pressing concerns facing our country, learn how to effectively generate public support, and gain a firm understanding of the political process.

Why Apply? You should apply if you want to…

-Make a real difference on critical environmental issues

-Get experience with grassroots mobilization, fundraising and working with the media

-Gain the skills and connections needed to launch a career in non-profit, political, or grassroots organizing

-Earn money working for something you believe in. Our staff typically earn an average of $16-21/hour

-Build long-lasting relationships with a team of people from across the country who share your interests on important issues

To apply online or learn more, visit: www.summerjobsthatmatter.org.