Chester County Planning Commission

Community Planner III Position Available

The Chester County Planning Commission seeks a Community Planner to assist in advancing sound and innovative planning efforts throughout Chester County. Position responsibilities include writing comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, subdivision and land development ordinances, and special planning studies for townships, boroughs, and other clients in an effort to improve quality-of-life and implement the county’s long-range plan, Landscapes3.The position also monitors grant programs, attends evening meetings, and is in frequent collaboration with municipal officials, community stakeholders, local planning partners, and internal project teams.

The Chester County Planning Commission is committed to engaging with communities and our planning partners as we continue to balance preservation and growth in the county. The Planning Commission operates in a hybrid work environment.

Requirements:

The Community Planner III must be well-organized, detail oriented, and self-directed. Knowledge and understanding of the PA Municipalities Planning Code, local government in Pennsylvania, comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and subdivision and land development regulations are important skills for this position.  Applicants must be able to multi-task and prioritize projects. The successful candidate should be a good communicator, possessing strong verbal, written, public speaking, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office and a working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS products. Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience in project management, analyzing data, and creating presentations.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning or a related field and a minimum of three to four years of job-related experience. Master’s degree preferred.  AICP accreditation is a plus.

Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Starting Salary: $61,119

Applications must be submitted through the Chester County Job Opportunities webpage. The webpage and full Community Planner III job description can be accessed here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chesco

POSITION TITLE: TRANSPORTATION PLANNER I

EXEMPT: YES

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION – TRANSPORTATION SECTION

POSITION REPORTING: SECTION MANAGER – TRANSPORTATION

SALARY RANGE: $54,910 – $73,219 (depending on experience)  

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBLE: FLEXIBLE/HYBRID

SUMMARY: This position requires the individual to be proficient in the terminology and application of the technical and political processes  concerned with the use of land, public welfare, and the design of the natural and built environment in general.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES shall include the following:

• Produce subdivision and land development reviews
• ∙ Work cooperatively with other staff, general public, and local officials
• Manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and organize information
• Attend public meetings, day or evening
• Duties as assigned

SPECIALIZED SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES in addition to all of the above shall include some combination of the following:

• Write regulatory and policy language for various transportation planning issues.
• Author and produce transportation plans, studies, reports, and other planning-related documents
• Assist MCPC staff and partner agencies on issues of alternative and multi-modal transportation
• Assist with management of MCPC-led funding and administrative programs.
• Have technical knowledge in land use, housing, transportation, open space, trails, environmental, demographics, landscape design,  zoning, planning law, and/or related subjects
• Research, collect, analyze, and communicate data and information to colleagues, boards, and the public
• Grant writing

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all essential and specific duties  satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations  may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Master’s Degree in Planning or related degree plus 0-1 years’ experience
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to be successful in the position
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including public speaking
• Good analytical, organizational, logical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to use state of the art business and audio visual equipment
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• Knowledge of essential professional office computer software to perform word processing, spreadsheet analysis, presentations,  design and ability to learn certain geographic information system (GIS) functions and other software for planning work
• Have a valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully  perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the  essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Walking is required in field conditions  with uneven terrain to perform site visits, acquire information, and perform inspections or to attend meetings. The employee is occasionally  required to use hands to handle or feel objects. The employee is also required to kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or  move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

The employee must be able to drive to various locations during the day or night and attend meetings that may last several hours.

WORK 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 function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TO APPLY ONLINE: Go to http://www.montcopa.org/151/How-to-Apply; fill out the application form under the job posting.

SUMMARY

This position requires the individual to be proficient in the terminology and application of the technical and political processes concerned with the use of land, public welfare, and the design of the natural and built environment in general.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce subdivision and land development reviews.
• Work cooperatively with other staff, general public, and local officials.
• Manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and organize information.
• Attend public meetings, day or evening.
• Duties as assigned.

SPECIALIZED SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES in addition to all of the above shall include some combination of the following:

•Write regulatory and policy language for various planning issues.
• Author and produce plans, studies, reports, and other planning-related documents.
• Have technical knowledge in land use, housing, transportation, open space, trails, environmental, demographics, landscape design, zoning, planning law, and/or related subjects.
• Research, collect, analyze, and communicate data and information to colleagues, boards, and the public.
• Grant writing.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all essential and specific duties satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Master’s Degree in Planning or related degree plus 0-1 years’ experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to be successful in the position.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including public speaking.
• Good analytical, organizational, logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to use state of the art business and audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Knowledge of essential professional office computer. software to perform word processing, spreadsheet analysis, presentations, design and ability to learn certain geographic information system (GIS) functions and other software for planning work.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.  Walking is required in field conditions with uneven terrain to perform site visits, acquire information, and perform inspections or to attend meetings. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects.  The employee is also required to kneel or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

The employee must be able to drive to various locations during the day or night and attend meetings that may last several hours.

WORK 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 function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TO APPLY ONLINE: Go to http://www.montcopa.org/151/How-to-Apply; fill out the application form under the job posting.

SUMMARY

This position requires the individual to be proficient in the terminology and application of the technical and political processes concerned with the use of land, public welfare, and the design of the natural and built environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce subdivision and land development reviews.
• Work cooperatively with other staff, general public, and local officials.
• Manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and organize information.
• Attend public meetings, day or evening.
• Duties as assigned.

SPECIALIZED SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES in addition to all of the above shall include some combination of the following:

• Develop a broad knowledge of the trail development pipeline and open space protection.
• Assist with trail and open space projects from project kick-off to conclusion.
• Develop a technical knowledge of trail planning, engineering and construction.
• Develop a technical knowledge of open space protection, including the tools for doing so, including fee acquisitions and conservation easements.
• Serve as a resource to MCPC staff on open space, trail, and park planning issues.
• Assist with preparing trail and open space memos to Procurement and senior county leadership, including the County Commissioners.
• Assist the Trails and Open Space Planning Manager with the development of the section’s annual capital budget.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing trail and conservation easements.
• Author and review planning related documents such as, but not limited to, open space plans, comprehensive plans, greenway studies, and other reports.
• Assist with identifying and writing trail and open space grant applications; coordinate with other MCPC staff and outside entities as required.
• Participate in professional open space, conservation, and trail planning events.
• Engage in professional outreach and development; assist with submitting presentation proposals and represent MCPC at relevant conferences/seminars.
• Coordinate with county solicitors as required.
• Maintain professional contacts and certifications.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all essential and specific
duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Master’s Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture or related degree plus 0-1 years’ experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to be successful in the position.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including public speaking.
• Good analytical, organizational, logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to use state of the art business and audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of essential professional office computer software to perform word processing, spreadsheet analysis, presentations, and design.
• Competency in ESRI Geographic Information System (GIS) software, including ArcPro and ArcGIS online.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Walking is required in field conditions with uneven terrain to perform site visits, acquire information, and perform inspections or to attend meetings. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects. The employee is also required to kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.  The employee must be able to drive to various locations during the day or night and attend meetings that may last several hours.

WORK 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 function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TO APPLY ONLINE: Go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montcopa – fill out the application form under the job posting. Please submit a cover letter with

The Chester County Planning Commission seeks a Graphics Design Supervisor to support CCPC in the advancement of sound and innovative planning efforts throughout Chester County. This position manages project workflow, scheduling and staffing to produce high quality graphic products including reports, brochures, illustrations, infographics, and public presentation materials.

Requirements:

The Graphics Design Supervisor should have a demonstrated command of graphic design principles and knowledge of color printer processing and graphics file processing.  The ideal candidate will have experience in detailed proofreading (grammar, maps, charts) and knowledge of web design and development, and expert knowledge in the latest Adobe Creative Cloud products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge).

Additional traits of the successful candidate are strong customer service experience, excellent time and project management skills, the ability to serve as a visual communication expert, the capability of educating project partners, and the ability to mentor graphic team members by sharing knowledge and experience.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in graphic arts or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Minimum of seven years of experience in concept development, consulting, page layout, drawing, photo and video editing, color correction, file preparation, on-line publishing, multimedia, and other mediums.

Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Starting Salary: $53,009

Applications must be submitted through the Chester County Job Opportunities webpage. The webpage and full job description can be accessed here (search for Graphics Design Supervisor):

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chesco