ABOUT DELAWARE COUNTY

Delaware County is located in south-eastern Pennsylvania and borders Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Chester County, New Castle County (Delaware), and Gloucester (New Jersey). We are the fifth most populous county in Pennsylvania with over a half million residents, with 49 municipalities, and only a 15-30 minute drive into Philadelphia. Delaware County is a full-service county with 49 municipalities, 15 school districts, seven colleges and universities, a hub of commerce, and a network of non-profit organizations. As the County traverses through our renaissance period, we envision an epic future for our county as a thriving, sustainable, and connected community: a county of choice for all residents, business, and visitors alike.

DESCRIPTION

Delaware County is seeking an energetic and experienced planning professional to orchestrate and implement the robust activities needed to advance our vision. The Planning Director is a key member of the County’s Executive Team and provides the leadership for long-range planning as well as day-to-day management of the Planning Department, which consists of Transportation, Historic Preservation, Open Space, and Trails. Currently, the Planning Department is serving the purpose of promoting the sound development and redevelopment of the County through the strategic application of contemporary planning principles and smart growth concepts, while maintaining and enhancing the cultural, economic, and environmental livability of the County. The Director reports to the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO).

In our change-driven environment, Delaware County envisions its future Planning Director to foster a hyper-collaborative and dynamic workplace. This workplace will build momentum in achieving our vision as a sustainable, green, and connected county of choice for residents, business, and visitors through innovative and strategic planning. Aligning the Planning Department as an outcome-based organization shaped around a common vision, goals, and action steps with a defined yet flexible work program will be a key responsibility of the Director. Ideally, the new Director will have notable demonstrated success in economic development, business enterprises, green space, trails, historic preservation, and project implementation and delivery.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership, management, and coordination of all County planning functions
• Lead by example a culture of collaboration, readiness, information sharing, risk taking, and enthusiasm
• Develop department-wide goals, objectives, policies, and procedures and oversee their successful implementation geared toward defined outcomes
• Work with County Council, the CSO, the Delaware County Planning Commission, the public and staff to articulate a clear vision of Delco’s desired goals relative to planning and development related issues
• Prepare and manage the Planning Department’s annual work program and budget
• Build effective and positive communication with a wide range of audiences including elected officials, planning commissions, state and regional agencies, developers, civic groups, and the public
• Represent the County on various County and regional boards and committees and at public meetings and events
• Work with the Personnel Department to recruit, hire, and evaluate staff and contract personnel
• Supervise professional staff. Manage, assign, and review projects and production with staff. Develop a meaningful and measurable annual staff review process. Conduct engaging and productive staff meetings.
• Interpret and understand applicable ordinances and regulations with knowledge of federal, municipal, regional and community planning
• Conduct ongoing review of grant opportunities, proposals, and applications; promote grant programs and provide application assistance to municipalities

CONTEXT

• Leadership and Change Management Skills – Our Planning Director will have to create high performing teams; provide direction; manage and persuade different viewpoints; build bridges across the organization and Delaware County; communicate clearly and effectively within the organization as well as to personify Delaware County government to public and private sector partners and stakeholders; evaluate, motivate, develop, and coach staff; and resolve disagreements in a way that all parties can embrace.
• Results Driven – Demonstrated track record of successful implementation of projects. The Planning Director will be a professional who understands how to seize opportunities, build meaningful relationships, and inspire the potential in others to make transformative things happen.
• Strategy and Business Acumen – With a strong understanding of the environment in which Planning Department projects and actions will be implemented, the Planning Director will connect department priorities with benefits, outcomes, and positive impacts.
• Agility and Adaptability – The Planning Director will have to be comfortable working in changing and uncertain contexts and moving forward with limited information at times to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ethics and Values – As a role model for the Department, the Director will create a safe, respectful non-judgmental environment in which the whole department team can build trust and communicate effectively.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Required: A Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, or related field. Education in both Planning and Landscape Architecture is highly preferred.
• Experience Required: A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible planning experience is required. Five years of experience must be in a supervisory capacity.
• AICP certification is required and dual licensing as a PLA or RLA is highly preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license required at time of appointment and throughout employment.
• Well-developed knowledge of planning and zoning principles, practices, reporting, and functional areas such as transportation, environmental, open space, and historic preservation
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, and practices of research, data collection, and statistics
• Ability to review contract documents and ordinances to determine compliance
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office and Excel, Adobe Suite, State and Federal applications, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, GIS, online meeting platforms
• Excellence in oral and written communication and reporting skills to interact with various agencies, boards, committees, and the public
• Ability to work on, schedule, and manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to prepare, monitor, and report annual budgets and objectives

COMPENSATION

The Director’s salary will be commensurate with the members of the County’s Executive Team. The County offers a competitive benefits program consisting of a choice of medical plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Urban planning: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Position Summary  

The Camden Special Services District (CSSD) is seeking a collaborative and creative individual to  manage the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic communications  plan, to contribute to events and placemaking projects, and to support general organizational  efforts. The community manager will have a background in community development, urban  planning, marketing, journalism, or a similar field – and will have the opportunity to take  ownership of a range of projects in a new and growing place-based management organization.  

Job Type: Full Time, Monday – Friday and occasional nights and weekends  Reports To: Executive Director, Camden Special Services District  

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities  

• Manage CSSD’s strategic communications efforts, including creating content, developing  an editorial calendar, creating digital communications and print collateral, and managing  the organizations website.  
• Lead the development of a new CSSD website and digital presence. Assist with weekly  emails blasts and future newsletters/publications. Manage social media accounts.   Assist with contract management and process check payment and invoice requests as  necessary.  
• Assist CSSD’s work in downtown Camden’s public realm to create clean, beautiful, and  compelling public spaces that appeal to a variety of users, including assisting projects to  install outdoor furnishings, enhanced landscaping, and seasonal displays  
• Lead and maintain the visual presence and brand identity across all platforms as well as  for signature events, marketing campaigns and placemaking projects.  
• Establish and nurture excellent professional relationships with property owners,  businesses, neighborhood communities, the public sector and partners through events  and strategic communication channels.  
• Represent CSSD at related community meetings and focus groups  
• Stay abreast of best practices and new trends in this field  
• Assist in writing grants & developing partnerships to drive resources to the organization   Prepare reports, graphs, maps, flyers, event materials, etc.  
• Collaboratively manage the development, funding and implementation of future  economic and community development initiatives and projects 

Qualifications & Required Skills  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (art, design, marketing, architecture, urban planning  or design, communications, or other applicable emphasis). Graduate degree preferred.   Two (2) to five (5) years professional experience  
• Strong written, verbal, digital and web communication skills  
• Knowledge of marketing and communication technologies including content  management systems, email marketing, virtual and in-person event platforms (Zoom, Go To Webinar, Eventbrite, etc.)  
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and community building.
• Demonstrated graphic design experience preferred. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite,  basic web design, and social media platforms and Excel preferred  
• Highly organized and detail oriented  
• Able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little  supervision  
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. CSSD staff support major events.   Self-motivated, empathetic, creative, forward thinker open to creating new strategies  that provide a sense of place and a lively downtown experience  

Physical Requirements and Work Environment  

Activities include working in an office setting and out in the community and at all project locations.  Night and weekend attendance at meetings and events is expected. The CSSD is currently working  remotely during the pandemic. A search for a new office location is currently underway.  

Compensation  

Anticipated annual salary ranges from $70,000 – $75,000 depending on qualifications and  experience.  

Anticipated Start Date  

December 2021  

To Apply  

Send cover letter, resume and 3 references to the attention of Nate Echeverria,  necheverria@camdenssd.com with the Subject Line: CSSD Community Manager, and your first  and last name. Submissions will be accepted until November 10, 2021.  

Equal Opportunity  

CSSD is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment and is proud to  be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration based on  their abilities, attitude, and character without regard to race, creed, national origin, ancestry,  religion, age, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, marital status, status as a veteran,  or on any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. If you do not meet all the requirements  but think you would be a great candidate for this position, you are encouraged to apply.  

Disclaimer  

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employee  in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive  inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees  assigned to this job. 

Background  

Mission  

Our mission is to support prosperous and vibrant urban places around the downtown, waterfront,  commercial, educational, medical and neighborhood communities.  

Camden Special Services District (CSSD)  

The CSSD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, working to present the city’s best face to its business  community, residents, students, and visitors. With more than 15 years working in the City of  Camden, the CSSD maintains and improves the physical appearance of the city’s streets and public  spaces through its highly regarded Clean and Safe Program. Services are provided through third 

party contractors. Public space management activities include: Cleaning -Removing trash and  debris from streets and sidewalks, emptying trash cans, removing graffiti and unwanted signage,  and trimming/weeding tree wells, curb lines and sidewalks. Landscaping – Design and install and  landscape maintenance of landscape beds, medians, parks, public and private spaces. Hospitality  and Event Support – Delivering reliable hospitality, creating and maintaining inviting public spaces,  and supporting public and private events.  

CSSD collaborates with key institutions, businesses, corporations, community stakeholders and  neighborhood groups in various capacities for a common purpose: to make Camden a beautiful  vibrant city and a better place to live, work, visit and do business.  

CSSD serves as the Business Management Corporation for the newly implemented Camden  Business Improvement District (CBID), representing an area of approximately 150+ blocks. In  addition to cleaning the business corridors, CBID cleaning activities now extend into  neighborhoods within the district boundaries. Opportunities to improve the district are limited  only by our imaginations as the CBID has a broad scope, in addition to cleaning, focus is on  landscape enhancements, placemaking and marketing to support our business community. The  CBID is funded through a city tax assessment and, as such, activities are subject to OPRA and  OPMA requirements as well as city purchasing guidelines and budgeting requirements. 

Position Summary  

The Camden Special Services District (CSSD) is seeking a creative, collaborative person to support  and manage programs that enhance downtown Camden’s physical environment and daily  experience. The placemaking and public space manager will have the opportunity to flex their  creative and pragmatic skills and will be rewarded with visible results from their efforts.  

Job Type: Full Time, Monday – Friday and occasional nights and weekends  Reports To: Executive Director, Camden Special Services District  

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities  

• Assist with contract management and process check payment and invoice requests 
• Manage CSSD’s work in downtown Camden’s public realm to create clean, beautiful, and  compelling public spaces that appeal to a variety of users, including installing outdoor  furnishings, enhanced landscaping, and seasonal displays 
• Establish and nurture excellent relationships and serve as on-the-street liaison with  property owners, businesses, and neighborhood communities
• Represent CSSD at related community meetings and focus groups
• Develop and manage financial partnerships to support placemaking work
• Stay abreast of best practices and new trends in this field
• Take photos of all CSSD activities and catalogue for easy reference
• Manage CSSD’s public space statistic and photo library and work closely with CSSD’s  marketing and communications team to demonstrate value to stakeholders, partners and  the public
• Assist in writing grants
• Prepare reports, graphs, maps, flyers

Qualifications & Required Skills  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (art, design, marketing, architecture, urban planning  or design, park management, or other applicable emphasis)  
• Two (2) to five (5) years professional experience  
• Demonstrated graphic design experience preferred. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite,  basic web design, and social media platforms and Excel.  
• Self-motivated, empathetic, creative, forward thinker open to creating new strategies  that provide a sense of place and a lively downtown experience 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Highly organized and detail oriented  
• Able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little  supervision  
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. CSSD staff support major events.  

Physical Requirements and Work Environment  

Activities include working in an office setting and out in the community and at all project locations.  Night and weekend attendance at meetings and events is expected. The CSSD is currently working  remotely during the pandemic. A search for a new office location is currently underway.  

Compensation  

Anticipated annual salary ranges from $80,000 – $85,000, depending on qualifications and  experience.  

Anticipated Start Date  

December 2021  

To Apply  

Send cover letter, resume and 3 references to the attention of Nate Echeverria,  necheverria@camdenssd.com with the Subject Line: CSSD Placemaking & Public Space Manager,  and your first and last name. Submissions will be accepted until November 10, 2021.  

Equal Opportunity  

CSSD is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment and is proud to  be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration based on  their abilities, attitude, and character without regard to race, creed, national origin, ancestry,  religion, age, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, marital status, status as a veteran,  or on any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. If you do not meet all the requirements  but think you would be a great candidate for this position, you are encouraged to apply.  

Disclaimer  

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employee  in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive  inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees  assigned to this job.  

Background  

Mission  

Our mission is to support prosperous and vibrant urban places around the downtown, waterfront,  commercial, educational, medical and neighborhood communities.  

Camden Special Services District (CSSD)  

The CSSD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, working to present the city’s best face to its business  community, residents, students, and visitors. With more than 15 years working in the City of  Camden, the CSSD maintains and improves the physical appearance of the city’s streets and public  spaces through its highly regarded Clean and Safe Program. Services are provided through third-

party contractors. Public space management activities include: Cleaning -Removing trash and  debris from streets and sidewalks, emptying trash cans, removing graffiti and unwanted signage,  and trimming/weeding tree wells, curb lines and sidewalks. Landscaping – Design and install and  landscape maintenance of landscape beds, medians, parks, public and private spaces. Hospitality  and Event Support – Delivering reliable hospitality, creating and maintaining inviting public spaces,  and supporting public and private events.  

CSSD collaborates with key institutions, businesses, corporations, community stakeholders and  neighborhood groups in various capacities for a common purpose: to make Camden a beautiful  vibrant city and a better place to live, work, visit and do business.  

CSSD serves as the Business Management Corporation for the newly implemented Camden  Business Improvement District (CBID), representing an area of approximately 150+ blocks. In  addition to cleaning the business corridors, CBID cleaning activities now extend into  neighborhoods within the district boundaries. Opportunities to improve the district are limited  only by our imaginations as the CBID has a broad scope, in addition to cleaning, focus is on  landscape enhancements, placemaking and marketing to support our business community. The  CBID is funded through a city tax assessment and, as such, activities are subject to OPRA and  OPMA requirements as well as city purchasing guidelines and budgeting requirements. 

The Philadelphia Housing Authority, America’s fourth largest public housing authority and leader in real estate development and property management seeks a Sustainability Coordinator for the Housing Operations division of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.  The Sustainability Coordinator is accountable for, and will direct, PHA’s internal efforts to promote the “Sustainable” initiatives and serve as the agency representative and spokesperson advancing sustainability and environmental initiatives. This position will ensure that all sustainability related activities are carried out in ways to support PHA’s goals and applicable laws and regulations.

POSITION TITLE:  Planner II

EXEMPT:  yes

DEPARTMENT:  Planning Commission

POSITION REPORTING:  Section Chief –

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:

• Manage planning projects for municipal or regional clients

• Review  subdivisions and land developments

• Work cooperatively with other staff, general public, and local officials

• Manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and organize information

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES in addition to all of the above shall include some combination of the following dependent upon stated position:

• Write zoning, land development, and subdivision regulations

• Author and produce planning related documents such as, but not limited to, comprehensive, revitalization, parks & recreation and other plans, studies, and reports

• Have technical knowledge in land use, housing, transportation, open space, environmental, demographics, landscape design, zoning, planning law, and related subjects

• Attend and participate in public meetings, day or evening.

• Work closely with municipal planning commissions and task forces, leading group discussions and building consensus to advance planning goals; undertake public outreach for comprehensive planning efforts and when appropriate.

• 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 field 
• Two to four (2-4) years of relatable work experience or 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 use  state of the art business and audio visual equipment
• Ability to multi-task and willingness to take the initiative
• 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 functions
• 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.

Company Overview

Through envisioning and implementing transformative real estate and economic strategies and interventions, U3 Advisors (U3) creates vibrant and sustainable campuses and communities that promote economic impact and inclusion.  U3 is a small, entrepreneurial, interdisciplinary firm working on physical and programmatic transformation at a variety of scopes and scales – city districts, university campus, campus edges, innovation districts, and the public realm.  We do this work to advance mission-based projects with real, tangible economic and social benefits.  From our offices in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston, U3 serves clients across the United States and around the world.

Position Details

The Designer will work primarily with Senior Advisor and Design Partner, Janne Corneil, providing urban design, 3D modeling, research, and graphic support for a wide range of clients and assignments. The Designer’s project load will be balanced between dedicated projects (50%) and visual support for the rest of the U3 team (50%). U3 offers a flexible work environment with many staff splitting their time between in-office and remote work.

The Designer will assist project teams through site specific and placemaking design studies; real estate strategy, economic and community development visioning; programmatic analysis and diagramming; and other visualization and graphic design in support of a wide variety of work, including preparing proposals and marketing efforts. The Designer will have significant opportunities for client contact and professional growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide planning and urban design support;
• Develop 3D models, basemaps and diagrams, including computer visualizations.
• Prepare presentations, reports, memos and other materials;
• Assist in business development including drafting proposals, preparation of marketing materials, and special projects requiring graphic expertise;
• Travel for client meetings and presentations;
• Coordinate and provide support to project team members.

Job requirements:

• Undergraduate degree preferably in urban design and planning, and/or architecture and with an interest in real estate, economic development, consulting, planning.  Previous coursework should demonstrate strong urban design and graphic skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical urban design work in real estate, planning, or community and economic development.   
• Fluency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and/or Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Self-motivated; ability to execute tasks independently.
• High proficiency in organizational and time management.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• A passion for cities, neighborhoods, universities, and strong communities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capacity to work collaboratively and innovate processes with team members of various disciplines.
• Ability to contribute to and mesh with a collegial company culture and thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Salary & Benefits

U3 offers a competitive compensation package, including salary, the opportunity to earn a bonus, and a generous employee benefits package. Salary and bonus reviews are conducted annually. The starting salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. U3 provides the following benefits:

• Medical and Insurance: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision care insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability; up to ten paid days of sick/medical leave per calendar year
• Vacation: four weeks’ paid time off (PTO) per calendar year; nine paid federal holidays.
• Retirement: optional self-funded 401(k) plan with employer match up to 4% of salary, eligible after one year of employment.

Application Deadline

October 11, 2021.

To Apply

Please email a resume, cover letter, and portfolio demonstrating practical design experience to msmith@u3advisors.com.  Portfolio should demonstrate a mix of urban design and graphic design capabilities.

Job Opening: Senior Transportation Planner
Department: Transportation Planning
Opening Date: August 11, 2021
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Scheduled Hours: 8:00 – 4:30 Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week; occasional overtime in connection with assignments

SUMMARY

Transportation Planners perform a variety of duties and tasks related to the preparation of transportation studies and plans; external coordination with DVRPC (regional MPO), SEPTA and PENNDOT staff on regional transportation projects, programs and policies; review of subdivision and land development plans; and research into various planning policy and topics such as transportation funding, transportation design standards and multimodal transportation concepts.