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Be involved in projects with our Planning Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach- and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Urban Planning Intern for our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.
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WSP – Urban Planning Intern- Summer 2020
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Lower Merion Township – Planner
This is responsible technical and professional work involving the processing and review of development applications and permits required from the Planning Department.
Work involves responsibility for processing, reviewing and tracking development plans and applications for completeness and compliance with Township codes. Duties include review of subdivision plans, processing applications, providing information to interested parties regarding land use and making recommendations regarding land use proposals. This position also has the responsibility for making administrative land use decisions in accordance with subdivision regulations. The work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability in land use planning and management.
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Delaware County – Community Development Specialist
Job Opening: Community Development Specialist
Department: Housing and Community Development
Opening Date: January 31, 2020
Closing Date: February 14, 2020
Scheduled Hours: 8:00 – 4:30 Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week; out-of-office meetings and site visits; occasional overtime in connection with assignments
Summary:
The Community Development Specialist performs day to day activities related to the planning, implementation and reporting for the Federal HOME Investment Partnerships and CDBG Programs as well as other related state and local housing and community development projects, in accordance with program regulations.
Essential Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Housing and Community Development Manager, the Community Development Specialist:
- Assists with the development of the Annual Action Plan and implementation of the annual application process
- Prepares Project Eligibility Determination Forms and prepares and gathers supporting documentation for public improvement projects
- Prepares Federal Program Environmental Review Records as mandated by the National Environmental Protection Act
- Prepares environmental clearances as requested by HUD and others including Upper Darby Township, Haverford Township, the Delaware County Continuum of Care and the Delaware County Housing Authority
- Performs database management, entry and reporting for active and closed out projects
- Assists in the Implementation of public improvement projects through arranging annual Project Award and Preconstruction Meetings
- Responsible for onsite enforcement of Davis Bacon and Related Acts compliance on assisted public improvement projects
- Maintains and updates Directory of Section 3 and Minority Business Enterprises/Women Business Enterprise and Section 3 qualified firms
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies, Community Development, Planning or related field
- Excellent computer, written, oral, and graphic communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment on a wide range of projects involving both public and private interests is essential
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Familiarity with federal housing policy is desirable
- Valid PA driver’s license
Residence Requirement: The County of Delaware has a residency requirement for employees. Anyone applying for this job must reside in Delaware County or be willing to move to the County within six months of starting employment.
The employment application can be downloaded here.
Completed applications can be mailed or delivered to:
Delaware County Personnel Department
201 West Front Street
Media, PA 19063
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Please email resume and/or application to County of Delaware Personnel Department at DelcoJobs@co.delaware.pa.us.
Delaware County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Submitted applications will remain active for one year.
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MCPC – Executive Director
POSITION TITLE: Executive Director
EXEMPT: Yes
DEPARTMENT: Planning Commission
POSITION REPORTING: Chief Operating Officer and Planning Commission Board
SALARY: $93,228.00 – $121,197.00 depending on experience
LAST UPDATE: 1/2/20
SUMMARY: Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Planning Commission Board, the Executive Director manages all functions of the Planning Commission by providing staff direction; coordinating the activities of various functional planning areas and support sections; assuring agency consistency, quality control, and comprehensiveness of recommendations and products; formulating recommended actions for County Commissioners, Planning Commission Board, municipal decision-makers and others; and establishing and implementing policies. The employee in this position would represent the County Commissioners and Planning Commission Board in advancing county planning policies. The Executive Director chairs the management committee, which develops County Planning Commission staff policy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Manage all functions of the Planning Commission including budget development and administration, personnel management of the 40+ staff, development of policies and procedures, and project supervision
- Build and maintain relationships with leaders representing municipalities, businesses, building and development industry, and various regional, state and federal organizations
- Work to maintain collaborative working relationships with other county departments to advance county-wide initiatives
- Work with Planning Commission Board, County Commissioners and senior staff to develop and implement planning policies
- Oversee the design and development of new county-owned trails throughout the county
- Represent the county at public meetings and conferences
- Ensure high level of standards of quality and excellence in all planning commission products and presentations
- Develop agency policies, procedures and priorities
- Communicate with the County Commissioners and other county departments
- Maintain appropriate professional contacts and certifications
- Recruit new staff
- Undertake special projects as assigned by the Commissioners or Planning Commission Board
- Participate in various types of meetings (day or evening) to discuss and present planning work
- Duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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 preferred
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in professional planning
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary for the position
- Excellent communications skills and public speaking ability
- Excellent managerial, supervisory and administrative skills
- Good analytical, organizational, logical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to organize information
- Sound policy and technical knowledge in land use, community planning, housing, transportation, open space, environmental, demographics, design zoning, planning law, and related fields
- Good analytical, organizational, logical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of essential professional office computer software to perform word processing, spreadsheet analysis, presentations, design, and ability to learn certain geographic information system functions and other software for planning
- 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; and talk and hear. Walking is required in field conditions with uneven terrain to perform site visits, acquire information, perform inspections or to attend meetings. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 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.
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SEPTA – Operations Planner
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region.
SEPTA is seeking to hire an Operations Planner. This position will be located at our Headquarters in Center City, Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will have B. A. or B. S. in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Business, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years progressive experience in railroad or similar operations.
Salary range: $56,000 – $70,000
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
Performs a wide range of RRD operations planning functions, conducts technical analysis for support of branch line optimization, and coordinates planning efforts with appropriate SEPTA departments and external entities.
Responsible for the design and layout of the railroad timetables and station posters, and the capability to set up print files of Railroad Division train services for SEPTA’s 13 line segment commuter rail network operating over SEPTA and AMTRAK territories in Southeastern Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey and Delaware.
Responsible for coordination of timetable and planning information with SEPTA Bus Operations and Planning and outside agencies, including AMTRAK, NJ Transit, Delaware Transit Corporation, PennDOT, and connecting bus operators (rushbus, DART, Suburban Transit Network, Krapf, and other employee sponsored rail shuttle bus operators).
Develops bus substitution packages for SEPTA railroad services during State of Good Repair EM&C Capital Project work. Publishes bus schedules, driver blocks, along with bus routings for use by SEPTA Bus Operating personnel.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts technical analysis for a range of decisions on rail and connecting bus services. Makes recommendations on efficiency, needed improvements and optimization of operations.
- Responsible for setting up camera-ready railroad timetable and station poster files. Prepares files for print production. Works with internal and external printers, through proof and revision processes, completes changes as required. The capability to set up www.septa.org digital graphic files for regular and special service on-line web timetables.
- Performs special rail construction service schedule development including bus substitution service schedules, bus assignment by garage and bus type, operator work blocks, and bus routings. Acts as liaison to Bus Operations to enable proper staffing and equipment availability.
- Communicates and coordinates with external bus operators connecting with SEPTA Regional Rail services, i.e. Rushbus, DTC, Krapf, employee shuttles (Radnor, Paoli, and West Trenton).
- Responsible for railroad reporting functions for annual FTA and contract billing including rail car and train mileage reporting for inclusion in FTA Section 15 reports, and operational billing for services within the State of Delaware and over Amtrak owned lines.
- Answers request for information by other SEPTA departments or outside agencies such as the FTA, PennDOT, DVRPC, the City of Philadelphia and suburban counties.
- Assists in preparation of the Annual Service Plan document and related material, when applicable.
- Coordinates with Strategic Long Range Planning and Operations on regional rail planning efforts for 5-year horizons.
- Monitors Regional Rail Division on board passenger counts and service conditions and identifies trains to address.
- Reviews performance of revised timetables for the purpose of on time performance. Assist in the development of OTP committee reports and recommendations.
- Monitors performance of revised timetables for the purpose of determining acceptance by our customers. Handle Veritas customer reports and requests, and monitors for trends.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- B. A. or B. S. in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Business, or related field plus a minimum of two (2) years progressive experience in railroad or similar operations required. Plus one (1) year design experience creating print/web files preferred.
- An equivalent combination of experience and education (i.e., two (2) years of related experience equating to one (1) year of formal post-high school education or M.A. in related field) may be considered in lieu of the above requirements.
- Demonstrates experience working with Adobe Creative Suite 6: InDesign and Acrobat Pro. Knowledge of prepress requirements, printing specifications, and graphic standards preferred.
- Knowledge of SEPTA’s railroad and bus operations preferred.
- Familiarity with the physical characteristics of SEPTA’s Regional Rail Operations or a railroad system of similar complexity preferred.
- Familiarity with the geography of the five-county Southeastern Pennsylvania Region preferred.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and good analytical skills required. Must demonstrate ability to serve as a representative spokesperson for the Authority.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and publishing software (i.e. Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro) required. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and MS Access database skills preferred.
- Data management experience highly preferred.
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DVRPC – Transportation Planner / Engineer
OPENING DATE: January 2020
SALARY RANGE: Mid $50,000s to $70,000s (position level & salary commensurate with education & experience)
LOCATION: Office of Corridor Planning, Multimodal Planning
CLOSING DATE: When position is filled
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: All sources
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is the Philadelphia region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization. We believe DVRPC is a place to work, learn, and create a career in a professional and stimulating environment that values diversity, innovation, and bringing your best self to work.
Job Description
- The Office of Corridor Planning at DVRPC seeks a thoughtful and organized planner or engineer to participate in and lead regionally significant multimodal planning projects. Corridor Planning focuses on developing solutions that will increase accessibility and mobility, improve safety, and enhance the quality of life along transportation corridors and other study areas in the region. Corridor studies provide direction for transportation decisions based on analysis of transportation performance measures, cost evaluations, and public participation.
- The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about all manner of transportation analysis, interested in or experienced with a wide range of traffic, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects, and able to both conduct deep analysis, and clearly tell the story of their findings orally and in writing, graphics, and maps. In addition, candidates should demonstrate the ability to think analytically, visually, and spatially and to bring together complex tasks into a cohesive project deliverable.
- This position requires project-level collaboration with a diverse group of planning and technical staff, as well as extensive coordination among government and transportation agencies. Work is performed in accordance with general agency policies and professional standards with results subject to review by the Manager, Corridor Planning Programs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with and lead a variety of multimodal and travel demand studies, including specification of the problem, data to be collected and analyzed, application of computer models, planning for the interpretation and reporting of results, the development of conclusions and recommendations for project implementation, and oversight of technical tasks conducted by other team members, as appropriate.
- Use and adapt planning and engineering traffic modeling software to evaluate corridor and area-specific transportation problems and to develop solutions.
- Develop effective communication strategies (written, graphical, and presentation) to explain project concepts and engage with colleagues, policymaking officials, members of the public, and technical advisory groups.
- Coordinate and build relationships with the region’s transportation stakeholders, to advance projects and to develop opportunities for future work.
- Provide technical assistance to member governments, consultants, and the public.
- Perform related work as required.
Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of multimodal transportation planning and engineering principles and techniques, including experience working with data collection and analysis and finding compelling ways to display information.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and direct complex research projects.
- Experience with graphics programs, word processing, spreadsheet software, and geographic information systems (GIS) and their applications.
- Experience with traffic operations and/or traffic modeling software, such as VISSIM, Synchro, or VISUM is preferred but not required.
- Ability to create maps, graphics, and document layout using the Adobe Suite and/or CADD is a plus.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, planning officials, and the general public.
- Willingness to conduct field work throughout the DVRPC region.
Experience & Training
To classify as a Level RA II or TE II, a minimum of three years of progressively responsible professional experience in transportation planning or engineering is required. To classify as a Level RA III or TE III, a minimum of five years is required. Such experience may have been gained from a combination of experience and training. Training may have been gained through graduation from a four-year degree program from an accredited college or university with major course work in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree or a full year of intern or co-operative education experience can be substituted for one year of experience.
To Apply
Please forward cover letter and resume to: resumes@dvrpc.org.
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MCPC – Community Planner
The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) is located in a diverse and historic suburban community of over 820,000 people located directly northwest of Philadelphia. The county is home to a variety of communities, including revitalizing boroughs and villages as well as scenic, rural townships. We are an award-winning agency with a well-earned reputation as an innovator of cutting edge planning concepts and strategies. Our mission is to provide professional planning services that provide effective solutions to community challenges. We are looking for an outgoing, technically proficient, and highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team of professional planners.
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:
- 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
How to Apply
Click here to fill out the job application under the job posting. For more information about Montgomery County Planning Commission, please see our website.
Interested applicants have until February 10, 2020 to apply.
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Sussex County, DE – Multiple Positions
Sussex County in Delaware is hiring multiple planning positions. See below for the full job announcement for each opening:
Visit Sussex County’s job page for information on how to apply.
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City of Allentown – Chief Planner
The Chief Planner performs supervisory and professional level planning duties in the administration of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and other areas as assigned. Performs difficult City planning activities involving extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops, monitors and reviews the work of staff planners;
- Assists in the preparation and implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan;
- Conducts short, medium, and long range planning studies involving community and economic;
- Compiles data and prepares and edits reports for submission to the Planning Director;
- Prepares materials and documents for the preparation of Capital Improvement Programs;
- Attends meetings of regional, state and national planning organizations as directed by the Planning Director;
- Researches and analyzes land use, economic, social and community impact information as it relates to various planning issues;
- Reviews and recommends departmental response to various land use and rezoning applications and prepares amendments to land use and development ordinances;
- Prepares applications for and administers various grants and manages consulting contracts;
- Performs related work in the fields of city planning and community development;
- Provides quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers, citizens and internal departments;
- Utilizes GIS software to produce base and thematic maps as needed.
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Chester County – Communications Coordinator
The Communications Coordinator is responsible for carrying out the tasks necessary to implement and maintain the Chester County Planning Commission’s Communications Plan, including the use of social media, eNewsletters, press releases and general outreach to partners, municipalities and the public.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with experience working on digital marketing programs and digital communications. The candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal skills, the ability to work both independently and as a team, exceptional organization and prioritization skills, high level of attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. Experience with marketing databases, social media, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, Word Press and Microsoft Office Suite is needed. While not required, basic knowledge of the municipal planning process in Pennsylvania is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or directly related field with two to three years of professional relevant work experience in local government, community affairs, marketing, public relations or business communications or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Applications must be submitted through the Chester County Job Opportunities webpage. A detailed job description and instructions for applying can be accessed here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chesco
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