Open & closing dates – 06/27/2019 to 07/11/2019

Service – Competitive

Pay scale & grade – GS 11 – 12

Salary – $67,418 to $105,052 per year

Appointment type – Permanent

Work schedule – Full Time

This position is located in the Office of the Planning and Program Development (PPD) for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Region III, Philadelphia, PA and is under supervision of the Office Director. This Office is responsible for the oversight of state/local planning and programming activities leading up to and including the award of all grants related to all FTA programs.

Responsibilities

Community and Regional Planner

Salary Range $33,900 – $36,480 Annually

Duties

Prepares elements of municipal comprehensive plans, neighborhood and area plans, zoning ordinances, countywide plans and studies.  Coordinates and attends meetings of local project planning committees, as well as public meetings of municipal planning commissions and local governing bodies. Provides general information and technical assistance to municipal officials and the public and coordination and support for planning department events, training, marketing and outreach; performs related duties as required and/or directed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental science, urban studies, landscape architecture or related field, plus one year of applicable work experience.  Ability to work in a team environment on a wide range of projects involving both public and private interests is essential. Excellent written, oral, and graphic communication skills; research skills; organizational and time management skills; familiarity with the planning process at the local level.   Driver’s license is preferred.

To Apply

Forward cover letters and resumes (in MS Office or PDF format) to:

Michelle Signora, Office Administrator
Delaware County Planning Department
First Floor
1055 E. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063

E-mail: Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us

Environmental Planner

Salary Range – $33,900 – $36,480 Annually

Duties

Perform State-mandated reviews, including sewage facilities planning modules, the environmental component of subdivision and land development plans, and other regulatory programs as required; assist with the preparation of environmental components of municipal and/or multi-municipal comprehensive plans. Participate in PA Coastal Zone Management Program activities, including planning and providing support for local projects funded by the state’s programs. Provide technical assistance to municipalities and the public concerning environmental issues. Provide general information and technical assistance to municipal officials and the public; perform related duties as required and/or directed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental science, urban studies, landscape architecture or related field, plus one year of applicable work experience.  Ability to work in a team environment on a wide range of projects involving both public and private interests is essential. Excellent written, oral, and graphic communication skills; research skills; organizational and time management skills; familiarity with the planning process at the local level.   Driver’s license is preferred.

To Apply

Forward cover letters and resumes (in MS Office or PDF format) to:

Michelle Signora, Office Administrator
Delaware County Planning Department
First Floor
1055 E. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063

E-mail: Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us

Environmental Planning Manager

Salary Range:   $ 51,000 -60,582 Annually

Duties

Manages projects, contracts, work schedules and work flow necessary to carry out the Department’s day to day Work Program activities.  Oversees preparation of mandated plans pertaining to stormwater management, sewage facilities planning and solid waste management as well as the preparation of State mandated reviews including sewage facilities planning modules and contributes to subdivision and land development plan reviews.  Coordinates PA Coastal Zone Management Program activities, rivers conservation, natural heritage protection, scenic byways, floodplain and wetlands protection and stormwater activities.  Prepares environmental components of municipal comprehensive plans and provides technical expertise to the public, private agencies and municipal officials.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in planning, urban studies, environmental science, geography, public administration, or related field plus six (6) years of progressively responsible experience; bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field plus (8) years of progressively responsible experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, including at least two (2) years in applicable activity area. Demonstrated written, oral, and graphic communication skills required.  Supervisory experience and AICP certification desirable.

To Apply

Forward cover letters and resumes (in MS Office or PDF format) to:

Michelle Signora, Office Administrator
Delaware County Planning Department
First Floor
1055 E. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063

E-mail: Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us

Assistant Director

Salary $75,000 Annually

Duties

Assists the Director with the overall management and operations of the Department’s activities; recruits and interviews candidates for employment; prepares, updates, and monitors the Department’s annual work program and departmental budget; monitors contracts for timeliness and completion of work activities; schedules activities and assigns personnel as required; performs special projects and studies. Serves as supervisor to Planning Managers.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field plus eight (8) years local government experience; Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field plus ten (10) years’ local government experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.  Ability to multi task and prior experience successfully managing project teams is required.  AICP certification is desired.

To Apply

Forward cover letters and resumes (in MS Office or PDF format) to:

Michelle Signora, Office Administrator
Delaware County Planning Department
First Floor
1055 E. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063

E-mail: Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us

New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) strengthens the physical, social and economic fabric of Kensington, Fishtown and Port Richmond, Philadelphia, by being a catalyst for sustainable development and community building. NKCDC draws on the strengths of the community to empower residents and promote resident-driven development. We believe in a multi-faceted approach to neighborhood revitalization, working with economic development, real estate development, vacant land management, community engagement and neighborhood planning as well as housing services.

Function

Team member provides constituent intake, data entry, and resource promotion around constituent services resources for residents that NKCDC serves in the Fishtown, Kensington, and Port Richmond neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Administers and coordinates NKCDC’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) Program of the City of Philadelphia. Associate helps residents navigate and build skills needed to see success in areas such as crime and safety reporting, housing assistance, vacant land acquisition, and sustainable living throughout NKCDC’s diverse service area. Plans and staffs community events and provides needed support to Community Engagement team over the course of its many projects.

Reports to Community

Engagement Director

Professional responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate NKCDC’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) Program of the Division of Housing and Community Development of the City of Philadelphia.
• Field phone calls and “walk-in” inquiries from residents at the NKCDC offices, providing resource referrals and information about NKCDC initiatives of interest, including Housing Services.
• Serve as resource and organizer as it relates to providing resources to constituents that pertain to community needs including quality of life issues, food access, legal aid, and cleaning and greening.
• Organizes community service briefings, events, and workshops that provide educational information on topics relevant to constituents.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date resident services database. Share new resources with staff as they are announced, and determine most effective way to promote to our constituents.
• Conduct monthly data entry and reporting to track full Community Engagement department intake, outreach, and meeting and event programming;
• Conduct twice monthly door-to-door outreach with Housing Advisor to residents in danger of foreclosure.
• Organize neighborhood clean-ups as a means of community building, reducing crime, increasing safety, and improving the quality of life in NKCDC’s service area.
• Act as a representative for NKCDC’s Registered Community Organization.
• Provide event planning, outreach, and staffing support for other departmental programs.
• Develop partnerships and build relationships with other service providers and community hubs;
• Design, print, and disseminate flyers and other printed materials as needed;
• Represent NKCDC and our NAC office at neighborhood events;
• Assist residents in search of resources to help support themselves and their families;
• Attend community meetings, promoting NKCDC programs and ensuring strong community input;
• Report back to NKCDC on relevant knowledge obtained outside the organization;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• An interest and/or experience in working directly with people one-on-one.
• Experience in data entry and office management preferred.
• Residence in 19134 preferred.
• Experience organizing events.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication and public speaking skills.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong administrative, time and task management skills.
• Computer and other standard professional skills sufficient to prepare written reports and maintain databases.
• Ability to work independently and in groups, prioritize work, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Spanish language fluency and ability to translate written materials a plus.
• Graphic design experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license; access to a personal vehicle is a plus.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Compensation

Starting annual salary will be $40,000. Benefits including HMO health plan, long- and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid vacation and 403 (b) retirement plan.

Application Process

Send letter and resume by Friday, June 28 to Andrew Goodman, Community Engagement Director, NKCDC, agoodman [AT] nkcdc.org. All candidate resumes are given due consideration and are kept on file for one year, but we cannot always respond personally due to the high volume of inquiries.

Position Summary

The LPPM will join the Natural Lands’ Land Protection team of the Conservation Services Department engaged primarily in land and conservation easement acquisitions. The LPPM will work with senior land protection staff and will complete all, or portions of, each land protection project as assigned. Additional duties include grant and report writing and compilation, GPS data collection, plant identification, and meeting logistics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for land and conservation easement acquisition project requirements:
  • Drafting proposals
  • Reviewing and negotiating sales contracts with landowners and legal counsel
  • Oversight and review of due diligence:
    • Title insurance
    • Survey
    • Environmental assessment
    • Appraisal
  • Reviewing and negotiating conservation easements with landowners and legal counsel
  • Drafting conservation easement baseline documentation reports
  • Grant composition and administration
  • Client communications, including attendance at project and public meetings;
• Assist other program managers as time and necessity warrants;
• Administrative and clerical functions; and
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Technical

• Bachelor’s Degree in ecology/biology, planning/landscape architecture, or a related field, with five to seven years’ work experience in land conservation and/or planning, or a Master’s Degree with three years’ work experience;
• Knowledge of land transactions;
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs; and
• Working knowledge of common mid-Atlantic plant assemblages.
• Additional skills desired, but not required:
  • Experience using ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online
  • Field experience with GPS equipment.

Personal

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously;
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Willingness and ability to assist and work with a wide variety of people;
• Self-starter capable of working independently with a minimum of supervision;
• A demonstrated enthusiastic and positive attitude;
• A passion for land conservation and providing quality service;

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions

This is mostly an office-based position, requiring frequent sitting for long periods, with occasional periods of walking, standing, bending and reaching. The position requires use of the computer and the telephone and handling large printed materials. The position requires work at outdoor sites, including driving and walking and standing on uneven terrain.