Job Summary

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented and hardworking Airport Planner for immediate employment in the Philadelphia, PA office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career and contribute to an amazing company. The incumbent can look forward to a variety of exciting projects including: airspace, airside, terminal, landside, and environmental components contributing to both the immediate on-call development needs of an airport (such as terminal gate modifications) to long range master planning.

The general responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing planning exhibits using AutoCAD, GIS, Google sketchup, Adobe Suites, and other programs
• Assessing aircraft gate positions using Aviplan
• Analyzing airspace surfaces and obstructions for impacts using GIS, CAD, and other analytical tools
• Preparing airport master plans and airport layout plans
• General data gathering, research, analysis, and exhibit development
• CAD and GIS application usage
• Technical report writing
• Participating in meetings as required

Minimum Requirements

BA/BS + 2 years or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

NA

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Planning

Business Line Transportation

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 214928BR

Clearance Required No

Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County seeks a Zoning Officer/Community Planner to assist Township staff and elected officials by upholding the Zoning Code and providing sound direction for land planning. This senior staff position entails close coordination with the Township Manager, Solicitor, Engineer, and Director of Codes and Inspections.

Responsibilities:

This position serves as staff to the Township Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board, and assists the Code Enforcement Department by reviewing building permits for compliance with the Zoning Code. The Zoning Officer/Community Planner processes applications to the Zoning Hearing Board; uses the Township Comprehensive Plan as a guide to reviewing land development applications and recommends projects to the Planning Commission to implement the Plan; coordinates the review of land development plans and advises the Planning Commission on zoning and planning issues; meets with residents and developers to evaluate building projects for compliance with the Zoning Codes; and issues Notices of Violation for zoning offenses. When necessary, the Zoning Officer/Community Planner files citations and brings violations to the Magistrate Justice, in coordination with the Township Solicitor. The Zoning Officer also serves as the Township Floodplain Administrator.

Necessary skills and knowledge:

The candidate must have a working knowledge of the Municipalities Planning Code and be able to communicate effectively with the public in person and in writing. Must be able to interpret land development plans, zoning maps, and ordinances, and represent the Township’s interests before developers. The candidate must be able to contribute effectively during evening meetings of the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and other boards as needed. The candidate must exercise good judgment, courtesy and tact in dealing with the public, associates, and Township officials. The position requires computer skills using Microsoft Office products and related mapping software.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration or a related field with at least 2 years’ experience as a municipal zoning officer or planner, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree and AICP certification preferred.

Position Type:

Full-Time / Exempt

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to:

Cheryl Milnazik, Director of Human Resources
Upper Dublin Township
801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034

Ground Reconsidered is seeking a full-time candidate to serve in a consulting capacity as a Site Analyst for the Philadelphia Water Department’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Planning Group. The GSI Planning Group is responsible for initiating projects that manage stormwater by way of green systems designed to reduce stormwater flow into combined sewers in Philadelphia such as rain gardens, tree trenches and planters. The work encompasses preliminary feasibility studies with desktop research and includes GIS data creation, editing and attribution in GIS, project siting, and research report preparation. The candidate selected will assist city planners, engineers, landscape designers by performing preliminary site suitability analyses for the placement of GSI.

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POSITION TITLE:  Administrator, Fiscal Management and Operations
EXEMPT:  Yes
DEPARTMENT:  Commerce
POSITION REPORTING:  Director of Commerce
SALARY: $56,790.00

LAST UPDATE:  April 2019

SUMMARY:  In coordination with the Commerce Department leadership and staff, this position will be responsible for providing oversight of financial management and operational matters.  This includes providing financial management support to the component entities of the Commerce Department as directed.  The position will also serve as the primary department contact for IT, timekeeping, facilities, and other operational matters.  Primary fiscal duties include the oversight and management of budgets, accounts payable, invoice control, and cash management for funding provided by multiple entities (including Montgomery County, state government, federal government, etc.). This position performs other duties as necessary to meet departmental and program performance objectives and/or necessary to impact the daily operations of the department’s achievement of grant-funded imposed performance outcomes. The position requires a high degree of discretion, an ability to maintain a consistent professional demeanor, and a comfort with managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.  This person is willing to participate in a team environment and work toward continuous improvement of services.  Any and all additional responsibilities may be required at the request of the Director of Commerce. 

ESSTENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as lead fiscal staff for the Commerce Department; manages, supports, and/or directs other department staff with fiscal and operational responsibilities in coordination with department leadership.
• Serves, as directed, as the primary financial staff for the constituent entities of the Commerce Department.
• Assists with the preparation of and ensures proper management of the Commerce Department’s budget (including the components thereof).
• Coordinates the Commerce Department’s financial interactions with the County Chief Financial Officer, the County Controller, and the County Treasurer.
• Maintains a current knowledge of Department of Labor Office of Management and Budget rules and regulations related to procurement and fiscal activities; informs Commerce Department leadership of changes which may impact operations or policies.
• Maintains a current knowledge of WOIA, federal legislation, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fiscal Agent Implementation policies; informs Commerce Department leadership and staff of changes which may impact operations or policies.
• Assists in the preparation of documentation for loan applications (which may include generating spreads, writing credit, project, and/or company background narrative, preparing loan packages and assisting with loan closings) in conjunction with other staff, borrowers, and/or other project lenders as well as working with appropriate parties to move eligible applications through the approval process.
• Performs loan administration activities including (but not limited to) recording delinquencies, assisting with collection efforts, and preparing state reports.

(Essential Duties and Responsibilities – continued)

• Coordinates with other Commerce Department staff to ensure timely reporting on programs & grants as directed.
• Ensures the completion of all required accounting and budgeting activities through the utilization of the County’s software platform for budgeting.
• Ensures completion of required data entry into appropriate databases (CWDS, Executive Pulse, etc.) in coordination with Commerce Department staff.
• Serves as a liaison to the component entities of the Commerce Department’s as well as committees and task forces thereof at the direction of the Director of Commerce.
• May serve as the primary Commerce Department staff person detailed to an entity or entities of the Commerce Department.
• Represents the Commerce Department at the direction of the Director of Commerce;
• Attends to other duties and tasks at the direction of the Director of Commerce and senior County leadership.

QUALIFICIATION 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.  Applicant must have or be willing to obtain the skills noted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

•     Ideally 5+ years working in business administration, financial management, accounting, and/or public sector finance and operational management;
• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree or CPA preferred) in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field;
• An understanding of and experience with public sector financial management rules, regulations, and operations;
• An understanding of public sector expectations for performance and professionalism;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, accounting and timekeeping software, and customer relations management (CRM) or similar project management software/database systems;
•     Demonstrated ability to seek, building, and further develop partnerships across a wide spectrum of public, private, and/or non-profit entities;
• Project and team management skills along with an ability to effectively manage deadlines and coordinate work across multiple ad hoc and/or established groups, task force, committees, etc.

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.

POSITION TITLE:  Administrator, Business Assistance and Resources
EXEMPT:  Yes
DEPARTMENT:  Commerce
POSITION REPORTING:  Director of Commerce
SALARY: $56,790.00

LAST UPDATE:  April 2019

SUMMARY:  In coordination with the Commerce Department leadership and staff, this position will be responsible for providing technical assistance to businesses, institutions, and other entities interested in economic and workforce development programs and assistance, including economic development financing programs, available through the Commerce Department and partners.  The position requires a high degree of discretion, an ability to maintain a consistent professional demeanor, and a comfort with managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.  This person is willing to participate in a team environment and work toward continuous improvement of services. Any and all additional responsibilities may be required at the request of the Director of Commerce.

ESSTENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a lead point of contact for businesses seeking information on economic and workforce development programs and assistance.
• May serve as the primary Commerce Department staff person detailed to an entity or entities of the Commerce Department.
• Serves as a liaison to the constituent entities of the Commerce Department as well as committees and task forces thereof as the direction of the Director of Commerce.
• Works with Commerce Department staff and partner organizations to ensure wrap-around services and/or opportunities are offered to entrepreneurs and businesses.
• Prepares documentation for economic development financing applications (which may include generating spreads, writing credit, project, and/or company background narratives, preparing loan packages, and assisting with loan closings) in conjunction with borrowers and other project lenders as well as working with appropriate parties to move eligible applications through the approval process.
• Performs economic development financing administration activities including (but not limited to) recording delinquencies, assisting with collection efforts, and preparing reports for funding entities.
• Coordinates with other Commerce Department staff to ensure timely reporting on economic development programs & grants as directed.
• Works with the Director of Commerce to develop relationships with business financing stakeholders (commercial lenders, CDFIs, etc.), Chambers of Commerce, and partner organizations.
• Develops and maintains relationships with organizations that provide technical assistance, business financing, and support to Montgomery County businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Ensures completion of required data entry into appropriate databases (CWDS, Executive Pulse, etc.) in coordination with Commerce Department staff.
• Ensures completion of required annual reporting to state entities as directed.

(Essential Duties and Responsibilities – continued)

• Develops deep knowledge of federal and state funding streams to help create potential financing and assistance packages for businesses in Montgomery County.
• Interfaces with and tracks companies who seek economic and workforce development assistance from the County.
• Represents the Commerce Department at the direction of the Director of Commerce;
• Attends to other duties and tasks at the direction of the Director of Commerce and senior County leadership.

QUALIFICIATION 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.  Applicant must have or be willing to obtain the skills noted. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

•     Ideally 5+ years working in economic and workforce development, commercial lending, finance, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in business administration, public administration, finance, or a related field.
• An understanding of and experience with public sector economic and workforce development programs and practices.
• An understanding of public sector expectations for performance and professionalism;
• Experience preparing and packaging grant and/or business finance applications, government reports, and/or publications & marketing materials.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, customer relations management (CRM) or similar project management software/database systems.
•     Demonstrated ability to seek, building, and further develop partnerships across a wide spectrum of public, private, and/or non-profit entities.
• Project and team management skills along with an ability to effectively manage deadlines and coordinate work across multiple ad hoc and/or established groups, task force, committees, etc.

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.

Department of Housing and Economic Development, Division of Planning

Are you interested in making a REAL difference? Are you an innovative 21st century thinker? Do urban environments excite you? Do you love the challenge of becoming intimately engaged with diverse communities to help resolve built environment issues?

Our small, but very progressive Division of Planning office may be right for you!

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Under supervision, performs a variety of duties related to the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data/GIS; review development proposals; keep abreast of planning, social media, and technical trends; ensures compliance with the City’s plans, land development ordinance, and State statutes.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.  A position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

• Be a 21st century innovative, urban thinker.
• Takes the lead over major details of planning studies and surveys involving complex technical aspects of land use planning.
• Be able to analyze and present data creatively for layman interpretations.
• Familiarity with the many platforms within ArcGIS online.  Ability to utilize storytelling through ArcGIS online.
• Gather and maintain demographic and spatial data and other related statistics.
• Compile information and make recommendations on special studies; prepare technical reports.
• Participate in the research, analysis, and interpretation of social, economic, population and land use data and trends.
• Prepares maps representing existing and proposed land use and other data for submission or presentation.
• Make presentations to the City Council, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, standing and ad hoc committees, developers, community groups and outside agencies.
• Review land development proposals and other requests made to the Division of Planning for conformance with City plans, appropriate regulations, and codes; recommend viable alternatives when required.  Prepare development review reports and recommendations.
• Advise and confer with architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the public regarding City development policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Perform development proposal inspections and related field work.
• Prepare staff reports and graphic displays.
• Take phone calls and inquiries from the public and other agencies; aid walk in customers at the counter.
• Research and draft resolutions and ordinances for review.
• Attend a variety of meetings, including Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings and pre-development meetings.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of municipal planning; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hours credits in professional planning subjects such as the principles of land use planning, history of city planning, planning project design, planning law, and administration.  Master’s in urban planning preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of professional experience in municipal, county, regional, or state planning.

NOTE: Possession of a current, valid license as a Professional Planner in New Jersey issued by the State Board of Professional Planners OR as a Certified Planner issued by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) may be substituted for the education requirement.

NOTE: Possession of a master’s degree in Planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the

operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

ABILITIES:

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to

perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be

considered as acceptable forms of communication.  Fluent in Spanish is a plus.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Residency requirement within 3 months of duty.

HOW TO APPLY:

SEND RESUME TO:
Steve Ponella
Department of Administration, Division of Personnel
City of Trenton
319 E. State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608-1866

Or:

sponella@trentonnj.org

DEADLINE: By 5pm on May 17, 2019 PLEASE NO CALLS

PLEASE ALSO SEE THE NJ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION JOB SPECIFICATION FOR THIS TITLE.

https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/16490.htm