POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER II FOR COMMUNICATIONS 

EXEMPT: YES  

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION  

POSITION REPORTING: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DESIGN & OUTREACH OR SECTION MANAGER OR ASSISTANT MANAGER   OF DESIGN PLANNING & GRAPHIC DESIGN  

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBLE: FLEXIBLE/HYBRID  

SALARY RANGE: $62,478 – $83,304 (depending on experience)  

SUMMARY: The position requires the individual to be proficient in communication skills, especially writing and editing, and the design  and creation of high-quality and innovative publications, brochures, and newsletters for print and digital platforms. This position also  requires the individual to be proficient in photography, videography, and website design and management. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following: 

∙ Design, create, and maintain interactive digital forms, HTMLs, web pages, and social media posts  

∙ Develop graphic ideas, themes, images, and logos to promote and brand an organization, program, or event  

∙ Produce various types of graphic design products, including reports, brochures, newsletters, displays, graphs, charts,  infographics, logos, and other forms of graphic design  

∙ Coordinate with planning staff on graphic product development and production  

∙ Coordinate with county print shop/outside vendors to implement product production  

∙ Work with other county departments to produce publications and other materials  

∙ Serve as an important professional information resource to the staff by providing graphic technical and design advice and  training staff on selection and use of graphic software  

∙ Create informational videos for the planning commission and other departments  

∙ Prepare various meeting and event materials, including displays, signs, photographs, event programs, maps, and PowerPoint  presentations  

∙ Assist with Planning Smarter courses and events  

∙ Develop copy for social media posts, press releases, the MCPC Monthly newsletter, the MCPC Annual Report, and other  communications deliverables  

∙ Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines  

∙ Work cooperatively with staff, general public, and local officials  

∙ Actively engage in professional development activities  

∙ Perform additional 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.  

∙ A 4-year college degree plus 8 or more years of experience or a 2-year college degree plus 10 or more years of experience in  current or equivalent position or combination thereof  

∙ Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to be  successful in the position  

∙ Excellent graphic design skills in various print and digital media, including HTMLs and video production  ∙ Excellent communication and team leadership skills  

∙ Excellent writing and editing skills  

∙ Project management experience  

∙ Ability to design and produce in a fast-paced environment, collaborate, and present and articulate design ideas while  maintaining quality control  

∙ Good analytical, organizational, logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities  

∙ Ability to multitask and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality control  

∙ Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment  

∙ High degree of technical knowledge in graphic design and office computer software, including proficiency in Abode Creative  Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, and Photoshop, and the ability to stay up-to-date with upgrades or changes ∙ Possess 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 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montcopa – fill out the application form under the job posting.  Please submit a cover letter with your application. 

POSITION TITLE: PLANNER II  

EXEMPT: YES  

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION  

POSITION REPORTING: COMMUNITY PLANNING MANAGER  

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.  

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; and undertake public outreach for comprehensive planning efforts and other planning initiatives.  
• Grant writing 
• Pursue continuing education, training, and workshops to further planning knowledge and stay up-to-date on current planning practices.  

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.  

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 your application.

TITLE: PLANNING TECHNICIAN 

SUMMARY: 

This position requires a technical understanding of community planning policies as well  as professional and organizational skills involved in the processing of both Act 247  Subdivision applications and Land Disturbance permits submitted to the Planning  Division of the Building and Planning Department. 

Responsibilities include administratively reviewing and tracking applications, permits,  and plans for completeness and compliance with Township requirements and involves  progressive familiarity with the Township code. Duties include dissemination of public  

information and facilitating reviews with outside agencies. This position includes the  responsibility for making administrative land use decisions in accordance with  subdivision and land development regulations. The work requires that the employee have  good knowledge, skill and ability in land use planning and data management. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Building and Planning. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Processes, and tracks subdivision plans and/or land disturbance permit applications for  completeness and compliance with Township codes. Assists other staff members with  land development and final plan reviews.  
• Displays understanding of Act 247 Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and basic  planning principles concerning land use law, theory and civil design. 
• Tracks financial guarantees/escrows associated with land development, subdivision and  permit applications. Processes escrow releases and deposits, maintains database records  for current escrow accounts. 
• Coordinates distribution of Subdivision and Land Development application information  to all review bodies and other interested parties. 
• Prepares and distributes letters for subdivision and land development approvals. 
• Coordinates review and approval process with outside agencies such as the County Board  of Assessment and County Planning Commission. 
• Coordinates storm water requirements related to compliance with the Municipal Separate  Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit process.
• Processes final plans for subdivision and land development applications including  coordinating the distribution of lighting plans to the Township’s lighting consultant.  
• Responds to inquiries about the products and assists customers in purchasing advisory  board program items such as rain barrels and compost bins. 
• Prepares agendas and minutes for various Commission and Committee meetings.  
• Maintains department files for all subdivision and land development applications, maps,  permits, and code amendments. Assigns street addresses to new lots and manages  address change requests. 
• Assists in the preparation of Right to Know requests, general filing, including paper and  digital files, including scanning existing files and plans. 
• Assists in the preparation of graphics for public meetings and presentations. Computes  areas and dimensions, compiles statistical data, completes forms and prepares reports as  necessary. 
• Responds to email, phone and in-person inquiries regarding development regulations and  procedures and/or subdivision, land development and permit applications. 
• Assists with updates to the Township’s website, including posting of agendas and  meeting minutes and updates to the Planning Division’s social media accounts. 
• Attends meetings and assists with planning studies and participates on steering  committees as representative of Department, as requested. 
• Performs related work as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in urban planning or a  related field, plus two to five years of progressive experience in plan review, zoning  administration, building code issuance or permit enforcement; or an equivalent  combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year for year basis. 
• Valid driver’s license. 
• Knowledge of plant materials, landscape design and installation practices. Good knowledge of planning, design and land use principles and practices. Considerable ability to handle diverse details and perform administrative procedures.
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co workers, developers, property owners, professionals and the general public. 
• Good ability in oral and written communications. 
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access and Outlook software for  word processing, spreadsheet, database and electronic mail functions. Experience with  Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint for the preparation of Planning Commission  graphics preferred. 
• Familiarity with GIS and/or other computer mapping programs. 
• Good ability to read, interpret, draft, and revise maps and plans. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to sit for a minimum of 3 up to 5 hours, stand for a minimum of 1 up to 3 hours  and walk or drive for a minimum of 1 up to 2 hours per workday. 
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch and/or push or pull for  up to 35% of the workday and lift up to 68% of the workday for general office  procedures. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds of equipment continuously, and up to 34 pounds  of equipment up to 35% of the workday. 
• Ability to use hands for simple and firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive  movements for general office procedures including typing, writing and drafting.  
• Ability to perform job functions using safety precautions where environmental conditions  may be challenging. 
• Ability to drive an automobile.

In this Community Planner position, you will work within the Interagency Recovery Coordination (IRC) Branch within the Region 3 Recovery Division. The professional in this position will perform emergency management recovery work, including serving as the Community Assistance (CA) Recovery Support Function (RSF) Regional Coordinator.

Typical assignments include (but not limited too):

• Providing technical support, training, and advice to federal, state, tribal, and local representatives related to Community Assistance (CA), implementation of the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), and development of Recovery plans.
• Coordinating community-based pre- and post-disaster recovery planning and capacity building support among recovery partners and providers such as other federal agencies; state, tribal and local government officials and non-government CA RSF partners.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships, agreements, and relationships with key federal agencies, organizations, and partners that may have equities in supporting and implementing CA initiatives/efforts after disasters.
• Managing CA at a regional level, in collaboration with and under the guidance of regional IRC leadership, maintaining ongoing communications with partners and implementing a work plan to build recovery capability and planning products.
• Interfacing with mitigation to use the mitigation planning process to implement recovery, and vice versa, before and after disasters. Ensure mitigation and sustainability principles are represented throughout CA activities.
• Participating in regional recovery operations during a crisis, incident, or disaster.
• During disaster events, advising and supporting the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) and Federal Disaster Recovery Officer (FDRO) on the need for focused disaster recovery technical assistance for the communities affected or for coordination support among interagency and non-governmental partners for the CA RSF.
• During disaster events, coordinating and/or supervising other CA specialists/staff and/or advisors deemed necessary for mission operations.
• Coordinating/preparing and/or developing a variety of state and community-level profiles, capturing a holistic view of community’s pre-disaster impact, inclusive of regional and State/Tribal guidance, input and suggestions.
• Preparing and/or developing a variety of reports on disaster recovery activities.
• Collecting compiling, and reporting/briefing on statewide and localized disaster impact, vulnerability, and capacity information utilizing the Community Analysis Tool (CAT), as well as other data sources to ensure a holistic and data-informed approach to Community Analysis in the region.
• Providing briefings, trainings, workshops, and/or presentations to and support other outreach/coordination activities with both internal and external partners.

Chester County Planning Commission
Community Planning Division Director Position Available

The Chester County Planning Commission seeks a Community Planning Division Director responsible for division management and administration with a focus on implementing the County’s comprehensive plan, Landscapes3, through collaboration and consensus building with local municipalities and community partners.

Responsibilities: The Division Director supervises planning staff responsible for assisting municipalities with community planning, urban planning, historic preservation, housing programs and events, and economic development planning efforts. The Division Director administers the Vision Partnership Grant Program, including the review and awarding of cash grants and the provision of direct county consulting services to municipalities to support and implement their planning programs. The Planning Commission operates in a hybrid work environment.

The successful candidate must have strong supervisory, time management, and leadership skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in city or regional planning, public administration, or related field from an accredited college or university and eight years of progressive experience in planning and project management. Master’s degree and AICP certification preferred.

Position Type: Full-Time /Exempt,

Applications must be submitted through the Chester County Job Opportunities webpage (https://www.chesco.org/225/Human-Resources ). The full job description can be accessed here:
Community Planning Division Director.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chesco/jobs/4417119/community-planning-division-director

Position Description

Connect the Dots (CtD) is looking for a driven and motivated Project Manager to join our team full-time. Connect the Dots is a woman-owned stakeholder/community engagement firm that innovates participatory processes to ensure diverse voices are a meaningful part of decision-making. You will be joining a fast-growing, close-knit, passionate team of community engagement professionals with an array of partners.

We are committed to co-creation, collaboration, and social, racial and economic justice, and are looking for candidates who embody such practices and:

• have experience in running community engagement / public participation processes – medium to large-scale
• ideally, have background or project experience in urban planning (with a particular focus on transportation and/or transit)
• are motivated and have skill sets to support the growth of Connect the Dots

We are looking for people in or willing to relocate to the Philly area. You can work remotely 2-3 days a week – and you will have access to our office in Center City. We work to create a team that is representative of the communities we serve and a workplace where diversity is fostered.

NOTE: This is not an entry level position. If you are interested in part-time, project based work, we are always building our extended team and are looking for people at any level. You can learn more here.

Project Work (~85% of role) 

Plan informed and creative engagement and public participation processes, tailored to each project: Design engagement and outreach processes and key tactics to spread the word and gather insights in a collaborative, thoughtful manner. This varies by and within communities so requires listening, research, conversations and collaboration with partners to develop the best-fit strategies. Adapt CtD’s tactics toolkit to specific project needs and creatively develop new tactics to ensure we are truly meeting people where they are, and ensuring accessibility and transparency. Plan and implement these strategies and tactics. Oversee and collaborate with staff and partners to accomplish.

Manage multiple projects in a highly organized, efficient, and collaborative manner: Manage small, medium, and large projects with varying timelines. Organize multiple aspects of multiple projects concurrently. Develop project plans, collaborate with a wide variety of clients, partners, and team members, use and maintain project schedules, budgets, and hour allocations. Organize multiple aspects of multiple projects concurrently. Clearly communicate challenges, updates, and progress throughout. Is able to adapt and shift plans as needed. Has a strong ability to manage staff and subcontractors, assigning tasks, following up, and ensuring high quality and timely work products.

Business Health and Growth (~15% of role) 

Support the continued growth and evolution of Connect the Dots: We are a small firm so all contribute to our internal workings in different ways. We love that each new member of the Connect the Dots team brings something new and special to our team that enables our development as a firm. This could relate to internal work from business development, to operations, or more. We look for an overlap between skill/experience and our needs to co-create this unique part of your role.

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• Engagement Experience: Experience with large-scale and small-scale engagement and outreach processes and confidence developing, designing, and delivering workshops, outreach strategies, and mixed-methodology insight-gathering processes.
• Internal Communication & Leadership: Must be a strong leader, with skills in guiding and supporting teammates to deliver positive outcomes. Must be a strong communicator, both internally with the team and with partners. Must be able to easily work with team members, assign tasks, ensure accountability, enable collaboration, provide and receive feedback in an efficient, fair, and clear manner.
• People Management: Must be able to thoughtfully and effectively collaborate with partners, subcontractors, team members, and other stakeholders to anticipate roadblocks, pivot, make strategic decisions, and move projects along.
• Resource and Task Management: Must be highly organized with the ability to manage multiple people, projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously. Must be able to manage project budgets and associated resources in order to produce high-quality deliverables in a timely manner. Must be a strong strategist and planner with attention to detail.
• External Communication: Must be a strong writer and able to communicate with partners and the general public about projects in a clear and accessible manner, with the ability to distill complex information in a way that is engaging and understandable to different audiences.
• Community Building: Must be welcoming, open, and humble – able to build trust and relationships with community leaders and groups.
• Collaboration and Adaptability: Able to co-create outreach and engagement strategies and tools with the team to best connect with communities and gather input. Able to pivot, iterate, and adjust plans as needed. Must be a skillful negotiator and problem-solver.

Preferred: 

• Planning Experience: Some experience in planning, particularly transportation or transit.
• Language: Ability to speak another language, supporting outreach needs

IMPORTANT: We welcome qualified candidates from all walks of life and value diversity in our company. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, military service, disability unrelated to job requirements, marital status, or domestic partner status.

Compensation Package 

The role is a full-time, non-exempt position. Salary will be discussed openly to ensure commensurate with experience.

• Salary range: $65-70,000, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid and Flexible work: Ability to work remotely 2-3 days a week. CtD’s average work week is 40-45 hours; we naturally have peak times, and for those we have a recuperation time policy in place to ensure employees’ wellbeing
• Tech and Wellness Plan: $1,200 annual stipend (3 months after start) to support wellness and technical capacity needs.
• Monthly Health Insurance contribution of $200 per month, group insurance option.
• PTO Policy includes 11 Holidays (4 Roving), 15 Vacation Days at base level (with one additional added per year of service), and 5-6 days of additional Vacation via office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Personal Development Plan including training opportunities
• Office and Office Amenities: Access to Bond Collective office space with many complimentary events and amenities – including a fitness center (by summer/fall)

Application Details 

Email the following to info@connectthedots.us with the subject line “Feb2024CtDPM [Your Name]”. PDF format preferred. Applications are due by March 17th, 2024 (midnight EST). Only complete application packages will be considered.

• Resume
• Letter of interest
• 3 work samples, including:
  • a writing sample
  • Insight-gathering/engagement plans or materials (e.g. workshop, survey)
• 2-3 professional references