POSITION TITLE: PLANNER II (2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE) 

EXEMPT: YES  

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION  

POSITION REPORTING: COMMUNITY PLANNING MANAGER  

SALARY RANGE: $59,509 – $68,435 (depending on experience)  

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.montcopa.org/Jobs.aspx – fill out the application form under the job posting. Please  submit a cover letter with your application.

POSITION TITLE: SENIOR COUNTY PLANNER 

EXEMPT: YES  

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION – COUNTY SECTION  

POSITION REPORTING: SECTION MANAGER – COUNTY PLANNING  

SALARY RANGE: $62,478 – $71,850 (depending on experience) 

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBLE: Eligible for Hybrid Schedule 

SUMMARY: The Montgomery County Planning Commission seeks a senior county planner and data analyst who will oversee the planning  commission’s ongoing data analysis efforts as well as assist with the upcoming 2050 comprehensive planning process. The county planning  section at the Montgomery County Planning Commission is responsible not just for the comprehensive plan and its offshoots, but also farmland  preservation and food promotion strategies, housing and development analysis, and demographic projection studies for local school districts.  County planning staff work closely with other departments and provide overall support to the agency.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:  

∙ Conducts analysis and research related to demographic projections, housing and non-residential construction, economic  development, and other planning issues  

∙ Interprets quantitative analyses through the application of statistical and quantitative analysis concepts and techniques, mathematical  models and simulation program  

∙ Improve county-wide data analysis capacity by assisting other data users with projects that require data sharing and interpretation  and be an instrumental part in establishing a new county-wide open data platform  

∙ Use or have background in a variety of software and visualization tools to create, manage, and maintain data visualizations that assist  management, government staff, and the general public to understand data trends, track key performance indicators, etc.  ∙ Review proposed land developments, zoning ordinances, subdivision and land development ordinances, and other documents for any  broader implications as they pertain to land use planning  

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

∙ Act as project manager and author for reports, projects, and plan research, development and publication as assigned  ∙ Participate in professional planning events and actively engage in professional development  

∙ Have technical knowledge in some or all of the following: land use, housing, transportation, open space, environment, demographics,  comprehensive and long-range planning, real estate markets and trends, research techniques for land use trends, and related subjects  

∙ Attend public meetings, day or evening, as well as represent the Montgomery County Planning Commission on various committees  or at community meetings and events  

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: 

∙ Master’s Degree in Planning, Data Analytics, Data Science or related degree plus 4 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  

∙ Demonstrated experience in some statistical and analytical software (examples include SQL tools, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau,  common statistics programs, etc.) as well as experience extracting and updating data from a variety of database systems  ∙ Excellent communications skills and public speaking ability to be used with peers, Planning Commission members, local governments,  and other stakeholders  

∙ Utilize ArcGIS Pro and work cooperatively with office GIS staff 

∙ Knowledge of essential professional office computer software to perform word processing, spreadsheet analysis, presentations, and  other planning work  

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

∙ Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and organize information  

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

∙ 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, move, and/or sit, as well as talk and hear. 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.  

The employee must be able to occasionally attend meetings or visit sites outside of this office’s Norristown location during the day or night.  Meetings may last several hours beyond the traditional work day.  

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.  

The Montgomery County Planning Commission is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer  without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law  requirements, the Montgomery County Planning Commission complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in  employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application  or that need this announcement in an alternative format may call (610) 278-3722.  

TO APPLY ONLINE: Go to https://www.montcopa.org/Jobs.aspx – fill out the application form under the job posting. Please  submit a cover letter with your application.  

TO SEE BENEFITS ONLINE: Go to https://www.montcopa.org/4056/Employee-Benefits

Chester County Planning Commission

Community Planner II Position Available

Community Planners advance innovative planning concepts throughout Chester County by partnering with municipalities and community stakeholders to implement the county’s long-range plan, Landscapes3. The Planner II will support Senior Community Planners in drafting comprehensive plans, ordinances, and special planning studies. The Chester County Planning Commission is committed to embracing places, enhancing choices, and engaging communities as we continue to balance preservation and growth in the county. 

This is an entry level position. Experienced professionals are encouraged to share this position with early-career planners.

Requirements: 

Community Planners are outstanding communicators, exceptionally organized, detail oriented, and excellent collaborators. Knowledge and understanding of the PA Municipalities Planning Code, comprehensive planning, zoning, and subdivision and land development regulations allows Community Planners to excel at their duties. Communication with community stakeholders and planning partners is an essential function. The ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.  

The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal, writing, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office and a working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS products. Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience in preparing plans and ordinances, analyzing data, and creating presentations. 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture or a related field with one year of related job experience (internship experience may apply) or a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning or a related field.

Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Work Model: The Planning Commission offers a flexible hybrid work schedule with some in-person meeting attendance required.

Salary: $55,739

Applications must be submitted through the Chester County Job Opportunities webpage. The webpage and full job description can be accessed here: https://www.chesco.org/225/Human-Resources 

Company Description 

Unicorn Consulting Solutions, LLC provides value-added project and program  management solutions to the transportation industry. Located in Mt. Laurel, NJ, our  mission is to have a meaningful impact on our clients, the public, and the transportation  industry, one project at a time. We apply proactive risk identification and problem-solving  to each project for optimal results. 

Role Description 

The Community Development Planner (CDP) will work directly with Township officials to  reexamine the current Master Plan (MP) and development regulations. The CDP may be  required to perform site visits or attend in-person meetings and will have the flexibility to  work remotely otherwise. The CDP will review the current MP, Zoning and Land  Development Ordinances, annual reports from the Board of Adjustments, recent board  approvals, and other planning reports prepared on issues regarding the Township (i.e.,  Stormwater Management Plan, Bicycle & Pedestrian MP, Housing Element & Fair Share  Plan, Open Space & Recreation Plan, etc.). The CDP will also incorporate information on  reports or projects currently underway (i.e., redevelopment plans, long-range plans, etc.)  to address immediate planning initiatives. The outcome/deliverable will be a  reexamination report.  

• Task for development of the reexamination report include but is not limited to: 
• Identify major problems and objectives relating to land development in the township at the time of the adoption of the current MP. 
• Analyze the problems identified and determining the degree to which existing planning documents and/or zoning regulations are addressing current issues. 
• Identify the extent to which there have been significant changes in the assumptions, policies and objectives forming the basis for the MP or development regulations as last revised.  
• Identify any recommended changes for the MP and/or development regulations, including underlying objectives, policies and standards, or whether a new plan or regulations should be prepared. 
• Address recommendations of the Township planning board concerning the incorporation of redevelopment plans adopted pursuant to the “Local Redevelopment and Housing Law,” P.L. 1992, c. 79 (C.40A:12A-1 et al.) into the  land use element of the municipal MP, and recommended changes, if any, in the  local development regulations necessary to effectuate the redevelopment plans of  the municipality.

As a result of the reexamination report, the CDP will prepare the more critical zoning  revisions in areas where there are excessive zoning board of adjustment applications in  order for the zoning to be consistent with the MP, and where public policy initiatives shall  be modified to meet current local, County and State regulations. 

The CDP will conduct a thorough public outreach effort to solicit the opinions and  concerns of diverse communities within the Township. Additionally, the CDP will work in  conjunction with Township planners, attorneys, and staff. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Keen knowledge regarding notice requirements, requirements and processes for the adoption of a Master Plan Reexamination Report and Zoning Ordinances, and the ability to review development applications.  
• Certified to provide planning services in the State of New Jersey (licensed Professional Planner (PP), and certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred. 
• Ten (10) years of experience in providing consulting services to municipalities including demonstrated experience with these types of services. 
• Strong knowledge regarding New Jersey State agency rules and policies such as New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL), Council of Affordable Housing (COAH), New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA), New Jersey  Department of Environmental Protections (NJDEP), New Jersey Department of  Transportation (NJDOT), etc.  
• Experienced in development of a MP, a MP Reexamination Report, and Zoning Ordinances that have been approved and enacted upon. 
• Proven record of successful advisory services to municipalities and/or public sector entities of mid-size Townships.  
• Ability to be able to respond promptly to emergent matters.

Email resumes to: Team@unicorn-consultants.com 

Company website: https://unicornconsultingsolutions.com/ 

Apply by: November 20, 2023

SUMMARY

The employee in this position compiles and accurately maintains current municipal or county?wide geographic information systems (GIS) to facilitate planning analysis and decision making. The employee also creates map products and interactive GIS applications for county planning staff and other departments. The Senior GIS Coordinator also assigns and monitors the work of the entire GIS section while being the main point of contact between the Planning Commission and the county GIS Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Develops and maintains elements of the county GIS;
* Develops GIS map products and applications to assist planners in better analyzing or displaying spatial data;
* Coordinates with the Information Technology Services Department to address computer hardware or software issues pertaining to ArcGIS;
* Trains staff about ArcGIS;
* Distributes GIS data purchased from the county;
* Coordinates with the County GIS Manager;
* Assigns all GIS work products and monitors their quality and effectiveness;
* Reports to Planning Commission management on project and department status;
* Other duties as assigned.

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 Geography or equivalent and 5 years of GIS experience or a 4-year college degree with 7 years of GIS experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary for the position;
* GISP certification preferred;
* Competency in all enterprise ESRI software, including ArcPro, ArcGIS online, and ESRI applications such as Web Experiences and Storymaps;
* Proficiency working with Python, SDE (Spatial Database Engine) and SQL (Structured Query Language);
* Ability to perform GIS data conversion/editing, GIS map production, spatial database management, and spatial analysis/reporting tasks;
* Strong understanding of GIS concepts and spatial data;
* Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete long and short-term projects;
* Ability to maintain excellent documentation and records;
* Knowledge of essential professional office computer software to perform word processing, and presentations;
* Experience in the management of work flow for multiple staff members in the GIS section.

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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montcopa
Please submit a cover letter with your application.

Job Opening: Housing Program Specialist
Department: Housing and Community Development
Bargaining: Non-Bargaining (NB)
Unit: N/A
Incumbent: Vacant
Posting Date: September 8, 2023

The Housing Program Specialist performs day to day activities related to the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Federal HOME Investment Partnerships and CDBG Programs and related state and local housing and community development projects, in accordance with program regulations.

DUTIES OF POSITION

• Under general supervision of the Senior Housing Specialist:
•  Assists in the preparation of housing development funding agreements, attends construction meetings and ensures compliance with program requirements
•  Undertakes annual recordkeeping and inspections for affordable housing projects
•  Assists with compliance with HUD and County regulations for the Homeownership First Program including monitoring of subgrantees, recordkeeping, financial and program reporting and invoice approval
•  Provides technical assistance to housing development applicants
•  Assists in the development of the Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance, Evaluation Report and related reports
•  Assists with procurement and contracting for professional services necessary to carryout housing projects and programs, in accordance with County policies and procedures
•  Assists with maintenance of the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), the County’s financial and reporting system to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
•  Performs 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 required. 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 and familiarity with federal housing policy is desirable. PA Driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal, good health

WORKING CONDITIONS

8:00 – 4:30 Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week; air-conditioned office; out-of-office meetings and site visits; occasional overtime in connection with assignments

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 three months of starting employment.

CONTACT

To apply, please fill out our online application form.