Chester County – Heritage Preservation Coordinator

August 6, 2023 / / Comments Off on Chester County – Heritage Preservation Coordinator

The Chester County Planning Commission is seeking a County Heritage Preservation Coordinator.

The Heritage Preservation Coordinator serves an essential leadership role in the historic preservation community, providing guidance, technical expertise, and training to municipalities, volunteers, and professionals in all aspects of the protection of Chester County’s numerous and irreplaceable historic
resources.

This position fills the role of the county historic preservation officer for state and federal historic Section 106 reviews, advises on PA Act 247 land development reviews involving historic resources, and serves as the liaison to the America 250 PA Chester County Commission. The Preservation Coordinator leads the planning and organization of the county’s highly popular Town Tours and Village Walks, attended every year by 1000’s of county residents.  This position provides support for the development of heritage tourism in Chester County and for cultural programming in the County parks.

This position requires the ability to organize, lead, and support multiple volunteers and professionals from municipalities, the public, and historic preservation partner organizations.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in historic preservation, history, or closely related degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of six years related experience. Experience in a cultural institution or government agency involving historic resources is a plus.

Position Type: Full-time/Exempt
Starting Salary: $64,563.36
For a full description of the Heritage Preservation Coordinator position and to apply, please visit the  Chester County Job Opportunities webpage: https://www.chesco.org/225/Human-Resources

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New Jersey Future – Multiple Openings

July 9, 2023 / / Comments Off on New Jersey Future – Multiple Openings
  • Community Planner II: New Jersey Future is seeking an experienced planner to help grow our community planning program. Applicants for the position must have professional experience managing planning projects to meet deadlines and produce deliverables.
  • Community Outreach Specialist: The Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for researching, understanding, and engaging with communities in order to inform, gather feedback, build partnerships, help communities access resources, and advance equitable planning and implementation. The Community Outreach Specialist will support and expand the Local Assistance Program Area with a significant focus on growing and supporting the new Funding Navigator Program.
  • Local Assistance Director, Community Planning: New Jersey Future is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial and mission-driven planning professional who is ready to help New Jersey communities become more sustainable, equitable, resilient and competitive. The Director will work collaboratively to oversee the growth and development of the Local Assistance program area, identify new and complimentary opportunities, serve as an educator and advocate, and engage in direct service provision.
  • Funding Specialist: New Jersey Future seeks to hire a Funding Specialist as part of a statewide effort to provide technical assistance to under-resourced water utilities in New Jersey. Specifically, the goal is to proactively engage utilities serving overburdened communities that have not received federal funds in the past and aid them in accessing federal and state infrastructure funding.
  • Program Associate: New Jersey Future seeks a skilled, organized, and motivated individual to support several of the organization’s programs and assist with various organizational projects and tasks. The Program Associate will work within a collaborative team environment on a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to, writing assignments, basic print and digital preparation work, scheduling, community outreach support, and event, committee, program, and operations support activities.
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DVRPC – Transportation Modeler / Analyst

May 30, 2023 / / Comments Off on DVRPC – Transportation Modeler / Analyst

Transportation Modeler / Analyst

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER I/II (TE I/II)                                       JOB RECRUITMENT #21-11

SALARY RANGE: Mid $60,000s to Mid $70,000s (position level & salary commensurate with education & experience)
LOCATION: Travel Trends and Forecasts
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. If your background and experience match the following vacancy in the Office of Travel Modeling, we would like to hear from you.

Job Description

DVRPC is seeking a Transportation Modeler/Analyst to join a vibrant modeling and research team in the Office of Travel Modeling. The Office of Travel Modeling maintains DVRPC’s regional travel simulation models, including a highly sophisticated activity-based model, a best-in-class trip-based model, and a tour-based truck model, and supports model applications to evaluate the impacts of transportation investments, new transportation technologies, long-range plans, and air quality improvement initiatives.  DVRPC’s travel models are highly customized, relying on numerous Python scripts to implement specific model functions, interact with different model programs, and process model outputs.  The Office of Travel Modeling is also active in research and use of emerging and big data for model development and transportation studies.

The Transportation Modeler/Analyst will assist the development and enhancement of DVRPC’s regional travel models, and support model applications and data analysis for planning studies.  Programming and data analytics skills are required for this position to debug model programs, add new model features, prepare data for model development, and summarize aggregated and disaggregated model outputs for various needs.  Work is performed in accordance with well-defined objectives and professional standards under the close technical direction of senior engineers and planners.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, update, calibrate, and validate the regional travel simulation models.
  • Develop tools and scripts to enhance and customize the regional models and their applications.
  • Develop tools and scripts to process and visualize various model inputs, validation data, and model outputs.
  • Design, process, and analyze various travel surveys and emerging data for travel behavior analysis.
  • Conduct research for developing new modeling features and tools to meet emerging modeling needs.
  • Support model applications, debug model programs, develop forecasts at the regional, corridor, and project level, and present findings and recommendations to technical committees and planning partners as needed.
  • Provide technical assistance to internal and external partners, and respond to requests of data and information.

Qualifications

  • Strong self-learning, quantitative analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of the principles of transportation engineering, econometrics, statistical methods, or computer science that is applicable to transportation modeling and travel forecasting.
  • Experience with Python, C#, or other object-oriented programming languages.
  • Experience with SQL or other relational databases.
  • Experience with GIS software.
  • Experience with prevailing travel demand modeling software, such as VISUM, TransCAD, CUBE, or EMME is a plus.
  • Ability to conduct research and evaluate information and data.
  • Ability to effectively present analysis results in oral, written and graphic forms.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and planning partners.

Experience & Training

To classify as a Level TE I, a minimum of one year of professional experience in civil engineering, transportation planning, or a related discipline is required. To classify as a Level TE II, a minimum of three years is required. Such experience may have been gained from a combination of experience and training. Training may have been gained through graduation from an accredited college or university. A Master’s degree or a full year of intern or co-operative education experience can be substituted for one year of experience.

To learn more about our work culture and benefits, visit our website: www.dvrpc.org/HumanResources/.

DVRPC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. FULL CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL ELIGIBLE, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, ANCESTRY, COLOR, DISABILITY, DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, ETHNICITY, FAMILIAL STATUS, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, GENETIC INFORMATION, MARITAL STATUS, MEDICAL CONDITION (INCLUDING PREGNANCY), NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, SEX, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MINORITY, DISABLED, & VETERANS CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. NOTE: YOU MUST BE LEGALLY ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE US.

TO APPLY, SEND RESUME / CV WITH COVER LETTER TO HUMAN RESOURCES VIA:

EMAIL: RESUMES@DVRPC.ORG; OR

FAX: 215-592-9125; OR MAIL: 190 N. INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST / 8TH FLOOR / PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-1520

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DVRPC – Safe Streets Planner

May 30, 2023 / / Comments Off on DVRPC – Safe Streets Planner

Safe Streets Planner

SALARY RANGE: Low $60,000s to Low $70,000s (position level & salary commensurate with education & experience)
LOCATION: Office of Safe Streets; Multimodal Planning, Transportation 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 (MPO). We believe DVRPC provides a stimulating environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, where conscientious professionals can contribute to the betterment of society. If your background and experience overlap the needs of the following vacancy, we would like to hear from you.

Job Description

DVRPC’s Office of Safe Streets (OSS) is focused on advancing Regional Vision Zero 2050 through planning studies, data analysis, and coordination with regional partners. OSS manages its own set of annual safety-focused projects and programs, and frequently collaborates with other DVRPC offices on joint efforts, especially from within DVRPC’s Multimodal section as the goals of safety, accessibility, and multimodalism are complementary. OSS embraces the Federal Highway Administration’s Safe System Approach which promotes broad consideration of road safety and shared responsibility in designing, maintaining, and using the road network.

This year DVRPC was awarded a federal grant from the Safe Streets and Roads For All discretionary program, established as part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). DVRPC, in collaboration with regional partners, is creating a regional vision zero action program designed to identify safety priorities, advance improvement recommendations for implementation, and elevate safety culture. This grant award creates new tasks specifically focused on advancing the Regional Vision Zero program (RVZ), which will be balanced with engagement on all OSS work. We are seeking a motivated planning professional with strong analytic, communication, and organizational skills to collaborate on this project and lead specific tasks. The work of the Office of Safe Streets involves technical tasks as well as engagement activities. Typical day-to-day activities include research, data analysis and interpretation, report writing, preparing and giving presentations, setting up and facilitating meetings, and working with regional partners at every level (municipal, county, state, and federal).

Work is performed in accordance with broadly-defined objectives and professional standards with the opportunity for independent judgment, subject to administrative and technical review by the Manager, Office of Safe Streets.

Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with the OSS team, facilitate and track the execution of tasks specific to RVZ, including development of the regional High Injury Network, development of safety improvement toolbox, partner coordination and public outreach.
  • Analyze and visualize crash data and demographic data as needed for various projects.
  • Conduct technical analysis for the regional Transportation Safety and Analysis Plan process, conducted every three years, and plan for its integration into RVZ.
  • Collaborate on tasks supporting the multidisciplinary Regional Safety Task Force: plan meetings and track outcomes, lead special projects, and bring creativity and flexibility to the task force in pursuit of regional safety goals.
  • Work on transportation safety initiatives including identifying problems, analyzing and interpreting data, developing recommendations, and effectively communicating in narrative form, presentations, and virtual platforms.
  • Represent OSS as a team member on annual work program projects conducted in collaboration with other DVRPC offices; e.g.: FY23 projects include the Hunting Park Avenue Vision Zero Corridor Study, and PennDOT Regional Road Diet Prioritization. In response to partner needs, these efforts change with each work program update.
  • Participate as appropriate in policy, regulatory, and technical discussions supporting federal transportation performance measures for safety, and conduct technical follow-through. Represent OSS on local, county, and state-level safety initiatives like county highway safety task forces, Philadelphia Vision Zero subcommittees, and emphasis area action teams for the New Jersey Strategic Highway safety plan, etc.
  • Provide technical assistance as needed to regional partners developing and advancing safety infrastructure projects by fulfilling requests for data and analysis support, and facilitating coordination between local and state partners to access federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funds.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation and transportation safety planning, including the relationship of transportation and land development, and socio-economic factors that influence transportation.
  • Experience with data-driven analyses employed to understand trends and develop recommendations to support roadway improvements; familiarity with the Highway Safety Manual and FHWA’s Proven Safety Countermeasures is helpful.
  • Demonstrated ability to present concepts clearly and concisely in oral, written, and graphic form; ability to synthesize analysis results and prepare reports that are easy to understand and technically sound.
  • Proven experience with ArcGIS Desktop (ArcGIS Pro preferred) and ArcGIS Online.
  • Demonstrated competency in using software for analysis, mapping, and design, and exposure to, or interest in, learning new technical skills such as code-based approaches to data analysis and visualization (e.g. Python, SQL, R, JavaScript).
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, planning officials, and the public; aptitude for listening and drawing conclusions; experience with facilitating discussions and building consensus.
  • Proficiency in balancing tasks for multiple projects and supervisors; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Experience & Training

To be classified as an RA II, a minimum of three years of professional experience in transportation or city/regional planning; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college/university, with major course work in a planning-related discipline applicable to transportation planning is required. A minimum of five years of experience are needed to classify as an RA III. A Master’s degree can be substituted for one year of experience.

To learn more about our work culture and benefits, visit our website: www.dvrpc.org/HumanResources/.

DVRPC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. FULL CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL ELIGIBLE, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, ANCESTRY, COLOR, DISABILITY, DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, ETHNICITY, FAMILIAL STATUS, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, GENETIC INFORMATION, MARITAL STATUS, MEDICAL CONDITION (INCLUDING PREGNANCY), NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, SEX, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MINORITY, DISABLED, & VETERANS CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. NOTE: YOU MUST BE LEGALLY ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE US.

TO APPLY, SEND RESUME / CV WITH COVER LETTER TO HUMAN RESOURCES VIA:

EMAIL: RESUMES@DVRPC.ORG; OR

FAX: 215-592-9125; OR MAIL: 190 N. INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST / 8TH FLOOR / PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-1520

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DVRPC – Project Implementation Engineer

May 30, 2023 / / Comments Off on DVRPC – Project Implementation Engineer

Project Implementation Engineer

SALARY RANGE: High $60,000s to Low $70,000s (position level & salary commensurate with education & experience)
LOCATION: Transportation Operations and Services, Transportation 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. If your background and experience match the following entry-level vacancy, we would like to hear from you.

Job Description

DVRPC has an exciting position on our team to lead various projects through design project development. This position provides direct assistance to project sponsors in local government and nonprofit entities in implementing various non-traditional, federally funded transportation projects in the Delaware Valley region.

The Project Implementation Engineer will coordinate and facilitate the implementation process (beginning at project concept through construction) of numerous projects that are sponsored by a local government, other public agency, or by a private non-profit organization, in addition to program management work. The types of projects include bicycle facility construction (both on and off roadway), reconstruction/restoration of historic transportation buildings, provision of pedestrian facilities through sidewalk and ADA ramp improvements, and other such projects eligible under federal funding programs. The federal funding sources are generally Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-aside), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation Program (STP/STU).

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has asked DVRPC to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of these non-traditional projects for which the project sponsor is responsible for hiring and managing professional engineers to develop the plans, specifications, and estimates for the project and for submitting these through PennDOT for approval.

The position offers a unique opportunity to independently manage these non-traditional projects and gain invaluable experience as a project manager. The Project Implementation Engineer will coordinate and facilitate this work with the project sponsor in the same manner as PennDOT’s managers for the pre-construction phases of the project. PennDOT will let the construction contracts, and the sponsor will provide for construction inspection. The work will be performed in accordance with overall DVRPC policies, federal and state requirements, and professional standards. Work will be reviewed by senior level managers through regular project status meetings.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate meetings and field views with the project sponsor, PennDOT, and affected municipalities and counties.
  • Assist the project sponsor in the process of getting a consultant under contract, including providing guidance on the preparation and solicitation of the request for qualifications (RFQ) and the design of the selection process, in alignment with state and federal requirements.
  • Assist the project sponsor in the reviews of consultants’ responses to the RFP, including the scope and cost proposals, project schedule, and list of deliverables.
  • Oversee the project’s environmental review process and the development of environmental documents.
  • Coordinate with the project sponsor and the consultant to secure timely delivery of final plans, specifications and cost estimates to PennDOT.
  • Write letters, meeting minutes and give status reports to technical committees.
  • Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

  • Considerable knowledge of basic engineering principles.
  • Knowledge of how transportation projects are implemented is preferred.
  • Project development and management experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of the applicable state and federal standards preferred.
  • Considerable knowledge of MS Office Suite.
  • Strong oral, writing, organization, and presentation skills to ensure efficient project delivery.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private agency officials, consultants, the general public, and other DVRPC staff.
  • Ability to travel and attend meetings at various locations throughout the DVRPC region approximately 25% of the time.

Experience & Training

To classify as a TE II, a minimum of three years of professional experience in Civil or Transportation Engineering or Project Management including demonstrated skills in design, construction management/inspection, or a related field, and a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Civil Engineering or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

To learn more about our work culture and benefits, visit our website: www.dvrpc.org/HumanResources/.

DVRPC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. FULL CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL ELIGIBLE, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, ANCESTRY, COLOR, DISABILITY, DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, ETHNICITY, FAMILIAL STATUS, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, GENETIC INFORMATION, MARITAL STATUS, MEDICAL CONDITION (INCLUDING PREGNANCY), NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, SEX, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MINORITY, DISABLED, & VETERANS CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. NOTE: YOU MUST BE LEGALLY ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE US.

TO APPLY, SEND RESUME / CV WITH COVER LETTER TO HUMAN RESOURCES VIA:

EMAIL: RESUMES@DVRPC.ORG; OR

FAX: 215-592-9125; OR MAIL: 190 N. INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST / 8TH FLOOR / PHILADELP

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Montgomery County Planning Commission – Planner II

April 8, 2023 / / Comments Off on Montgomery County Planning Commission – Planner II

SUMMARYThe Montgomery County Planning Commission seeks a Planner II for the community planning section. The section’s goal is to provide sound planning advice to municipalities to help them identify, prioritize, and ultimately attain their community improvement goals. The community planning program is also instrumental in supporting mult-imunicipal planning efforts throughout the county. Additionally, our objective is to promote the goals of the Montgomery County comprehensive plan. 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.

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; undertake public outreach for comprehensive planning efforts and when appropriate;
  • Grant writing.

 

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.

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Montgomery County Planning Commission – Senior Planner/Data Analyst

April 8, 2023 / / Comments Off on Montgomery County Planning Commission – Senior Planner/Data Analyst

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

  • 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.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • 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.

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Montgomery County Planning Commission – Senior County Planner

April 8, 2023 / / Comments Off on Montgomery County Planning Commission – Senior County Planner

SUMMARY

 

The Montgomery County Planning Commission seeks a senior county planner to assist with the upcoming 2050 comprehensive planning process and to serve as project manager on a variety of other initiatives.  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 (among other projects).  County planning staff work closely with other departments and provide overall support to the agency.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Conducts analysis, research, and report production related to demographic projections, housing and non-residential construction, economic development, and other planning issues;
  • 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, the 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.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Master’s Degree in Planning 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;
  • Excellent writing, communication, and public speaking skills to be used with peers, Planning Commission members, local governments, and other stakeholders;
  • Experience conducting and creating tools for public outreach events with diverse audiences is preferred;
  • 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;
  • Commission members, local governments, and other stakeholders;
  • Experience conducting and creating tools for public outreach events with diverse audiences is preferred;
  • 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. 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.

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Montgomery County Planning Commission – Assistant Section Manager of Design

April 6, 2023 / / Comments Off on Montgomery County Planning Commission – Assistant Section Manager of Design

UMMARY

 

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Design & Outreach of the planning commission and is responsible for producing high-quality design concepts for Montgomery County communities and assisting in the management of a team of urban designers, landscape architects, and graphic designers to illustrate these important design concepts in planning documents. This team also provides design services for various county departments and often supports projects through construction.  The position requires a skilled urban designer or landscape architect, who will be the design lead on key projects and who can assist in the management of the section’s workflow. The ideal candidate is a registered landscape architect or licensed architect.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Manage and work on design projects such as, but not limited to alternative site designs, master plans for office parks and commercial and mall redevelopment, and main street revitalization;
  • Manage and complete special projects and multiple section efforts;
  • Perform Land Development reviews under Act 247;
  • Assist in the management of all activities of the section;
  • Ensure all work of those supervised is completed on time and meets high quality standards;
  • Ensure that any contractual obligations or statutory requirements are met;
  • Serve as an important professional information resource to the staff and is actively engaged in professional development activities in planning and design;
  • Work cooperatively with other staff, general public, and local officials;
  • Communicate and work with various elected officials, local community leaders, businesspeople, and the general public;
  • Maintain appropriate professional contacts and certifications and licenses;
  • Undertake special projects as assigned by the Commissioners, Planning Board, or Director;
  • Attend public meetings, day, or evening;
  • Duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES in addition to all of the above shall include some combination of the following dependent upon stated position:

  • Have technical knowledge in urban design and landscape architecture and an understanding of best practices in these areas;
  • Have technical knowledge in stormwater management, green infrastructure, residential, mixed use and commercial design, transportation, zoning, planning law, and related subjects;
  • Author and produce design and planning documents that may include comprehensive planning efforts, gateway and corridor plans, master plans, and revitalization and main street plans;
  • Produce conceptual sketch plans, illustrations, and 3-D renderings for residential, mixed use, office, commercial, and industrial development;
  • Produce massing diagrams, street cross sections and road diet plans, and landscape plans for parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities;
  • Produce cost estimates for landscape and site improvement projects.

 

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 Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Planning, or related degree;
  • Eight (8) years minimum of progressively responsible experience in professional planning, architecture, or landscape architecture;
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary for the position;
  • Knowledge of state-of-the-art software such as, but not limited to, design rendering software, like AutoCAD, SketchUp, VectorWorks, and the Adobe Creative Suite;
  • Prefer a registered Landscape Architect or licensed Architect;
  • Excellent communications skills and public speaking ability;
  • Excellent writing and editing skills;
  • Excellent managerial, supervisory, and administrative skills;
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
  • High degree of technical knowledge in all aspects of urban design and landscape architecture;
  • Knowledge of essential professional office computer software to perform presentations, design plans, and ability to learn certain geographic information system functions and other software for planning work;
  • 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.

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OTIS – Complete Streets Chief of Staff

March 8, 2023 / / Comments Off on OTIS – Complete Streets Chief of Staff

Complete Streets Chief of Staff

  • Full-time

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

  • Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
  • Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
  • Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
  • Benefits – We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Managing Director’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability (OTIS) is charged with driving change through our transportation and infrastructure systems. OTIS leads a portfolio of departments, including Streets Transportation, Streets Sanitation, Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), and the Office of Sustainability to provide cost-effective quality services with a focus on the resident. OTIS collaborates with a wide variety of organizations such as Amtrak, DVRPC, PATCO, PennDOT, and SEPTA.

More information about the functions of OTIS can be found at: www.phila.gov/otis, https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-sustainability, and https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-streets/.

Job Description

The Chief of Staff (CoS) reports to the Director of the Office of Complete Streets (OCS). This position provides advanced support to the Director and leadership of the Office of Complete Streets with a focus on keeping staff and projects performing at their best.

The position is responsible for providing strategic management, performance evaluations, and operations management for OCS. This includes developing systems for tracking and supporting transportation project development, ensuring alignment with the City’s transportation goals and strategic plans are met, and supporting a team of over 20 employees. This position will represent the Director of OCS at meetings when required and appropriate. The position requires someone interested in working in complete streets, transportation issues, and of a wide array of government functions, operations. Knowledge of complex and large organizational cultures, like City government, is desired.

The Office of Complete Streets (OCS) is experiencing significant growth in both staff and managed budgets related to projects funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) over the coming years. This Chief of Staff position will assist the Director by:

  1. serving as a communication liaison with staff to ensure project issues and challenges are clearly presented to leadership
  2. measuring and tracking productivity and team performance,
  3. assisting in prioritizing and/or covering meetings or events for the Director,
  4. ensuring appropriate employee development and issue resolution support.

The addition of the OCS Chief of Staff will ensure project development and production of grant application ready projects are meeting city policy goals through accurate tracking, problem triage, and staff support over the next 5 years.

Essential Functions

Strategic planning and Performance management

  • Collaborating with executive team members to determine and prioritize annual work plans, milestones, and multi-year strategies
  • Collaborate with Director on developing new program ideas, pilot projects, and strategic policy initiatives for the Office of Complete Streets
  • Leads measurement and evaluation of projects and programs with focus on creating organizational reporting methods, including annual reports, dashboards, or other means of measuring impact and progress towards strategic and tactile goals
  • Work within OCS to develop performance metrics relevant to the office’s varied work as well as systems for continuous tracking
  • Serve as a thought partner and strategic advisor to the Director, stand in on meetings, challenge ideas and offer different perspectives, follow up on action items with team accordingly
  • Working with leadership to deliver, monitor and communicate progress towards goals
  • Support City projects that advance the goals in the CONNECT Plan, Vision Zero Action Plan, the Philadelphia Transit Plan, and the City’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.

Operations Management

  • Provide daily support to the Director, including tracking follow-up communication and attending meetings on behalf of the Director or other senior leaders, as assigned.
  • Work with Office’s leadership to ensure execution preparation for important internal and external meetings or events
  • Oversee daily operations through collaboration with executive team members and senior management, assisting with an array of administrative tasks from calendar coordination, correspondence, and managing media communications coordination
  • Monitor and respond to emerging needs and interests among key stakeholders such as residents, agency and department partners, and employees
  • Promote team integration as well as cross-functional communication and collaboration.
  • Serve as the budget manager for OCS and closely work with the OTIS Admin manager to manage, forecast, and coordinate with OCS District and Program managers on financial needs and spending thought the year
  • Providing tactical support to implement office priorities
  • Provide professional assistance and project management on various duties as assigned by the Director.
  • Other duties as assigned

Employee Support and Development

  • Collaborating with executive team members to develop employee development training opportunities
  • Manage conference and training requests to ensure staff development within a constrained budget
  • Providing department leaders with recommendations and consultation to improve teamwork
  • Planning, coordinating and leading meetings and workshops
  • Participate in meetings with staff and inter-governmental partners, stakeholders and community groups related to transportation concerns

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated achievement in areas such as driving complex projects to completion, building collaborative networks and teams, managing sensitive relationships and projects, bringing order and rigor to dynamic, high-stakes initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to excel in fast-paced and fast-growing organizations with strong, diverse, and ambitious cultures.
  • Excellent communicator, written and verbal, to internal and external audiences.
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills and professional demeanor.
  • Working knowledge of human resources practices and administrative processes and procedures.
  • Experience with developing and managing budgets and financial plans.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently while managing multiple projects on tight timelines
    Must be able to manage direct reports who oversee other units.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Understanding of principles of multimodal transportation planning
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, GIS, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail.
  • Collaborative team member with focus on achieving shared objectives maintaining on-going productive working relationships.
  • Ability to use or willingness and ability to learn and interpret other analytical and design software (MS PowerBI, SharePoint, project management software, etc)
  • Passion for building community capacity to help build a safer, equitable, sustainable, healthier transportation environment for our residents

Work-Life

Work hours are generally 40 hours per week. Our team is currently hybrid with both virtual and in-office days, however the position can opt to come in the office each day if desired.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Approximately 5-7 years of experience, including management, strategic planning, or operations roles in at least one of the following: growing non-profit, technology company, government, management consulting, other businesses, or academia.
  • A bachelor’s degree or additional certification in transportation planning, engineering, management, government administration or related fields

Desirable:

  • A Masters degree or additional certification in the fields mentioned above
  • Experience working in the transportation field preferred

We welcome and encourage applicants with non-traditional career paths. If you don’t exactly meet the qualifications outlined here, please apply and describe in your cover letter how your own experiences equip you to excel in this position.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000

Did you know?

  • We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
  • 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
  • We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
  • Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Generous retirement savings options are available

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19. 

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx

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