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Dir of Code Planning 2016 Announcement

Pennrose Properties

Associate Developer 2

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

Job Description

This is a transportation planning position focused on transportation engineering and planning for the Office of Transportation Operations Management. This unit works with other transportation agencies and emergency responders to plan for efficient and safe operations of the region’s transportation network.

The employee will be responsible for the methodology, direction, and results of Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) plans; assisting in the development of long-range plans; advancement of incident management, emergency management, and traffic operations programs; and participation in planning for the deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the 9-county greater Philadelphia region. The position involves working with public agencies, private sector organizations, and decision-makers on project teams. Work is performed in accordance with broadly defined objectives and professional standards and is subject to administrative and technical review. The employee must be able to work as part of a team and be able to coordinate with other agencies.

Responsibilities
• Participate in the development and selection of methodology for individual transportation projects, including detailed specification of the problem, data to be collected and analyzed, interpretation of results, and the development of conclusions and recommendations for project implementation.
• Prepare reports summarizing findings and recommendations of various studies, including text, tables, maps, charts, photos and other appropriate graphics. Present results to appropriate agencies, technical committees, and the public.
• Use planning and engineering computer software such as geographic information system software, traffic simulation software, and other techniques to support traffic operations programs at member agencies and develop regional policies.
• For various transportation operations projects, specify data requirements, build databases, construct special applications, analyze results, and develop performance measures.
• Apply systems engineering techniques to ITS projects and assist with Regional ITS Architecture development and updates.
• Assist in the coordination of incident management task forces and programs.
• Coordinate TSM&O initiatives through ITS, incident management, traffic management, transit management, goods movement, safety, and congestion management activities, for example.
• Conduct outreach and provide project coordination services and technical assistance to member governments, consultants, and transportation operators.
• Conduct field views of project locations to compile an inventory of existing physical and operating conditions.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of transportation engineering and/or transportation planning, and ability to relate this knowledge to the development and analysis of a regional transportation system and its components.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications, traffic analysis and simulation software, geographic information systems, graphics programs, database design, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Experience in conducting field surveys, data analysis, and system evaluation.
• Knowledge of the socioeconomic factors involved in transportation planning.
• Ability to organize and conduct research projects.
• Ability to present results of research and technical analyses effectively in oral, written and graphic form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, planning officials, and the general public.

Minimum Experience & Training
THREE YEARS of progressively professional experience in transportation planning or engineering; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college/university, with major course work in Transportation Planning, Transportation or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree in transportation planning, transportation engineering, or another related field, and/or intern or co-operative education experience can be substituted for one year of experience.

Position Planner – Maryland (Baltimore/Washington Area) or New Jersey

Business Overview

Excellent opportunity for a Planner to work with a Woman Owned business that supports Federal, State and Local government agencies as well as commercial clients on projects ranging from Infrastructure Program Management and Oversight to Energy Audits and Engineering.

MCFA is a consulting and development firm located in Haddonfield, NJ specializing in planning, developing, implementing and managing large-scale infrastructure and energy programs for a diverse client base.
For over 10 years, MCFA has supported clients ranging from the Department of Defense to local school districts in planning and executing improvements to their operations and physical infrastructure to have more effective and efficient facility and business operations.

See our website at www.mcfaglobal.com for more information about MCFA, LLC.

Job Description

MCFA is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Planner. The role supports our clients nationwide.

The responsibilities of this role will be dynamic and depending on the individual’s background, knowledge and interests may include:

• Planning, implementation and management of a number of collaborative studies and projects for multiple clients
• Working closely with the MCFA Management Team and their clients to prioritize and execute initiatives and activities
• Providing facility and space planning, program and project management knowledge and skills to the team, clients and others
• Production of maps, graphics to support client deliverables and meetings;
• Coordinating with stakeholders and ensures full coordination as necessary to promote success in achieving program/project objectives
• Writing and editing reports, studies and associated documents
• Preparing detailed papers and spreadsheets
• Preparing for, attending, and/or leading meetings with clients, public, contractors and others
• Independently developing solutions and execute correctly, on time and to budget
• Providing space planning support services to include review of ongoing and future garrison and tenant modifications for compliance with Army Regulations.
• Aid in creating briefings for high level meetings.
• Writing and editing space utilization/justification statements
• Planning and tracking of major activities and space utilizations
• Preparing powerpoint briefings for various commands
• Preparing and maintaining tracking spreadsheets
• Preparing for, attending, and/or running meetings with clients, contractors and others
• Responding and tracking Requests For Information and other taskers
• Coordination between multiple tenant agencies
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3 years of planning experience
• Ability to get things done correctly and timely with minimal guidance
• Ability to organize work and effectively manage time
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Resourcefulness when responding to time sensitive situations
• Experience with land use analysis.
• Your experience should include the scheduling of activities, organizing meetings, management of project documentation such as project plans and meeting minutes, managing budgets and both internal and external communication.
• Experience using mapping, CAD and graphic software package.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Experience with office automation tools (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree necessary
• Master’s degree a plus
• United States citizenship – legally authorized to work in the US; and
• Ability to pass a National Background Check, E-Verify and obtain US Government Contractor Credentials
• Position can be located in Maryland (Baltimore/Washington DC Area) or Haddonfield, New Jersey.

Compensation

Salary TBD based on qualifications. Competitive benefits package with Medical, Dental, 401K, vacation, holidays, life insurance, and more.

MCFA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. MCFA does not discriminate against any applicant or employee with regard to hiring, tenure of employment, promotion, transfer, selection for training, or any other terms or conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal law, or on any ground protected by state or local law in each area in which MCFA maintains facilities.
MCFA is a participant in E-Verify and employees of MCFA are required to comply with program requirements.

To Apply
Send a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to careers@mcfaglobal.com

The Philadelphia Housing Authority, America’s fourth largest public housing authority and leader in real estate development and property management is seeking a Director– Energy Finance and Sustainability Management.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Finance, Urban Planning, Public Policy or a related field; AND four or more years’ experience in city planning, with a minimum of eighteen (18) months in a managerial capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by PHA.  Advanced degree in engineering, urban planning, public policy, public administration, or business administration is preferred.

Required Knowledge of:
• PHA organization, operations, policies, and procedures; HR Manual, Employee handbook, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Energy management and how energy-efficiency efforts may intersect with the preservation of public housing.
• Life cycle of building retrofit projects (e.g. design, procurement, construction, etc.).
• Energy markets, electricity and gas procurement, and price risk management instruments.
• Lead in Energy & Environmental Design (“LEED”) and energy procurement standards.
• State and Federal statutes, codes and regulations governing public sector, particularly public housing, finance and accounting functions.
• Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, practices, policies, rules and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principles for public sector financial administration.
• Federal and State public housing program regulations and reporting requirements, including Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Section 8 of the United States Housing Act.
• The United States Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Better Buildings Challenge.
• Methods, procedures, and standards for Public Housing record keeping and records management.
• The project management life cycle.

Required Skill in:
• Strategically thinking about future trends and their implications and incorporating them into the agency’s operational and strategic plans.
• Effective decision making that results in a track record of meeting or exceeding goals.
• Effectively leading and monitoring complex projects across multiple departments; mitigating project risks and meeting deadlines and cost forecasts.
• Interpreting and applying state and Federal accounting rules and regulations, and PHA policies.
• Analyzing financial issues, and developing recommendations and strategies.
• Reviewing and analyzing financial records and reports.
• Conducting quantitative analysis and making decisions based on that analysis.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, residents, and other parties.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver’s License may be required.
• Professional certification as an Engineer, Project Management Professional (“PMP”), and/or Energy Manager are preferred.

Under general supervision, oversees the reduction of PHA’s energy and resource consumption and carbon footprint efforts, and will work collaboratively with the Capital Projects and Maintenance teams to improve resident health and wellbeing through the creation of environmentally friendly developments for residents and the surrounding communities. S/he will manage an annual utilities budget of approximately $30 million in electricity, natural gas, heating oil, district stream, and water expense for more than 2,550 multi-family residential and commercial buildings.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Devises, updates as needed, and implements a comprehensive sustainability plan for PHA.
• Periodically leads needs assessment exercises of PHA’s portfolio to examine energy and water efficiency, renewable and sustainable energy opportunities, waste management, and resident health considerations.
• Collaborates with PHA residents and employees, industry leaders, academic and research institutions, housing advocates, government entities, and not-for-profit and private sector organizations to research and establish a replicable model for greening PHA facilities.
• Identifies and establishes a viable financing plan for sustainability initiatives; securing government grants, utility company incentives, and energy performance contract financing opportunities for demand-side management programs.
• Collaborates with the maintenance and construction departments to plan and direct the implementation of renewable and efficient energy technologies and other modernization upgrades and retrofits.
• Coordinates with property managers and provides technical guidance and professional development to promote the sustainable use of resources in all PHA facilities; support data-driven performance management efforts to optimize resource use across the agency.
• Tracks energy, water, and building supply consumption and costs.
• Performs targeted audits of utility cost transactions to ensure timely payments to suppliers on all accounts.
• Assists in the engagement of the public-housing tenant body through targeted events and other media to promote household-level energy conservation as a means to managing climate change and preserving public housing.
• Advises PHA management of opportunities to increase operational and financial efficiency.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA information; performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.