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Senior Program Officer, NCHRP

July 8, 2019

Senior Program Officer, NCHRP

Firm Name
Transportation Research Board — National Cooperative Highway Research Program
Firm Location
Washington DC
Firm Website
http://www.trb.org/NCHRP/NCHRP.aspx

Description

The Senior Program Officer will manage projects primarily in the NCHRP. The Senior Program Officer will work with expert panels established for the purpose of guiding research projects on a wide variety of transportation topics including roadway design, construction, safety, pavement and materials, hydraulics, and geotechnical engineering. The Senior Program Officer will be responsible for preparing project statements and progress reports, making presentations before technical groups, evaluating research reports, initiating contracts, and monitoring research. The selected candidate will assist in program administration.

Engineering background required. See the link for full details:

https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/job/Keck-Center/Senior-Program-Officer—National-Cooperative-Highway-Research-Program_R0000469-1

Job Details

Job Type
 
Paid Y/N
 Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Ann Hartell
Contact Email
ahartell@gmail.com

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Transportation
Job Sector:

Associate Policy Analyst, Community and Housing

June 26, 2019

Associate Policy Analyst, Community and Housing

Firm Name
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Firm Location
Chicago, IL
Firm Website
https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers

Description

The Analyst will produce analyses on a variety of development, housing, and tax policy topics, as well as develop recommendations for federal, state, and local leaders and decision makers. With a mix of technical skills and policy insights, this position will help spearhead implementation and further study of the community recommendations of ON TO 2050 – metropolitan Chicago’s new comprehensive regional plan. Immediate initiatives include: completing research on new solutions for disinvestment; developing strategies to respond to and direct the effects of e-commerce, assessing policies relevant to housing choice in the face of changing housing demand;and leading a series of analyses on development change and its import for the region. Longer-term assignments will include helping to shape and carry out other aspects of CMAP’s policy and programming agenda, as highlighted in ON TO 2050.

Responsibilities
– Lead stakeholder processes to develop policy recommendations and programs.
– Conduct literature reviews, best practices research, quantitative analysis, and stakeholder interviews to prepare short and long reports, issue briefs, memos,and other material to advance and expand on the recommendations of ON TO 2050.
– Make presentations to CMAP committees and interact directly with stakeholders, including housing, land use, and other planning professionals and elected officials.
– Represent CMAP on task forces, working groups, and at partner organization meetings.
-Aid quantitative and qualitative analyses of potential transportation strategies, specifically related to development impacts.

Knowledge, Skills,and Abilities
– Ability to lead stakeholder processes.
– Ability to synthesize multiple points of view.
– Excellent data management skills and the ability to generate and present findings from these data.
– Ability to prepare technical information on issues of public policy and housing and development, and to effectively communicate that information clearly to external and internal audiences orally, in writing, and in presentations.
– Ability to maintain a focus on the big picture while leading moderately complex research projects and produce reports and issue briefs that are factual, original, compelling, and persuasive.
– Competence with ESRI GIS software, desktop computer databases, and spreadsheet analysis.
– General knowledge of the relationship between land use and transportation.

Education and Experience
– An undergraduate degree in Public Policy, Planning, Economics, or a directly related field is required; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
– Two to five years of non-intern experience in a research-driven policy, planning, or analytical role is required.
– Ability to work effectively in an environment using Microsoft Office Suite, with adaptability to other software.

Job Details

Job Type
 
Paid Y/N
 Paid
Application Due
 07/26/2019
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Contact Information

Contact Name
Austen Edwards
Contact Email
aedwards@cmap.illinois.gov
Contact Phone
(229) 392-2395

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, GIS, Housing, Land Use, Transportation
Job Sector:

Project Planner

June 24, 2019

Project Planner

Firm Name
Stewart
Firm Location
Raleigh, NC
Firm Website
http://stewartinc.com/company/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a7885ac6ad76ffc016b23c24c644ec2

Description

Position Highlights:
Are you interested in the opportunity to reshape development patterns and leave your imprint on the built environment? Are you interested in helping grow one of Stewart’s newest service offerings? If so, a career with the Municipal Planning & Mobility team is waiting for you! Our Municipal Planning & Mobility team is currently involved in many exciting projects across the state. This position will both challenge you and enable you to grow professionally every day.

Position Responsibilities:
Love to learn about communities and have a desire to help guide their future? Want to have the best of both worlds — work for Stewart but at the same time work with great municipal clients? Utilizing your knowledge and background in planning you’ll work as part of an interdisciplinary team developing Unified Development Ordinances, Comprehensive Plans, Bike/Ped Plans, Small Area Plans, and other Long Range Planning studies.

This job might be for you if…
you enjoy working with others to create contextual solutions
you enjoy traveling to different parts of the state
you have excellent technical writing skills
you have experience creating and editing documents in InDesign
you enjoy using GIS mapping and analysis
you have a knack for public engagement
you are detail-oriented and like to work on a variety of projects.
you believe Trust, Humility, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Discipline are important values to embrace and live out.
you value diversity of thought, contributing new ideas and perspectives while also respecting different points of view.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in City Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Geography or equivalent.
3 to 5 years of municipal planning and/or consulting experience.
AICP certification preferred or ability to obtain one within two years of hire.
Demonstrated experience writing Development Code updates, Comprehensive Plans, and other planning documents.
Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Willingness and ability to participate in night meetings and travel, as required.

Our Team:
Stewart’s Municipal Planning & Mobility practice area is a response to our clients’ needs for building healthy, equitable, resilient, and connected communities. Now, more than ever, our cities and communities are adapting to changing demographics, land use trends, environments, and technologies. We are a team of experienced municipal planners, designers, and active transportation planners and engineers that focus on providing high quality data-driven and design-focused solutions for our clients. Our Municipal Planning services include services such as the development of land use ordinances, code writing, entitlement and regulatory approvals, comprehensive and small area plans, urban design, and GIS mapping and scenario planning. Our Mobility services include urban bikeway design and engineering as well as the preparation of bike/ped plans, feasibility studies, and ADA transition plans.

APPLY ONLINE: http://stewartinc.com/company/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a7885ac6ad76ffc016b23c24c644ec2

Job Details

Job Type
 
Paid Y/N
 Paid

Job Category:
Land Use, Transportation
Job Sector:

Senior Planner- Transportation

June 24, 2019

Senior Planner- Transportation

Firm Name
Town of Garner
Firm Location
Garner, NC
Firm Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/garnernc/jobs/2483124/senior-planner-transportation?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Description

SALARY: $53,768.00 – $83,449.60 Annually

CLOSING DATE: 07/07/19 11:59 PM

The Town of Garner (pop. 33,000) is looking for a planning team member that is eager to be involved in transportation projects such as:
Expansion of GoRaleigh bus service into Garner;
Upcoming Bus Rapid Transit service between Garner Station and downtown Raleigh;
Planning around two future stops for Triangle Commuter Rail;
Preparing for the arrival of the NC 540 expressway;
Managing the Town’s on-call transportation services contract for planning and design services – current contracts include:
Jones Sausage Road realignment and rail grade separation (adjacent to the new Amazon Distribution Center)
Garner Transit Planning Study for enhanced local service
White Oak / Hebron Church / Ackerman roads roundabout
Town liaison for NCDOT improvement projects including:
The area’s first continuous flow intersection at Timber Drive/Hammond Road and US 70
Synchronized street improvements for US 401
Bridge replacement enhancements

APPLY ONLINE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/garnernc/jobs/2483124/senior-planner-transportation?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

DESCRIPTION:
The Town of Garner is seeking an experienced Senior Planner – Transportation. This position performs difficult professional work developing, coordinating and implementing a variety of transportation and land use planning activities and programs – coordinate with others on local implementation of Wake Transit Plan recommendations, develop and implement a formal TIA/TIS scoping and review program, coordinate with internal departments to promote bicycle and pedestrian improvements, recommend transportation projects for local funding, develop and implement a joint land use and transportation review of rezoning requests, seek grant and competitive funding dollars for local transportation projects, etc. – along with related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning Director who heads the Planning Department’s land use and transportation services section.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Advises the Planning Director and department staff on transportation–transit, roadway, bicycle, pedestrian–matters, with an emphasis on the influencing of land use decisions;
• Advises Town Council, Planning Commission and others on transportation-related issues;
• Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional transportation planning projects,
research and analysis as assigned;
• Represents the Town as the voting member of both the Technical Coordinating Committee and
the Transit Planning Advisory Committee of the Capital Area Metropolitan Organization (CAMPO);
• Participates in CAMPO subcommittees and special studies as assigned;
• Coordinates with area transit agencies on local implementation of Wake Transit Plan
recommendations;
• Manages the Garner Transportation Plan and ensures coordination with CAMPO Metropolitan
Transportation Plan;
• Identifies and prioritizes transportation improvements to be included in the Town’s multi-year
Capital Improvement Program (CIP);
• Identifies and prepares applications for transportation grant funding as available;
• Reviews site plans and preliminary subdivision plans as part of the Technical Review Committee
for compliance with transportation plans and regulations;
• Prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and Town Council;
• Responds to questions from citizens regarding transportation improvements and projects taking
place within the Town’s planning jurisdiction;
• Reviews NCDOT project plans and provides comments and suggestions;
• Consults with developers and coordinates with North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) to establish initial scope for required Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) studies;
• Reviews TIA studies, stays apprised of NCDOT improvement requirements as applicable, and
coordinates Town responses and recommendations through preliminary site plan/subdivision plan
approval;
• Consults with officials in other local, state or federal agencies regarding transportation-related
issues;
• Attends a number of evening meetings;
• Performs related tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with a degree in transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering or related field and at least three years of professional transportation planning experience is required.
A valid driver’s license is required.
A master’s degree in urban planning or related field and AICP certification are preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The salary range shown is the full range.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Details

Job Type
 
Paid Y/N
 Paid
Application Due
 07/07/2019
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Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Land Use, Transportation
Job Sector:

Program Officer- Research

June 19, 2019

Program Officer- Research

Firm Name
Kauffman Foundation
Firm Location
Westport, MO
Firm Website
https://www.kauffman.org/who-we-are/careers-at-the-kauffman-foundation/program-officer-research

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Officer (PO), Research manages a research and grant portfolio that focuses on data-driven research and metrics to track entrepreneurial ecosystems, and to further research illuminating successful outcomes to support entrepreneurs, organizations that support entrepreneurs, and decision-makers and policy-makers.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Research
• Work closely with Kauffman Foundation staff, researchers and data scientists, and grantees to develop data and metrics on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
• Conduct research and data analysis as needed and oversee research contractors.
• Acquire a wide range of knowledge on all issues that are of interest to the Entrepreneurship
Department. The PO may be asked to provide leadership on a particular content subject and contribute to Foundation outputs, while developing expertise on a broad range of issues. Focus on keeping up with the changing landscape of research and data in entrepreneurship.

Grant Management
• Develop and manage grants and research initiatives which are relevant to entrepreneurship support organizations and policymakers and lead to data and metrics that ultimately support the success of entrepreneurs.
• Build and attract researchers and funders through request for proposals, individual grants and working with relevant partners.
• Seek to advance the initiatives of the Foundation, with a deep commitment to using data and research insights to foster informed discussion and ultimately drive research, program and policy improvements.
• Support the development and implementation of the department’s broader data strategies and initiatives.
• Represent the Foundation at various conferences and events, including taking relevant speaking engagements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Master’s degree in a field with strong applied research focus (e.g. applied social science, public policy, computational social science, empirical economics).
Work Experience: Five years of experience working in a research or grant writing capacity. Experience with research preferred.
Travel: This position may require up to 33% business travel.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates for this position must be highly motivated, capable of self-directed work, detail- oriented and able to work collaboratively across teams and departments. Incumbents must exhibit a keen sense of responsibility and enjoy working with multiple demands, shifting priorities, and constant change.
A successful candidate profile:
• Ability to construct logical arguments that connect grant outcomes to overall departmental goals
• Adequate understanding of organizational and leadership dynamics in order to identify grantee
capacity for success as well as potential risks
• Methodological and analytical rigor and creative insight to identify, shape, and manage high
quality research in support of strategic goals of the foundation.
• Capacity to understand basic budgets in order to identify grantee capacity for success as well
as potential risks
• Basic understanding of balance sheet and income statements in order to assess grantee
capacity for success as well as potential risks
• Strong computer literacy skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and data base
applications, and familiarity with standard software programs, including statistical packages.
• Possesses a passion for “doing what is right,” with unquestioned integrity, positive ethics and
values reflective of the Kauffman Foundation.

All of the statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The organization reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
All of the statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The organization reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants can apply for this position by submitting a cover letter and resume to resume@kauffman.org.
Resumes and cover letters should be submitted in this fashion, please. (last name, first name, resume OR last name, first name, cover letter).

Job Details

Job Type
 
Paid Y/N
 Paid
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Contact Information

Contact Email
resume@kauffman.org

Job Category:
Community Development, Design, Economic Development, Environmental Planning, GIS, Housing, International Development, Internship, Land Use, Real Estate, Transportation
Job Sector:

Transit Operations Systems Planner

June 14, 2019

Transit Operations Systems Planner

Firm Name
City and County of San Francisco Department of Human Resources
Firm Location
San Francisco, CA
Firm Website
https://www.jobapscloud.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=TEX&R2=5288&R3=097632

Description

Division: Transit
Section/Unit: Program Delivery and Support, Transit Technology
Work Location: 1455 Market Street, 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 5:30PM
Salary: 82,680.00 – $100,490.00/year

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Exempt, Full Time not to exceed three (3) years – This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

The Transit Technology group is a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative team responsible for managing technology systems and developing technology projects to improve the quality of Muni service. The group has a strong collaborative culture and works in partnership with many adjacent units, especially the Agency’s IT department. The Transit Technology group represents the business needs of Transit to IT and helps IT project managers develop system requirements which reflect those needs. The group also assists Transit staff in configuring and utilizing the features of available technology systems to make transit service more efficient, reliable, safe, and comfortable for its approximately 750,000 daily customers.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the general direction of the Transit Technology Manager, the Transportation Planner II plans the procurement, development and maintenance of technology systems supporting transit operations. These systems include CAD (computer-aided dispatch), AVL (automatic vehicle location), ATCS (automatic train control system), video surveillance systems, farebox systems, radio communication systems and others. The Transportation Planner II will utilize the data sources generated by these systems to conduct creative, complex, and statistically significant data analysis resulting in meaningful reports and recommendations for system, service, or operational improvements. The position also works with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Information Technology (IT) department to develop requirements for future system procurements.

The Transportation Planner II (Operations Systems Planner) supports the preparation and oversight of transit operations plans that maximize the use of existing or future technology systems and provide high-quality service for the riding public. In addition, The Transportation Planner II will prepare contingency plans which dictate the operational response to system outages. This position will be responsible for utilizing analytical methods to identify needs and generate actionable insights in support of Transit Operations and maintenance teams.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Documents operational needs which can be supported by the technology and in coordination with the Finance and Information Technology (FIT) division and develops a long term capital strategy for technology procurement supporting transit operations.
Develops lifecycle plans for technology systems essential to transit operations, including the Harris Radio System, the Conduent CAD/AVL System, the Video Surveillance System, and the Train Control System.
Develops and maintains capital plans for investment in technology systems which improve transit operations, works with funding agencies, grant administrators, and other capital planning staff to provide justification for funding, to include cost/benefit analyses, and assessments of operational effectiveness.
Works with managers and staff to develop requirements for new technology systems and represents the business to IT staff, vendors, and/or project teams.
Develops and/or modifies operational plans, policies and procedures to utilize technology systems to assist daily transit operations.
Assists with adoption and integration of technology systems through transit operations work processes such as developing training manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Supports operational staff and works with IT and the vendor to resolve issues with technology systems, managing configuration changes, and monitoring system status.
Develops operations management tools as needed, using Python or other scripting languages, to simplify work processes and improve the quality of transit datasets.
Performs analysis of data generated from operations systems and provides recommendations for service or operational changes if necessary.
Writes reports and white papers to document best practices and analyzes data obtained from operational systems.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Transportation, Transportation Engineering, Public Administration or other closely related field; OR
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND two (2) years of transit planning and/or transportation planning experience.

Substitution:
Additional transit planning and/or transportation planning experience beyond the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for year basis.
Additional post-graduate education as described in item 1 of the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis (30 semester units/45 quarter units equal one (1) year of experience).

Notes:

1. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

2. One year full-time experience is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

A strong interest in promoting public transportation and a desire to learn about transit operations and the technologies driving them.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, purposes, scope and techniques of various phases of city and/or transportation planning.
Master’s degree in planning, transportation, transportation engineering, public administration or other closely related field.
Experience analyzing data generated by transit operations.
Demonstrated strong analytic skills and problem-solving ability.
Experience developing or contributing to general, specific, and/or long-range plans.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate with diplomacy and conduct meetings with stakeholders throughout the agency.
Ability to work independently, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Ability to present facts clearly and concisely in the preparation of complex reports and presentations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Proficient in Tableau data visualization and analysis software.
Proficient in various scripting languages (Python, SQL, R, etc.).
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
Knowledge of and experience in the creation of databases and utilizing them for planning purposes.

HOW TO APPLY:

City and County of San Francisco employment applications for this position will be accepted through an on-line process only. A resume and cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications must be attached to the online application. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed applications will not be accepted. To apply: https://www.jobapscloud.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=TEX&R2=5288&R3=097632

Job Details

Job Type
 
Paid Y/N
 Paid
Application Due
 06/26/2019

Contact Information

Contact Name
Dan Howard
Contact Email
djhoward06@gmail.com

Job Category:
Land Use, Transportation
Job Sector:

Transportation Planner

June 12, 2019

Transportation Planner

Firm Name
VHB
Firm Location
Charlotte, NC
Firm Website
https://www.vhb.com/Pages/Careers-Search.aspx

Description

VHB’s growing Charlotte, NC office is looking for a Transportation Planner to join our team This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope.

VHB’s passionate professionals include engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with public and private clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Together, we work to improve mobility, enhance communities and economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a Task or Project Manager on a variety of multimodal transportation-related projects. This will include managing project schedules and budgets, leading the development of project deliverables and providing quality control.
Manage multiple projects continuously.
Work directly with client project managers and maintain good client relationships.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations.
Prepare technical reports.
Conduct transportation planning and data-driven analyses.
Assist in business development and identify prospective pursuits.
Represent VHB at conferences, seminars, and industry events.

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and experience in transportation planning related topics are required.
Excellent analytical, technical, written, and verbal communication skills including public speaking.
Strong capability in the use of computer applications including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with transportation principles and standards, including guidelines provided by ULI, ITE, NACTO, and state/local standards in the Washington D.C. region.
Experience with ArcGIS, Google Sketchup, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign or Microsoft Visio is a plus
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Team-oriented with a strong capability to work independently
Motivated to learn and think critically

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, or related field, Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive Transportation planning experience
Familiarity with long-range and multi-modal transportation planning for North Carolina
Professional Engineer license or AICP preferred. PTP certification is a plus.

Job Details

Job Type
 
Paid Y/N
 Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Joseph Seymour
Contact Email
jseymour@vhb.com

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Transportation
Job Sector:

Transportation Planner

June 12, 2019

Transportation Planner

Firm Name
Cape Fear Council of Governments
Firm Location
Wilmington, NC
Firm Website
http://capefearcog.org/

Description

The Cape Fear Council of Governments (CFCOG) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Transportation Planner. The CFCOG is a vibrant regional planning organization located in Wilmington, NC. We serve the local governments in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties in a fast-growing coastal region of nearly 500,000 residents. The Transportation Planner position will be highly independent and will be primarily responsible for administration of Cape Fear Rural Transportation Planning Organization (CFRPO).

Duties include coordination of the transportation planning process for the CFRPO planning area; staffing the Rural Transportation Coordinating Committee (RTCC) and the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC); compliance with NCDOT’s Rural Planning Organization program requirements and proper administration of the Federal Highway Administration’s Statewide Planning & Research funds; collection, mapping, analysis, and assessment of various transportation, demographic, socioeconomic, land use, environmental, and other data; managing the CFRPO’s participation in NCDOT’s Prioritization process; performing special studies such as corridor studies, traffic surveys, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure inventories; representation of the CFRPO and the NC Association of RPOs on various regional and statewide boards and committees; serving as the CFRPO Title VI (non-discrimination) officer; performing other duties as directed.

The successful candidate will possess an understanding of land use and transportation concepts and familiarity with NCDOT’s Strategic Transportation Investments law and Prioritization process. The successful candidate must also be able to work on multiple projects at one time, while still being able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines and to communicate effectively with the general public and public officials.

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required. Master’s degree and AICP certification is preferred. The position requires frequent travel within the CFCOG’s four-county region and periodic travel elsewhere within the state, sometimes requiring overnight stays. The position also requires (1) the ability to transport and install road tube traffic counters; (2) the ability to operate a personal computer, GPS unit, and measuring devices; (3) the ability to move and examine construction plan sets; and (4) possession of a valid driver’s license and a private vehicle available for business purposes.

The CFCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package, including participation in the NC Local Government Retirement System. Salary is commensurate with education, knowledge, and experience.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and a CFCOG employment application to Allen Serkin, Director of Local Government Services, by mail at 1480 Harbour Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401 or by email at aserkin@capefearcog.org. Position open until filled.

Job Details

Job Type
 
Paid Y/N
 Paid
Application Due
 06/28/2019
Start Date
 07/02/2019
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Contact Information

Contact Name
Allen Serkin
Contact Email
aserkin@capefearcog.org
Contact Phone
(910) 395-4553

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Transportation
Job Sector:

Office Manager/Project Coordinator

June 11, 2019

Office Manager/Project Coordinator

Firm Name
Kearns & West
Firm Location
San Francisco, CA
Firm Website
http://www.kearnswest.com

Description

We’re seeking an entry-level employee with an interest in public engagement and communications for environmental, community, and transportation planning and investments. This position is a combination office manager + project coordinator role.

Kearns & West’s San Francisco office seeks an Office Manager/Project Coordinator for immediate hire. Kearns & West is a national collaborative problem solving, dispute resolution, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications firm with offices in Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, Sacramento/Davis, CA, Riverside, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Washington DC. Kearns & West’s collaboration programs are designed to take a diverse range of issues, opinions, goals, and interests and organize them into clear, productive processes that lead to successful conclusions. The Kearns & West approach encompasses assessment, outreach, engagement and collaboration, process and meeting design, facilitation, environmental dispute resolution, and development of communications tailored to each project’s unique process. We are in need of project coordinator and office staffing support.

Office Manager / Project Coordinator Position

Small consulting office seeks energetic office manager/project coordinator to join our San Francisco office. Background and/or interest in natural resource management, energy, and/or environmental issues strongly preferred. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and has great initiative, can accomplish tasks quickly, and who can successfully balance working as part of a team with working well independently. Successful applicants will also have strong written and oral communication skills. Requires high quality attention to detail, initiative, and excellent organizational skills. Areas of responsibility include general staff support/maintaining office operations; managing staffing schedules; providing administrative/financial, project management, and research services support; assisting with writing and proofreading materials and finding and developing visuals/graphics; assisting with meeting planning and note-taking; providing project support to office staff; as well as office manager tasks such as ordering supplies, and upkeep of office equipment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Strong candidates will ideally have two to three years of experience, but recent graduates will also be considered. A Bachelor’s Degree and demonstrated interest in environmental issues, natural resource management, and/or energy is strongly preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously is a must

· Ability to be flexible and resourceful and handle pressure/tight deadlines gracefully

· Ability to interact and perform in a team-based environment

· Strong writing skills

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

· Charts, graphs and visuals assistance a plus

· Experience or interest in webinar technology (e.g. Adobe Connect)

· Experience or interest in graphic design

· Experience or interest in social media

TO APPLY: Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to personnel@kearnswest.com with the subject “SF Office Manager/Project Coordinator.” We ask that you do not call or email staff directly. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Details

Job Type
 
Paid Y/N
 Paid

Contact Information

Contact Email
personnel@kearnswest.com

Job Category:
Community Development, Environmental Planning, Transportation
Job Sector:

Transportation Administrative Support V

June 4, 2019

Transportation Administrative Support V

Firm Name
Alexandria’s Transportation Planning Division
Firm Location
Alexandria, VA
Firm Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alexandria/jobs/2452224/administrative-support-v?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Description

The Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) is seeking an Administrative Assistant V to provide crucial support to the Transportation Branch Division Chiefs and Staff, and Division activities. In addition to standard office responsibilities, the selected candidate will be responsible for preparing information and materials for outside committees, commissions, etc., and for serving as an external impression of the Division and Department. This person will also work with the Deputy Director or the Director with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment on assigned major projects. The selected candidate will also be tasked with improving office efficiency, and will thus possess an entrepreneurial spirit. This role will involve occasional community meetings at night.

Job Number# 2019-00319

TASKS:
– Utilize Munis financial system to manage and track invoices, contracts and procurement items;
– Assist in preparation and logistical support for Transportation Commission Meetings, including calendar invitations, updating webpages, and drafting meeting notes and minutes;
– Create and update information on all T&ES webpages as requested;
– Track docket items for City Council and the Transportation Commission for the division

Job Details

Job Type
 
Paid Y/N
 Paid
Application Due
 06/16/2019

Job Category:
Transportation
Job Sector: