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• Fairgrounds Revitalization Director:
  Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:58:01 +0000
  Fairgrounds Revitalization Director bobmurray Fri, 04/26/2024 - 16:58

  Do you appreciate service-oriented communities where neighbors help their neighbors? Do you love delectable farm-to-table food and award-winning wines? Do you adore charming small cities with vibrant downtowns? Are you ready to serve every day in a destination community that most only get to visit for mere days at a time? Then consider Calistoga for your next career opportunity! The City of Calistoga, known as the “Crown of Napa Valley”, is located at the northern end of the Napa Valley, 75 miles from San Francisco. A serene valley nestled among beautiful mountains; Calistoga has all the charm of a small town while possessing that expected level of sophistication associated with world-class tourist destinations.

  Reporting to the City Manager, the Fairgrounds Revitalization Director is an exciting opportunity to manage revitalization of the City’s newly acquired fairgrounds property and facilities in accordance with the City’s adopted plans and Council’s goals and direction. This is a Department Director Classification that plans, organizes, and provides administrative oversight of the city’s 70-acre property that was previously used as a 9-hole golf course, dirt racetrack, RV park, emergency response staging, and fairgrounds. The City of Calistoga is seeking an exceptional individual to take on the role of Fairgrounds Revitalization Director. This Department Director opportunity calls for a professional who can seamlessly blend project management expertise with a keen understanding of economic development. The ideal candidate should possess a diverse set of skills encompassing public works, community development, redevelopment, and planning.

  The salary range for the Planning and Building Director position is $187,736 – $228,190; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. The City also offers an attractive benefits package. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline: May 19, 2024

  Option

  Standard Job Listing - $99.95
  Organization

  City of Calistoga
  Location

  Calistoga, CA
  United States

  Pay Scale

  $187,736 - $228,190
  apply@bobmurrayassoc.com
  https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=6054
  Publish Option

  published
  Paid Time

  1714171387
  This position is remote/work from home

  Commute
  
  Language English
• Associate:
  Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:59:58 +0000
  Associate UTHREEADVISORS Fri, 04/26/2024 - 14:59

  To Apply

  Please submit a cover letter, work sample, and resume on our website https://www.u3advisors.com/careers/associate-3/

  Position Details

  The Associate position will work with senior staff providing project management, research, financial, and analytic support for a wide range of clients and assignments. The Associate will be assigned to a group of projects to provide analysis and support, which may include demand modeling; graphics development; organizational assessments and interviews;  project management support of facilities and master planning projects including management of consultants, budgets, and contracts; and research support for a wide variety of client engagements. The Associate will have significant client contact and, depending on ability, may take lead responsibility for specific projects or clients. In addition, the Associate will participate in preparing proposals and other marketing efforts on behalf of the firm.

  Responsibilities include:

  • Analyze market, real estate, demographic, and institutional data; research best practices for urban real estate and economic development and current market trends or environments;
  • Serve as a project coordinator, managing the internal day to day activities of client projects.
  • Conduct research on best practices, current market trends, and real estate comparables;
  • Assist in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) on behalf of clients; analysis and reporting of responses; participation in developer or consultant selection process;
  • Conduct interviews for organizational assessments; facilite stakeholder meetings; synthesize data into visual storytelling;
  • Prepare PowerPoint presentations, reports, memos and other materials for current clients;
  • Assist in business development including drafting proposals, development of responses to RFPs for consulting services, and preparation of marketing materials for prospective clients;
  • Coordinate and schedule project team meetings, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and follow up on assignments;
  • Prepare project work plans, budgets, and schedules;
  • Coordinate and provide support to project team members, including design and construction professionals, attorneys, financial advisors, and planning consultants.

  Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of work experience in community and economic development, real estate finance, planning, consulting, or related fields.
  • A graduate degree in real estate, urban planning, business administration, finance, or a related field is preferred but not required.  Previous work experience and/or coursework should demonstrate strong analytical and research skills.
  • Engaged listener with a talent for synthesizing qualitative and quantitative information.
  • Excellent organizational skills and follow through.
  • Experience in graphic design (full Adobe Creative Suite) and creating infographics.
  • Strong writing composition and storytelling ability.
  • Ability to track multiple pieces of information over time, consolidate, and then present effectively.
  • Self-motivated; ability to execute tasks independently with minimal instruction. High proficiency in organization and time management.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor, especially when communicating with clients; an ability to actively listen to clients and teammates.
  • Fluency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
  • Experience in working with Tableau, GIS, especially ArcGIS, ArcPro or ArcGIS Online, is a plus but not required.
  • A passion for cities, neighborhoods, active streets, and strong communities.
  • Ability to contribute to and mesh with collegial company culture, to work with grace under pressure, and to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

  Salary & Benefits

  U3 offers a competitive compensation package, including salary, the opportunity to earn a bonus, and a generous employee benefits package. Salary and bonus reviews are conducted annually. The starting salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.

  U3 provides the following benefits:

  • Medical and Insurance: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision care insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability; up to ten paid days of sick/medical leave per calendar year
  • Vacation: four weeks of paid time off (PTO) per calendar year; 10 paid federal holidays; 8 paid ‘Summer Fridays’ off.
  • Retirement: optional self-funded 401(k) plan with employer match up to 4% of salary, eligible after one year of employment
  • Technology: iPhone, phone plan, and macbook  provided
  • Travel: annual in-person company-wide staff retreat, fall and spring staff meetings, and opportunity to travel to clients
  • Work Environment: flexible and hybrid work environment

  Diversity

  U3’s human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. We celebrate the diversity that makes U3 unique.While we continue to improve in established metrics for success in diversity, we are proud of where we are today. U3’s inclusive hiring process ensures that we create opportunity and a level playing field for all. Currently, U3 has 25 advisors comprised of a range of characteristics including gender (50% women), religion, race (30% minority), age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and education. This diversity fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and unique perspectives which translates into our client work.

  Since U3’s inception 18 years ago, our work has been primarily based in urban settings that are both socioeconomically challenged and racially diverse. As stewards of development in several of the continent’s largest majority-minority cities, we live by the principle of doing the right thing for better reasons. Our focus on bridging the gap between communities and anchor institutions in cities like Detroit, the South Side of Chicago, Memphis, College Park (MD), Newark (NJ), New Orleans, and Buffalo speaks to the core of who U3 is and our deliberate impact.

  Summary

  U3 Advisors (U3) works at the intersection of campus and city. We advance institutional missions through transformative economic, real estate, and programmatic strategies that positively impact communities. Our team is composed of creative, nimble, and strategic multi-disciplinary practitioners with backgrounds in urban planning, real estate development, GIS, data analytics, higher education administration, finance, architecture, and non-profit leadership. We care deeply about cities and are passionate about making communities more vibrant, equitable, and sustainable.

  U3 has offices in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Los Angeles.  We are proud to serve as development managers, advisors, and strategists to a wide and diverse range of higher education and mission-driven clients. Our projects are both local and in places such as Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans, Fort Worth, San Diego, as well as abroad. For more information about our firm and clients, visit www.u3advisors.com.

  Our Work

  At any given time, U3 has 25 - 40 ongoing projects, affording team members the opportunity to participate in various areas of real estate and economic development consulting and take on multiple client-facing roles. These may include helping clients to monetize real estate assets and select development partners; assisting with public/private partnerships and public approval processes; developing long-term strategic real estate plans for property portfolios; serving as virtual staff to universities seeking to develop new campuses, facilities, and innovation districts; creating new entities to lead neighborhood economic development and engagement strategies; and providing strategic advice around institutional growth and organizational dynamics.

  Option

  Standard Job Listing - $99.95
  Organization

  U3 Advisors
  Location

  Philadelphia, PA
  United States

  Experience Level

  Mid-Level
  https://www.u3advisors.com/careers/associate-3/
  Publish Option

  published
  Paid Time

  1714163233
  This position is remote/work from home

  TELECOMMUTE
  
  Language English
• Business Development/Market Research Associate:
  Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:38:56 +0000
  Business Development/Market Research Associate rjeffries@airs… Thu, 04/25/2024 - 11:38

  AirSage, an early pioneer in population movement analytics, is seeking a part-time Business Development/Market Research Associate to assist our existing sales and marketing team in nurturing our sales funnel while gaining valuable sales and marketing experience. Using GPS data from mobile devices and connected vehicles (CVs), AirSage interprets billions of anonymous daily mobile data points into meaningful analytics for our clients. We are a technology company transforming the landscape of geolocation data and are expanding our presence in various industries - we’d love for you to be a part of this journey with us.

  We are looking for a motivated, self-guided individual to join our sales team and help source new prospects and follow new initiatives in the transportation industry.  AirSage has a fast-paced and entrepreneurial work environment that is 100% remote.  If you have a natural curiosity with strong internet research skills with an interest in working with federal, state or local governments we would love to talk to you. 

  This is an hourly position up to 30 hours/week with flexible hours, dependent on business objectives.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Gain exposure to emerging trends in mobility data products
  • Participate in client prospect calls
  • Research current initiatives in the transportation industry at the Federal, State, Regional, and Local Department of Transportation (DoT) level
  • Identify key point of contacts for prospect organizations (both government and private levels)
  • Lead structured outreach to identified points of contact
  • Identify and contact private consulting firms to develop partnership opportunities for RFP’s

  Requirements:

  • Seeking degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in transportation planning, urban planning, business development, business administration or related field
  • Strong work ethic with an ability to work in an entrepreneurial remote work setting and complete tasks with minimal supervision
  • Strong internet research skills
  • Intellectually curious to learn all you can about the products, solutions and the transportation industry
  • Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate in both written and oral form

  Preferred Experience/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in transportation planning, urban planning or related field
  • Experience directly working on transportation planning/engineering projects
  • Familiarity with government procurement processes (RFP’s) at the federal, state, and/or local level
  • Business development experience
  • Previous HubSpot experience

  AirSage is an EEO/M/F/D/V Employer

  Option

  Standard Job Listing - $99.95
  Organization

  AirSage, Inc.
  Location

  United States

  AICP Certification

  Not required
  Experience Level

  Internship
  Transportation Planning
  jobs@airsage.com
  https://apply.workable.com/airsage/j/44EAF50711/
  Publish Option

  published
  Paid Time

  1714067024
  This position is remote/work from home

  TELECOMMUTE
  
  Language English
• Planner II:
  Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:19:05 +0000
  Planner II kcrecruit Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:19

  PLANNER II – Planning for present & future generations

     Check out our Community Development page: http://www.kcgov.us/departments/bandp/

  APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities  AND

  ATTACH COVER LETTER AND RESUME

  THE POSITIONS:  Provides planning and zoning related information to the public and reviews permits for compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and performs other related work as required. There are two areas of expertise that the Planner II position could be assigned to: Front Counter Planner or Current Planner.

  • $30.85 to $36.66 per hour depending on experience
  • Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.18% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement.
  • Excellent and comprehensive benefits package.  For example, employee-only medical/dental/vision premium of only $55.33 per month (nicotine free rate).  View our entire benefits package.
  • 40 hours of vacation after 6 months of employment.
  • Do you have student loan debt? This position is Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible allowing employees who qualify 100% student loan forgiveness

  View the full job description

  DO YOU QUALIFY?

  • Do you have a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Geography, Landscape Architecture, Urban or Regional Planning or related field?
  • Do you have 2 years relevant planning experience in the public or private sector?
  • PLEASE NOTE: A Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of relevant planning experience in the public or private sector.
  • Certification in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred
  • Do you possess or have the ability to possess a driver’s license and are you insurable?

  THIS POSITION IS A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:

  • You understand principles of comprehensive planning, zoning and subdivision regulations
  • You can interpret and apply state and county ordinances and regulations
  • You have knowledge of Kootenai County, its people and government organizations
  • You have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • You are organized, able to set priorities and meet critical deadlines in a high volume environment
  • Have a strong working knowledge of ArcView and ArcGIS software

  CONTACT US:

  Community Development (208) 446-1082

  dcallahan@kcgov.us

  Human Resources (208) 446-1640

  kcrecruit@kcgov.us

  OUR LOCATION: Located in beautiful northern Idaho, and home to approximately 185,000 residents, Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakes--an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The largest city and county seat is located in Coeur d'Alene and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. With a low crime rate it is an ideal place to call home. Click here to learn more about living in Kootenai County.

  TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities In order to be considered, please attach cover letter and resume to your online application. Must successfully pass the County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug tests.

  EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace

  Option

  Standard Job Listing - $99.95
  Organization

  Kootenai County
  Location

  Coeur d Alene, ID
  United States

  Pay Scale

  $30.85 to 36.66 per hour DOE
  AICP Certification

  Preferred
  Experience Level

  Mid-Level
  https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities
  Publish Option

  published
  Paid Time

  1714059751
  This position is remote/work from home

  Commute
  
  Language English
• Planner I:
  Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:18:16 +0000
  Planner I kcrecruit Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:18

  PLANNER I– Planning for present & future generations

     Check out our Community Development page: http://www.kcgov.us/departments/bandp/

  APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities  AND

  ATTACH COVER LETTER AND RESUME 

  THE POSITION:  Provides planning and zoning related information to the public and reviews permits for compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and performs other related work as required. There are two areas of expertise that the Planner II position could be assigned to: Front Counter Planner or Current Planner.

  • $28.57 to $33.94 per hour depending on experience
  •  Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.18% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement.
  • Excellent and comprehensive benefits package.  For example, employee-only medical/dental/vision premium of only $55.33 per month (nicotine free rate).  View our entire benefits package.
  • 40 hours of vacation after 6 months of employment.
  • Do you have student loan debt? This position is Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible allowing employees who qualify 100% student loan forgiveness

  View the full job description

  DO YOU QUALIFY?

  • Do you have a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Geography, Landscape Architecture, Urban or Regional Planning or related field?
  • Do you have 1 year relevant planning experience in the public or private sector?
  • PLEASE NOTE: A Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of relevant planning experience in the public or private sector.
  • Certification in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred
  • Do you possess or have the ability to possess a driver’s license and are you insurable?

  THIS POSITION IS A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:

  • You understand principles of comprehensive planning, zoning and subdivision regulations
  • You can interpret and apply state and county ordinances and regulations
  • You have knowledge of Kootenai County, its people and government organizations
  • You have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • You are organized, able to set priorities and meet critical deadlines in a high volume environment
  • Have a strong working knowledge of ArcView and ArcGIS software

  CONTACT US:

  Community Development (208) 446-1082

  dcallahan@kcgov.us

  Human Resources (208) 446-1640

  kcrecruit@kcgov.us

  OUR LOCATION: Located in beautiful northern Idaho, and home to approximately 185,000 residents, Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakes--an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The largest city and county seat is located in Coeur d'Alene and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. With a low crime rate, it is an ideal place to call home. Click here to learn more about living in Kootenai County.

  TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities In order to be considered, please attach cover letter and resume to your online application. Must successfully pass the County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug tests.

  EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace

  Option

  Standard Job Listing - $99.95
  Organization

  Kootenai County
  Location

  Coeur d Alene, ID
  United States

  Pay Scale

  $28.57 to $33.94 per hour DOE
  AICP Certification

  Preferred
  Experience Level

  Entry Level
  https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities
  Publish Option

  published
  Paid Time

  1714059372
  This position is remote/work from home

  Commute
  
  Language English

Job Resources and Links

http://www.planetizen.com/jobs
What I have found to be one of the best job boards out there that is specific to urban design/planning.

http://www.planning.org/jobs/search/
American Planning Association website: Only planning jobs but you must create an account to view all of the jobs.

http://www.acsp.org/job_bank/faculty_positions
Entirely faculty positions for postsecondary education in planning.

http://planningjobs.berkeley.edu/view/all/
Job board with a lot of planning and development jobs in California

http://www.geographyjobs.com/Urban_Planning_Jobs.html
Geography jobs filtered to just show urban design – I think it does better than the other websites like Monster and Simplyhired, but doesn’t have as many postings.

http://www.urbanplannerjobs.com
One of the most extensive job boards exclusive for planning.

http://histpres.com/tag/urban-planning
Urban planning jobs that have a focus on historical preservation. I find this to be a good website for job searching if you are a young professional or looking for an entry level position.

http://www.urs-jobs.com/key/entry-level-urban-design-jobs.html
Many jobs in the construction and engineering fields and some in planning as well.

http://www.cyburbia.org/buzz/planning_jobs
A pretty good search engine that takes from other jobs boards and makes a list specializing in planning jobs.

http://www.ilapa.org/jobpost.html
Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association job board.

http://jobs.planningresource.co.uk/
A great list of Planning jobs only in the United Kingdom

http://www.jobisjob.com/urban+design/jobs
Job board that is filtered to show just urban design jobs. Has some good posts but you have to siphon through some unrelated posts as well.

http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-urban+designer
Job board that is filtered to show just urban design jobs. Has some good posts but you have to siphon through some unrelated posts as well.

http://www.indeed.com/q-Urban-Designer-jobs.html
Job board that is filtered to show just urban design jobs. Has some good posts but you have to siphon through some unrelated posts as well.

http://www.cnu.org/resources/jobs-rfps
Congress for New Urbanism job board – good for people looking for urban design jobs or jobs where environmental design is important.