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American Planning Association,
California Chapter, Northern Section
Job Postings
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, REGIONAL PLANNING (UC)
The County of Los Angeles is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Deputy Director, Regional Planning (UC) vacancy within the Department of Regional Planning. Compensation is $115,008 — $174,084 and a competitive benefits package is also offered. The announcement may be downloaded from the County’s website at: http://hr.lacounty.gov. Open until filled. posted 7/22 top
County of Santa Clara
Geographic Information Systems Technician II
EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY! Are you skilled in mapping, cartography, creation and management of geographic data and information systems? Are you looking for an opportunity to work on a variety of assignments that will allow you to work indoors and outdoors? Are you interested in regional parks, trails and open space systems? The County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department has a GREAT job opportunity for you!
JOB TITLE: Geographic Information Systems Technician II
LOCATION: Los Gatos, California
The County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking to fill a vacant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician II position with an experienced and talented candidate. This is an opportunity for you to be part of a rewarding career working with other park professionals and the great outdoors to provide and protect parks, open space and recreational opportunities! If you are interested, here is information about the County Parks Department and the position which will be recruited for the County Parks Administration Office located in Vasona County Park, Los Gatos.
The County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department is a 46,000-acre system, encompassing 28 regional parks within urban and rural settings throughout the County. With over 208 permanent employees, the County Parks system is funded by a Park Charter Fund measure (non-General Fund) and has an assured funding source for land acquisition, operations and development through the fiscal year 2021. Please visit our website, www.parkhere.org, to learn more about the County of Santa Clara and its regional parks and trails system.
The Position
The GIS Technician will be a member of the Park Planning, Real Estate and Construction Services Unit to advance the Department’s efforts in long-range and current planning, implementation of the Parks and Recreation Element of the County General Plan, Strategic Plan and Santa Clara County Countywide Trails Master Plan Update, design and construction services, and environmental review and preparation. Additionally, the candidate will provide technical support to other park units and programs within the Department and to respond to public inquiries. The successful candidate will join a unit comprised of a Senior Planner, three Planners, a Senior Real Estate Agent, two Associate Real Estate Agents, a GIS Analyst, a Construction Services Capital Project Manager III, a Capital Projects Manager II, a Senior Facility Engineer, an Associate Civil Engineer and a Senior Construction Inspector. This unit is primarily responsible for completing planning, environmental review, real es! tate/ property management, and construction services that will guide the County’s continual expansion of its dynamic regional parks system.
Under supervision, this position is responsible for assisting Parks staff and the public in the use of GIS information related to County park resources, including but not limited to natural, historic, cultural, and recreational facilities, infrastructure and other park amenities. In addition, the GIS Technician assists in the development of information related to current and future park improvements, maintenance and resource management of Park areas.
Tasks would include general and specialized assignments such as: generating project maps and figures to be used for planning projects, property transactions, resource management projects, operations and maintenance projects, environmental analysis, reports, and presentations; designing and creating custom map layouts; providing GIS data management and manipulation (e.g., spatial data entry, importing, exporting, converting, editing, and working with vector and raster datasets); assisting with the design of park guide maps and other graphic material for marketing purposes; providing website design support.; using GPS to collect field data for GIS data; and providing park-related GIS information and technical GIS support; and training parks staff in the use of GIS and GPS technologies.
The County Parks Department is seeking a candidate who has the ability to deal effectively with people, work independently and in a team setting, work in a park setting with field work in remote rugged terrain, possesses oral and written communication skills and ability to complete short-term projects with tight deadlines. Someone who is motivated to learn new skills and interest areas related to GIS and graphic design would also be desirable.
The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments.
Sufficient education, training, and experience, which demonstrates possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities.
Experience Note: Training and experience equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college or technical school, 60 semester units, 20 of which are in Engineering, Drafting, Cartography or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible technical engineering, drafting, or cartographic experience two (2) of which must have consisted of the operation of a GIS computer system utilizing ARC/Info or similar software.
OR One (1) year experience as a Geographic Information Systems Technician I in Santa Clara County.
How to Apply For the job specification that describes this position and a job application, please go to the County of Santa Clara’s official website at: www.sccjobs.org.
$2,419.44 - $2,929.12 Biweekly
$5,242.12 - $6,346.43 Monthly
$62,905.44 - $76,157.16 Annually
$5,778.03 - $6,998.18 *Effective Monthly
*Effective Wage includes: Base Wage, the County-paid portion of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) required employee contribution, as well as any applicable negotiated amount(s). APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.sccjobs.org/
Filing Period: August 2, 2010--August 31, 2010 at 5pm PST posted 7/21 top
San José State University’s Urban Planning Department
Policy Analysis Instructor
The Urban and Regional Planning Department at San José State University is searching for a part-time faculty member to teach Urban and Regional Development Policy Analysis (UrbP 236) in the Fall 2010 semester.
This graduate-level course introduces students to public policy evaluation with particular reference to urban and regional planning and development.
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
- Develop a policy analysis / program evaluation plan for a planning-related public policy.
- Communicate the program evaluation plan to the general public with the help of clear, accurate and compelling text and graphics in documents and oral presentations.
- Apply program evaluation tools including benefit-cost analysis, input-output analysis, and fiscal impact analysis.
This course will be offered on Tuesdays, 4:00 – 6:45 p.m. Classes start on August 25, 2010.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Academic and/or professional experience in urban and regional planning.
- A master’s degree (required).
TO APPLY:
Please submit:
- A statement explaining the class you wish to teach and your qualifications for the position.
- A resume.
- The names and contact information for three references who will be available in early November, and a signed, original letter from you stating that the department may contact these references to ask about your qualifications.
- A sample of your professional writing (professional reports, plans, staff reports, articles for professional journals, etc.).
Please submit your application by email to:
Dayana Salazar, Chair
Urban and Regional Planning Department
dayana.salazar@sjsu.edu
San José State University
San José, CA 95192-0185
If you have questions about the positions, please contact Professor Salazar at dayana.salazar@sjsu.edu or 408-924-5854.
Position open until filled. Review of applications begins on June 30, 2010.
THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning offers graduate study leading to the degree of Master of Urban Planning. This program, accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board, is designed to prepare skilled professionals who are well grounded in the theories, methods, and techniques of planning in local, regional, and state government for the purpose of improving the quality of urban regions. In addition, it provides students with an opportunity for developing a significant background in a particular area of specialization. A special mission of the department is to promote planning education opportunities for a diverse student population, including working students who prefer to attend the program on a part-time basis.
For further information about the Urban and Regional Planning Department, please visit our website at http://www.sjsu.edu/urbanplanning
THE UNIVERSITY:
San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San José, hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley high-technology research and development center. Many of California’s most popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University enrolls approximately 30,000 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.
SJSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
The latest San José State University Safety 101 Uniform Campus Crime and Security Report is available. You may request a copy of San José State University’s annual safety report by contacting the University Police Department at (408) 924-2222 or by visiting the website at www.sjsu.edu/safetyreport. posted 7/7 top
UCSF
Senior Planner
Job Description This position will assist with the preparation of UCSF’s Long Range Development Plan (LRDP), which is the campus’ physical master plan that will guide the development of UCSF through the year 2030; this position will also assist with the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the LRDP, which will be prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This position has an appointment for up to three years with the possibility of extension.
$65,100 to $113,600. Further information and application by searching for Job Requisition number 33249BR at http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers. posted 7/13 top
City of Alameda, California
Planning Services Manager
$102,336 - $124,410 annually, excellent benefits, and a 36-hr/4-day workweek
The City of Alameda is seeking an experienced planner with strong design skills and management experience, and a passion for historic preservation. Under general direction, the position is responsible for the overall management, coordination and administration of all current planning activities and functions including design review, development review, zoning, housing, transportation, public arts programs, environmental and land use planning.
QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in city or regional planning, urban design, or related field. Four years of progressively responsible professional urban planning experience involving current planning, advance planning, zoning administration work and project management, with substantial experience in a supervisory capacity involving direct supervision of professional planners or in comprehensive and significant project management.
APPLY BY: 5:00 p.m. September 9, 2010. View the complete job description and apply online at www.ci.alameda.ca.us/hr or submit an application to
HR Dept, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501. EOE. posted 8/22 top
Marin Transit
SENIOR TRANSIT PLANNER
Marin Transit (San Rafael, CA) has a full-time opportunity for an experienced professional to perform complex transit planning and program analysis, manage program implementation, and coordinate all aspects of transit operations. The Senior Transit Planner plays a critical role in Marin Transit’s mission of delivering public transit services within Marin County.
Major Responsibilities Include:
- Coordinates major program and project planning activity with other governmental and private groups, and make presentations and recommendations on complex projects before boards, commissions, community groups and stakeholder agencies involved with transportation or transit planning and operations.
- Participate in regional and multi-jurisdictional cooperative transportation planning and coordinate with other agencies and operators that serve the County.
- Performs transit service planning and scheduling and review performance data to identify, develop and implement improvements for cost effective and responsive provision of services.
If you possess technical expertise in transit planning and management, are team-oriented and self-motivated, have outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing, we’d like to hear from you. Three years of professional experience transit planning is required. Desirable experiences include transit policy analysis, transit service planning and operations, transit capital project planning, and program management. A Bachelor's degree in transit/transportation management or city/regional transit/transportation planning is also required. A Master's degree in urban or transportation planning or public policy is highly desirable.
Pay ranges from $75,000-$90,000 annually, depending on qualifications. Outstanding benefits package provided! Marin Transit is responsible for finance, planning, and management of all public transit services operating within Marin County. If you would like more information about Marin Transit, please visit http://www.marintransit.org/about.html
To apply, please follow the link below to our detailed job posting on CalOpps.org, where you can apply online.
https://www.calopps.org/ViewAgencyJob.cfm?ID=8874 posted 8/22 top
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