Job Opening: Planner for Dutchess County

Salary: $71,640

This is a provisional position in the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development.

This is professional planning work involving responsibility for research, preparation of reports and studies, and the recommendation of solutions to planning problems. This position is distinguished from that of Junior Planner in that incumbents are expected to be able to work independently on a wide range of planning problems (e.g. transportation, land use, environmental, regional) without specific instructions.

In addition, this position generally works on more complex and politically sensitive planning problems. Work is usually performed under general supervision and may at times involve the direction of lower level planning personnel assisting in the preparation of a particular report.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Conducts studies involving research, investigation and analysis of sociological, economic and environmental factors related to municipal, regional, community and transportation planning; collects, analyzes, and presents various transportation, land use and socioeconomic data; conducts studies on actual and potential land use, business development and housing; conducts studies on transportation, water supply, sewage, public utilities, schools, recreation and other community facilities; obtains and collates statistical data relative to capital improvement projects covering such subjects as tax base, elements of municipal indebtedness and sources of revenue; prepares charts, drafts, designs, scaled layouts and other illustrative materials; meets with municipal planning boards, zoning boards and legislative bodies to advise on planning matters and make recommendations; participates in meetings with civic and business leaders concerning municipal and/or county planning needs; prepares or assists in the preparation of applications for state and federal grants-in-aid; provides information to the public via email, the web, telephone or in person; maintains public outreach information systems and conducts transportation planning studies when assigned to Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)/Transportation Planning program; assists with implementation and maintenance of geographic information systems (GIS) applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER: (A) Master's degree in Planning or a related field (urban studies, environmental sciences, civil engineering, geography, economics or transportation planning);

OR: (B) Bachelor's degree in Planning or a related field (urban studies, environmental sciences, civil engineering, geography; economics, or transportation planning) and one (1) year of technical work experience in planning;

OR: (C) An equivalent combination of education, training and experience between the limits of (A) and (B) above.

NOTE: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position.

FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.

For immediate consideration, submit a cover letter and resume on or before October 17, 2024 to: dctc@dutchessny.gov

Job Opening: Planner at Erie County Environment and Planning

TITLE OF POSITION:   PLANNER*

LOCATION:                   95 FRANKLIN STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14202

SALARY (2024):              $57,304 – $72,756

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 

The work involves assisting in the performance of planning and research activities related to county, urban or regional planning. The incumbent performs planning and administrative duties. This class differs from that of Assistant Planner by virtue of its expanded scope and increased level of responsibility. Work is performed under the direct supervision of higher-ranking planning personnel. Supervision may be exercised over a subordinate staff assigned to specific projects. Does related work as required.

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Job Opening: Planning Manager for Toole Design Group Boston, MA

Toole Design Group in Boston, MA is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Planning Manager. Do you have a strong planning background with a successful track record of project management for multimodal transportation planning and design projects? Do you feel passionate about providing safe, comfortable, and connected options to help people of all ages and abilities get where they need to go? Would you like to lead a team in advancing cutting-edge transportation projects that center social and environmental equity, implementing Vision Zero principles, and improving quality of life? Do you love mentoring other planners and bringing out the best in them? If so, please consider joining our Boston Planning team.

This Planning Manager position earns a competitive salary and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, a health savings account (HSA), and a flexible spending account (FSA). We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike, walk, or use transit for a better quality of life.

About Toole Design

Toole Design is the leading planning, engineering, and landscape architecture firm specializing in multimodal transportation. Since our start in 2003 as a single office in Maryland, we have expanded throughout the United States and Canada. Our talented team of planners, landscape architects and engineers are committed to delivering quality work that meets the needs of all people, regardless of age, ability, race, or gender. We have been named a "best firm to work for" and have one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry.

Every project our employees deliver directly and positively affects our communities. We are industry-leading experts, and we work hard to encourage a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

A Day in the Life of a Planning Manager

As a Planning Manager, you will lead a team of planners delivering multimodal transportation plans and projects at all scales for cities, counties, MPOs, and state DOTs. You will manage and mentor staff at all levels: coordinating workloads, supporting team morale, professional development, and ensuring high-caliber work products. You will tap into your technical expertise in multimodal planning to troubleshoot and coach team members on client and project management challenges. As a project manager yourself, you will also lead and support multimodal transportation projects throughout the Northeast region and across North America. You will partner with staff from a variety of disciplines: integrating input from a broad range of stakeholders to create award-winning plans and programs that build momentum toward positive change in communities.

Our projects are at all different scales, from national pedestrian and bicycle research and design guidance for the Federal Highway Administration to plans and studies for states, cities, and counties. We work on multimodal corridor studies, Vision Zero projects, transit plans and studies, active transportation plans, new mobility and curbside management, trails and greenways, Complete Streets, design guidelines, and more. We push ourselves and our clients to proactively think about equity every step of the way. You'll be recruiting staff in consultation with Directors and senior leadership and helping establish and maintain company culture that creates a desirable and inclusive place to work. You'll also lead and support proposals, business development initiatives, and strategy/negotiations, while keeping abreast of new methods, developments, and opportunities that emerge in the industry.

Qualifications of a Planning Manager:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or a related field

• 10+ years of experience

• 2+ years of consulting experience

• 5+ years of project management experience, including success managing larger ($200K or more) complex transportation projects; overseeing parallel tracks of work by staff teams, consultants, and subconsultants; maintaining high levels of client satisfaction on challenging projects; and managing schedules and budgets

• Experience or interest in supervising a team including involvement in hiring, personnel matters, performance reviews, and staff mentorship

• Experience delivering community transportation plans, corridor studies, safety studies, or other types of multimodal transportation projects

• The drive to identify and pursue business development opportunities for a growing office

• A willingness to develop new techniques, lead projects in new practice areas, or oversee the use of new tools

• The ability to facilitate training for other employees, clients, agency staff, and professional organizations

You'll be great here if:

• You have strong leadership skills and enjoy supervising planners who are passionate about and great at what they do

• You enjoy and excel at mentoring and coaching staff toward shared goals

• You are internally motivated by a mission-driven approach to safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation planning

• You enjoy producing high-quality work products and seeing your projects get built

• You have strong communication skills, whether written, verbal, or through graphics

• You can build relationships, bring inspiration and enthusiasm to projects, and are detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Work Schedule for a Planning Manager:

This position typically works a flexible full-time schedule. We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home 3 days per week. The Boston office of Toole Design is conveniently located just outside of Post Office Square in downtown Boston, blocks from multiple MBTA subway lines and walking distance from both North and South Stations. The office is easily accessed on foot, by bicycle, and via transit. Our team is a dynamic mix of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and administrative professionals. Our projects range from city-wide plans to street transformations throughout the United States.

Ready to Join our Boston Planning Team? We understand your time is valuable, so we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Planning Manager position, please fill out our application by clicking on the link on this page.

At Toole Design, diversity is a necessity, not a nice-to-have. We have a collaborative culture where people of all backgrounds come together to share ideas and build better, more inclusive communities. We encourage those who identify as women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, individuals with disabilities, and people at all the intersections in between these and other underrepresented groups to apply. Even if you don't think your current skill set checks every box, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you.

We're proud that about half of our managers are women and we are committed to achieving racial diversity in our leadership as well. Toole Design is a woman-owned business and an equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).

Individuals may request accommodations or assistance with the application process by contacting 301-927-1900 and asking for Human Resources or emailing HR@tooledesign.com.

For more information about Toole Design, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.

Job Opening: HUD Grant Program Administrator for the Executive Director's Office for the City of Buffalo Office of Strategic Planning

The Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning for the City of buffalo is hiring for an HUD Grant Program Administrator for their Executive Director’s Office.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An incumbent to a position in this class is responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating all program procedures for federal HUD grants that will affect policies within city departments, sub-recipients, and contractors. Work involves the responsibility for developing procedures for City departments to follow that will ensure compliance with all HUD regulations.   This includes being responsible for assisting in the creation of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan as well as detailing all programs objectives. The HUD Grants Program Administrator collects all required information for the CAPER and submits the CAPER.   Immediate supervision is received from the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and independent judgment is exercised in the planning and organizing of work, based on HUD regulations and City policy.  Supervision is exercised over personnel assigned.

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW. 

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER   (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.) 

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

Reviews and implements all program regulations per HUD directives for all HUD grants received by the City;

Develops, reviews, updates and implements written program procedures for all City departments, sub-recipients, and contractors to follow to ensure program compliance with all HUD regulations;

Establish appropriate program reporting mechanisms for all grant programs;
 Responsible for the federal Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), related HUD systems;
 Develops new systems and updates existing systems and procedures as required;
 Conducts special field audits of public/private books and records in which the City has an interest by virtue of agreements;
 Monitors and oversees the monitoring of  sub-recipients for compliance with grant regulations, policies and procedures;

Coordinates with the Department of Administration, Finance, Policy and Urban Affairs and the City Comptroller’s Office on fiscal compliance, procedures, and timely drawdown of HUD funds;

Collects required fiscal information from the Department of Administration, Finance, Policy and Urban Affairs and City Comptroller’s Office for inclusion in the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and CAPER;
 Prepares reports for monthly/quarterly program performance and related functions;

Plans and delegates work assignments and supervise staff assigned to the function;

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field, and three years of full-time professional experience in compliance, research, strategic planning or monitoring of grant management or capital programs.

Additional Information

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of principles and methods of program reporting of federal grants;

Comprehensive knowledge of HUD rules and regulations practices, methods and systems;

Working knowledge of electronic office productivity systems such as Microsoft Office, Adobe etc.;

Working knowledge of enterprise wide program and financial systems and additional software such as MUNIS, HANSEN, etc.;

Ability to develop program standards and procedures;

Ability to prepare, analyze, and organize complex program records and reports 

Ability to understand, interpret and apply federal rules and regulations;

Ability to conduct studies and apply statistical information;

Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Good judgement, accuracy, and integrity;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

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Job Opening: General Planner for Planning and Zoning for the City of Buffalo Office of Strategic Planning

The Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning for the City of Buffalo is hiring for a General Planning in Planning & Zoning

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Zoning and Land Use Planning, or his/her designee within the Office of Strategic Planning, the General Planner uses urban planning theories and principles to assist Senior Planners and Principal Planners in their review of basic planning studies and development/redevelopment projects, culminating in the development of land use and site development/redevelopment plans. The General Planner does not exercise supervision over any other position within the Office of Strategic Planning.

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW. 

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER   (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.) 

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

Prepares maps as required for projects;
Maintains data in Geographical Information Systems;
Prepares initial drafts of technical reports and graphic illustrations such as site plans, perspectives, and schematic drawings for review by superiors;
Gives oral presentations of plan recommendations to superiors and to the public, when the Director so requests;
Reviews submittals from the public regarding physical designs of urban development plans, including, but not limited to, information concerning vehicle and pedestrian usage, parking and site access, structural locations, open space design, landscaping elements, and infrastructure considerations;
Acts as first point of contact in providing information regarding Planning and Zoning to the public, government officials, refers queries to the appropriate personnel within the Office of Strategic Planning, as necessary, and assists with preparation for, and may attend, intergovernmental and public meetings, as necessary;
Assists superiors in developing comprehensive land use plans;
Assists superiors in developing site development plans, and site development designs;
Assists superiors in monitoring land use and development activities affecting defined study areas through site visits and,
analysis of land use data;
Attends meetings of and serves as staff to the City Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, as necessary.
Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A.Masters Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, or from a school deemed acceptable to the Commissioner of Human Resources in the field of Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related field;
OR,
B. Bachelors degree, or higher, or at least one hundred twenty (120) credit hours, from a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, or from a school deemed acceptable to the Commissioner of Human Resources in the field of Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related field, and two (2) years of full time experience in building and site design, or design review in an urban area, as deemed acceptable to the Commissioner of Human Resources;
OR,
C. Associates degree, or at least sixty (60) credit hours, from a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, or from a school deemed acceptable to the Commissioner of Human Resources in the field of Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related field, and four (4) years of full time experience in building and site design, or design review in an urban area, as deemed acceptable to the Commissioner of Human Resources;
OR,
D. Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and six (6) years of full time experience in building and site design, or design review in an urban area, as deemed acceptable to the Commissioner of Human Resources;
OR,
E. An equivalent combination as defined within the above limits of A, B, C, and D.

Additional Information

Good knowledge of the general principles of, purposes of, and techniques involved in urban planning;
General knowledge of governmental programs involved in urban planning and development;
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local agency responsibilities pertaining to urban planning and development;
Good Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems;
Good public service related skills;
Skill in oral and written presentation methods;
Ability to use Arcview geographic information software to create maps and analyze data;
Ability to read and understand site plans and interpret the illustration of building elevations;
Ability to use graphic illustrations in presentations;
Ability to do some work independently.
Physical conditions commensurate with demands of position.

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