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Planner Senior (Transportation Planner)
County of Lancaster
Department: Planning Commission
Role Band: Specialist (3)
Sub-Band Assignment: Community Development (E)
Pay: Min $34,574   Max $64,799
Contact: Christie Stephens, Phone 299-8333, Admin Assistant
Posting Period: 8/3/2006 To 8/24/2006
Work Location/Hours: Courthouse, 6th floor 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summary Statement
Senior Transportation Planners develop and/or coordinate the update of transportation plans, programs, and projects that implement or support implementation of the County Comprehensive Plan (including the Transportation and Growth Management elements). Senior Transportation Planners demonstrate a superior knowledge of the practice of transportation planning as well as community and regional planning. They act as project managers in the development and update of various transportation plans, programs, and projects. A Senior Transportation Planner’s superior knowledge of the practice of planning is applied to ongoing programs and projects that implement Lancaster County’s award winning planning program.

Essential Functions

• Provide assistance to the Director for Transportation Planning in the update of the Lancaster County Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program.
• Lead the update process of the Long-Range Transportation Plan.
• Aid in developing and maintaining the County’s Transportation Improvement Program.
• Serve as lead coordinator/project manager for various transportation projects and studies.
• Develop scopes of work for transportation studies.
• Develop/update/maintain data bases relative to the transportation planning program.
• Aid in setting up, convening, attending, and taking an active part in Lancaster County Transportation Coordinating Committee and related committee meetings.
• Oversee the collection of transportation and transportation-related data
• Conduct analysis of transportation and transportation-related data.
• Develop estimates and projections of socio-economic data used in the transportation planning process.
• Research, summarize, and communicate effective and innovative transportation planning techniques and improvement projects used elsewhere.
• Communicate County transportation planning programs, studies and projects to a wide audience including co-workers, agencies/interest groups, county planning and transportation committees, county and municipal officials, and the public.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned by the Director for Transportation Planning or Executive Director.

Education and Experience
This is a senior level position. A master’s degree in a planning or a closely related field and three years of experience or a bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or a closely related field plus a minimum five years of responsible experience in transportation or community planning are required. Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.

Expected Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of transportation planning and land use planning is required.
• Progresses work within own area of responsibility by showing initiative and willingness to trust own judgment.
• Ability to accomplish tasks in an effective, focused, and expeditious manner.
• Knowledge and experience with traffic calming techniques, transit oriented development, context sensitive design, are desirable.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including experience with software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Windows operation system is required.
• Experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.
• The ability to work effectively with a variety of interest groups and constituencies is required.
• Public speaking ability and the ability to make public presentations are required.
• Excellent organization and coordination skills.
• The ability to work cooperatively with a team is required.
• Some knowledge of travel demand modeling.
• Excellent analytical skills with respect to identifying problems and alternative solutions.
• Ability to attend meetings and professional development activities, outside of the normal working hours is required.
• A valid Pennsylvania drivers license and the ability to furnish personal transportation to meetings and professional development activities are required.

Posted August 10, 2006

City of Easton – City Planner
Department of Planning and Development
The City of Easton (pop. 26,000) is undergoing an exciting revitalization of both its downtown and neighborhoods, and seeks a qualified individual to work on planning and community development programs including housing, streetscape enhancements, job creation, grant writing and administration, strategic planning and implementation, and subdivision and land development reviews.

Responsibilities include: data collection and analysis, technical assistance and information to local officials and groups, implementation of planning programs. Conducts studies related to population, land use, industrial location, business conditions, revenue and taxation impacts, transportation analysis, housing analysis. Updates official plans and planning tools. Researches grants; writes and implements such. Prepares maps and other graphic material related to planning programs and projects. Completes and presents reviews of subdivisions, special exceptions, land development and zoning proposals to determine compliance with applicable codes.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of city, county and state planning. Knowledge of planning research and methodology. Knowledge of physical, social and economic factors involved in urban development. Ability to plan, organize and complete assignments effectively and independently. Ability to organize and present the results of research or analysis effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, public officials and the general public. Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills.

Desired Minimum Qualifications Required for Appointment: Must be a graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in planning, regional planning, urban planning, or a closely related field. A.I.C.P. certification desired. Five (5) years experience in community planning; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, initiative, flexibility in work assignments. Salary ranges to $46,794 annually based on education and experience.

Please send resume with references, and salary history to:

Patricia Glory, Human Resources Manager
City of Easton
1 South Third Street, 6th Fl.
Easton, PA 18042

For more information, visit www.easton-pa.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Posted July 18, 2006

Transportation Planner - Capital Programs
RESEARCH ANALYST II / JOB RECRUITMENT #06-07
Philadelphia, PA
Salary: Low to Mid $40,000s (position level & salary commensurate with education & experience)

JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a professional position responsible for support activities in the preparation of development and maintenance of the regional Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

The Capital Programming Unit works with member agencies to create a new TIP each cycle (every year for NJ, every other year for PA). This will involve a considerable number of meetings and the preparation of support materials. Once a draft TIP has been developed, a 30-day public comment period is held. Comments and agency responses are summarized and provided to the Regional Transportation Committee, Regional Citizens Committee, and Board for consideration before final adoption of the TIP. Once the TIP is in place, there are requests for amendments and modifications through the monthly DVRPC meeting cycle.

Supervision may be exercised over technical, graphical and clerical personnel. Work is performed in accordance with broadly-defined objectives and professional standards and is subject to administrative and technical review by a senior professional.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in development and maintenance of the PA and NJ TIPs. Tasks will include helping to maintain the TIP databases by updating current database records, including amendments and modifications and publishing to the website. Other tasks may include seeking input from state, county and transit operator representatives, screening new candidate projects, preparing various project listings and financial summaries, and assisting in preparing public documents.
• Assist in conducting public outreach efforts to gather input to the TIP development process and comment on Draft TIPs, including development and maintenance of new public information database/inventory for transportation projects.
• Assist in the TIP amendment and modification process. Tasks may include preparing materials for and explaining TIP requests to the RTC, RCC and Board.
• Provide staff support to CMAQ, TE/HTS/SRS, and Local Scoping committees. Tasks may include preparing application and guidance materials, reviewing applications, coordinating emissions analysis for applications and preparing summaries, assisting in deliberations and formulation of recommendations to Board for projects to be funded under these programs, and preparing minutes of meetings.
• Participate in public education efforts concerning the TIP as needed, including presentations to various groups, and providing technical assistance to member governments, the public, and other MPOs.
• Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of transportation planning, and ability to relate this knowledge to the development of a regional transportation system.
• Familiarity with federal requirements for a regional TIP.
• Considerable experience with relational databases, database software (MS Access), and spreadsheet software (Excel), and the ability to conduct analyses and produce reports using such data management tools.
• Considerable experience in word processing and document layout (WordPerfect), and Power Point.
• Ability to present information effectively in oral, written, and graphic form.
• Strict attention to detail and ability to proofread text and data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, planning and elected officials, and the general public.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
THREE YEARS of professional experience in transportation or regional planning; and a bachelors and/or masters degree from an accredited college/university, with major course work in a discipline applicable to transportation planning or engineering; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

DVRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply:
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Human Resources Department
190 N. Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
resumes@dvrpc.org
www.dvrpc.org

Posted July 13, 2006

Transportation Engineer/Forecasting/Systems Planning
(Transportation Engineer I)
Job Recruitment #04-07
SALARY RANGE: High $30,000s to Mid $40,000s (position level and salary commensurate with education & experience)
LOCATION: Systems Planning Unit

JOB DESCRIPTION: This is statistical and transportation research and analysis work in the development of regional transportation system and its elements. The employee is responsible for conducting research and analysis work in transportation planning and traffic engineering. Assignments include the responsibility for the methodology, direction, and results of projects with a number of variables. The work involves the application of the full range of tools of statistical analysis and the principles and techniques of transportation planning and traffic analysis including computerized traffic, land use, and air quality modeling, using TRANPLAN, MOBILE6, ACCESS/EXCEL, ARCINFO, ARCVIEW, and other programs as required. Work is performed in accordance with broadly defined objectives and professional standards and is subject to administrative and technical review by a senior professional during progress and upon completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the development, calibration, validation, application, and documentation of socio-demographic transportation and land use forecasting methods, and prepare input data for simulation model validation.
• Applies standard statistical data processing programs and techniques to tabulate census and travel survey data files, process information, and analyze the results. Tabulates travel simulation model outputs using GIS and tabular forms, compares results with actual current and historical data.
• Develops and selects methodology for simulating individual highway and public transportation projects, including detailed specification of the problem, data to be analyzed, traffic assignment, planning for the interpretations and reporting of travel forecasts, and the development of conclusions and recommendations for project implementation.
• Collects and organizes data on the functional and structural features of transportation systems; analyzes data and makes computations to determine traffic volume and travel time.
• Prepares layout of traffic flow and travel desire maps; balances and adjust traffic counts; supervises technicians engaged in coding for traffic assignments and performs coding work.
• Writes reports summarizing finding and recommendations, including text, tabulation, maps, charts, and other appropriate graphics, and presents results to technical committees and the public.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of transportation and modeling from an academic and applied perspective, and ability to relate this knowledge to the development and analysis of a regional transportation system and its components.
• Knowledge of the socioeconomic factors involved in transportation and regional planning.
• Knowledge of standard statistical techniques and research methods of transportation planning and traffic engineering.
• Knowledge of GIS computer programming, database design, and communications, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of field surveys, data analysis, modeling and the preparation of reports and recommendation process.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the use of geographic information systems.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct complex research projects.
• Ability to present results of research effectively in oral, written and graphic form. Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, planning officials, and the general public.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
ONE to THREE YEARS of professional experience in transportation or regional planning, or in social science research work; and such training as may have been gained from graduation from a four-year college/university, with major course work in a discipline applicable to transportation or regional planning; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

BENEFITS:
DVRPC offers liberal annual and sick leave benefits; 100% paid group medical, prescription, dental and life insurance programs; retirement plan; 12 paid holidays; 4 personal days and $60.00 TransitChek (commuter benefit); business casual dress policy, and on-line computer training. See web site at www.dvrpc.org for more details!

DVRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
**Note: Must have permanent residency status and working papers.

Apply by sending cover letter and resume to resumes@dvrpc.org

Posted July 13, 2006

Senior Community Planner
Lancaster, PA
Mid-Level Position
Opening: July 10, 2006 Closing: August 4, 2006
Agency: Lancaster County Planning Commission
Job Category: Community Development
Salary Range: $34,574 - $64,799 DOE
Experience Required: 3 – 5 Years
AICP: Preferred

Job Description
The Lancaster County Planning Commission is seeking to supplement its professional staffing for the Community Planning Division. The ideal Senior Community Planner candidate will be a certified professional planner experienced in addressing the planning challenges found in both urban and rural land-use practices and land stewardship.

Lancaster County is a world-renowned cultural heritage landscape and travel destination, but it is also home to nearly one-half million people. Lancaster County finds its regional sense of place through its agricultural heritage and in its traditional centers of commerce and industry. We are located within 90 minutes of central Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The Lancaster County Planning Commission, officed in downtown Lancaster City, provides a national award-winning planning program for Lancaster County’s citizenry that focuses on maintaining the critical balance between the region’s urban and agricultural traditions in planning for the future.

The Community Planning Division specializes in the implementation of Envision Lancaster, the Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan, through tailored planning programs and by providing various planning services to the 60 partnering municipalities of the County. A community planner serves as the representative of the planning commission to a set of municipalities. A community planner is expected to work effectively with municipal officials on a range of community planning issues. The work of the community planner is directly related to the implementation of the several elements of Envision Lancaster. A key programmatic responsibility is the successful implementation of the Urban Growth Area and Rural strategies of the Growth Management Element. The community planner may also be assigned to administer Lancaster County subdivision regulations for specified municipalities.

A master’s degree in urban or regional planning, or related field, and three years of relevant experience in community-related planning, or a bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, or related field, and five years of relevant experience in community-related planning, are required. Accreditation by the American Institute of Certified Planners is highly desirable, as is professional experience that demonstrates a balanced competence in town planning, site design, and rural lands development and conservation planning issues. Complete information for this position is available at www.co.lancaster.pa.us.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

EEO Employer

Contact: Christie L. Stephens, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 717-299-8333
E-mail: stephenc@co.lancaster.pa.us
Fax: 717-295-3659
Org.: Lancaster County Planning Commission
Website: http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us
Dept. Address: 50 N. Duke St.
Lancaster, PA 17602

Posted July 6, 2006

Planner
YORK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duties/responsibilities: This is a professional planning position. Applicants should be familiar with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and be capable of carrying out planning assignments with supervision, including but not limited to the following: subdivision and land development plan review, review of subdivision and land development and zoning ordinances and amendments, preparation of plans and ordinances, assisting in conducting meetings, assisting in the instruction of courses/workshops in planning and related subjects, and other duties as required.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or a related field. Experience in subdivision and land development plan review and knowledge of zoning and subdivision regulations preferred.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, plus full benefits upon completion of a probationary period.

Interested persons should submit a resume to Randal Beck, Chief of Municipal/Current Planning, York County Planning Commission, 28 E. Market St., York PA 17401-1580 no later than July 17, 2006.

Posted July 6, 2006

Planning and Zoning Director
North Huntingdon Township (population 30,000) is seeking applicants for the position of Planning and Zoning Director. The successful candidate will have knowledge of subdivision and development regulations and plan review, zoning practices and administration, growth management techniques, grant procurement, building code administration, and GIS. The successful candidate will be responsible for management of the Planning and Zoning Department, reviewing development plans, providing technical support to the Planning Commission, and insuring that the development codes of the Township are followed. Minimum qualifications are a bachelor's degree in a field such as Urban Planning, Public Administration, or Engineering and four years of experience in municipal planning. Masters degree is preferred. Position requires excellent written and oral skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Commissioners. Salary range is $51,755.00 to $66,160.00. Starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Excellent benefit package. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter indicating salary history to John M. Shepherd, Township Manager, 11279 Center Highway, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 by August 4, 2006.

Posted June 29, 2006

Community Planner
RETTEW Associates, Inc.
Lancaster, PA
RETTEW's certified planners answer the needs of rural, suburban and urban communities. Our community planning services include comprehensive, Act 537, recreational, open-space and transportation planning in addition to grant coordination and ordinance preparation.

We are currently searching for a Community Planner to work in our Lancaster, PA office. Candidates must be an energetic, results oriented individual with a minimum of 10 years of experience in comprehensive planning, ordinance writing, zoning issues, transportation planning and public transportation. The position requires a BS in Planning or related field; thorough knowledge of PA Municipalities Planning code, excellent client management, written and oral communication skills; and the ability to make public presentations and attend evening meetings. AICP or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred.

RETTEW offers an exceptional salary and benefit package that includes M/D/V beginning on your 1st day of employment, 401(k) w/ company match, lucrative bonus programs, flex schedule and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that enhance your community!!

Applicants must apply online at www.rettew.com/careers

EOE/AA

Posted June 28, 2006

Planner I – Transportation
County of Chester, West Chester, PA
This position provides technical planning assistance in transportation planning and improvements programming at the municipal, county, regional and state levels.
The Planner I provides fundamental technical assistance for the development of the County's transportation plan, which is a direct recommendation from the County Commissioners through Landscapes, the County's comprehensive policy plan, as well as technical assistance and analysis that lead to policy decisions on transportation improvements and services.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field, strong technical knowledge of GIS software, ability to balance team and individual responsibilities, ability to carry tasks to completion, flexibility in work assignments, and strong interpersonal skills. The Planner I will have basic computer aptitude in intermediate to advanced Word, Excel, and Access, as well as basic Internet skills (for research purposes).
Salary range available beginning at $33,468.00 annually based on education and experience.

Fax resumes and applications to S. Camisi, Employment Coordinator at 610-344-4400. Please visit our website: www.chesco.org for complete hiring instructions and contact information. All candidates must complete a County application. EOE/M/F/V/H

Posted June 26, 2006

Local Government Specialist
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance is seeking applicants for the position of Local Government Specialist.

This position is a full-time, salaried position with the Community & Government Services Division. Responsibilities include management of local government and community development programs, including planning, municipal finance, budgeting and accounting.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Accounting, Planning, or related field, and one year experience in government, municipal management, planning, local government accounting, municipal finance, or related work, with knowledge of municipal operations and the public sector. Excellent written, verbal, and computer skills, and a valid driver’s license are required. Salary range is $25,000 to $50,000 annually, DOQ with an excellent benefit package.

Please send resume with references, and salary history to:

Jeffrey K. Box
President & CEO
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance
1151 Oak Street
Pittston, PA 18640

For more information visit www.nepa-alliance.org. Application deadline is Friday, July 21, 2006, at 5:00 p.m.

Posted June 7, 2006