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Firm:	Marstel-Day, LLC
Location:	1736 Franklin Street, Oakland, California   Google Maps
Payment:	Paid
Date to be Completed:	October 27, 2008
Category:	Transportation
Contact:	Christy Herron ch@marstel-day.com 510-663-0936
Posted:	October 10, 2008

Marstel-Day, LLC is seeking a temporary (over the course of three to four weeks) employee to assist in performing a truck license plate survey for the Port of Oakland. As part of an economic impact analysis of activities associated with the Port’s drayage (freight transport) truck fleet, Marstel-Day is undertaking this license plate survey to accurately profile the truck fleet by age. The employee would work for eight days (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only), that would be scheduled at the end of October and through at least the first two weeks in November, to record truck license plates either with digital image or voice dictation recording. Surveys would take place in the Port maritime area, at the truck entrance/exit gates of each of the eight active marine terminals. Surveys on each of the eight days would take place between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm (from 8 to 9 hours of work per day). Work is anticipated to start the last week in October (October 27) and potentially last through November 25. Further background on the truck surveys is provided on the attached, first page of the Scope of Work.

Candidates should be very skilled in attending to detail, and have the ability to perform surveys (under supervision as well as independently, as suitable) lasting four hours each in out-of-doors (and potentially inclement weather) conditions. Candidates can expect to receive training in the survey protocol, as well as be provided the equipment required for surveying duties. The hourly wage would be between $17 and $21 per hour.

Please contact Christy Herron at Marstel-Day, at: ch@marstel-day.com, or (510) 663-0936.

Firm:	Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC
Location:	1328 Mission St, San Francisco, CA   Google Maps
Payment:	Paid
Category:	Landuse
Contact:	Susan Poliwka spoliwka@sf.wrtdesign.com
Posted:	October 3, 2008

WRT's San Francisco office is seeking a planning professional with substantial experience preparing and managing specific plans, corridor plans, neighborhood plans, and redevelopment plans. The ideal candidate will have a broad planning background that could also include work on general plans, form-based codes, design guidelines, parks and open space plans, environmental documents, etc. The planner must have the ability to work independently on concurrent projects as well as prior experience managing complex and interdisciplinary planning efforts. The position is primarily oriented toward policy-based planning, however competence in physical planning, geospatial analysis, and urban design will be fundamental to all projects. Design training, effective graphic and oral communication skills, and experience working with design teams are all highly desirable, though strong writing and editing skills are essential.

Skills/Requirements
The position requires a combination of the following:

Master's degree in city, urban or regional planning or a related field is preferred
3 – 8 years of experience in the field of city, urban or regional planning (consulting experience preferred)
Experience managing specific plan projects
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ESRI ArcGIS 9.x (ArcMap and ArcCatalog required/Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst preferred), and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
Duties may include plan and ordinance writing; land use, demographic, economic, and environmental policy research; spatial and non-spatial data collection and analysis; graphic communication; public meeting facilitation; project management; proposal preparation; etc.

Please send cover letter and resume. No phone calls.

WRT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We strongly value diversity and an inclusive workplace. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

Firm:	Excelsior Action Group
Location:	The Excelsior district in the South East sector of San Francisco   Google Maps
Payment:	Paid
Date to be Completed:	November 1, 2008
Category:	Community Development
Contact:	Cristy Johnston cristy@eagsf.org
Posted:	October 3, 2008

The Planning Coordinator works directly with the Excelsior Action Group (EAG), a community-driven organization comprised of residents, merchants and community organizations actively developing & implementing a vision for the future of the Excelsior’s Mission Street commercial district and adjacent areas. The EAG’s mission is to revitalize the Excelsior’s commercial corridors by involving residents, merchants, neighborhood associations, and city agencies through activities aimed to reinvigorate, green, beautify, strengthen, and unify our community. EAG’s vision is to unify community building efforts toward a more comprehensive community building strategy (see below). EAG plans several events like its annual street fair to promote the shopping district, build local leadership and capacity and bring together members of the diverse community among other events and special projects. The Coordinator would assist the director in planning and implementing a more comprehensive community building initiative through the Collaborative.

Please see the attached job description for more details

Firm:	Parcel Insight Inc.
Location:	Berkeley campus   Google Maps
Payment:	Paid
Date to be Completed:
Category:	Environmental
Contact:	Michelle Crawford or Michael Sydor support@parcelinsight.com 866-338-7224 ext. 2
Posted:	September 30, 2008

Environmental Information Company looking for part-time researcher to identify and review historical directories, aerial photos and map collections from local libraries. Researcher will transfer information to electronic media. Training provided. Attention to detail, good communication skills, and computer access required. GIS experience a plus. Contact Michael Sydor or Michelle Crawford at support@parcelinsight.com or 866-338-7224 ext. 2 .

Firm:	BRIDGE HOUSING CORP.
Location:	Position location: Los Angeles Corp. Office: 345 Spear Street, SF, CA 94105   Google Maps
Payment:	Paid
Date to be Completed:	October 30, 2008
Category:	Community Development
Contact:	Marisa Chavarria hr@bridgehousing.com 415-321-3550
Posted:	September 29, 2008

General:

The Project Manager position manages all aspects of the development process, from site acquisition and project conception through construction completion and lease-up. This position will report to the Director of Development. The Project Manager is also responsible for ensuring a smooth transition of the process from development through occupancy and into operations.

Firm:	East Bay Housing Organizations
Location:	538 9th Street, Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94607   Google Maps
Payment:	Unpaid
Date to be Completed:
Category:	Community Development
Contact:	Amie Fishman amie@ebho.org 510-663-3830 x 323
Posted:	September 23, 2008

The Director of Resident Organizing is a brand new position that will research, design, implement and coordinate a leadership development program to support affordable housing residents as affordable housing advocates and engage them in EBHO's campaigns and programs. Residents who live in non-profit affordable housing developments represent a powerful and compelling constituency, and are a tremendous resource of expertise and legitimacy. They can directly speak to the benefits of affordable housing for their own lives, their community, and the surrounding neighborhood. The program will be piloted in Oakland as a new initiative to advance EBHO's Oakland policy advocacy and organizing campaigns. To develop and implement this program, the Director of Resident Organizing will work extensively in the field with residents, service providers and property managers to identify interested residents; conduct recruitment, outreach and training; create education tools; and engage residents in EBHO's campaigns and coalitions. EBHO provides an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and creative individual who wants to have an impact on affordable housing and community organizing in the East Bay. The Director of Resident Organizing works under the supervision of the Executive Director. The position requires a flexible schedule with some nights and weekends as needed.

Firm:	Baird and Driskell Planning
Location:	The Associate/Intern will work from home with occasional meetings/phone calls to check in.   Google Maps
Payment:	Paid
Category:	Housing
Contact:	Joshua Abrams abrams@bdplanning.com
Posted:	September 15, 2008

Associate needed to conduct research on housing issues in the Bay Area and assist cities and towns with completing their Housing Elements (plans). Typical tasks include data gathering/analysis and writing.

For instance, one project might be to design a survey to compare zoning standards across multiple jurisdictions, conduct the survey and summarize the results.

See www.21elements.com for more information about one of the projects.

Title: Housing Policy and Planning Associate/Intern
Company: Baird & Driskell Planning
Contact: Joshua Abrams
Hours: 10-20 per week
Salary: $25/hour
Duration: Now through December 2008, maybe longer. Position available immediately.
Posted: September 10, 2008

Required Skills:
• Self-directed
• Good writer
• Comfortable with basic quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Solid knowledge of Excel
• Bachelor’s degree and/or graduate level courses in a relevant field
• Excellent eye for detail

Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of Access, Adobe Suite, statistical software
• Familiarity with housing planning/issues

Firm:	Laberge Group
Location:	4 Computer Drive West Albany, NY 12205   Google Maps
Payment:	Paid
Date to be Completed:
Category:	Community Development
Contact:	Laberge Group hr@labergegroup.com 518-458-7112
Posted:	September 8, 2008

This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled professionals on local and regional projects including land use, transportation, economic development, infrastructure, master planning, Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA), and waterfront. Responsibilities include developing baseline analytical information, preparing plans, and facilitating public meetings.

Firm:	Laberge Group
Location:	4 Computer Drive West Albany, NY 12205   Google Maps
Payment:	Paid
Category:	Community Development
Contact:	Laberge Group hr@labergegroup.com 518-458-7112
Posted:	September 8, 2008

Successful candidates will be responsible for facilitating public meetings/hearings, preparing community documents, and managing project budgets and schedules. Excellent writing, research, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, communication, time management, and computer skills are required along with the ability to multi-task and work cooperatively in a team framework.

Firm:	City of Emeryville Economic Development and Housing Department
Location:	Emeryville City Hall 1333 Park Avenue Emeryville, CA 94608   Google Maps
Payment:	Paid
Date to be Completed:	September 16, 2008
Category:	Community Development
Contact:	Amy Hiestand ahiestand@ci.emeryville.ca.us 510-596-4354
Posted:	September 5, 2008

The City of Emeryville Economic Development and Housing Department has a current internship position opportunity for the 2008/2009 academic year. Projects Intern will support project managers in variety of work areas: housing policy and development, economic development, business retention programs, Art in Public Places Program, brownfields, and redevelopment projects. Intern position is 10-12 hours per week, paid at $17.50 per hour DOQ. Submit resume and cover letter to Amy Hiestand, Projects Coordinator, at provided address, by the end of day Tuesday, September 9th. No calls please.