Planning Jobs

We are looking for a Planner with strong writing and analytical skills to work on a range of long-range planning assignments, such as general plans, specific and community plans, and zoning. Projects are located throughout California. Work will involve research and analysis, preparing plans and environmental review (CEQA) documents, and assisting with community outreach and project coordination. Ideal candidate will have exposure to California planning practice and/or geographic familiarity with the state, some prior experience in land use or environmental planning, and interest in contemporary issues such as climate change and sustainability.

Position Title: Director of Community Planning

Work Schedule: Full Time exempt position (overtime not applicable): flex time as approved by Supervisor

Salary: $125,000 per year (FY 2017-18)

Benefits: Full medical, dental, life insurance, 403(b), etc. per TODCO programs

Supervisor: Reports to President of TODCO Group

Responsibilities: The TODCO Group is the nonprofit community development corporation for San Francisco’s dynamic South of Market Neighborhood. For 40 years it has been fully engaged in SOMA’s many civic/urban/social/economic planning issues and initiatives. It’s summary Mission Statement is: South of Market Neighborhood Builders.

The Director of Community…

OPEN EXAMINATION: Open to all qualified individuals
SALARY RANGE: $16.96 - $19.64 Hourly Rate
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 6, 2017

Nature of Position
Under direction, the Planning Intern provides assistance to planning staff with public assistance and information services, planning-related permit and application processing, research and investigation of current and advanced planning issues and performs other related work as required. This is a part time, temporary internship position for Summer 2017 with opportunity to extend appointment. The position will be a maximum 28 hour work week, with flexible work hours during regular City business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 5:30pm).…

Under general direction, the position oversees the field inspection program and provides technical code requirements relating to inspections, plan check, and counter services of the Building Division. The position will report to the Chief Building Official and is required to exercise supervisory responsibilities as lead inspector.

The Associate Planner is an experienced journey-level professional who is assigned increasingly difficult tasks including managing planning projects of moderate complexity and scope. The position requires thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, as well as knowledge of the physical, social, and economic concepts underlying planning functions. The work performed includes professional planning work, research, and analysis related to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance, policy documents, and assignments associated with land use, infrastructure, and the environment. The position also conducts administrative work related to boards and commissions and thus will interact with appointed and elected officials, stakeholders, various experts…

About two thirds of this position reports to the Director of Vitality to support marketing,
communications, social media, events, stakeholder engagement, and public space activation program.
About a third of this position reports to the CEO supporting office operations, including reception, mail,
supplies, finance, and other administrative duties.
Position requires initiative and self-direction, and willingness and ability to work in small 4-5-person
office, with limited resources.
Also, outgoing personality a plus in being able to work with property owners, merchants, businesses,
nonprofits, residents, and other stakeholders.
Full Description can be found at:
http://www.downtownberkeley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/DBA-Marketing-Assistant-Position-Description.pdf

The Ford Smart Mobility (FSM) LLC team is working to transform the urban transportation experience. Housed within FSM LLC, Greenfield Labs are a small but highly capable and fast moving team designing, developing, shipping and testing new products and services that help people make the best of multimodal transportation systems in cities around the world. We are looking for candidates to join us in this journey to develop and deliver exciting and ground-breaking human centered transportation products and services.

As a Transportation Partnerships Specialist you will act as a cross-functional bridge between public agency staff /leadership, and the…

Overview of the East Oakland Black Culture Zone Collaborative
The birthplace of the Black Panther Party’s Community School, East Oakland is home to the nation’s most ethnically diverse population with new immigrants from Burma and Mongolia residing near third and fourth generation African-Americans and Latinos. East Oakland has witnessed both community development successes and historic disinvestment with some of Oakland’s highest rates of health disparities, crime, poverty and unemployment. Led by EastSide Arts Alliance, the Black Culture Zone (BCZ) Collaborative is a public/private partnership committed to applying racial equity principles to improve the health and well-being of people who are…

KOUNKUEY DESIGN INITIATIVE | JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Planning Coordinator
LOCATION: Los Angeles
ORGANIZATION: Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI)
CLOSING DATE: May 1, 2017

KDI is currently seeking a Planning Coordinator who is passionate about community-driven development to join our Planning Department to successfully implement community outreach, participatory design workshops, and program development. The position is based in our downtown Los Angeles office, but requires frequent travel to our projects in the Eastern Coachella Valley and other areas in Southern California.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Planning Coordinator will work closely with the Planning and Design Departments to develop,…

ABOUT CEI:
Community Economics, Inc. (CEI) has provided expert financial and development consulting services to nonprofit affordable housing developers and public agencies since 1976. Working throughout California and in Washington State, Hawaii, and other states, CEI has helped our clients develop over 900 properties providing homes to families, seniors, households with special needs, homeless households, farmworkers, and other low-income populations.

Building on our over 40 years of experience, CEI takes a leadership role with local, regional and state public agencies and policy and advocacy organizations to advocate for smarter and more effective affordable housing policies and legislation. CEI staff…

Alchemist Community Development Corporation (Alchemist CDC) is seeking an experienced, dynamic and dedicated Executive Director.

The selected Executive Director will provide program oversight and overall day-to-day organizational management. She or he is responsible for program planning and visioning while providing strong leadership as the face of Alchemist CDC.

In addition to a strong commitment to alleviating social injustices, the ideal Executive Director has proven experience in fundraising, strategic planning, coalition building and strengthening community partnerships. She or he must work well with an engaged Board of Directors and be committed to ongoing support of both staff and…