Principal Project Coordinator- City of Minneapolis

Principal Project Coordinator The City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development seek candidates interested in a PPC position.  Serves as an agent of the City to manage residential, industrial, commercial, or non-profit development or redevelopment projects of significant complexity, financial or mission critical impact within the City of Minneapolis, and works to assist private and non-profit investors in the development or redevelopment of property.  Requirements: A master’s degree in urban planning, business administration, economics, architecture, or a related field and 8+ years of urban planning, project management or real estate development experience, including at least 3 years of related work in Minneapolis city government.  An equivalent combination of education & experience may be considered.  Salary Range $66,401.00-$83,911.00.  Open for applications May 5, 2008 – May 16, 2008 - Apply on line at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us The City of Minneapolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
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City Planner- Park Rapids

The City of Park Rapids, located 19 miles south of Itasca State Park, is accepting applications for the City Planner.  This position reports directly to the City Administrator and is responsible for administering and enforcing the city's planning, zoning, airport zoning, community development, comprehensive plan, and city building, plumbing and rental inspection programs.  Qualified applicants must have the ability to plan,
coordinate and direct the operations of planning activities, be proficient in the operation of Arc-View and GIS programs, and have excellent communication skills.  Minimum
qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Studies or related field, and one to two years of related experience.  Preferred candidates will be creative, have a fundamental understanding of planning and zoning principles, ability to follow through on projects and ideas.  Salary range $36,667 to $51, 064 DOQ, plus full-time city benefit package.
 
City application, resume, and a letter of interest required.  Application packets available at Park Rapids City Offices, 212 West Second Street, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, or by calling 218-732-3163. Completed application materials including cover letter and resume must be received by 4:30 pm  on Friday, May 15, 2008.

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Associate Planner/Community Development- City of La Crosse WI

The City of La Crosse is seeking a highly qualified entry level candidate to provide professional planning support to various City Committees and to assist management with
initiating planning studies and reports, neighborhood and community development activities and ordinance writing.  The work is performed under the direction of the Director of Planning and Development. 

The selected candidate shall have a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Public Administration or related field, with one year of internship/experience
with exposure to planning principles, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate helpful; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.  Position requires excellent oral and written communication skills.  Strong computer skills in Microsoft office are essential.  This is a professional,
exempt position with a starting salary of $1,581.75 (75 hours bi-weekly).

The City offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System pension, deferred compensation, life insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental plan, paid holidays, vacations and sick leave.  Major provisions of the medical benefit plan include monthly premiums of $25/single, $40/limited family, or $55/family; $250 deductible/person, maximum of $750/family; prescription
co-pay of $8 generic/$18 name brand.  City residency requirements apply for the hired candidate; applicants need not be a resident to apply.  The City of La Crosse supports
attaining a representative workforce and workplace equity.  Applications accepted until position is filled.  If you would like to live and work in an attractive city with above average wages and benefits, please submit a resume and completed application. 

EOE / Drug Free Workplace
 
Application Instructions:

City of La Crosse Human Resources Department
Attn:  Amy Spriggle
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
(608) 789-7595
www.cityoflacrosse.org   posted 4/26/08

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Housing Specialist/Associate Planner- City of Woodbury

Facilitate and coordinate the development of affordable housing initiatives for the city. Perform a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical and professional work in the current planning programs of the city related to the implementation of land use and related municipal plans and policies. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Housing, Community Development, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, or a closely related field.
• Two years experience in affordable housing administration, community development (housing or HRA division) or working in the affordable housing sector.  Municipal planning may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one prior to appointment date and have the ability to drive.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Affordable housing experience in managing a Housing and Redevelopment Authority and financial programs.

SALARY:
• Hiring Salary Range is $48,173 - $62,566
• Full salary range is $48,173 - $69,846 annually, depending on qualifications.
• Full Benefit Package of the City
 
APPLICATION PROCESS: A City of Woodbury application packet must be completed to be
considered for this position.  Application packets are available in the following ways:
• By visiting our Web site and downloading the forms at  www.ci.woodbury.mn.us;
• By stopping at City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN 55125;
• By calling our job line at (651) 714-3562;
• By email at woodbury@ci.woodbury.mn.us.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
• A completed City of Woodbury application and supplement must be received by 4:30 pm Friday, May 9, 2008.

The City of Woodbury does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its programs, activities or services.  To obtain this information in alternative forms such as Braille, large print, audiotape, or qualified reader, please contact the City of Woodbury at  one of the above numbers.

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Transit Planner- SRF Consulting

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is a fast growing transportation planning, engineering and design firm.  

Assist with the planning and analysis of transit service options as part of transportation studies and projects.

Candidate should have:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in urban or transportation planning or related filed  such as geography or urban studies
• 4-8 years experience in public transit, transportation planning or related field
• Knowledge of multi-modal service planning and transit operations
• Familiarity with transit funding programs
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven technical writing ability
• Effective communications skills
• Proficiency in a number of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and database software

We prefer applicants who live in the Greater Minnesota area.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer a positive work environment.  

Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: SRF Consulting Group, Inc., One Carlson Pkwy. N., #150, Plymouth, MN 55447; fax:  763-475-2429, or e-mail:
jobs@srfconsulting.com; EOE.Web Link: www.srfconsulting.com Deadline: 5/30/2008

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Planner II- St. Louis County

St. Louis County, situated between Lake Superior and the BWCA, is seeking creative minds to fill a Planner II position. The successful applicant will work with St. Louis County’s rural communities and urban centers focusing on comprehensive, master, and community planning, and assist the county in enterprise planning across all departments.

Minimum Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited college with a major in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban or Regional Studies, or closely related field; AND four years of verifiable paid experience in professional planning work. A masters degree in an appropriate field can be substituted for two years of paid experience.

To Apply:  Please visit St. Louis County Employee Relations for complete position
and application information: www.stlouiscounty.org/jobs Salary Range: $3362-$3904 (DOQ) Deadline: Until Filled   posted 4/10/08

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Marketing Coordinator/Writer: Bonestroo

Bonestroo, a consulting engineering & planning firm, is looking for a Marketing Coordinator/Writer to join our St. Paul area office. The candidate will work as part of a team of marketing professionals to support our engineering and planning firm’s competitive efforts. Responsibilities include editing and developing content for proposals; creating targeted presentations; developing marketing collateral; supporting client communications and web content development efforts; and supporting other marketing initiatives in keeping with the firm’s brand.
 
Our fast-paced environment demands a well-organized and dedicated individual capable of managing multiple deadline-driven tasks. A positive, client-focused attitude is a must.

Minimum Requirements:
•         Four-year degree in journalism, English, marketing, community planning,            communications, or engineering
•         Effective and proactive interpersonal communication skills
•         Strong writing skills to persuasively present technical information to lay audiences
•         Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data management systems
•         Four years of experience in a professional services or local government environment
 
Bonestroo offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical and dental insurance, and employee stock ownership and profit sharing plans.  Salary Range: DOQ submitted 3/7/08

EOE/AA

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Senior Master Planner/Site Planner- Hart Howerton

Master’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture or urban planning.  Candidate must have considerable experience in master planning or site planning large and small sites,  integrating open space, buildings, parking, as well as vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems.  Looking for an individual with significant design talent who can think collaboratively and holistically to work in high-level team, think-tank situations. The ideal candidate is confident in working with building, landscape and site development principles, especially in large-scale projects (300 acres minimum). The ideal candidate has strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, as well as experience in working with diverse clients over the long-term.  Freehand drawing skills required. Must be fluent in drawing scaled master plan layouts and conceptual plan diagrams, illustrative sections and presentation layouts.  Hart Howerton is an international, interdisciplinary firm of 275 planners, architects, landscape architects and urban designers with offices in San Francisco, New York, Minneapolis, Boston, Park City, London and Atlanta. We are typically in a primary relationship with clients at the outset of projects to assist them in the development of a conceptual, sustainable approach to the land, to imagine the potential for how development might unfold, to generate concepts and a vision for new development. Hart Howerton helps its  clients manage land as an asset. What distinguishes our firm from others is that our firm is multi-disciplinary in how we approach every project. We utilize planning, architecture and landscape architecture to design
 complete environments that respond to market, environmental and client objectives. We are committed to the professional growth of our staff and promote collaboration, a team environment and sharing knowledge firm-wide as well as with our clients. We have
been among the leaders in environmentally responsive development, finding new ways to combine responsible land stewardship with development.
 
For consideration, please submit your resume, portfolio, references and salary expectations directly to Human Resources as outlined below. You must be able to provide proof that you are a citizen or national of the USA, a lawful permanent resident or alien authorized to work in this country. Salary Range: Salary will be commensurate with experience. Web Link: www.harthowerton.com  Deadline: Open  posted 1/30/08

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