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Posted: 11/11/2008
MillionTreesNYC Project Manager
To address the needs of New York City’s growing population, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced on Earth Day 2007 that community greening and urban tree planting would be a major priority of PLANYC – the city’s long-term sustainability initiative. Recognizing the benefits trees provide New York City’s residents, neighborhoods and environment, PLANYC established the ambitious goal of planting one million new trees throughout the city’s five boroughs over the next decade.
MillionTreesNYC is a partnership between Mayor Bloomberg’s PLANYC initiative, the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and New York Restoration Project (NYRP), as well as community, non-profit, government and corporate partners throughout the city.
To learn more about NYRP, please visit: www.nyrp.org
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the direction of the NYRP Vice President for Horticulture and Construction and the NYRP Senior Project Manager, manage multiple tree planting projects (up to 40 projects per planting season) at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) campuses, public schoolyards, playgrounds and other publicly-accessible properties.
- n collaboration with NYRP Senior Project Manager, develop, review and implement landscape design and tree planting plans for each site, as well as a watering and maintenance strategy.
- For each project site oversee the coordination of project planning, property demolition and excavation, tree procurement and planting, landscaping, and care and maintenance.
- In coordination with NYRP departments and staff, integrate community outreach, education and marketing activities into each tree planting project.
- Serve as lead NYRP liaison with NYCHA, NYC Department of Education and other landowners and managers responsible for properties where NYRP is planting trees.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with landscape designers, nurseries, construction companies and other third-party contractors.
- Assess work performed by contractors including post-planting field inspections.
- Promote and implement proper tree planting, tree health and tree maintenance practices.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of NYRP corporate and community volunteer tree planting days and homeowner tree giveaway program.
- Catalog tree planting by NYRP and its partners.
- Prepare reports, budgets, strategic plans and correspondence to support tree planting activities.
- Represent MillionTreesNYC efforts at public and community meetings, conferences and events.
- Other duties as assigned by the NYRP Vice President for Horticulture and Construction and the NYRP Senior Project Manager.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 or more years of professional project management, construction management or any equivalent combination of education and experience
- Exceptional project management skills – ability to simultaneously carry out multiple large-scale projects at one time
- Working knowledge of neighborhoods throughout New York City’s five boroughs preferred
- Landscape design, urban forestry and/or GIS mapping experience preferred
- Strong written and oral communications skills – including presentation skills
- Microsoft Office Project, Word and Excel proficient
- Creative, passionate and professional individual wanting to make a difference a must
Interested parties are invited to forward a cover letter and resume to HR@nyrp.org
Posted: 11/08/2008
Planning Commissioner
Town of Brookhaven, a large Long Island NY municipality of 450,000 plus residents seeks a Commissioner of Planning, Environment and Land Management who will be responsible for overall management of a department containing large and diverse divisions. This position will supervise professional and support staff of over 99 individuals. This is a management confidential position, salary 110k plus. Send resume to searchcommittee@brookhaven.org by November 17, 2008.
Posted: 11/06/2008
Job title: Filing Representative
Agency: City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation
As the steward of nearly 29,000 acres of parkland, the Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is a recognized leader and innovator of public spaces. We are a dynamic agency dedicated to beautifying, protecting, and revitalizing New York City’s urban forest and precious green spaces. DPR is also committed to helping New Yorkers maintain active and healthy lifestyles in an urban environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.nyc.gov/parks.
Major Responsibilities:
Be a part of making a greener, greater NYC! We seek a Filing Representative to organize, and/or perform research and analysis activities in the field of city planning for our Capital Projects division. Serve as a liaison with regulatory and oversight agencies. File documents required for obtaining approvals from other agencies for a wide variety of capital projects. Track and follow-up on requests to other agencies for approval of project plans. Update Construction and Design staff with relevant information. Serve as a resource for the Chief Engineer, management and staff on requirements for compliance with rules and regulations impacting agency projects.
Qualification Requirements:
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning; or
2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to “1” above. Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields may be substituted for up to two years of experience, on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
1. College level professional training in design, engineering, construction or public administration.
2. Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills.
3. Familiarity with other agency and governmental requirements including the Departments of Buildings, Transportation, Environmental Conservation and Protection, and the Army Corps of Engineers.
4. A commitment to teamwork and an integrated approach to project delivery.
5. Valid New York State driver license.
Send resume and cover letter by 11/21/08 to:
Filing Representative/JVN 11981
Grow at Parks – Recruitment
Parks & Recreation
24 W. 61st St. 2nd floor
NY, NY 10023
Go to: www.nyc.gov/parks/jobs
Job Category: Construction
Type: Full Time
Salary: $65K-$75K (based on experience)
Location: New York City, Queens-United States
New York City Residency Required
Posted: 11/04/2008
Are you looking for a firm where you will be exposed to the most progressive, exciting, and cutting-edge transportation planning projects in the world, a firm where you can express your creativity in determining transportation solutions? Our transportation planning and engineering firm is headquartered in Downtown Manhattan, with offices in Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL, and Washington, DC. We specialize in developing creative, multi-modal solutions to complex transportation problems, grounded in technically rigorous analysis and industry-accepted design standards.
We are interested in a motivated individual for our Manhattan office. The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in urban planning or a related field plus a minimum of two-years’ post-graduate planning experience; or a bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field plus a minimum of four-years’ post-degree planning experience. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive knowledge of planning concepts, an understanding of transportation/pedestrian planning and engineering concepts and methodology, a familiarity with the NYC Environmental Quality Review Act (CEQR) and the ULURP process, and strong writing and presentation skills. The ideal candidate will be proficient in PowerPoint and Adobe Illustrator. ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Adobe Photoshop experience is helpful. Position may include field work/data collection if needed.
The position’s responsibilities will include the preparation of memoranda, letters, quantitative analyses, and report sections and quality control of the same; development of simple to moderately complicated graphics, maps and presentations; preparation of environmental assessment and impact statement sections; attending client and agency meetings; development of proposals for potential new projects, and field/data gathering if necessary.
Please forward resume (2 page max) and cover letter to the email address indicated. A writing sample will be expected of those interviewed (do not send unless requested to do so). A sample hardcopy presentation may also be expected (do not send unless requested to do so).
All resumes should be emailed to planningjob611@gmail.com
Posted: 11/01/2008
Job Title: Engineering Assistant
Agency: City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation
As the steward of nearly 29,000 acres of parkland, the Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is a recognized leader and innovator of public spaces. We are a dynamic agency dedicated to beautifying, protecting, and revitalizing New York City's urban forest and precious green spaces. DPR is also committed to helping New Yorkers maintain active and healthy lifestyles in an urban environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.nyc.gov/parks
Major Responsibilities
The Parklands Division was established by Robert Moses as an engineering and planning “right of way” unit whose purpose is threefold: to establish and maintain jurisdictional information about the existing park system; to acquire new parks and park additions; and to protect the existing parks from encroachments and adverse uses.
Under general supervision index and access file maps, plans and drawings pertaining to park property records. Research requests and prepare original graphic record maps displaying the history and jurisdictional status of parkland for all agency divisions. Prepare original mapping application drawings for the City’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). Verify surveys, title reports, and metes and bounds descriptions for park properties. Calculate statistics pertaining to park acreages for acquisition reports and park property records. Maintain accuracy of original tracings of City parks on City Planning sectional maps. Perform special research projects concerning park property records as required.
Qualification Requirements
1. Graduation from an accredited community college or technical institution with a baccalaureate degree in engineering technology; or
2. Graduation from an accredited community college or technical institution with an associate degree in engineering technology, plus two years of full-time paid experience as an engineering technician; or
3. High School graduation or evidence of having passed an examination for the high school equivalency diploma or the United States Armed Forces G.E.D. certificate with a score of at least 35 on each of the five tests and overall score of at least 225 in the examination for the certificate, plus four years of full-time paid experience as an engineering technician; or
4. Experience and/or education which is equivalent to (1), or (2), or (3) above.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience with records management, ULURP and Survey review.
2. Strong communication and organizational skills.
3. Ability to work in team-oriented environment.
4. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel, Arc View, and GIS databases.
5. Interest in the ecology, natural environment, and recreational facilities of New York City.
6. Valid New York State driver license.
Note: New York City residency required within 90 days of hire.
Deadline to apply: 11/14/08
How to Apply:
Go to www.nyc.gov/parks/jobs
Send resume with cover letter by 11/14/08. Include Job Vacancy Number 11973 (JVN) for Engineering Assistant
Type: Full time
Salary: $50,000-$60,000
Job Location: New York City- United States
Areas of Focus: Computers & Technology, Recreation and Leisure
Job Category: Engineering
Posted: 10/23/2008
Enterprise Community Partners Internship Opportunity
About Enterprise New York
Enterprise’s mission is to see that all low-income people in the United States have the opportunity for fit and affordable housing and to move up and out of poverty into the mainstream of American life. Nationally, Enterprise has raised and invested $6 billion to create housing and other opportunities for half a million people since 1982. The role of Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. ("Enterprise"), is to work with cities across America, community-based housing developers and private lenders on structuring rental and homeownership projects and providing technical assistance on physical design, scopes of work and construction oversight. In 2004, Enterprise New York announced the Billion Dollar Promise, its pledge to invest $1 billion to create and preserve 15,000 homes by 2009.
About the Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Program (“NEP”)
The Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Program (“NEP”) is a program of the City of New York’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development ("HPD") whereby tax foreclosed, blighted properties are rehabilitated into affordable rental housing. Neighborhood Partnership Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. ("NPHDFC") is an entity under the control of Enterprise that was established to administer NEP in partnership with HPD.
NEP enables neighborhood-based private property managers, or "entrepreneurs", to own and manage clusters of formerly City-owned buildings. Ownership of the buildings is initially transferred to NPHDFC during the construction period and then subsequently transferred to a limited partnership, the general partner of which is the entrepreneur. Under NEP, HPD and NPHDFC arrange financing for the rehabilitation and permanent ownership of clusters of buildings. This financing may include Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), HOME funds and loans from private lenders. Further, NPHDFC provides oversight and technical assistance to entrepreneurs throughout the NEP process.
Responsibilities:
Enterprise seeks an intern for the Spring semester (January-May 2009) to provide assistance to its project managers working on NEP. The internship will provide an opportunity to learn more about affordable housing development and management processes, as well as exposure to key players in New York City’s affordable housing business. Responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing rent rolls to confirm compliance with program and funding requirements
- Organizing and reviewing management reports submitted by entrepreneurs
- Tracking water and sewer bills for properties in NPHDFC ownership
Long-term projects will include:
- Researching and problem-solving issues that affect timely completion of construction and program requirements, including attaining certificates of occupancy and J-51 real estate tax exemption/abatement benefits.
Preferred Candidates:
This position requires demonstrated relationship management and organizational skills, an interest in housing development and finance, good writing and communication skills, and the ability to perform multiple tasks.
- Graduate student in urban planning/community development/real estate/finance.
- Interest in affordable housing and community development.
- Self-motivated independent worker with excellent writing, verbal and technology skills.
- High level of proficiency with Excel is required.
- Work/Study students are preferred but not required.
Hours & Compensation
- 15-20 hours/week
- $10-$15/hour, depending on experience
To Apply
Resumes and cover letters accepted until November 14, 2008.
Email/ fax resume and cover letter describing experience and interest in community development to:
Lisa Talma
Senior Program Director, Enterprise New York
ltalma@enterprisecommunity.org
Fax: 212.262.9635
Posted: 10/21/2008
TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON
TOWN PLANNER
The Town of Great Barrington seeks to fill the newly created position of Town Planner. Responsibilities include performing all municipal planning functions and budget development for planning department. Position performs a wide range of municipal planning functions and provides review and analysis of community development projects, provides technical planning assistance, coordinates the Town’s long range comprehensive planning activities and conducts other related work, as required. Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to zoning and land use. Ability to have excellent oral and written communication skills essential. Work in a collaborative system, problem solving atmosphere. Demonstrated strong computer and GIS skills.
Bachelor’ s Degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Public Administration or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred. A minimum of four years (2 years with a Master’s Degree) experience in municipal planning, professional planning, or related industry or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience with public planning and community development grant applications in Massachusetts highly desirable. AICP highly desirable. This position reports to the Town Manager. Salary range $60 - $65,000 plus benefits depending upon experience and qualifications. Full position description is available at http://www.townofgb.org.
Please submit resume and cover letter to the Town Manager, Town Hall, 334 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Applications accepted until position is filled.
Kevin O’Donnell
Town Manager
Posted: 09/26/2008
CITY OF NEW HAVEN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LIVABLE CITY INITIATIVE
SALARY: $72268- $118326
POSTED UNTIL FILLED
NATURE OF WORK:
This is highly responsible, mayoral-appointed position in the Livable City Initiative, which is the City’s housing department. This position oversees a large staff covering four divisions whose primary responsibilities include the creation of new affordable housing units, the preservation of existing units, creating new market-rate units across the City, enforcement of the City’s housing codes, property maintenance, anti-blight activities and property acquisition and disposition. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Economic Development Administrator with much latitude for independent judgment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a four year college or university in the field of finance, public administration or urban planning. Preferable requirements include graduate degree in a similar field, familiarity with local government as well as experience with media and communications strategy. Applicant should have at least 5 years managerial experience, preferably in housing, community development or real estate. Must also have the following: Excellent analytic ability with a strong understanding of housing markets and federal regulations including HOME & CDBG; Demonstrated management experience, including the ability to manage a large staff, and to manage multiple projects to varied deadlines; Ability to problem-solve and negotiate in a complex, dynamic environment; Ability to operate effectively within a large organization; Excellent judgment and leadership skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Residency in the City of New Haven is required within six months of appointment.
For more info, call (203) 946-8252; or visit website www.cityofnewhaven.com. Criminal background reviews are performed. Applications & job descriptions available at the Dept. of Human Resources, 200 Orange Street, 1st floor, New Haven, CT 06510, Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Resumes may be mailed to above address, faxed to (203) 946-7166, or emailed to NHJOBS@newhavenct.net in Word or RTF format. Include job title in subject line. Applications/Resumes must be received by the Department of Human Resources, No Later Than 5 P.M. on REMOVAL DATE. Minority applicants encouraged to apply. EOE, M/F/D.
Posted: 09/23/2008
Buffalo – NEPA Project Manager
Job Summary: Ecology and Environment, Inc. is a fully integrated environmental consulting firm whose underlying philosophy is its worldwide commitment to supporting sustainable development through responsible environmental stewardship. We are seeking a mid/senior level project manager to work in our Corporate Headquarters located in Buffalo, NY.
Responsibilities:
- Interact with clients and agency representatives;
- Lead and mentor less experienced staff;
- Handle multiple deadlines and produce high-quality work under tight schedules; and
- Contribute to business development and proposals.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, urban or land use planning, or related discipline;
- 5-10 years of experience in NEPA/SEQR impact analysis, public outreach, project permitting, and agency consultation;
- Ability to travel; and
- Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent communication and technical writing skills.
E & E offers opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment, competitive benefits package; including medical, dental, 401k and retirement plan. Please view our website at www.ene.com to apply on-line. Join our team and make a difference!
Posted: 09/22/2008
Buffalo or Albany – Public Outreach Specialist
Job Summary: Ecology and Environment, Inc. is a fully integrated environmental consulting firm whose underlying philosophy is its worldwide commitment to supporting sustainable development through responsible environmental stewardship. We are seeking a mid/senior level public outreach specialist to work in either our Corporate Headquarters located in Buffalo, NY or our regional office in Albany, NY.
Responsibilities:
- Interact with clients and agency representatives;
- Work with technical project managers and independently; and
- Handle multiple deadlines and produce high-quality work under tight schedules.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in communications or technical disciplines such as urban or land use planning or environmental studies;
- 5 years of experience in public outreach including risk communication principles, meeting logistics, facilitation, and NEPA/SEQR public meetings;
- Ability to travel; and
- Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and technical writing skills.
E & E offers opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment, competitive benefits package; including medical, dental, 401k and retirement plan. Please view our website at www.ene.com to apply on-line. Join our team and make a difference!
Posted: 09/17/2008
City Planner
Agency: City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation
New York City is entering an unprecedented period of growth and development as part of Mayor Bloomberg’s PlaNYC2030-the most sweeping plan to enhance New York’s urban environment in the city’s modern history. By 2017 we plan to plant an estimated 220,000 street trees with over $200 million in funding. Parks & Recreation is the steward of almost 29,000 acres of land—14 percent of New York City—from Yankee Stadium to Central Park to community Gardens and Greenstreets. We are New York City’s principal provider of athletic fields. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports and cultural festivals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.nyc.gov/parks/jobs
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Major Responsibilities:
Be a part of making a greener, greater NYC! Serve as a liaison with other government agencies for our Capital Projects division, with particular emphasis on environmental protection and permitting. Perform and/or supervise research and analysis activities in the field of city planning for our Capital Projects division. Prepare diagrams, drawings, reports, and other documents related to planning projects and intra/inter-agency activities. Assist in assembling and presenting statistical and narrative materials relating to existing, required or proposed facilities. Prepare capital budget requests for assigned local areas; make recommendations based on summary and data analysis. Meet with consultants, applicants, community groups and other agency staff to present techniques and objectives, and resolve planning and technical issues. Assist in the preparation of documentation to obtain design and/or construction services for capital projects.
Qualifications Requirements:
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in city planning: or
2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to "1" above. Graduate education in city planning, urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation, engineering, public administration, economic development or related fields maybe substituted for up to two years experience, on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However all, candidates must have a baccalaureate degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Strong writing and administrative skills.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PhotoShop.
3. Valid New York State driver license.
Send resume and cover letter by 9/19/08 to:
City Planner/JVN 11921
Grow at Parks – Recruitment
Parks & Recreation
24 W. 61st 2nd fl
New York, NY 10023
More info at www.nyc.gov/parks/jobs
New York City Residency required within 90 days of hire.
Job Category: Government
Type: Full Time
Salary: $52K-$66K (based on experience)
Location: New York City, Queens- United States
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