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Temporary Job Opportunities Below are temporary employment opportunities up to 9 months in duration for planners impacted by Hurricane Katrina. If you are interested in a position, please contact the individual listed. If you have a temporary job vacancy, please e-mail PublicInfo@planning.org with a description of the job, location, contact name, telephone number, and e-mail address. Opportunities for permanent jobs may be posted and viewed through APA's Jobs Online service. Click here to view permanent job opportunities.
URS is in need of planners for assignments in Louisiana. Interested candidates should contact Molly Evancho (office 757-410-8933). Also, please advise if you know of firms who might be willing to participate as subcontractors. Following is the list of positions that URS is attempting to fill. Long Term Recovery Planning — LA — Positions for 60 to 90 days 3 — Microsoft Project planners/schedulers. 1 — Environmental Engineer. 5 —Local Economic
Development Planners. Should be familiar with redevelopment principles, community betterment, retention policies, workforce development and quality of life issues. Should be familiar with community-economic development strategies and be able to analyze basic and non-basic economic sectors. Must have good writing skills and come from a background of project management and articulation. Must be familiar with federal, state, local, private non-profit, and private incentive and economic development programs. 2 — Urban and Community Planners. 1 — Agriculture Planner. 1 — Historic Preservation
Specialists. Public Assistance — Orleans Parish, LA — 90 Days 1 — Mechanical Engineer 1 — TAC Coordinator 1 — NEPA Specialist Justice Team — Louisiana (Justice facility experience preferred, but NOT required) 2 — Electrical Engineers 2 — Mechanical Engineers 2 — Architects 1 — Cost Estimator
Community, Housing, and Transportation Planners iParametrics, LLC employs a diverse group of highly qualified professionals to assist in recovery efforts from disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, among others. We utilize our team to provide infrastructure support and technical assistance within the government sector, including FEMA. Prior experience with FEMA, disaster recovery, or community redevelopment is not essential but desirable. The estimated length of deployment is 90 days, after which personnel may be asked to extend or demobilize. We have the following immediate need for individuals to be deployed to the US Gulf States (primarily LA and MS): Community Planners: These individuals should have the following experience:
Housing Specialists with Real Estate Development Expertise: These individuals should have the following experience:
Surface Transportation Planners: These individuals should have the following qualifications:
Applicant should hold an undergraduate degree and a minimum of ten years of experience in their field of expertise Computer literacy is a requirement. US Citizenship is a requirement. Applicant must be willing to be fingerprinted and undergo and pass a rigorous FBI background check. All qualified applicants should submit your resume to jobs@iparametrics.com.
Immediate Job Openings The Federal Emergency Management Agency of the Department of Homeland Security is seeking job applicants for various temporary positions in support of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita recovery efforts. We need employees* for immediate hire who possess excellent interpersonal skills, are willing to work long hours and are self motivated. Positions available may include: Civil/mechanical engineers, architects, public affairs specialists, floodplain managers, GIS specialists, accountants, environmental specialists, debris monitors, community planners, warehouse personnel, forklift operators, computer support specialists, operations specialist, general laborers, and administrative assistants. Most positions require strong skills using Excel and MS Office. To work for FEMA, you must:
Instructions on how and where to apply: For immediate consideration, please submit your resume via fax or mail with the following information:
*All qualified applicants will be contacted for pre-employment screening which includes verification of citizenship and FBI fingerprint check for a security background investigation . The Federal Emergency Management Agency is committed to employing a highly qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our nation. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation and any other non-merit factor. Land Use Planner — Reston, Virginia Cooley Godward LLP is seeking a qualified Land Use Planner for its Reston office. The Land Use Planner will prepare and manage rezoning, special exception and land development applications. Assist with processing of permits and bonds and preparation of agreements, deeds and other legal documents. Perform land use, zoning, title and survey due diligence. Prepare for and participate at public hearings. Requirements: Bachelor's degree required. Applicant should have one to two years of land use planning or real estate experience and have excellent organizational, communication and computer skills. Membership in American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) preferred. Cooley Godward LLP offers a great working environment, technical training and career growth opportunities. In addition to our competitive salaries, we provide an excellent benefits package. Click here for information on the above vacancy. It is listed under openings for "paralegal." Qualified candidates should submit resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to staff@cooley.com or fax to 703-456-8100. EOE. Planning Positions The Town of Davie, Florida, offers the following three positions: Urban Forester For details visit www.davie-fl.gov/Pages/DavieFL_HumanResrs/CURRENTPOSTINGS. GIS Technician Salary Range: $41,945–$70,402 The Town of Leesburg in Virginia is seeking a GIS Technician to support the Planning, Zoning and Development Department. Founded in 1758, Leesburg's planning issues range from rapid growth to historic preservation. The town is located 15 minutes from Dulles International Airport and less than one hour from Washington D.C. Must have at least three years experience using ESRI, ArcGIS 8.x and later; work in a Window XP environment; be familiar with handheld GPS devices and Arcpad technology; use scanners, plotters and other related hardware; be knowledgeable in cartographic terminology, symbols and structure; and know planning practices, public policy and related intergovernmental process. A Bachelor's degree in geography, planning, landscape architecture or related field is required. How to Apply A resume and Town of Leesburg application for employment are required. Click here for an application. This job may be filled as a temporary contract or as a permanent position. The Town of Leesburg supports the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, so that they may participate in job interviewing, services or activities, offered by the Town. Please call 703-771-2707 or Virginia Relay Center (TDD 1-800-828-1120/Voice 1-800-828-1140). All town vacancies may be viewed on Loudoun Cablevision - Channel 2. For further information or opportunities call Human Resources at 703-737-7177, or e-mail the Recruitment Coordinator at employment@leesburgva.gov. Mail applications to: Department of Human Resources Senior Planner / Project Manager Capital Pacific Homes is seeking a Senior Planner/Project Manager to process a wide range of development applications, preparing and processing tentative and final maps, Specific Plans, environmental documents and other discretionary and ministerial permits. Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience public hearing presentations, local codes and policies, the civil plan approval process, bonding, due diligence analysis, CAW/SEA, and the EPA. AICP certification is preferred, with 5+ years of experience. Fax resumes to 805-692-2007 attention A&E Department. Municipal Planners Civic Solutions would like to help place municipal planners who have temporarily or permanently lost their jobs due to Hurricane Katrina. We have several municipal planning consultant positions are immediately available for project and work assignments in California including the Orange County, Los Angeles County, Ventura, Inland Empire, and San Diego County areas. Civic Solutions, Inc. is a rapidly growing consulting firm based in Southern California that specializes in providing city planning services to municipalities. Requirements Salary range Contact Please visit www.civicsolutions.com for more information about Civic Solutions. Transportation Planners / Traffic Engineers Salary range: Commensurate with Experience + Competitive Benefits Bermello, Ajamil & Partners is seeking traffic engineer/transportation planners for their Transportation Division in the Coconut Grove, Florida, office. Prepares traffic engineering studies and reports; planning, designing and drafting traffic engineering drawings, performs traffic data collection and analysis, performs engineering calculations. Will utilize traffic engineering software for traffic simulation and modeling for existing and proposed improvements. Skills in traffic demand forecasting and FSUTMS for transportation modeling and analysis are desirable. Statistical analysis recommended. Experience with traffic impact studies required. Experience with traffic operations and travel demand forecasting highly recommended. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university with major in transportation engineering, traffic engineering, civil engineering, urban planning or closely related field and two to six years of experience in transportation planning and engineering. PE, EIT or AICP required. Experience using traffic modeling/analysis tools such as HCS and CORSIM or SYNCHRO necessary. Familiarity with SimTraffic, Vissim or Transyt 7F, and Microstation or AUTOCAD strongly recommended. Excellent oral and written communication skills a must. Interested candidates may submit a resume to: Lisa Colmenares, AICP or e-mail to lcolmenares@bamiami.com Project Manager / Planner AEI-CASC Engineering, Inc., a top-ranked engineering firm in the Inland Empire, offering comprehensive planning services to Private and Public Agencies throughout Southern California, has contract positions available for displaced Project Managers/Planners looking to relocate to Inland Southern California. Positions require 3 years of professional experience and a bachelor's degree in Planning or related field. Photoshop and other software experience is a plus. Strong verbal/ writing skills required. AEI-CASC provides a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and profit sharing. EOE. Please mail resume to: HR Manager Fax: 909-783-0108 For further information, visit www.aei-casc.com. Landscape Architects and Planners Moore Planning Group, LLC, Landscape Architects and Site Planners, based
in Louisiana, is taking on an active role in the planning effort for rebuilding
many cities and towns damaged by Hurricane Katrina. We are seeking to add new
team members to help in our efforts. If you have been displaced by Katrina
or are from Louisiana and wanting to return home and help us in this effort,
please contact us. We have employment opportunities for Landscape Architects,
Planners, or other design professionals with planning, land use, and site master
planning experience in the Gulf South; 2-10 years experience preferred with
excellent graphic, writing, and/or oral skills.
Phone: 318-445-2825 Planner RJ RIVERA Associates, Inc. One position available for a planner with experience in Roadway or Transportation Planning. RJ RIVERA Associates, Inc. is a transportation-engineering firm with offices in Austin and San Antonio, Texas. We are seeking a planner for our Austin or San Antonio office with project experience in roadway planning or roadway design. Multi-discipline project experience spanning both planning and design. Microstation & Geopak experience, GIS experience, and exceptional writing skills are preferred. Flexible with regard to full/part-time and short/long term. Competitive salary. Paid insurance. M-F (8-5). EOE Contact riveraana@rjrivera.com Planner Missouri City, Texas (20 miles southwest of downtown Houston) Temporary position for three to four months for an AICP member currently unemployed and staying in the Houston area because of Hurricane Katrina. Position does not include benefits. Duties include processing subdivision and rezoning applications, preparing public notices, and other responsibilities. Contact Tel: 281-261-4272
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