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Executive
Director
Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission
(Posted
7/30/08)
The TJPDC is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as
Executive Director to lead the agency in expanding discussion
and effecting increased regional cooperation and policy
development in a number of areas including land use,
transportation and environmental planning. The TJPDC area,
consisting of the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle,
Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson Counties is located in
central Virginia at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is
home to approximately 224,995 residents who enjoy a high quality
of life in an area known for its history, scenic beauty and well
managed, progressive and environmentally conscious governments.
The TJPDC currently houses the region’s Metropolitan
Transportation Planning Organization and coordinates a wide
variety of transportation, planning, local government technical
assistance and environmental planning programs. Education and
work experience equivalent to possession of a Master’s Degree in
Planning or Public Administration from an accredited college or
university is required. A minimum of three to five years of
experience in a responsible staff position, public role, or
acting as a consultant in a comparably sized and progressive
regional planning district commission, local government, or in a
state or federal government agency is also required. Experience
working with and understanding the processes of local, regional,
state and federal planning and program requirements is highly
desirable. Experience beyond the minimum stated, in a variety of
local government, regional agency or comparable settings,
providing a wide range of planning, coordination and
implementation services is also highly desirable. The ideal
candidate should also possess significant experience in
interacting with a variety of local governments and agencies
facing a multitude of growth related issues and interpreting and
communicating complex issues to groups with varying interests.
Success and experience in working with issues of sustainable
development, new planning and development trends and methods,
transportation planning and bringing together a wide variety of
groups and constituencies to foster creative and practical
solutions is a plus. Salary range between $90,000 - $120,000,
DOQ plus excellent benefits. Submit letter of application,
detailed resume with employment and salary history and work
related references to: John A. Anzivino, Senior Vice
President, Springsted Incorporated, 1564 East Parham Road,
Richmond, VA 23228; Fax 804-726-9752 or e-mail
Richmond@Springsted.com
by August 23,
2008. For a full profile describing the region and the position
please visit
www.springsted.com.
The TJPDC is an EOE.
Transportation Engineer
Hampton Roads Planning District
Commission
(posted 5/8/08)
Organization Description
The Hampton Roads Planning
District Commission (HRPDC) is one of 21 planning district
commissions (PDCs) in the State of Virginia. The HRPDC fosters
inter-governmental cooperation and support addressing regional
issues concerning: Economics, Transportation, Physical and
Environmental Planning, Emergency Management Planning, and
Housing.
The HRPDC represents over 1.6
million citizens in 16 jurisdictions. The HRPDC, funded by state
appropriation, per capita “dues” from each of the 16
jurisdictions, and several grants and contracts from the federal
and state governments, is not a regulatory agency. It is an
analytical group that is directed by the leaders of its member
jurisdictions. It provides research, analysis, and reports
regarding issues that affect the region, and advises what would
happen if certain actions are pursued. The HRPDC’s work makes
the decision-making process easier for the region’s leaders.
Successful candidates would become part of a team of
transportation engineers and planners providing information to
decision-makers on the expected impact of transportation
facility investments. Complete position descriptions can be
found at www.hrpdc.org. Starting salary range is
$48,000-$55,000, DOQ. Qualified applicants must be a U.S.
citizen or a permanent resident. Send cover letter and resume to
the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, 723 Woodlake
Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320, or via email to: dfarmer@hrpdcva.gov
EOE.
Job Descriptions, Knowledge, and Skills
Successful candidates must exhibit
a thorough understanding of transportation engineering/planning
concepts and principles. Education and skills in areas of
transportation planning/engineering studies, traffic simulation,
intelligent transportation systems principles, data management
and GIS data analyses are required.
The primary responsibilities for
this position can vary and may include any combination of the
following:
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Knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of
traffic engineering and transportation planning.
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Knowledge of literature and recent developments in the
transportation planning and engineering area.
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Ability to use industry standard computer hardware and
software for the execution of daily traffic engineering
and planning tasks.
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Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical
and statistical information and to prepare and present
technical reports.
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Ability to use computer aided drafting in the
preparation of graphical displays for inclusion in
technical reports and presentations.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications include Bachelor/Masters degree in Civil
Engineering with major work in transportation
engineering/planning. Strong communications are required.
Knowledge in using transportation engineering software,
spreadsheet and GIS software is desirable.
Senior Planner - Planning and Information Systems
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
1/1/08 until filled
Richmond Regional
Planning District Commission seeks a professional planner to
support the agency’s coastal and environmental resource planning
program, rural transportation planning program, and to provide
community planning assistance to member localities. In addition,
support is needed for the agency’s information data services and
historic resources planning programs. Individual should be
highly organized, possess excellent analytical skills, and have
a clear understanding of local government processes and
procedures. Work is performed under the direction of the
Planning and Information Systems Director.
Minimum salary $38,256
with masters degree in planning or a related field and one year
planning experience. Salary DOQ for additional relevant
experience and training. Excellent fringe benefits
package. Submit in confidence an application available at
www.richmondregional.org, with cover letter, resume, and salary
history to Richmond Regional Planning District Commission,
Executive Secretary, 9211 Forest Hill Ave., Ste. 200, Richmond,
VA 23235 or by email to jfry@richmondregional.org. Applicants
selected for interview will be requested to provide references
and work samples. Position open until filled. EOE.
Planner – Transportation
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
1/1/08 until filled
The Richmond Regional
Planning District Commission seeks highly motivated, skilled,
self-starting professional planner for the Urban Transportation
Planning Division’s work in support of Richmond Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (RAMPO) programs. Major
emphasis is on transportation data development and maintenance
and GIS mapping for RAMPO plans, studies, and
programs. Successful candidate will also assist planners in
other major program areas such as Intelligent Transportation
Systems, Congestion Management Systems, and Long-range
Transportation Plan. Proficiency with Microsoft Office required;
working knowledge of ArcGIS preferred. Ability to communicate
clearly and effectively orally and in writing is essential.
Minimum salary $32,300 with undergraduate degree in planning or
a related field and one year experience. Salary DOQ for
additional relevant experience and training. Excellent fringe
benefits package. Submit in confidence an application available
at www.richmondregional.org, with cover letter, resume, and
salary history to Richmond Regional Planning District
Commission, Executive Secretary, 9211 Forest Hill Ave., Suite
200, Richmond, VA 23235, or by e-mail to
jfry@richmondregional.org. Applicants selected for interview
will be requested to provide references and work
samples. Position open until filled. EOE.