ACTION

FEMA's Mitigation Division sponsors Community Planning Fellowships
designed to help graduate-level
planning students learn to incorporate hazard mitigation into community
planning practices. The fellowship
program is managed for FEMA by the Multihazard Mitigation Council (MMC) of
the National Institute of
Building Sciences (NIBS).

FELLOWSHIP DETAILS

Graduate students selected to receive a fellowship will be provided with
funding sufficient to support one year
of field research focusing on local and state hazard mitigation and
community planning issues. The
fellowships will involve orientation work at FEMA and EPA Headquarters and
at other federal agencies in
Washington, D.C.; extensive fieldwork within communities to be selected
jointly by the student and FEMA;
and independent study follow-up work during the 2005-2006 academic year.
The fellowship will conclude
with the fellows' presentation of their research at the 2006 Natural
Hazards Center conference in Boulder,
Colorado.

For more details, please see:
http://www.nibs.org/MMC/images/05-06FellowshipAnnouncement.pdf

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/15/2004 02:34 PM -----

Job Announcement
ICLEI - LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
US Office

CITIES FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION(tm) CAMPAIGN
TECHNICAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT

The Cities for Climate Protection(tm) Campaign is a project of ICLEI, a
non-profit association of local governments dedicated to developing
solutions to global environmental problems through local action. Local
governments participating in the CCP Campaign have made commitments to
reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Participating local governments
agree
to conduct baseline analyses of greenhouse gas emissions, and develop and
implement plans designed to meet GHG emission reduction targets.

ICLEI staff work closely with the local governments providing them
assistance, training, software and other tools to help them complete this
work and implement GHG emission reduction policies. ICLEI staff also work
to
document and quantify the emissions reductions achieved so that these
results can be reported to national and international agencies.

ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection(tm) Campaign is seeking a Technical
Program Assistant to implement the Campaign's delivery of software and
quantification assistance to local governments in the U.S. and abroad.
Eligible applicants will possess a solid understanding of the link between
energy use and climate change, a strong background in numerical analysis
and
data manipulation, and the ability to communicate technical information to
people without a technical background.

Specific duties include:
§       Respond to requests for information and provide technical
assistance
to
local governments on a daily basis on methods for quantifying or measuring
GHG emissions levels or reductions.
§       Provide trainings and assistance in the use of ICLEI's GHG
quantification
software tools.
§       Participate in the development and improvement of ICLEI's
quantification
software tools.
§       Maintain ICLEI's database of local government GHG inventories and
actions
to reduce GHG emissions.
§       Coordinate ongoing quantification and verification processes of
local
government GHG reduction activities.
§       Participate in developing and conducting training programs for
local
government staff.

Position Requires:
§       Experience in data manipulation or statistical analysis using
quantitative
software programs.
§       Understanding of the environmental and social issues related to
energy
use, transportation, and waste management, including the science and
impacts
of global warming.
§       Work and/or volunteer experience with local government.
§       Excellent interpersonal and phone skills.
§       Strong computer skills.
§       MA/MS or BA and two years work experience.

This is a full-time, permanent position with upward potential in a
friendly
office that provides lots of support and training.  Competitive salary
commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits package.  Application
deadline is November 30, 2004.  Send resume and cover letter via fax
(510-540-4787) or email (arid@...).  No phone calls please. ICLEI is
an equal opportunity employer.

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/16/2004 11:15 AM -----

The Transportation Planning Division is looking for outstanding student
papers on current transportation planning or policy issues.  Two awards
will be presented: one for the best graduate student paper with a $600
prize and another for the best undergraduate paper with a $400 prize.
Papers must have been originally written by a single author for a class in
an accredited planning program in a US college or university during
calendar years 2003 and 2004.   Master's theses, terminal professional
reports, and student group projects are not eligible.  A paper may be
submitted only once; papers may not be revised and resubmitted a second
time.  Papers by multiple authors will not be accepted.

The Program chair, a faculty member, or the AICP liaison may nominate a
paper by indicating when and for what course the paper was prepared;
students may not nominate their own paper.    Each accredited program may
submit only two graduate and two undergraduate papers.

Papers may be no more than 20 typed and double-spaced pages long,
including references (plus up to 5 pages of tables, maps and other
diagrams) with margins of at least 1 inch and a font of at least 12 point.
  Title page should include student name, address, degree program, date
when paper was originally submitted, and phone number.  No name, program
or other form of identification should be included with the text of the
paper.

The deadline for receipt of the papers is Tuesday, February 1, 2005.  Only
printed copies of papers will be accepted; papers will not be accepted via
FAX or e-mail.  No late papers will be accepted.

Send submissions to:  Ruth L. Steiner, Department of Urban and Regional
Planning, University of Florida, 431 Architecture Building, P. O. Box
115706, Gainesville, FL 32611-5706; Phone: (352) 392-0997, ext. 431; FAX:
(352) 392-3308; e-mail: Rsteiner@...

If you have any questions, please do not hestitate to contact me.  The
selection will be made by a separate committee that is comprised of
professionals and academics in the public and private sectors.

Thank you in advance for the excellent submissions.

Sincerely,

Ruth

Ruth L. Steiner, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
University of Florida
431 Architecture, PO Box 115706
Gainesville, FL 32611-5704
Phone: (352) 392-0997, ext. 431
FAX: (352) 392-3308

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/16/2004 01:40 PM -----

_______________________________

                  From: Randi Dixon [mailto:rdixon@...]
                  Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 1:14 PM
                  To: CRA Members
                  Cc: Randi Dixon
                  Subject: CRA William A. Carlson Fellowship Program


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Now Accepting Applications for William A. Carlson Fellowship
Program



                  The California Redevelopment Association is now accepting
applications for the 2005 William A. Carlson Fellowship Program.  This
fellowship program awards up to three stipends annually to California
graduate school students to attend at no cost our annual conference in
March or one of our two, week-long Redevelopment Institutes held in
April and May (includes registration, hotel, travel, and meal expenses).

                  We are seeking applicants from programs of study that
deal with
redevelopment, community development, economic development, real estate,
housing, public administration, or a related discipline.  The purposes
of this fellowship program are to help students learn more about
redevelopment and meet people in the field with the hope that they will
think seriously about pursuing careers in the field.

                  The award was created to recognize former Executive
Director,
Bill Carlson, for his dedication and contributions to the California
Redevelopment Association and to the field of redevelopment.  Last
year's recipients of the William A. Carlson Fellowships were Helen
Oliver, Ariel Birtley, and Sergio Ramirez.

                  For further information on the William A. Carlson
Fellowship go
to the CRA's website www.calredevelop.org, or contact Randi Dixon by
email at rdixon@... or by telephone at (916) 448-8760.
Students are also welcome to fill out the information online and email
it to Randi.


                  The deadline for submitting an application is December
22, 2004.
Award winners will be announced in January, 2005.

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/16/2004 01:42 PM -----

You're invited to join us during the month of January 2005, and then in
the month of June 2005, for a study tour of Social Justice and Human
Rights issues in Israel and in the Palestinian Authority. The tour will
last 8 days and it includes all the activities, lodging, meals and entry
fees. Our counterparts in both areas are leading social justice and
human rights organizations. Topics for exploration will be: poverty,
housing (construction and demolitions), child development, civil rights,
education and basic infrastructure conditions. We will visit the NGOs
and each will explain to us the social and economic conditions of their
citizens. On each side of the border, the NGOs will take us to see case
studies, field projects they are working on, as well as conduct for us
other cultural and touring activities. We will meet with NGO leaders,
grass roots activists, government officials, academics, artists and
leaders of dissident movements. The official dates for the January tour
are January 9-16 and for the June trip are June 23-30. The total cost of
the tour is U$S 1,418.00 . For more information and registration please
call or write Hune Margulies, Ph.D., tour organizer in the US on behalf
of the local NGOs , hmargulies@..., 914-439-7731.

Hune Margulies, Ph.D.,   The Martin Buber Center for Dialogical Ecology.

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/17/2004 08:42 AM -----


Job Title: Program Coordinator
Organization: DiversityWorks
Location: downtown Oakland
Salary: $24,000
FT  Regular

Job Description:

DiversityWorks, an East Bay-based non-profit organization dedicated to
community building, consciousness-raising, youth leadership development,
and
anti-oppression activism, is seeking
a new Program Coordinator.

The job of the Program Coordinator will involve the following:

1. Training and Supervision?The Program Coordinator will be highly
involved
in the training and supervision of the young people as they navigate the
various program elements of our four
main programs: The Works, DiverseCITY, The Spot and GOT Diversity.  In
some
cases, the Program Coordinator will be the lead staff person and/or
trainer
for DiversityWorks' programming.
2. Logistical Support?Both of the above programs require behind-the-scenes
coordination, be it writing letters, arranging training sites, contacting
schools, and trouble-shooting as
problems arise.
3. Recruitment?The Program Coordinator will help to design and implement a
recruiting plan to attract youth for The Works and schools/community
organizations for the DiverseCITY program.
They will also recruit program volunteers.
4. Data Collection, Evaluation and Reporting?Many of DiversityWorks'
programs are funded in significant part through government or foundation
support which require careful reporting
of services delivered, efficacy of work, and costs involved. The Program
Coordinator will head up these efforts.
5. The Source?DiversityWorks is in the process of completing an
anti-oppression resource manual for educators and community members to be
available online or CD-ROM.  The Program
Coordinator will help complete, maintain and distribute this tool.

Additionally, as DiversityWorks is a fairly young organization with
evolving
programs and a growing staff, the Program Coordinator will likely also be
involved with some fundraising,
marketing, consulting support and administrative duties.

The successful candidate for the position will need to possess the
following:

*         A passion for diversity issues and social justice work
*         Prior experience teaching or training in the field of
anti-oppression work (critical)
*         Experience working with young people (ages 13-20)
*         Experience in program coordination
*         Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
*         Ability to work independently and in groups
*         Comfort dealing with socially and culturally sensitive issues
*         Hardworking and willing to learn new skills
*         Organized and pays attention to detail
*         Commitment to serve in this position for two years

The Fine Print
The Program Coordinator will begin working at DiversityWorks on January 1
and will work 40 hours a week.  They must be available to work late
afternoons, Thursdays, Fridays, and some weekends. This will be an exempt
salary position starting at $24,000. We also offer medical benefits and
vacation time to permanent staff employees.

How to Apply:
Before Applying
Please visit www.diversityworks.org and carefully read about our programs
(If you do not have internet access, please contact us and we will fax or
send out information to you).

How to Apply
The deadline for applications is November 30. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU
HAVE
ALL OR NEARLY ALL OF THE DESIRED QUALITIES.  Please send, fax or email the
following to the address listed below:

ß a one page cover letter (no more than one page) describing your desire
to
work at DiversityWorks and your experience/interest in doing
anti-oppression
work
ß a one page résumé (no more than one page) which includes your work and
educational background

DiversityWorks
1629 Telegraph Ave #500
Oakland, CA 94612
Fax 510-763-9311
jobs@...
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38239b83c546a8d2b8ef99a2cfdf37&mailto=1&to=jobs@...&msg=MSG11
00648784.39&start=15392788&len=7287&src=&type=x>

Please NO PHONE CALLS

Please direct questions about job and organization to
jobs@...
<http://by18fd.bay18.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=F000000001&a=e6
38239b83c546a8d2b8ef99a2cfdf37&mailto=1&to=jobs@...&msg=MSG11
00648784.39&start=15392788&len=7287&src=&type=x>

Organization Web Site: www.diversityworks.org

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/17/2004 08:43 AM -----

Job Title: Homeownership Counselor
Organization: Mission Economic Development Association (MEDA)
Location: Mission District
Salary: $40,000 DOE
FT  Regular

Job Description:
SUMMARY:
Mission Economic Development Association (MEDA) is a community-based,
local
economic development organization which, for over 30 years, has engaged
individuals and small business in community-building strategies that
together lead to appropriate and equitable economic development in the
Mission District. MEDA primarily serves low-income clients, focusing on
the
Latino and/or Spanish-speaking community.  In accomplishing its mission,
MEDA is involved in two distinct activities: small business assistance and
community planning.

The Homeownership Counselor will be responsible for carrying out client
services, as detailed below, for MEDA's Homeownership Program.  The
individual will work with low- and moderate-
income San Francisco households, focusing predominantly on the Latino
community to help them navigate through the homeownership process and
develop long-term financial plans.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Tasks
?       Individual counseling and case load management to English- and/or
Spanish-speaking clients.
?       Provide guidance and prepare individual financial plans for MEDA's
Homeownership and Business clients.
?       Facilitate homebuyer and financial education workshops in English
and/or Spanish.
?       Program administration, including answering and responding to
general inquiries, collection and processing of new client information,
and
general mailings.
?       Gather and maintain information on existing and upcoming
homeownership opportunities.
?       Assist in the maintenance of the program's database, including
data
collection, input and program reporting.
?       Assist in new curriculum development and existing curriculum
refinement.

Secondary Tasks
?       Contribute to the creation of partnerships with real estate
agents,
lenders, developers and other financial industry professionals.
?       Represent the organization in various community forums.
?       Assist in program development and policy analysis activities, as
needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
?       Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, Spanish
fluency required.
?       Experience in personal financial planning and/or homebuyer
education.
?       Excellent writing skills.  Individual must be able to develop
program materials and visuals.
?       Strong interpersonal skills required.
?       Familiarity with San Francisco's real estate market, mortgage
lending practices, affordable housing and financial planning.
?       Must be available to work outside regular business hours.
?       Excellent computer skills.

How to Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Email:   hr@...
<http://by18fd.bay18.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=F000000001&a=e3
9fb0d7a55fc5927dc72d31dbc5d5b0&mailto=1&to=hr@...&msg=MSG1100626973.2
7&start=15114524&len=6175&src=&type=x>
Fax:    (415)282-3320
Organization Web Site: www.medasf.org

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/17/2004 09:01 AM -----

Transportation Futures Network Employment Connections

This is the Transportation Futures Network Employment Connections.  It is
a
periodic compilation of job positions to match the right people with the
right jobs in areas broadly related to the transportation field.  TO
SUBMIT
AN EMPLOYMENT POSTING TO TFN, SEND AN EMAIL CONTAINING ONLY THE TEXT OF
THE
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT TO:  mernst@...

Positions included in this issue:
*Policy Director, SGA (Washington, DC)
*National Vacant Properties Campaign Director, SGA (Washington, DC)
*Campaign Director, Solutions Not Sprawl (Washington, DC)
*Transportation Planner, Port of Long Beach (Long Beach, CA)
*Transportation Equity and Community Health Program Coordinator, TALC
(Oakland, CA)
*Transportation Policy Analyst, AAA of Northern California (San Francisco,
CA)
*Assistant Professor in Transportation Engineering, University of
Minnesota
(Minneapolis, MN)
*Translink Senior Program Coordinator, MTC (Oakland, CA)
*Virginia Organizer, Coalition for Smarter Growth (Washington, DC)
*Program Administrator, PTC (Atlanta, GA)
*Assistant Professor in Urban Studies, Portland State University
(Portland,
OR)
*Assistant Professor in Transportation Systems Engineering, Cornell
University (Ithaca, NY)
*Program Assistant (part-time), WRN (Washington, DC)
*Operations Manager, Wisconsin Walks (?, WI)
*Trail Information Coordinator, RTC (Washington, DC)
*Research Analyst, Good Jobs First (Washington, DC)


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POLICY DIRECTOR, SMART GROWTH AMERICA

Smart Growth America (SGA) is searching for a Policy Director. SGA is a
nationwide coalition of roughly 100 organizations promoting a better way
to
grow: one that protects farmland and open space, revitalizes
neighborhoods,
keeps housing affordable, and provides more transportation choices. For
more
information about our work, see our web site at
www.smartgrowthamerica.org.
Applicants are encouraged to submit résumés immediately.

The Policy Director will be expected to coordinate with SGA's coalition
members to identify, develop and advocate for smart growth policies
pertaining to transportation, environment, housing, economic development,
open space and farmland protection. This will include a substantial amount
coalition building with a diverse range of organizations, from large
national non-profits to community-based groups. The Policy Director will
work closely with SGA's state and local partners, including members of the
Growth Management Leadership Alliance (www.gmla.org), to provide
information
on how federal programs affect states, metropolitan regions and
localities,
and how they can be best implemented. He or she will also identify
innovative state policies and local best practices to further smart growth
objectives.

The Policy Director will be SGA's main representative to Congress and
federal agencies. He or she will have significant public speaking
responsibilities, including speaking at press conferences, media events,
conferences, workshops, and television and radio programs. Policymakers,
coalition partners and the public are all key audiences for SGA, and the
successful candidate must be comfortable working with all of these
constituencies.

The Policy Director must be a strong leader with significant management
expertise, able to work with the SGA staff to lead SGA's Federal Policy
Team, mobilize SGA's diverse coalition, and assist SGA's Executive
Director
in shaping the policy agenda for the organization. The Policy Director
will
also be expected to help SGA's Executive and Associate Directors develop
fundraising strategies to support SGA's federal policy activities.

Job Qualifications:
* At least four years of federal policy experience, such as Congressional
staff, federal agency, or other related experience.
* Excellent contacts with Congressional and federal agency staff who are
responsible for developing and implementing smart growth policies and
programs, especially the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department
of
Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the
Department of Commerce.
* Significant knowledge of federal and state laws relating to smart
growth,
transportation, housing, and the environment.
* Excellent communications skills, diligence and organization.
* A thorough understanding of the federal legislative process,
particularly
the ability to craft legislative ideas and advance them through enactment.

* Demonstrated ability to work with diverse coalitions to build consensus
around policies that advance smart growth.
* An open, inclusive and positive attitude toward grassroots partners.
* Leadership skills with a desire to work in teams.

To apply, please send your résumé to:
Dannielle Glaros
Smart Growth America
1707 L Street, NW Suite 1050
Washington, D.C. 20036
Fax: 202.207.3355
Email: dglaros@...

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NATIONAL VACANT PROPERTIES CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR, SMART GROWTH AMERICA

Smart Growth America (SGA) is a nationwide advocacy coalition of about 100
groups working to promote better choices for communities that are facing
growth challenges. We promote smart growth?an approach to economic
development that preserves open space and farmland, revitalizes
neighborhoods, keeps housing affordable, and provides more transportation
choices. To accomplish our goals, we focus on four key tasks: coalition
building, policy advocacy, communications, and research.

SGA has partnered with the International City/ County Management
Association
(ICMA), the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and several other
organizations and funders to create the National Vacant Properties
Campaign.
The goal of the Campaign is to facilitate the reclamation of abandoned
buildings and vacant properties and to help communities redevelop them.
The
Campaign is focused on four objectives: 1) the creation of a national
network of reclamation advocates, experts and practitioners, 2) the
development of policy and technical tools to help communities prevent,
manage and redevelop their vacant properties, 3) communications efforts to
make the case for reclamation initiatives, and 4) the provision of
technical
assistance and training to communities of all sizes and situations. For
more
information, see the Campaign web site at www.vacantproperties.org.

Position Description
SGA is seeking a talented and dynamic full-time Campaign Director for the
National Vacant Properties Campaign. He or she will report directly to the
Executive Director of SGA, who also serves as the Campaign Chairman.

The Campaign Director will be responsible for working with the Campaign's
advisors, staff and Executive Committee to achieve the Campaign's four
objectives (above). This includes managing the Campaign's workflow,
convening and running Executive Committee and Advisory Committee meetings,
overseeing the organization of the Campaign's major Forums (e.g. the
Spring
2005 Land Bank Authorities Forum), implementing follow up activities and
ensuring that momentum is constantly building towards improving the
Campaign's effectiveness and expanding its reach.

With regard to the Campaign's four objectives, the Campaign Director will
be
responsible for a variety of specific tasks, including but not limited to:

1) Creating a National Network:
* working with other SGA staff, develop a database of vacant property
stakeholders, with detailed information about their interests and needs,
their potential contributions (e.g. contacts, expertise, fundraising) to
the
Campaign, and other vital data;
* provide regular updates to stakeholders and other interested parties;
developing a public directory of vacant property experts, resources, and
practitioners; and
* develop ways to keep stakeholders interested and engaged in the
Campaign.

2) Policy and Technical Tools
* analyze the effectiveness of various vacant property policy and
technical
tools;
* work with policy experts and practitioners to develop tools that might
help communities tackle their challenges;
* develop case studies of successful reclamation efforts; and
* deploy tools via Internet, publications, presentations, workshops and
other means.

3) Communications
* work with SGA's Communications Director to develop a communications
strategy for the Campaign, including media placements and public
relations,
* oversee the development of all Campaign publications, web site content,
and electronic communications;
* work with stakeholders to craft messages and outreach efforts to reach
specific audiences; and
* write articles, op eds, and other pieces to promote the Campaign's
mission
and message.

4) Technical Assistance
* work with ICMA, LISC and expert consultants to coordinate the Campaign's
technical assistance efforts;
* cultivate technical assistance projects, including identifying
communities
that need such services and raising funding from local and national
sources;

* oversee the development of case studies and findings from the Campaign's
technical assistance efforts; and
* in the long- term, develop the Campaign's technical assistance services
into a fee-for-service operation.

In addition to these responsibilities, the Campaign Director will be
responsible for helping the SGA Executive Director raise funding for the
Campaign, including writing reports on the Campaign's progress, drafting
funding proposals, identifying potential supporters, and ensuring that
opportunities for new revenue are being explored.

Prior Work Experience:
Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience,
including
work in at least two of the following fields: housing, community
development, environmental policy, brownfields redevelopment, poverty and
social justice, transportation, and planning.

The following skills and experience are essential for this job:
* Excellent writing skills
* Exceptional project management and interpersonal skills
* Meeting planning and facilitation
* Experience working with communities on brownfields redevelopment,
community development or other similar efforts, particularly in
communities
of color
* Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and Internet
communications (email, listserv management, web-based communications
services).

How to Apply:
SGA is an equal opportunity employer. People of color are strongly
encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, résumé and a writing sample (no more than 3
pages) to Dannielle Glaros at dglaros@.... No calls
please.

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CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR, SOLUTIONS NOT SPRAWL

Solutions Not Sprawl seeks a Campaign Director to provide general
direction
and oversight for a campaign to stop the Outer Beltway from being built
through Montgomery County, Maryland as well as promote sustainable land
use
and transportation alternatives. Other responsibilities include:
researching, tracking and interpreting legislation, policy etc; preparing
and delivering public testimony; maintaining relationships with elected
officials and media; working with communities and elected officials on
Master Plan evaluation; providing a presence in Annapolis as a
representative of the grassroots; acting as a media spokesperson; and
overseeing website and campaign materials. We would prefer to fill this
position as part-time (25-30 hours/week) but full-time is possible.

Qualifications:
* Experience working with elected officials
* Issue expertise in land use, transportation, housing, education and/or
environmental issues
* Applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills, public speaking
skills, organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as
part of a larger team.
* Campaign management experience
* An understanding of Maryland culture and politics strongly preferred
* Legislative/policy experience preferred, but not required
* Website knowledge a plus

How to Apply:

Solutions Not Sprawl, working in partnership with the Coalition for
Smarter
Growth, is a grassroots alliance working to protect remaining farmland and
open space by connecting communities with smart transportation choices. To
apply, send a resume and cover letter by November 14 to Andrea Arnold, at
Andrea@....

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TRANSPORTATION PLANNER, PORT OF LONG BEACH

Examples of duties: Under direction, assists in traffic analyses and
preparation of traffic studies for Port of Long Beach facilities,
transportation projects and environmental documents (EIR/EIS); manages and
assists in the review of consultant traffic studies; assists in the
review/analysis of regional transportation studies/issues pertaining to
outside agencies such as SCAG, LACMTA, Caltrans and USDOT; conducts or
assists in the review/analysis of traffic issues; conducts or assists in
the
analysis of regulatory (e.g., Congestion Management Program) and
legislative
(e.g., proposed State transportation bills) issues; assists Port
engineering
division in development and conceptual design of roadway and rail
facilities; collects, develops, analyzes various types of data for use in
Port transportation studies; manages Port consultants and staff interns;
evaluates and develops strategies on funding issues; may represent the
Port
of Long Beach at outside agency meetings; prepares reports and
correspondence; performs other related duties as required.

Requirements to file: Proof of graduation from an accredited college or
university with a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Urban Planning
with an emphasis in transportation planning/engineering AND two or more
years of paid, professional experience in transportation
planning/transportation engineering or traffic engineering. A copy of
diploma or transcripts is required by the close filing.

Proof of a valid motor vehicles operator's license is required at time of
selection interview (A current DMV driving record must be submitted to the
hiring department at time of selection interview.)

Desirable qualifications: Knowledge and experience using traffic
engineering
and transportation engineering/planning principles and methodologies
(including computer software applications.)

Selection procedure: This examination will be conducted using the
continuous, non-competitive procedure of placing qualified individuals on
an
eligible list, with those receiving Veteran's Credit first, and then in
the
order in which applications were filed. Screening of candidates will be
conducted on the basis of the application, supplemental application, and
resumes submitted. Resumes will be accepted, but may not be substituted in
lieu of the required application and supplemental application. As
vacancies
occur, the names of qualified applicants will be submitted to the
requesting
department for consideration.

This information is available in an alternative format by request to (562)
570-6202.



Salary Range:Grade I-$1,827.84 to $2,486.96 Biweekly; $3,974.00 to
$5,407.00
Monthly Grade II -$1,972.80 to $2,684.72 Biweekly; $4,289.00 to $5,837.00
Monthly Grade III -$2,125.92 to $2,896.40 Biweekly; $4,622.00 to $6,297.00
Monthly
Appointment may be made at any grade level, depending on qualifications.
Benefits package includes vacations, holidays, bereavement and sick leave.
In addition, employees in this classification earn benefits, including a
comprehensive vested retirement plan and extensive medical, dental and
life
insurance plans.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: 7:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., OCTOBER 1, 2004 THROUGH
JANUARY 2, 2005. FILING DEADLINE: 4:30 P.M., JANUARY 7, 2005. APPLICATIONS
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DATE AND TIME. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.

For more information, visit http://www.longbeach.gov/civilservice

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TRANSPORTATION EQUITY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR, THE
TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE COALITION

The Transportation and Land Use Coalition (TALC) is a partnership of over
90
groups working for a sustainable and socially just Bay Area. We envision a
region with healthy, walkable communities that provide all residents with
transportation choices and affordable housing. TALC analyzes county and
regional policies, works with community groups to develop alternatives,
and
coordinates grassroots campaigns. TALC is a nonprofit with 7 staff members
that has gained national recognition for our work to promote
transportation
Justice.

TALC's Transportation Equity and Community Health (TEACH) project works
with
low-income community groups to help them participate effectively in
transportation decision-making in order to gain transportation access to
jobs, health care, education, and other essential activities.  Initiated
in
2003, TEACH provides materials, trainings, and technical assistance to
ensure that these communities have the capacity for strategic, focused
campaigns and can tie into larger regional efforts.

Position summary
We seek an experienced and motivated Program Coordinator for our TEACH in
Contra Costa Program to work with underserved communities, health service
providers and transit agencies to increase involvement in transportation
decision-making and improve transportation access to healthcare.

TEACH in Contra Costa is a 3-year pilot program that is currently
embarking
on its second year.  The Program focuses on transportation and land use
solutions that will improve access to care for low-income people-of-color
residents in Contra Costa County. The Program Coordinator will also
provide
leadership on key efforts to promote transportation choices and affordable
housing in Contra Costa. Depending on the skills of the candidate,
responsibilities may include capacity-building, training, and technical
assistance for communities throughout the Bay Area.

The Program Coordinator will work out of TALC's Oakland office, will
report
to and work closely with the Policy Director, and may supervise interns
and
volunteers as needed. This is a full-time position with excellent
benefits.


Key Responsibilities:
* Outreach: Conduct outreach to increase awareness of key transportation
funding opportunities; make presentations to a wide variety of social
justice, labor and environmental groups.
* Organizing: Recruit and coordinate residents and social service
providers
to participate in advocacy efforts.
* Advocacy:  Advocate for improved transportation choices through
coalition-building, outreach, lobbying and media work.  Work closely with
and coordinate efforts between community members, local transit agencies,
and healthcare providers to win improvements in transportation access.
* Capacity-building: Provide technical assistance to community groups and
service providers.  Conduct trainings with local communities to increase
their capacity to participate in transportation decision-making.
* Coordination: Coordinate local meetings and countywide public forums.
* Research: Conduct research and analysis on possible transportation
solutions for improving access.
* Media: Develop media campaigns to get coverage of key events.

Experience and skills:
* Demonstrated community outreach and organizing skills, including at
least
2 years of experience
* Excellent communication skills, including speaking, writing, and group
presentations
* Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with
individuals
of varying ethnic background and education level
* Familiarity with Bay Area transportation decision-making or a degree in
planning or a related field is highly desirable
* Ability to communicate in Spanish is strongly preferred.
* Strong PC-based computer skills, including word processing, email/web,
and
database
* Self-motivation, enthusiasm, ability to work independently, and ability
to
prioritize tasks
* Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice

Compensation and Benefits:
Full-time (37.5 hours/week), salary commensurate with experience and very
competitive with other non-profits. Includes health and dental insurance,
generous vacation time, comp time, and an exciting team-oriented work
environment. TALC also administers an employee contribution 403b
retirement
plan and participates in the Commuter Check program.

How to Apply:
Please send a short cover letter and resume to: TALC/TEACH Coordinator
Search, 405 14th Street, Suite 605, Oakland, CA 94612, or e-mail as
Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format documents to: info@...,
or
fax to: (510) 740-3131.

Applicants should send cover letter and resume ASAP. Review of
applications
will begin Wednesday, November 3.  Position will begin in early December.

Visit www.transcoalition.org for more information about our Coalition
TALC is an equal opportunity employer.
People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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TRANSPORTATION POLICY ANALYST, AAA OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Responsible for policy analysis and development on a wide range of
transportation-related policy issues affecting AAA members and the
traveling
public in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah. She or he must be able to
assess a wide range of transportation policy issues in order to develop
positions and policies most appropriate for the organization. Work in the
Governmental Affairs Department of the Association and will report to the
Transportation Policy Manager. The goal of the AAA's transportation policy
activities is to improve the transportation system for AAA members and the
traveling public. We currently have more than 4 million members, with most
of our members living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Capacity to work with standard office microcomputer software, including
word
processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and database. Strong candidates
for
the position will have superior communication skills (written and reading,
spoken and experience conducting governmental policy analysis). One (1)
full
year of professional, full-time work experience in government, non-profit
advocacy, or policy-related analysis. Must be able to work both
independently and collaboratively, and have a high level of motivation and
energy. Should have either a bachelor's or master's degree in political
science, economics, public policy, urban planning, engineering , and/or
public administration. Master's degree Preferred.

Location:   150 VAN NESS SAN FRANCISCO, California 94102-0000 United
States


More information about AAA of Northern California and our Governmental
Affairs Department may be found at: http://www.csaa.com/home/     Please
click on "About AAA" for more information.

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

The Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota invites
applications for a tenure-track position effective September 4, 2005. An
appointment at the assistant professor level is anticipated, but
appointment
as an associate professor/professor will be considered, if appropriate.
Applicants should have an academic background in transportation
engineering,
with research interest and expertise in one or more of the following
areas:
(1) Intelligent Transportation Systems; (2) Freight logistics and
operations
research; (3) Airport design and operations; (4) Transit operations and
planning; (5) Transportation safety and security. (6) Modeling and
simulation of transportation systems. An interest in the application of
artificial neural networks, expert systems, or probability and statistics
to
transportation engineering is also desirable.

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in civil engineering or closely
related field by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be
expected to demonstrate high quality teaching capabilities at the
undergraduate and graduate levels, to develop a strong sponsored research
program, and to supervise M.S. and Ph.D. students. Information describing
the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Minnesota is
available at http://www.ce.umn.edu. Excellent opportunities exist in the
department for interaction with the University's Center for Transportation
Studies and the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Applicants should send a detailed resume, graduate transcripts, and the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five references to Professor
Gary
Davis, 500 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0116. Review of
applications will begin January 15, 2005 and continue until the position
is
filled.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

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TRANSLINK SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION

MTC has an open position for a Translink Senior Program Coordinator in its
Traveler Coordination and Information (TCI) Section.  This position will
serve as the lead coordinator, liaison and facilitator for the Translink
consortium.  He/she will work with other staff to facilitate the design,
build, operation and maintenance of the Translink program.

The closing date is Monday, November 29, 2004.

Please ensure that this position is posted or disseminated to interested
parties.  The position is located in Oakland CA.

For more information please go to MTC's web site at www.mtc.ca.gov.

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VIRGINIA ORGANIZER, COALITION FOR SMARTER GROWTH OF WASHINGTON, DC

The Virginia Organizer will work on a campaign to stop the Outer Beltway
from being built through rural and suburban northern Virginia, conduct a
public outreach campaign, and promote better land use and transportation
alternatives. Responsibilities will include: Building field teams in
eastern
Loudoun and Prince William counties; tracking relevant legislation and
studies; managing volunteers; coordinating work with organizational and
volunteer leaders; implementing the media strategy; meeting with elected
officials and agency staff persons; and coordinating regional efforts on
the
Virginia Outer Beltway with other groups such as Sierra Club, Clean Water
Action, the National Parks Conservation Association, Environmental
Defense,
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and area civic organizations.

Additional Qualifications:
* Campaign management experience
* 1-2 years organizing experience
* An ability to recruit and motivate diverse groups of people
* Applicants will need to have good interpersonal and organizational
skills,
an ability to work independently and as part of a larger team, a sense of
humor, and must be able to work some weekends and evenings.
* An understanding of Virginia culture and politics, experience organizing
suburban communities, some knowledge of growth and transportation issues
are
preferred, but not required.

How to Apply:
Send coverletter and resume to Nicola Wood, nicola@...
Position Open until filled. We are conducting ongoing interviews.


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PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR, PERIMETER TRANSPORTATION COALITION

The Perimeter Transportation Coalition is a nonprofit in Atlanta, Georgia,
and is looking for an outgoing, detail-oriented individual to fill the
position of Program Administrator. The PTC promotes smart growth and
alternative transportation (transit, vanpools, etc.) in the Central
Perimeter office market (Dunwoody/Sandy Springs) by working with the
area's
employers and property management companies. The Program Administrator
manages our program offerings and provides outreach to small employers and
property management companies.

Additional Qualifications:
Applicants should enjoy public speaking and marketing, but should also
have
a reasonable amount of detail-oriented administrative skills.

How to Apply:
The PTC will not accept faxes or mailed applications. Please visit the
following website to learn more about this position, and how to apply:
www.perimetergo.org/about_PTC/job.html

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN URBAN STUDIES, PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

The School of Urban Studies and Planning and the Center for Urban Studies
in
the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University
invite
applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of
Assistant Professor. The position is a joint appointment, with two-thirds
in
the School and one-third in the Center.  A Ph.D. is required.  This
position
has been created to enable the School to hire a promising young scholar
capable of making significant contributions to both its research and
instructional missions.

Candidates are expected to have expertise in GIS applications, to be
broadly
trained in urban studies and planning, and to have a strong interest and
demonstrated talent in teaching GIS and GIS applications at the
undergraduate or graduate level.  Substantive areas of interest may be in
land use, transportation, community development, environment or other
areas
of urban and regional planning. Candidates are expected to be capable of
sustaining an active research agenda and helping to develop an
externally-funded research and service program.

The School of Urban Studies and Planning offers an undergraduate degree in
community development, a master degree in urban and regional planning, and
a
master and doctorate in urban studies. The Center for Urban Studies,
founded
in 1966, is a research and service unit in the School of Urban Studies and
Planning. Externally-sponsored activity in the Center exceeded $1 million
in
2004, covering the areas of transportation, land use, recycling and
resource
conservation, energy conservation, and urban services. Information about
the
Center and its activities can be found at
http://www.upa.pdx.edu/CUS/about/index.html.

Please send curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing research agenda
and
teaching interests, and three letters of reference to Dr. Connie Ozawa,
Chair, Search Committee, School of Urban Studies and Planning, College of
Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751,
Portland,
OR  97207. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2004, and will
continue until finalists are identified.

PSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks
the applications of minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities.

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, CORNELL
UNIVERSITY

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell invites
applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in
transportation
systems engineering, starting in Fall 2005. We desire a person who has
strong modeling skills applied to design and operation of transportation
systems.

Transportation systems design and analysis is inherently an
interdisciplinary area of research.  It builds on economics, operations
research, computer science, city and regional planning, and the behavioral
sciences. We believe that the frontier for transportation systems research
lies in the development of models that: (1) are more reflective of the
true
needs to be accommodated in transportation systems; (2) are more
reflective
of the true performance of these systems against increasingly detailed
objectives; (3) capture the linkages between the performance of the
transportation system and the performance of other infrastructure systems;
and (4) capture the important uncertainties that exist.  The following are
a
few examples of research topics that illustrate the breath of
opportunities
in this area.

Topics focused on risk and reliability in transportation systems
* Models to identify vulnerabilities in transportation systems.
* Models for the design and operation of these systems that include the
capability of providing insight as to how to improve the resiliency of
these
systems.
* Models at all time scales from immediate response to reconstitution for
recovery once a disruption has occurred.
* A disruption in one infrastructure can impact related infrastructures.
For example, the August 14, 2003 electric power blackout caused several
airports and subway systems to close.  How do we build models which can
predict these interdependencies and identify strategies to mitigate their
effects?
* Improved reliability comes at a cost. Models that include
multi-objective
methods to properly characterize the difference between reliability and
costs are a critical need.

Topics focused on urban transportation planning
* Proper investment in transportation infrastructure in urban areas
requires
a clear understanding of the demand for travel (where do people want to
go)
and how they will get there.  The models currently in use need to be
improved.  These improvements could include better statistical analysis to
more accurately characterize the demand for travel, dynamic assignment
methods to understand how these trips will be taken over time, etc.
* Modeling the movement of freight in urban areas.
* Modeling air quality impacts of urban transportation options.

Topics focused on information technology and information in transportation
* Sensor technology/monitoring systems for transportation.
* Characterizing system state from sensor data.
* Information technology to improve the performance of transportation
systems.

Topics related to specific modes of transportation
* Modeling airline operations under disruptions to normal scheduled
operations.
* Modeling to improve transit service quality using ITS capabilities.
* Modeling airport operations, focusing on both security and efficiency.

This position will support the cross-disciplinary Systems Engineering
Program, a joint program undertaken by several departments in Cornell's
College of Engineering, including Civil & Environmental Engineering,
Computer Science,  Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering, and Operations Research & Industrial Engineering.
The successful candidate will enhance multidisciplinary research and
teaching activities in both CEE and Systems Engineering, including doing
some teaching directly for the Systems Engineering Program.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in civil engineering, systems engineering, or
a
closely related engineering discipline.  To apply please send a detailed
resume, a statement of professional goals, a graduate transcript, and the
names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone and fax numbers of at least
three references to:

Transportation Systems Engineering Search Committee Chair
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
220 Hollister Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY  14853-3501.

Inquiries by e-mail may be addressed to CEE_search@..., but formal
applications must be submitted by regular mail.  Review of applications
will
continue until January 28, 2005, or until the position is filled.

The College of Engineering is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action
employer committed to employing a highly qualified, diverse faculty. Women
and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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PROGRAM ASSISTANT, WASHINGTON REGIONAL NETWORK FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
(part-time)

The Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities (WRN), a
non-profit
organization, seeks a self-motivated Program Assistant for a part time
(20-30 hrs/week) position. WRN's goal is to create a network of walkable,
bikeable communities linked by quality transit, laced with parks, and
surrounded by greenspace, with the District of Columbia as the hub of the
region. WRN helps urban communities capture the benefits of smart growth,
with a focus on social equity. The Program Assistant will work closely
with
the Executive Director to provide substantive program and administrative
support with the potential to focus on program activities of particular
interest.

The WRN Program Assistant is responsible for administrative and program
support:

Administrative Activities
Support Executive Director, distribute event announcements, press releases
and bi-monthly newsletter (electronically/faxed/mailed); schedule and
follow-up on WRN meetings including meeting minutes, oversee the WRN
office
(office supplies, equipment, supplies of WRN information materials, etc.),
update contact lists, process memberships, maintain membership and
foundation databases, manage vendor accounts, update budget, use
QuickBooks
to do basic bookkeeping and tax form preparation.

Fundraising Activities
Assist Executive Director and Board in submitting grant proposals,
organizing special events, send renewal notices and direct appeals.

Program Activities
contribute to writing and editing every other month newsletter and program
publications, organize monthly public events, assist with media relations,
support education & outreach efforts, update WRN website, respond to
requests for information.

Qualifications

* Commitment to WRN's mission
* Excellent organizational skills
* Self-motivation
* Knowledge of Windows, the MS Office suite, QuickBooks and Macromedia
Dreamweaver
* Strong writing skills, interpersonal communications skills and
professional phone manner
* Familiarity with transit-oriented development, new urbanism, smart
growth/growth management concepts. Bachelor's degree, and course work in
land use or urban planning or a related field.
* Ability to work closely with and receive direction from the WRN Board
and
staff. Ability to work well with a variety of people and institutions ?
from
neighborhood associations to government administrators and elected
officials.
* This position requires work during the day and some evenings, and a very
occasional weekend.

Additional Qualifications:
About WRN: Promoting Smart, Equitable Growth, www.washingtonreion.net

The Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities (WRN) regional
vision is a network of diverse, walkable communities linked by transit,
graced by parks, and surrounded by forests and farms, with the District of
Columbia as the hub. Through education, outreach and policy advocacy, WRN
promotes transportation investments, land use policies, and neighborhood
designs that enhance existing communities and protect the environment. To
realize our vision, we work in the following program areas:

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): We promote thoughtful development
around
Metro stations to create lively, safe, diverse, pedestrian?friendly
neighborhoods. Our community and decision-maker outreach efforts focus on
helping stakeholders envision the potential benefits of change around
specific eastside Metro stations, where neighborhoods suffering from years
of disinvestment have much to gain from Metro-oriented revitalization. We
work with residents and decision-makers to create small area plans,
building
designs, housing strategies and transportation investments that foster
safe
walking and bicycling routes, and better access to Metrorail. Recommended
improvements to the pedestrian environment are now being pursued for our
target stations: Fort Totten, Rhode Island Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, and
Capitol Heights Metro station. These site-specific efforts bolster our
broader policy reform agenda with local governments and the Washington
Area
Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA).

Affordable Housing: Our distinctive contribution to D.C.'s Affordable
Housing Alliance is land use and transportation policy expertise, and a
regional perspective. Collectively, affordable housing advocates are
gaining
ground ? securing full funding for the housing trust fund, making progress
on inclusionary zoning, and advancing a comprehensive housing strategy for
the city. This year, our publication Affordable Housing Progress Report
helped inform activists and decision-makers about the need for a fair
share
of affordable housing across the region and the potential to adopt housing
policies commensurate to the problem.

Transportation: WRN advocates transportation investments that provide
equitable access, less reliance on automobiles and improved air quality.
We
promote innovative parking and transportation demand management
strategies,
an essential component to making transit-oriented development a success.
Keys to the solution are: parking pricing that reflects true costs,
priority
attention to pedestrians and bicyclists, and incentives to ride transit
rather than drive. Our advocacy to hold down Metro fares and support for
market-rate parking prices to balance Metro's budget helped contain
increases in overall rider costs.

Education: WRN's education efforts reach out to communities throughout the
Washington region to promote understanding about how smart growth land
use,
urban design, housing and transportation policies can strengthen
neighborhoods and the region. WRN's education efforts target civic
activists, private and public sector professionals and leaders to
encourage
a lively exchange of information about TOD and smart growth principles and
practices. This year, our four and five part forum series --"Housing for
the
City" and "Design Matters: Building Livability" -- drew wide audiences to
address critical smart growth issues with leading thinkers, elected
officials and practitioners. Our bi-monthly Intersect newsletter also
provides an important venue to reach over 1,000 local civic activists,
public officials and professionals.

Additional Qualifications:
* Commitment to WRN's mission
* Excellent organizational skills
* Self-motivation
* Knowledge of Windows, the MS Office suite, QuickBooks and Macromedia
Dreamweaver
* Strong writing skills, interpersonal communications skills and
professional phone manner
* Familiarity with transit-oriented development, new urbanism, smart
growth/growth management concepts. Bachelor's degree, and course work in
land use or urban planning or a related field.
* Ability to work closely with and receive direction from the WRN Board
and
staff. Ability to work well with a variety of people and institutions ?
from
neighborhood associations to government administrators and elected
officials.
* This position requires work during the day and some evenings, and a very
occasional weekend.

How to Apply:
Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to:
staff@... by December 12, 2004.

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OPERATIONS MANAGER, WISCONSIN WALKS

Wisconsin Walks operates as a virtual office. It is currently based in
Cedarburg.

Job Objective: Make it possible for Wisconsin Walks to fulfill its mission
by planning and managing effective operational systems for the
organization.

The Operations Manager reports to the Executive Director. Within the
organization, the Operations Manager coordinates the efforts of the board,
staff, consultants, members, and volunteers. The Operations Manager works
cooperatively with Wisconsin Walks' partners, including statewide chronic
disease workgroups, district transportation departments, regional and
metropolitan planning commissions, local municipal staff and boards, other
non-profit organizations, funders, businesses, consultants, legislators,
and
state, and federal government agencies. Some travel is expected throughout
the state. Wisconsin Walks is looking for a candidate with a demonstrated
track record of long term commitment to prior employers/organizations and
the desire for personal growth and development.

Due to the growing importance of walking in contributing to a healthy
lifestyle and the role of walking in Wisconsin's comprehensive planning
process, this position is a rare opportunity for you to have a significant
influence on walkability issues in Wisconsin.

Job Description/Duties
* Excellence in the planning, development and maintenance of all
operations
in accordance with the business plan established by the Board of Directors

* Coordinating schedules for workshops, trainings, presentations,
exhibits,
and events
* Financial oversight, including budget implementation, timely billing and
monthly reporting
* Managing contracts and projects with oversight by the executive director

* Managing the evaluation process of workshops and contract outcomes
* Consultant oversight, including monitoring contracts for compliance with
the executive director
* Membership development, working in collaboration with the chair of the
membership committee
* Project planning, development and oversight, working in collaboration
with
the executive director
* Public education initiatives, working in collaboration with the
communications director
* Volunteer management, working in collaboration with volunteers and a
future volunteer coordinator

Qualifications
* Strong commitment to walkable communities, pedestrian safety, and public
health
* Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Finance or equivalent
* Experience in the following areas is important: managing finances and
cash
flow, budgeting, personnel management, public relations, and volunteer
organizing
* Experience commensurate with the needs of the position: 3 or more years
of
business or non-profit operations experience is preferred
* Creative self-starter and flexible team player with excellent
organizational, leadership, speaking, writing, and multi-tasking skills
* Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and cultures
* Ability to work independently and flexibly under rapidly changing
situations
* Entrepreneurial commitment to the mission of Wisconsin Walks
* Provide excellent customer service in person, by phone, email, or mail
and
in the most cost-effective manner possible
* Ability to work from a home office
* History of attending to core competencies and expanding skill set
through
ongoing training and reading
* Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software
* Willing to work variable hours and to travel throughout Wisconsin as
needed

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience

WISCONSIN WALKS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Additional Qualifications:
We are looking for an Operations Manager who has an entrepreneurial
commitment to the mission of Wisconsin Walks. For information about
Wisconsin Walks, its mission and services, please visit our website:
www.wisconsinwalks.org.

How to Apply:
Applications are due by email to info@... on 11/23/04 at
5pm
CT. No phone calls or mail please.

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TRAILS INFORMATION COORDINATOR, RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY

The Trails Information Coordinator will be responsible for: Collection,
input, and maintenance of information on trails, trail projects, railroad
abandonment and trail contacts in an organizational database; tracking of
trail project and research projects; work with TrailDART ? RTC's trail
planning consultant team on place-based projects throughout the country;
assist in the delivery of technical assistance to trail builders, managers
and advocates; input trail information into a Geographic Information
System
(GIS) database and subsequent creation of trail maps for internal and
external use; maintenance of rail corridor abandonment data; assistance
with
organizational fundraising efforts; and assist with other RTC and
Trail/Greenways related business as needed.

Additional Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a B.S. or B.A. degree from a college or
university in urban and regional planning or related field, excellent data
base management skills with an emphasis on SQL, or related field plus a
minimum of three years experience (environmental/ nonprofit background a
plus), strong GIS mapping skills, and excellent written and oral skills a
must.

How to Apply:
RTC offers the opportunity to work in a high energy office in a great,
transit-accessible location. RTC also provides excellent health, dental,
retirement and vacation benefits.

Mail, fax or email resume and cover letter detailing your interest in RTC
and your qualifications for the position ASAP, but no later than
Wednesday,
November 17, 2004 to (use one form of transmitting your resume and no
phone
calls please): Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Attention: HR, 1100
Seventeenth
Street, NW, 10th floor, Washington, DC 20036. Fax: 202-466-3742. Email:
elton@.... For a detailed job description you can go to our
website at www.railtrails.org. RTC is an equal opportunity employer and
seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, disability,
or
national origin. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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RESEARCH ANALYST, GOOD JOBS FIRST

Good Jobs First (www.goodjobsfirst.org), a non-profit, non-partisan
research
and education group promoting accountability in economic development and
smart growth for working families, and its Corporate Research Project seek
a
research analyst to work in its Washington, DC headquarters office. Duties
will include research and writing on economic development, smart growth
and
corporate profiles.

Applicants must have:
* demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice
* a undergraduate college degree or equivalent professional research
experience
* proven analytical and writing skills to understand and popularize
research
and policy analysis
* basic computer software skills

Other desirable qualifications:
* graduate degree and/or equivalent professional experience in relevant
subject areas such as public finance, corporate finance, economic
development, economics, planning or investigative journalism
* familiarity with some constituency-based justice networks such as tax
and
budget fairness, community organizing, organized labor, environmental
justice, and/or smart growth movements
* website-design and/or database management experience

This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced teamwork environment at a
highly productive resource center.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes healthcare,
retirement, and vacation. Women and people of color are encouraged to
apply.


Please mail résumés to Research Analyst Search, Good Jobs First, 1311 L
Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, or fax them to 202-638-3486. No e-mails
please.

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----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/17/2004 03:08 PM -----


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             The City of San Francisco is calling for applications for all
             levels within the Planner Series.  Please go to
             http://www.sfgov.org/dhr or
             http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sf/default.cfm?action=jobs for
             more info.



             5277 PLANNER I   Full-Time       $3,852.33 - $4,682.17 monthly
             12/03/04
             Under general supervision, the Planner I performs entry level
             planning work in the collection, analysis, interpretation and
             presentation of city planning data in one of a variety of
             phases of plan/policy development and implementation. The
             essential functions of this job include: reviewing building
...


             5278 PLANNER II          Full-Time       $4,682.17 - $5,691.83
             monthly   12/03/04
             Under general supervision, the Planner II is responsible for
             conducting investigations and performing analyses to prepare
             reports and recommendations pertaining to difficult planning
             issues and problems. The essential functions of this job
             include: reviewing building permits, variances, zoning chan...


             5291 PLANNER III         Full-Time       $5,555.33 - $6,753.50
             monthly   12/03/04
             Under direction, the Planner III performs complex and
             responsible planning work in the land use, zoning, urban
             design, economic development, housing development,
             environmental planning, open space & recreation, code
             enforcement, historic preservation, real estate and other
             related planning fields. T...


             5293 PLANNER IV          Full-Time       $6,588.83 - $8,008.00
             monthly   12/03/04
             Under general direction, the Planner IV plans, administers and
             directs the activities of a planning group, and/or oversees a
             major study, and/or supervises a project group engaged in
             professional city planning work. The essential functions of
the
             job include, but are not limited to: developing, impl...


             5283 PLANNER V   Full-Time       $7,817.33 - $9,500.83 monthly
             12/03/04
             Under general administrative direction, the Planner V serves
as
             a unit or division Planning manager within the department, and
             is responsible for the organization, direction and
             administration of the activities and functions of that unit.
             The Planner V is also responsible for coordinating the
             depart...

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/17/2004 05:13 PM -----



Open Recruitment



PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER


2 POSITIONS


Approx. $80,272 ? $97,571  Annual Salary


Open: November 8, 2004             Close: November 30, 2004








The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is currently recruiting for
two
(2) Principal Environmental Planner positions in the Planning and Research
Division; one in the Air Quality Planning Section and the other in the
Grant
Programs Section.

Under direction, the Principal Environmental Planner participates in the
most complex environmental planning activities.   The Principal
Environmental Planner is responsible for handling difficult and/or
innovative environmental planning activities, and providing project
leadership for developing programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES FOR THIS POSITION

*         Lead planning activities related to the position (e.g. air
quality
planning or grant programs).
*         Develops and implements plans and programs related to air
pollution control strategies, including the reduction of air pollutant
emissions from mobile sources.
*         Coordinates and/or provides project leadership for difficult,
sensitive, innovative or critical projects/programs.
*         Provides technical analyses of and implements
regulatory/incentive
programs.
*         Analyzes issues, prepares reports and recommendations relative
to
incentive projects/programs, transportation planning and programming, land
use, regional development and related issues; provides input into mobile
and
stationary sources impact on air quality.
*         Interfaces with local, regional, state, and federal agencies
regarding air quality transportation and land use planning.
*         Represents the District and responds to inquiries from
governmental officials, consultants, and the public concerning air quality
and related environmental planning and/or grant issues.
*         Confers with personnel from other divisions and agencies in
coordinating assigned work.
*         Meets with community organizations and other groups to encourage
cooperative action or resolve problems.
*         Coordinates and participates in public meetings
*         Coordinates and participates in administrative and technical
activities necessary to achieve program objectives.
*         Monitors and evaluates legislation and other governmental
actions
relating to air quality management planning; develops recommendations for
District regulations, policies and programs.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with a graduate
degree
in regional, urban or environmental planning or a closely related field
and
four years of professional environmental planning experience.  Additional
relevant experience may substitute for the graduate degree.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid California Driver's License and meet the automobile
insurability requirements of the District.  Must be willing to attend
meetings outside of regular working hours.
(Additional information ? visit www.baaqmd.gov <http://www.baaqmd.gov/> )
HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals must submit a completed BAAQMD application along
with
their responses to the supplemental application questions no later than
5:00
p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2004.  For an application packet, visit our
website at www.baaqmd.gov <http://www.baaqmd.gov/>  or contact the Human
Resources Office at (415) 749-4980.  Completed application packets should
be
returned to: Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Human Resources
Office, 939 Ellis Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94109.  Except
as
requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents,
such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples,
etc.  They will not be considered or returned.  A resume may be included
but
will not be accepted in lieu of an official BAAQMD application. Postmarks,
faxes, and e-mails will not be accepted.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection will be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a
combined work product exercise and interview.  Depending on the number of
qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may
be
used to determine the most qualified applicants.  If a panel interview is
utilized it will be weighted 100%, and the top five (5) applicants will be
scheduled for a hiring interview.  If a panel interview is held it is
tentatively scheduled for the week of December 13, 2004.

The District reserves the right to utilize these procedures or any other
selection procedure deemed appropriate as determined by the Human
Resources
Officer and the Hiring Manager, if the qualified applicant pool includes
two
(2) or less bargaining unit employees.

The District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future
vacancies
occurring within the next 18 months.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Initial hire is normally set at the entry salary rate.
The District provides an excellent, comprehensive benefits plan,
including:

*      100% District paid family medical option
*      100% District paid family dental
*      100% District paid vision
*      100% District paid life insurance (coverage up to 5 times annual
salary)
*      100% District paid retirement (2% at 55 formula)
*      Transit subsidy up to $165 per month
*      Money Purchase Pension Plan (401a)
*      12-30 days of annual leave per year
*      12 days of sick leave per year
*      36 hours of floating holiday per year
*      13 paid holidays

Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during
the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources
Office at (415) 749-4980.


EOE

I realize this job is probably not likely to interest many people on the
list, but it looked so interesting that I thought some of you might just
enjoy reading about it!

Regards,

Asha Weinstein
Assistant Professor
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
San José State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0185
email: asha.weinstein@...
phone: 408-924-5853

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/18/2004 04:38 PM -----


The Republic of Kazakhstan
Institute of Urban Planning and Development

In 1997 the City of Astana (formerly Akmola) was officially declared as
the
Capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is the flagship for the
development of the country. Since 1997, it has undergone rapid growth. As
a
result, the City of Astana Administration is establishing the Institute of
Urban Planning and Development.  This Institute will carry out applied
research and provide practical support to the City Administration in the
management of  Astana's development.

The Institute will be a dynamic entity. In its initial phase the institute
seeks to recruit a core team of world-class experts to guide Astana's
continuing urban development. The Institute's first focus will be on the
City of Astana, with the scope of the work gradually expanding to address
the challenges facing other urban areas in Kazakhstan.

The Institute seeks applications to build its start-up team. Candidates
should be educated to Ph.D. level in urban planning, economics or related
disciplines. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate a successful
track
record in applied research and planning of major urban and economic
development projects. The key competencies should include research,
planning, and performance evaluation expertise in the following areas:

*                Urban development and management
*                Applied regional and urban economics
*                Transportation and communications
*                Physical infrastructure
*                Environmental analysis and impact
*                Real estate development
*                Social program development and implementation

For more information, contact H. Fischer, 415 422-6453.

If you have expertise in one or more of these areas and wish to
participate
in a unique global opportunity to develop a city to build a nation, please
apply immediately with CV, cover letter and contact details to:

Institute of Urban Planning and Development
Temporary Office at Kazakhstan Institute of Management
Economics and Strategic Research
2 Abai Av., suite 102 480100, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Email: apushev@... <mailto:apushev@...>
FAX:  7 3272 70 43 38

Hey there planning folk,

There is an interesting article in the December issue of Wired
Magazine. It's called "Roads Gone Wild", written by Tom McNichol. As
of now, it is not available on the Wired Mag website, but I will
post the link if it comes on-line.

A similarly-themed article was written by Linda Baker on May 20,
2004. I believe it's called "Why Don't We Do It in the Road" and was
published in Salon Magazine.

Both articles discuss the concept that chaos may be better than
traffic engineering.

Enjoy,
Susan

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/19/2004 04:29 PM -----


Acterra EcoAdvocate <EcoAdvocate@...>
11/19/2004 03:10 PM


         To:     EcoAdvocate@...
         cc:
         Subject:        Invitation to "Monumental, David Brower's Fight for Wild
America"




      EcoAdvocate
      From Acterra: Action for a Sustainable Earth
      » <http://www.Acterra.org/>www.Acterra.org


      CONTENTS ~ 19-November-2004

      ~ 1 ~  Invitation to "Monumental, David Brower's Fight for Wild
America".

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act  we would
like to invite you to the newly acclaimed movie "Monumental, David
Brower's Fight for Wild America".

About the movie: From the moment David Brower first witnessed the
extraordinary beauty of the Yosemite Valley, his life was tied to the
fight to preserve the American wilds for future generations. Using
primarily Brower's own footage, MONUMENTAL tells the story of a true
American legend, an artist, a publisher, a filmmaker and a zealous
crusader for the cause of environmentalism.  Brower was the first
executive director of the Sierra Club, and later founded Friends of
the Earth and Earth Island Institute.

Date: Thursday, Dec. 2nd
Time: Reception with light refreshments 6:45 pm, movie 7:30  (movie
is 1 hr 15 minutes)
Location: Unitarian Hall   505 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto
<http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=US&addtohistory=&sear\
chtab=address&searchtype=address&address=505+E.+Charleston%C2%A0Rd.&city=Palo+Al\
to&state=CA&zipcode=&search=++Search++>(map)

RSVP Details:  This is a special screening for both Acterra's and the
California Wilderness Coalition's members and donors.

Please respond with number attending to: Diane Dulmage 650-962-9876 x306
or <mailto:d.dulmage@...>d.dulmage@...  (you can
also use the form below)

This presentation is the year-end Environmental Forum organized
by Acterra's Environmental Library/Resource Center and we are hoping
you would like to make a year-end donation to the Acterra Library
-  please see the form below .

Seating is limited.  I will email or call you with a confirmation and
your name will be on a check-in list at the event.

................................................................................\
.........................................................................


   Acterra Environmental Library Donation

VISA, MC or Please make checks payable to Acterra

Please return this information by mail or email

   Environmental Library and Resource Center 3921 East Bayshore Rd
Palo Alto, CA  94303-4303

   email to <mailto:Library@...%C2%A0>Library@...


Name:________________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________

City:______________________________State___________Zip___________________


Phone: ________________________________   Email:__________________________



Credit Card No.
____________________________________Expiration_______________

Yes, I want to support Acterra's Environmental Library with a
donation of: ________________

(we never sell your personal information)


   ALSO ****  Special Raffle****

The  Library's famous and fabulous Card Catalog... A Real Wooden
Collectors Item  is up for raffle.

Perfect for storing 30 bottles of wine (they do fit in the drawers),
your knitting, tools or art materials! (Blond wood, size: 30"W x
17"Dx53"H -includes 4 legs about 3' tall )    I will even deliver it
to you!  The raffle winner will be chosen from donors of $50 or more
who would like to have this for their very own.

   Note your interest in the RSVP below. (photo available)

Yes, enter me in the Card Catalog Raffle (my donation is $50+)
   _________________________

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....................................

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/22/2004 03:11 PM -----

Geographic Information System / Geospatial Analysis Internships
Available:

Paid internships available with the NYC Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene. The Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention is carrying out
an Environmental Public Health Tracking Program whose goals are to link,
mine and analyze data that describes the environmental health of New
York City and its residents. Particular areas of emphasis include
housing quality, pesticide use, heavy metals and their health
consequences. Work may include developing maps from environmental data,
conducting studies of ecological associations among hazards, population
data and health outcomes, conducting and teaching methods for spatial
data smoothing and developing small area estimates from geographic data,
developing web-enabled mappable queries on linked datasets from
SQL-Server. For more information on our Environmental Tracking Program,
please see:

http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2004/7149/abstract.html

Applicants should be graduate student or post-graduate geographers,
GIS analysts, spatial statisticians or others skilled in GIS. Please
apply by emailing resume to Daniel Kass at dkass@... .

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/23/2004 09:28 AM -----


Land Program Associate
     Resource Advantage
     San Francisco, California  United States
http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/113685:73/127624:124






The Save-the-Redwoods League was founded in 1918. As a leader of the
movement to preserve the coast redwood and giant sequoia, the League has
assisted in permanently protecting hundreds of thousands of acres of
redwood forest land.

We are seeking a Land Program Associate to be responsible for day-to-day
coordination of legal and programmatic aspects of all League real estate
transactions, including funding transactions, and transfer of lands to
public agency partners. This position provides project-related information
management to meet corporate information systems and legal needs and to
serve the programmatic priorities of the League's land-based conservation
plans and policies approved by the League's board of directors.

This position will:

? Coordinate and independently manage details of real estate, funding and
related matters regarding land, land transactions including option and
purchase agreements, escrow instructions, deeds, easements licenses,
conservation easements, deeds of trust & reconveyance, promissory notes,
legal correspondence and other transaction documentation by working with
League program staff, attorneys, governmental agency staff, real-estate
professionals, landowners, title companies and the public.
? Assume primary responsibility for maintaining legal and land transaction
files and data sufficient to provide data for entry into the League's
corporate/finance information system; to tracking and re-recording
retained interests; and to track, perform and monitor legal obligations.
? Conduct project research, administration and coordination with other
land program functions. Draft correspondence, memos, funding proposals,
graphic and statistical reports and presentations as needed in support of
project activities.
? Research and coordinate information about public funding options for
land acquisition.
? As assigned, manage administrative functions necessary to support land
acquisition program activities and to meet internal and external
performance, reporting, record-keeping and compliance needs of the
program.


Additional Qualifications:
Qualifications and Experience:

? Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years paralegal experience in real estate or
a related legal field. Superior academic record can partially substitute
for experience.
? Solid research, writing and oral communication skills.
? Proven ability to assemble, assess and organize issues, to conduct
analyses, structure solutions and propose and implement recommendations on
complex technical/legal/business issues.
? Successful experience in coordinating substantive aspects of multiple
projects and budgets; able to organize time efficiently and meet
deadlines.
? Interest in and substantive experience in some or all of the following:
real property transactions; land conservation, use and management issues;
business operations and compliance; government and non-government
contracting and grant making; government and legislative relations;
conservation tools such as land acquisition with private and public
partners.
? Familiarity with or ability to quickly learn about California local,
state and federal policies and programs that affect the League and its
work.
? Familiarity with or demonstrated ability to quickly learn about the
redwood region ecosystems, geography, culture, socio-economics, academic
communities, conservation partners and political and government
institutions. Interest in and ability to quickly learn about forest
conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
? Experience working in team environments.
? Enjoyment of people and good sense of humor and ability to handle
multiple demands and competing priorities.
? Commitment to the League's non-confrontational approach to conservation.



How to Apply:
Located in SF Financial district, Save-the-Redwoods League offers a
competitive, non-profit salary package which includes excellent benefits.
Please send your cover letter and resume with salary requirements to
jobs@.... No phone calls please.

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/25/2004 08:54 AM -----

Jenny D. Russell
Executive Director
Merck Family Fund
303 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186
617-696-3580 (tel)
617-696-7262 (fax)
jrussell@...

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/25/2004 08:52 AM -----

Save the Date!



Rescheduled to Thursday, 9 December 2004, from 7:00PM to 8:00 PM

  Palo Alto City Council Chambers, 250 Hamilton Avenue



Noted Bay Area Architect and City Planner to Present


Sixth Annual Distinguished Speaker's Lecture


  on Sustainable Transportation



The Transportation Division of the Palo Alto Department of Planning and
Community Environment and the Stanford University Program on Urban Studies
are pleased to announce that noted Bay Area architect and city planner
Terry Bottomley, will present the City of Palo Alto Sixth Annual
Distinguished Speaker's Lecture on Sustainable Transportation.  Mr.
Bottomley's presentation, "Designing Livable Streets", will take place
from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 9th in the City Council
Chambers, Palo Alto City Hall, 250 Hamilton Avenue.  The event is free and
open to the public.



Mr. Bottomley is Principal of Bottomley Associates, an urban design and
city planning firm located in Oakland.  He has been in practice in the Bay
Area for twenty years, preparing land use master plans, development
standards, design guidelines, concept designs, and construction documents
for streets and other public spaces. Mr. Bottomley's work includes the
Underhill Area Streetscape Design Manual for UC Berkeley, the Downtown
Riverfront Urban Design Master Plan for the City of Napa, the Main Street
Silicon Valley Study for Joint Venture Silicon Valley, and the
Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Plan for Palo Alto.



Mr. Bottomley is a graduate of the UC-Berkeley, a licensed landscape
architect, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
He is a frequent lecturer in environmental design at UC Berkeley and UC
Davis on the relationship between urban design and economic development.



The Transportation Division and the Stanford Program on Urban Studies
jointly initiated the Annual Distinguished Speaker's Lecture on
Sustainable Transportation in 1999 to foster understanding on how
transportation can contribute to, rather than detract from, community
well-being.  Past speakers have included Professor Reid Ewing of the
University of Maryland, Professor Robert Cervero of the University of
California-Berkeley,  renown Berkeley architect and Palo Alto native Peter
Calthorpe, Professor Donald Shupe of UCLA,  and Rod Diridon of the Mineta
Transportation Institute at San Jose State University.

There a new service called Google Scholar (scholar.google.com), which
is a search engine that only searches scholarly abstracts, books,
peer-reviewed papers and technical papers intended for academics and
scientists.

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/29/2004 02:52 PM -----


The California Colloquium on Water presents

"Water Follies: The Environmental Consequences of Groundwater Pumping"

Robert Glennon
Morris K. Udall Professor of Law & Public Policy
University of Arizona

Tuesday, December 7
5:30pm - 7:00pm
10 Evans Hall (Please note new location this semester)

Meet the speaker at a reception at the Water Resources Center Archives,
4:45pm - 5:30pm.
Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact the Water Resources Center Archives at (510)

642-2666 or waterarc@..., or check out the Colloquium web

site: http://lib.berkeley.edu/WRCA/ccow.html
PDF of flyer for this lecture:
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/WRCA/pdfs/glennon.pdf
PDF of fall brochure: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/WRCA/pdfs/fall04.pdf

To unsubscribe from the WRCA Colloquium & Events email list, please reply
to this message with "unsubscribe" in the subject line.

----- Forwarded by Asha Weinstein/SJSU on 11/29/2004 07:10 PM -----


The City of San Leandro, California

Invites you to apply for

HOUSING SPECIALIST

THE POSITION

Reporting directly to the Housing/CDBG Manager, the position will perform
a
wide variety of administrative duties related to the City's housing and
community development programs, including administering the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and developing and monitoring City and
redevelopment housing assistance programs for moderate and low-income
families. The Housing Specialist will also assist the Manager in analyzing
proposed assistance for affordable housing projects, and providing
technical
support to the City's Rent Review Board.  This position provides a
tremendous opportunity for career growth and development for an individual
interested in public administration in a mid-size, local government, and
being mentored by a manager with extensive experience in managing CDBG
federal programs and complex housing projects.

The selected individual may be required, at times, to work evening hours
to
attend meetings of the City Council, the Rent Review Board, advisory
commissions, and special committees.

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will demonstrate a combination of training,
education, and/or experience necessary to perform the duties of the
position. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited
college
or university with a degree in urban planning, public or business
administration or a closely related field and/or have at least three years
of responsible experience in public sector community development involving
program development, administration, evaluation and monitoring, capital
improvement, and budgeting. A Master's degree in a closely related field
is
highly desired and may be substituted for two years of experience.

The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of federal, state and local
regulations dealing with neighborhood improvements, housing, CDBG or HOME
programs, have the ability to plan, organize, and develop programs and
projects for lower income households, and can communicate clearly and
effectively, both orally and in writing.  The ideal candidate can
demonstrate the ability to monitor and administer programs and projects in
accordance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.  Direct
experience with HUD's IDIS accounting system is desirable.  Further, the
ideal candidate will show excellent customer service skills for
establishing
effective working relationships with other City staff, community groups
and
the public.

The selected candidate must have a valid Class "C" California driver's
license by the date of hire.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

*                Assist in the administration of housing set-aside funds
for affordable
housing and work collaboratively with the planning and business
development
staff to implement programs designed to address the City's community
development needs.
*                Assist the Manager in providing staff support to the
City's Rent Review
Board and assist in the administration of the City's Rent Review
Ordinance;
*                Prepare correspondence and written and oral reports to
the public, City
Council, City Boards and Commissions, and other public agencies;
*                Work directly with the public, service providers,
non-profit agencies, and
property owners on low/moderate income housing assistance and housing
rehabilitation projects;
*                Monitor projects and programs for compliance with federal
guidelines on
the use of CDBG funds, including establishing reporting procedures,
maintaining financial records, preparing reports, securing funds from HUD,
and processing reimbursements;
*                Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers,
other City
employees and the public with tact, courtesy and respect, and performing
other related administrative duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The current salary range for this position is $5,088 - $6,185 per month.
Appointment to the position may be made within the range dependent upon
the
selected candidate's training, education, and prior related work
experience.

Current benefits include the following:

*         The City pays the employee's 8% contribution for CalPERS (2.5% @
55 Plan);
*         Vacation is based on the length of service; 12 days the first
five
years increasing to a maximum of 25 days per year; sick leave accrues at
the
rate of 12 days per year;
*         A cafeteria benefits plan providing a choice of various medical
plans offered under the CalPERS Health Plan; a dental plan with a buy-up
option; medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and
City-paid
life and disability insurance plans with the ability for the employee to
purchase additional coverage;
*         The City pays the premium for a $20,000 term life insurance
policy, and 40% of base earnings up to $5,000 per month for long-term
disability insurance;
*         An opportunity to voluntarily contribute pre-taxed salary into a
Deferred Compensation 457 Investment Plan;
*         The City participates in the Social Security and Medicare
programs;

APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT

A City application and supplemental questionnaire may be obtained from the
Human Resources Department, City Hall, 835 East 14th Street, San Leandro,
CA
94577, by calling the City's Job Hotline at (510) 577-3397, or visiting
the
City webpage at www.ci.san-leandro.ca.us.  The City will not accept a
resume
in lieu of submitting a completed City application and supplemental
questionnaire.  FINAL FILING DEADLINE:  5:00 p.m., Friday, December 3,
2004
to the Human Resources Department, City Hall-Room 207, 835 E. 14th Street,
San Leandro.  Late applications are not accepted.

Based on the review and evaluation of the City applications and
supplemental
questionnaires, a limited number of the best qualified applicants will be
invited to participate in the selection process which may include an oral
board interview, a written exercise, or other elements determined by the
City to be appropriate.

The scores resulting from the selection process will be used to establish
an
employment list.

Before appointment, the successful competitor may be required to pass a
City-paid medical examination and criminal history background check. There
is also a one-year probationary period which is an integral part of the
selection process and is used to observe and evaluate the employee's
ability
to effectively and responsibly perform the duties of the position.

In accordance with the provisions of Federal Americans with Disabilities
Act
(ADA), if accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection
process, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to 5:00 p.m.
of
the final filing date.  Medical documentation must be provided upon
request.

Agency Shop Requirement: This position is represented by the City of San
Leandro Employees', Local 21 IFPTE, AFL-CIO, and payment of union dues or
an
equivalent service fee is a condition of employment.

THE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MISSION STATEMENT: We, the employees of the City of San Leandro, are
dedicated and committed to serving the citizens of this community.  We
strive at all times to achieve the highest professional standards, to
communicate a vision of the future, and to enhance the quality of life for
every citizen.

Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

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