*Local Food Lab's Winter Accelerator Application is now open*

Local Food Lab <http://www.localfoodlab.com/> is a startup lab for the
ideas and companies that will change the food system. We create impact
through entrepreneurship. By providing state-of-the-art entrepreneurial
education and a dynamic network of diverse professional mentors, Local Food
Lab supports entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas into thriving,
sustainable ventures. The final day to apply to our Winter Food & Farm
Startup Accelerator <http://www.localfoodlab.com/#!accelerator/clx6> is
January 19, but applications submitted before January 2 are eligible for a
scholarship. Apply
here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dDRXUXhUVzVNWkV6\
UjhaNzgtWTFNRmc6MQ#gid=0>
.


The Local Food Lab Accelerator is a six-week program located in the heart
of Silicon Valley that helps entrepreneurs take an early stage idea for a
food or farm startup and turn it into a complete business plan and product
concept. We will work with any food or farm idea that simultaneously shows
strong business potential and a social commitment. Entrepreneurs well
suited for our program are those interested in creating startups that offer
packaged and prepared food products, catering and food services, food+tech
products, urban to medium-scale agricultural products and services, and
programs that expand the interest and demand for a more sustainable food
system.



Each session will be organized around a critical element of business
education, and always through the lens of sustainable food. Topics covered
include market and industry analysis, product and service design, financial
forecasting, sales and marketing strategy, development of a social mission
statement, management of a mission aligned team, and the effective pitch
and presentation of a new business. Students will meet and learn from a
wide variety of food and agriculture industry mentors to help develop and
grow their startups and networks. A delicious and sustainable lunch or
dinner will be served at every class.


The Winter Accelerator culminates in the capstone Venture Fair, where
students will showcase their startups to investors, industry leaders,
potential co-founders and key partners in the good food economy.


Local Food Lab
Alumni<http://www.localfoodlab.com/#!fall-accelerator-cohort/cdsq>
  include:

Chef Surfing <https://chefsurfing.com/en/welcome>

Real Good Food <http://www.realgoodfood.org/>

Hungry Globetrotter <http://www.hungryglobetrotter.com/>

My American Pantry <http://myamericanpantry.com/>

Valley Girls Foodstuffs <http://www.valleygirlsfoodstuffs.com/>

Brunched in the Face <http://brunchedintheface.tumblr.com/#>

Brooklyn Bouillon <http://brooklynbouillon.com/>


Like us on
Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Local-Food-Lab/281347065233349?ref=hl>
&
Follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/LocalFoodLab>

--
*Jason Su*
Master of Urban Planning Candidate, 2013
*San Jose State University*
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Below is a job description for a position at DivcoWest's Santa Clara office.



A partnership of San Francisco-based DivcoWest and affiliates of TPG Real
Estate ("TPG") has completed its purchase of the majority of the assets in a
Silicon Valley portfolio owned by Mission West Properties, Inc., a
publicly-traded REIT based in Cupertino, CA.



DivcoWest is seeking candidates for Asset Management roles in its Santa
Clara office dedicated to the asset managing the properties acquired by the
partnership. Interested candidates should please send their resume to Justin
Wesley (jwesley@...).



DivcoWest, founded in 1993, is a privately owned real estate investment firm
with offices in San Francisco and Santa Clara, CA and Boston, MA. The
company has acquired more than 30 million square feet of commercial space
throughout the United States. DivcoWest and its affiliates are currently
managing over $2 billion of equity. Presently under management are both
commercial and residential assets, including the underlying debt.



TPG, founded in 1992, is one of the largest diversified alternative
investment firms in the world, with total assets under management ("AUM") of
approximately $54.5 billion. Since its inception, TPG's platform strategy
has centered on careful expansion in geographic scope and range of
alternative investment types, as well as a pioneering approach to
transaction support. TPG has over 600 employees and advisors, including over
250 partners and investment and operating professionals in offices across
the globe.



Position: Asset Management Analyst - Local Candidates Only (Office Location
- Santa Clara)

Duties

. Maximize total return for each asset through the analysis of property
efficiencies and identifying opportunities for improved performance

. Work closely with senior asset managers, property management team, leasing
team, construction managers, brokers, consultants and attorneys to provide
direction for and oversight of business plans, budgets, forecasts, leases,
analysis and approvals

. Participate in the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
for clients and senior management

. Perform valuations of each asset on a quarterly basis, working with
analytical staff

. Manage cash flow, distribution analysis and investment projections

. Model life cycle financial analysis for each asset from acquisition
through disposition

. Participate in the development and implementation of strategic business
plans for each asset that will govern its daily operations, position in the
market, and ultimate disposition

. Participate in negotiating loan documents, developing relationships with
lenders, and ensuring compliance with loan covenants

. Evaluate the local markets to identify changes and trends and the related
impact on real estate values and investment strategies



Knowledge Skill Requirements

. BA/BS degree in Finance, Real Estate or related field with strong record
of academic achievement; graduate degree a plus

. Minimum of 3 years of commercial real estate, analysis/asset management
experience.

. Strong financial modeling skills, detailed property-level financial
statement analysis, lease management, pro forma analysis and rent-setting
evaluation

. Strong knowledge of real estate accounting combined with exceptional
analytical skills and financial modeling skills is needed

. Advanced knowledge of MS Windows, Excel, and Word. Proficient in ARGUS
software preferred

. Must be highly organized, detail oriented, able to handle multiple
concurrent projects and be able to independently identify and solve key
business problems





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== GRANTS AND REAL ESTATE ANALYST
       Jan 08, 2013
       San Mateo County Transit District - San Mateo - CA
       http://www.planetizen.com/node/60169


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== DIRECTOR, PROJECT DELIVERY FOR CALTRAIN EARLY INVESTMENT PROGRAM

       Jan 10, 2013

       San Mateo County Transit District - San Mateo - CA

       http://www.planetizen.com/node/60199


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== DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER
       Jan 07, 2013
       City of El Cerrito - El Cerrito - CA
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From: Planning Jobs | Department of City and Regional Planning at
Berkeley <webmaster@...>
Date: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 9:07 PM

BCDC GIS Intern

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 03:20 PM PST

About Us. The award-winning San Francisco Bay Conservation and
Development Commission (BCDC) is a small state agency located in San
Francisco. BCDC is the nation’s first state coastal management
agency and was established in 1965 to protect the San Francisco Bay
and the Suisun Marsh. The Commission has regulatory and planning
authority over development in the San Francisco Bay and along the
Bay\'s nine-county shoreline. Our approximately 40-person staff takes
pride in its work and is committed to a high level of professionalism.
More information about BCDC is located on our website: www.bcdc.ca.gov
About the Job. We are seeking a Geographic Information Systems intern
to assist BCDC’s GIS Specialist with a variety of projects,
including updating BCDC geospatial data layers, maintenance of BCDC\'s
Bay Resource Analysis Tool, metadata production and editing, and other
related tasks. The intern may also assist with preparation of
cartographic materials for BCDC’s staff and other planning and
design related projects. This is a volunteer and unpaid position. The
candidates should be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week for
at least three months. Desired Qualifications. The internship is open
to both undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate applicants
should have completed three years of their college education.
Preferably, applicants will have a background in urban or
environmental planning, landscape architecture, architecture, natural
resource management, geography or a related field. The ideal candidate
has experience with the following: education and/or experience with
Geographic Information Systems, planning and policy analysis,
familiarity with BCDC and the San Francisco Bay Plan, ability to work
independently and as part of a team and the ability to write clearly.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or graphics production is
preferred. Applying for the Job. Applications will be accepted until
the position is filled. To apply, please send (digitally or as hard
copies) your letter of interest, resume, work samples and/or writing
sample and two references to: Javier del Castillo, Geographic
Information Systems Specialist San Francisco Bay Conservation and
Development Commission 50 California Street, Suite 2600 San Francisco,
California 94111 javierd@... (415) 352-3667 Firm Name: San
Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission Location: 50
California St San Francisco, CA 94110

Payment: Unpaid

Contact: Javier del Castillo Email: javierd@... Phone: 415.352.3667

Posted: Jan 17, 2013

Category: GIS Start Date: 1969-12-31

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From: Erin Shumate <eshumate@...>
Date: Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 6:55 AM
Subject: 2013 Public Lands Transportation Scholars Program

2013 Public Lands Transportation Scholars Program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Program

Click here to apply [
https://www.enotrans.org/course/public-lands-transportation-scholars-program]


The Eno Center for Transportation is proud to partner with The Paul S.
Sarbanes Transit in Parks Technical Assistance Center (TRIPTAC) on the
Public Lands Transportation Scholars Program. TRIPTAC is looking for
recent master and doctoral graduates in transportation-related
disciplines to apply to become part of the Public Lands Transportation
Scholar Program.

Assignments will begin in late June 2013 and will last 10 months
through March 2014. Projects can involve Transit/Engineering,
Landscape Architecture, Environmental Engineering/Planning and other
transportation-related tasks.

The selected Scholars will be considered employees of the Western
Transportation Institute, Montana State University and will receive a
salary of $30,000 plus benefits for their 10-month assignment as well
as reimbursement of relocation costs.

  *Selected scholars must be available for the pre-project orientation
June 10-13, 2013 in Denver, CO.

  Who Should Apply

This program is open to recent (1-3 years post graduation) master and
doctoral graduates in transportation related-disciplines who are U.S.
citizens or permanent residents of the United States.



How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit packets consisting of:

The Application Cover Sheet Click here to download
[https://www.enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2013-TRIPTAC-Application1.p\
df]
Resume
Statement of interest (no more than 1000 words).
Letter of recommendation from a current or past supervisor or an
academic advisor who can attest to your knowledge and skills.

2013 Scholar Assignments (click on the links for detailed project
descriptions)

Alternative Transportation planning for new wildlife refuges in New
Mexico
Sustainable Transportation Program for Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Stanley-Redfish Trail, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
SW Colorado Integrated Regional Public Lands Alternative
Transportation Plan and Chimney Rock Transportation Plan

Completed application packets must be received by 5:00 pm EST on
Friday February 15, 2013


Send application packets to:

Eno Center for Transportation
Attn: Erin Shumate
1250 I Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20005

Applications may also be emailed to (eshumate@...).

Questions?

Contact Erin Shumate of the Eno Staff at 202-879-4703.

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From: CEDeNews <mcocoma@...>
Date: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 5:00 AM
Subject: CED e-News/Spring 2013 #1

IURD LECTURE

Carlos Leite: Smart Informal Territories: Heliopolis Slum

Wednesday, January 23, 2013   |  5:00 pm   |  214B Wurster Hall, UC Berkeley

Professor Carlos Leite (Mackenzie University, Sao Paulo) will discuss
two of his recent research projects, �Indicators of Sustainability on
Urban Development� and "Smart Informal Territories Lab in Heliopolis
Slum," which looks at the challenge of the Sustainable Megacity
through Sao Paulo�s experience as a city of 20 million people, with
expansion that ranges from formal urban development to the informal
context of huge slums. This work signalizes parameters for a city that
is reinventing itself through eco-urbanism after the "expanding and
exhausting" model of the 21st century, when the city grew by 27,000%
in population and 40,000% in urban territory in a country, Brazil,
that has the 6th world highest GNP today.

http://iurd.berkeley.edu/IURD%20Lectures/Carlos%20Leite_poster_v1.pdf

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From:  <donotreply@...>
Date: Fri, Jan 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM
Subject: Re: TransitTalent.com Listing - Transportation Planner


To find out more about this job, go to:
http://www.TransitTalent.com/job_listing.cfm?JobID=34398

Position: Transportation Planner
Company: AC TRANSIT DISTRICT
Location: Oakland, California
Job Status: Full-time
Job ID: 34398


Description:

AC Transit is seeking a Transportation Planner in our Service and
Development department. Under general supervision, participates in
policy development and implementation of service enhancement projects
by conducting transit planning and service delivery studies that
include the identification of issues, collection, analysis, and
reporting of data, and the preparation and presentation of oral and
written reports.    </p>
<br>

<b>Salary: </b> $69,072.00 - $82,464.00 Annually


<b>EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: </b>
<ul>
<li> Prepares a variety of transit planning and service delivery
studies covering a small geographic or limited service area including
documentation of service performance, service analyses,
recommendations for service enhancements, and discussion of pertinent
issues.</li>
<br>

<li> Conducts transportation and service delivery studies including
boarding and alighting, safety, and cost analysis.</li>
<br>

<li> Analyzes technical, demographic, economic, and financial data
used for assessing route and schedule changes, as well as related
service enhancements; and provides expertise to Senior Planning staff
in the development of recommendations for change.</li>
<br>

<li> Provides expertise to the Grants unit of the Finance department
to develop capital funding strategies and prepares a variety of
written reports.</li>
<br>

<li> Monitors current service levels and identifies potential areas
for study, and may prepare cost analyses.</li>
<br>

<li> Collects and/or supervises the collection of data, develops and
implements survey techniques and processes, and may supervise and
participate in field studies.</li>
<br>

<li> Prepares statistical charts, maps, and other documents to
accompany studies, reports, and presentations.</li>
<br>

<li> Responds orally and in writing to requests from the public,
staff, governmental agencies, advisory committees, and community
groups, for information regarding existing services and funding,
suggested service adjustments, and long-range planning issues.</li>
<br>

<li> Makes oral presentations on transit and service related issues to
the Board of Directors, staff, service users, governmental agencies,
advisory committees, and community groups.</li>
<br>

<li> May provide work direction to Assistant Transportation Planners,
clerical staff and consultants on small contracts, and monitor
consultant contracts.</li>
<br>
<li>Performs related duties as required.</li>
</ul>
<br>

<b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b>
<br>
<br>
<b><u>Education:</u></b> Equivalent to a Bachelor�s Degree from an
accredited college or university with major coursework in City and
Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Geography, Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), Public Administration, Political Science, Business,
Finance, Economics, or a closely related field.
<br>
<br>
<b><u>Experience:</u></b> Two (2) years of increasingly responsible
experience in Transportation Planning or systems analysis in a large
urban public transportation system. Some assignments in this
classification may require a minimum of one (1) year in a professional
capacity working with raw data files, GIS software, GIS based
scheduling applications, Hastus and/or CAD/AVL..

<br>
<br>
<b><u>Physical Requirements:</u></b> Must maintain the physical
condition necessary to: (1) perform tasks in an office setting
operating a personal computer, keyboards, and other peripheral
equipment; and (2) possess physical mobility in order to conduct field
studies.
<br>
<br>


<b>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:</b>
<br>
<br>
<b><u>Knowledge and Skills:</u></b> Principles of transportation
planning and capital funding; principles and practices of data
collection and presentation; report writing; business English usage;
federal transportation funding program data reporting requirements;
principles of traffic demand management; attractions and locations
that generate patronage; cost analysis and modeling; potential service
enhancements; basic statistics; measures of transit effectiveness used
to assess route performance; applicable federal, state and local laws
governing transit operations; research methods and survey techniques;
and personal computers and current software for word processing,
spreadsheets, and presentation at the intermediate level of
proficiency.
<br>
<br>
<b><u>Ability To:</u></b> Analyze transportation, budget, and funding
issues and make oral and written recommendations for immediate, short,
and long-range service enhancements and capital requirements; design
and implement service changes; conduct cost/benefit, impact and other
related technical analyses; meet deadlines; prepare written technical
reports and performance documentation materials; communicate in a
clear, concise, persuasive, and tactful manner to a wide variety of
audiences both orally and in writing; effectively participate in a
variety of outreach activities; effectively advocate and promote the
use of public transit; keep abreast of current trends in the field;
and establish and maintain effective working relationships with
District staff, governmental officials, advisory committees, and
community groups using principles of good customer service.<br>
<br>
<br>
<b> <u>To Apply:</u></b> <br><br>
Please visit  <a href="http://www.actransit.org/careers"
rel="nofollow"> www.actransit.org/careers. </a> The Human Resources
department must receive a completed online application by the filling
date. If this recruitment is "Open Until Filled," it may be closed at
any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related
qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the
qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to
participate in an examination process that may include written, oral
and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have
satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be
placed on a ranked Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human
Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring
department for final screening and recommendation<p> <h6>The Human
Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the
recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with
disabilities.  If you have a need for an accommodation, please call
the Recruitment/Employment Administrator at (510) 891-4783, or TDD
(800) 448-9790 for the hearing impaired.
  <br>
<br>
The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of
a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be
required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and
those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug
and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment, including
random drug and alcohol testing.     </h6> </p>


When applying, mention you saw this opening listed at
TransitTalent.com. Job ads copyrighted by TransitTalent.com - (c) 2013.

If you are interested in working for a non-profit or design/architecture firm,
AfH might be the place to start. There are a range of programs available to work
on this summer, although once in it is pretty easy to find other projects to
work on if you are so inclined. Unpaid, but for a great cause. My volunteer
contract with AfH ended recently and I found the experience to be worthwhile.

http://architectureforhumanity.org/updates/2013-01-18-summer-2013-internships-no\
w-posted

The 2013 Internship Program is now open for submission! We have 11 spots open
for the taking, internships vary in skills from videography to research to
graphic design, and are specifically geared towards a range of programs and
studios.

The spots:

1) Graphic Design & Research // Reconstruction & Resiliency Studio
2) Graphic Design & Research // Public Spaces and Infrastructure Studio
3) Program Development // Public Spaces and Infrastructure Studio
4) Graphic Design & Research // Enel Program
5) Graphic Design & Research // Healthy Schools by Design Program
6) Graphic Design, Social Media & Video // Guerrilla Green Program
7) Graphic Design & Communications // Open Architecture Challenge Program
8) Graphic Design & Research // Designed to Move Program
9) Graphic Design & Research // Sports for Social Change Book Editing
10) Development & Fundraising // I Love Architecture Campaign 2013
11) Communications Internship // HQ

To Apply
If you wish to apply, please email the following to
summerintern@... no later than February 28, 2013:
~Resume/CV
~Portfolio and/or work samples
~Professional writing sample (less than two pages)
~Also include a short proposal (no more than 500 words) describing your ideal
internship experience at our headquarters. This proposal will help us solidify
the internship positions we offer and further enable us to appropriately match
prospective interns with our projects.

Good luck!

Syd Wayman
M.Sc. Regional and Urban Planning Studies, 2012
London School of Economics

A radio lecture from one of my favorite flaneurs and urban studies lecturers,
Will Self:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pw5vp

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From: Planning Jobs | Department of City and Regional Planning at
Berkeley <webmaster@...>
Date: Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 9:38 PM
Subject: Planning Jobs - Department of City and Regional Planning at Berkeley

Communications Officer

Posted: 19 Jan 2013 06:07 AM PST

Communications Officer Oakland, CA ICLEI USA seeks a Communications
Officer to support its Renewable Energy Program. About ICLEI
ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability is the premier network of
sustainability leaders, with more than 1,000 local government members
around the world. ICLEI provides leading-edge tools, trainings, and
technical guidance to help cities and counties meet their climate,
energy, and sustainability goals. ICLEI serves as a gateway to
solutions, and helps local governments learn from one another and
share best practices. ICLEI’s mission is to build, serve and drive a
movement of local governments to advance deep reductions in greenhouse
gas emissions and achieve tangible improvements in local
sustainability. Learn more at www.icleiusa.org. Position Overview
Through a range of communications and marketing channels, the
Communications Officer helps deliver ICLEI’s renewable energy
activities under the direction of the Director of Renewable Energy
Programs. This position will work with fellow staff to generate and
disseminate high- quality resources, trainings, and guidance to help
local governments meet their sustainability goals. Initial focus will
be on efforts to help communities throughout the United States remove
barriers in their local solar energy markets through work on
Department of Energy funded Solar Outreach Partnership and Solar3.0.
This is a full-time position that includes ICLEI’s competitive
benefits package. The position will preferably be based in Oakland, CA
and may require limited travel throughout the continental U.S.
Communications Officer Job Responsibilities A. General 1. Maintain an
active knowledge of renewable energy and climate programs and
policies. 2. Deliver ICLEI’s renewable energy resources to local
government officials and their stakeholders. 3. Recruit new
jurisdictions to participate in ICLEI’s campaigns and initiatives.
4. Represent ICLEI and its members at meetings and conferences. B.
Writing, Content and Training Tools Development 1. Contribute regular
content to the websites www.icleiusa.org, www.solaroutreach.org, and
www.solar30.org, including new web pages, blog posts, case studies,
and short success stories. 2. Suggest timely and high-value topics for
blog and case study content based on local government needs and
trends. 3. Develop new resources (i.e., articles, case studies, fact
sheets) to help local governments learn from and replicate model
policies, practices and programs. Communications Officer Job
Description Page 3 of 3 Other skills that would be beneficial include:
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal communication
skills; • Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills, with
strong attention to detail; • Experience writing for the web and
other new media channels, or experience writing magazine-style or
newspaper articles. • Ability to distill data and information into
compelling stories; • Experience communicating about local
governments and/or climate and sustainability issues; • Ability to
work under general direction with a high level of independence; •
Experience working with online content management systems
(particularly Wordpress and Plone CMS) and/or writing/editing in HTML;
• Experience/comfort working with online databases or customer
relationship management systems (particularly Salesforce.com CRM).
Salary range: $45,000 – $55,000 How to Apply: Please send a cover
letter, resumé, and up to three writing samples to:
solar-usa@.... Please include “Communications Officer� in the
subject field. ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA,
Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color,
veterans, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly
encouraged to apply. Firm Name: ICLEI USA Location: Oakland CA
Payment: Paid Contact: Casey Johnston Email: solar-usa@...
Phone: Posted: Jan 19, 2013 Category: Environmental Start Date:
2013-01-19

Hello - Below is the job description.


*Environmental Planner*

Palo Alto, California

Insignia is looking to fill an immediate opening in our downtown Palo Alto
office for a full-time Environmental Planner, whose responsibilities will
include, but not be limited to:

    - Research
    - Impacts analysis
    - Permit assessment
    - Staff coordination
    - Report preparation
    - Task management

The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter who knows how to
work independently to complete tasks on time. Candidate must be organized,
detail-oriented, and be able to demonstrate strong quality-control skills.
A bachelor�s degree from an accredited four-year university is required. A
minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental consulting in a similar
role is required. Experience assessing environmental impacts under NEPA
and/or CEQA and/or preparing permit applications is highly preferred.


Insignia Environmental was founded in 2004 to provide premier customer
service to utility and infrastructure clients facing unique strategic and
environmental challenges. We support our clients through the full lifecycle
of their projects, from strategic planning and project development, through
agency negotiation and environmental permitting, to project construction
monitoring and post-construction compliance. We offer a casual, enjoyable
work environment and generous benefits, including a company-sponsored
retirement program, medical insurance, and paid time off. Please note that
you must be comfortable with dogs, as several large ones �work� in our
office.


Interested applicants should submit a resume with a brief cover letter or
cover email, *including compensation history and requirements*,
electronically to *hr@...*. Please include �resume� and the
position title in the subject line of your email.

We request that applicants refrain from calling or visiting our offices
directly.

Insignia Environmental is an equal opportunity employer.


Kindly,

Lauren Doud
GIS Specialist and Environmental Planner
Insignia Environmental


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Hello!



I wanted to let you know about a great opportunity to learn more about the
Urban Land Institute for free!  As you may know, I participate on the
Silicon Valley Committee of the Urban Land Institute. We are hosting an
event called My ULI Nite that is free to members and non-members.



This is an opportunity for non-members to be exposed to the benefits of ULI
membership, and for existing members to learn how to make the most out of
their membership. Come and hear firsthand from Silicon Valley ULI leaders
about how ULI has made a difference in their a careers and take the
opportunity to network with other real estate professionals.



Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to learn
more about how to get more involved with ULI. The event will be held at the
Silicon Valley Capital Club, February 6, 5:30-7:00. A beer and wine
networking reception will immediately follow. The link to register for free
is below, I hope that you will be able to attend.



  <http://sf.uli.org/event/my-uli-nite-silicon-valley-2013/>
http://sf.uli.org/event/my-uli-nite-silicon-valley-2013/



Cheers,

Becca



SJSU ULI Student Liaison



Rebecca Walters, AICP, LEED AP BD+C



Urban Design Knowledge Manager

185 Berry St., Lobby One, Suite 5100, San Francisco, CA 94107

t: 415.856.3047    f:     e:  <mailto:Rebecca.Walters@...>
Rebecca.Walters@...

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Information in the following link:
http://www.humantransit.org/2013/01/interested-in-working-with-me-.html
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1.  Full-Time Employment

*Full-time employment* will likely look like one of these:

    - *Associate Planner*.  This person, based in Portland, would take on a
    range of analysis and planning roles while also assisting with
    administrative and logistical support.  Over time it could grow into
    full-time planning but in the early stages we will not have much clerical
    or administrative staff, so you must be ready to pitch in with whatever
    needs to be done.  This role could be anywhere from entry-level (Masters
    preferred) to up to 3 years professional, and/or academic experience.
     Enthusiastic BAs who can show some relevant experience and skills will
    also be considered.  Essential skills include English fluency, strong
    personal organization, resourcefulness, quantitative analysis skills in
    Excel, and an ability to convey ideas clearly in writing.  Highly desirable
    skills include GIS and spatial analysis generally, ability to write for
    both general and technical audiences, and demonstrated skills with graphics
    including both mapping and explanatory graphics.


    - *Senior Associate.  *This person, based in Portland, has all the
    skills listed above plus a either (1) a Masters in a relevant field
    (planning, design, or engineering) and over 3 years professional experience
    in transportation planning and/or policy or (2) five years of such
    experience.  This person is very well-organized and an excellent manager,
    able to monitor scope, budget, and deadlines and manage more junior staff
    and subconsultants.  You already have a range of skills that make you
    marketable as a transit consultant, and are capable of winning some
    projects based on those skills combined with me in a project director or
    oversight role.

2.  Subcontracting

*Subcontracting* would take the form of part-time but committed roles
assisting me with various tasks.  ("Committed" means that our agreement
imposes deadlines, requires a certain minimum degree of availability,
prohibits you from disappearing in the middle of a task, and may include a
non-compete clause, but otherwise leaves much room for flexibility in how
work is done.)  Subconractors are capable of self-direction and can
accurate commit to the time and materials required for various tasks.  I am
especially interested in subcontractors who can help with:

    - *Graphics of a high presentation quality* designed to engage and
    enlighten a general audience, such as you would expect of an artchitecture
    or design firm.  These would include both informative maps and compelling
    visual explanations.  This person should be comfortable with GIS (as a
    common data source) as well as more artistic graphics programs, and should
    have a portfolio of clear, engaging and exciting graphical explanations of
    ideas and/or choices.


    - *Quantitative analysis* of transit issues using Excel (including
    graphs), GIS, and other relevant software you may propose.


    - *General transit planning*, which requires both quantative and
    qualitative skills plus good writing skills and an understanding of transit
    issues demonstrated in past work.  It is also very, very helpful if you
    have experience interacting with general decision-makers and the public,
    and also with professionals in adjacent fields such as transportation
    policy, urban design, and traffic engineering.

How to Express Interest

1.  Take the time to understand my work a little, and think about how your
own values and experience relate to that.  At the very least, read the
introduction
to my book<http://www.humantransit.org/human-transit-the-book-introduction.html>
and
explore my professional website <http://jarrettwalker.com/>.  Obviously
generic or find-and-change applications will be ignored.

2.  Send me an email, using the link under my photo.  In the subject line,
say "Employment" or "Subcontracting" and the position or area(s)  listed
above that you feel you are qualified for.

3.  Don't write a lot in the email, because that material is a pain to
organize and file.  Put your message to me in the cover letter.

4.  Provide cover letter, resume, and work samples (including professional,
academic or volunteer work) that you feel are most relevant.  If the work
samples are not exclusively your work, explain what part of it is yours.

5.  In your cover letter, be sure to state the salary range or billing rate
that you believe is appropriate.  If you're not sure, cite your most recent
salary or hourly rate for similar work.

6.  In your cover letter, state any limitations about your ability to
travel for work.  If you are not in Portland, clarify if you are interested
in moving there, now or in the future.  Again, a Portland location is not
essential for subcontractors, but it is still a consideration.

I will start reviewing responses around February 1.  If you plan to
respond, please do so by then!

Please forward a link to this post to anyone who might be interested!
  Thanks!
--



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*San Jose State University*
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From: Planning Jobs | Department of City and Regional Planning at
Berkeley <webmaster@...>
Date: Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 9:39 PM
Subject: Planning Jobs - Department of City and Regional Planning at Berkeley

Assistant/Associate Planner

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 04:09 PM PST

Provides assistance to members of the public in person and via phone
and email regarding development and projects in Moraga. Serves as a
project manager on moderately complex advance and current planning
projects. Performs technical research, analysis, report writing and
recommendations. Processes a variety of development proposals and
permit applications including building permits, sign permits,
variances and land-use permits, ensuring conformance to Town
standards. Makes recommendations regarding environmental review and
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act on assigned
projects. Assists with referring projects to other departments,
outside agencies and technical consultants. Prepares and posts public
notices. Firm Name: Town of Moraga Location: Town of Moraga, CA 329
Rheem Blvd Payment: Paid Contact: Stephanie Hom Email:
shom@... Phone: 925-888-7032 Posted: Nov 16, 2012 Category:
Landuse Start Date: 2012-12-24

http://www.sff.org/about-tsff/administrative-information/employment-opportunitie\
s/


*Multicultural Fellowship Opportunities*

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our Multicultural Fellowship Program is a two-year, full-time program that
aims to increase diversity in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.
Successful candidates represent diverse backgrounds and come with the
promise and passion to create significant social change. The Fellowship
provides challenging work and professional development experiences,
on-the-job training, and opportunities to enhance skills in grantmaking,
convening, project management, and a variety of other areas. Fellows are an
integral component of the Foundation�s grantmaking Program staff.
Additionally, Fellows benefit from networking, mentoring, trainings,
seminars, professional conferences, and interactions with a wide array of
nonprofit, community, and philanthropic leaders. We seek to fill one
position in each Program area.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

A Master�s degree in a relevant area or equivalent research and analysis
experience preferred
A minimum of five years related work experience is required in addition to
the specific requirements for each of the Program areas noted below.
Self-directed, team-oriented, leadership qualities; demonstrated interest
in fundraising, donor development, nonprofit, or public service; work
and/or volunteer experience in one of the Foundation�s specific Program
areas; and eagerness to learn about the philanthropic sector.
Strong oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, PC
literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

*Arts & Culture Fellow Qualifications:*
Experience as an arts administrator within the nonprofit arts sector is
essential. An understanding of the issues facing arts organizations and
individual artists is also important. A deep knowledge of one or more
artistic disciplines (visual, performing, media, or literary arts) and/or
arts education is a plus. Should have a commitment to the role of the arts
in community-building and as a tool for social justice.

*Community Health Fellow Qualifications:*
Understanding of epidemiology, quantitative methods, health policy,
management, and evaluation are desired. Some background or actual work
experience in the healthcare delivery system or a public or state health
department is a plus. An understanding of health disparities, cultural
competency, and community-based work with vulnerable populations.

*Public Policy & Civic Engagement Fellow Qualifications:*
Experience in community organizing, policy advocacy, civic engagement,
and/or civil rights required. Experience working with immigrants and
refugees, communities of color, and low-income communities essential.
Graduate education in public policy, political science, social work, law,
nonprofit management, or urban studies preferred.


COMPENSATION
Fellow compensation will be between $50,000 � $54,000 per year plus
benefits. A standard work week of 40 hours, which will include periodic
evening work and local travel, is required.

INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS
The San Francisco Foundation is holding two Fellowship Informational
Sessions at our office on:

Thursday, February 14, 2013, 3:00 p.m. � 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 21, 2013, 10:00 a.m. � 12 noon
No registration is required for the in-person sessions.

Interested candidates who are outside the Bay Area may access part of the
Informational Session Webinar. Please email us at fellowship@... to
indicate your interest.

TO APPLY
Applicants must submit a r�sum�, cover letter, and responses to specific
questions for the Program Area to which you are applying. Download the
Application Questions here.

Please visit our Multicultural Fellowship Program page to review detailed
information about the Multicultural Fellowship program and application
process. Please submit all documents together in one PDF document that
includes your last name, and Program name you are applying to as a Fellow
(example: Hudson_Arts & Culture.pdf). All application documents must be
submitted at the same time as a PDF via email to fellowship@... by 5:30
p.m. PST on Monday, March 11, 2013.

Submission of this information does not guarantee an interview. Applicants
selected for an interview will be contacted by March 25, 2013. If you have
questions regarding the Multicultural Fellowship Program, or the
recruitment process, please contact Brenda Hudson at 415.733.8557 or
fellowship@....

*APPLICATION DEADLINE*
*Monday, March 11, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. PST*

The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and seeks
diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual
orientation, and physical abilities.
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*San Jose State University*
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*

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37

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill two Program Analyst II
vacancies in the Public Works Agency (PWA), Environmental Services Division.

*General Position:*
Under general supervision, Program Analyst II's perform program planning,
research, analysis and development; write grant proposals and submit
applications; implement and monitor programs; prepare reports and drafts
proposed programs; perform needs assessment; provide assistance to
community organizations, district boards and citizen advisory bodies;
provide lead direction to assigned staff; and perform related duties as
assigned.

*Selective Certification:
*The two current vacancies are located in the Public Works
Agency, Environmental Services Division.  The first position has
responsibility for assisting volunteers in their efforts to clean and green
City of Oakland parks, creeks, and right-of-way. The incumbent will
be heavily involved in event coordination, and working on projects related
to GIS systems, local ecology including native plants and invasive species,
and municipal storm water management.

The second position has responsibility for assisting with the development
and implementation of new programs and activities to reduce the occurrence
of sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) events associated with fats, oils, and
grease (FOG) in Oakland.  The incumbent will work on projects
involving public outreach, stakeholder engagement, sanitary sewers,
water-related infrastructure, watersheds, storm water, waste reduction and
recycling, energy conservation and efficiency, renewable resources,
sustainability, and education.

*The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used only to
fill positions selectively certified for Program Analyst II (Environmental)
including full-time and permanent part-time positions.*
*
*
*
For General Program Analyst II Positions:*

    - Translates ideas and concepts into fundable programs or projects;
    develops strategies to locate funds for programs; coordinates funding
    requests and contract implementation with public service agencies; arranges
    supplemental funds and program revisions when needed.
    - Writes grant proposals and applications; reviews and evaluates grant
    documents to ensure compliance with grantor and City standards; administers
    grant programs; develops and monitors required grant procedures.
    - Acts as program leader, including the planning and implementation of
    programs, preparing budgets, identifying sources of funds, developing and
    negotiating contracts, resolving problems and communicating with
    participants.
    - Designs, negotiates, and administers contracts with service
    providers; monitors contracts to ensure compliance; conducts site visits;
    reviews invoices and recommends payments to contractors and consultants.
    - Provides staff assistance to citizen advisory bodies, committees and
    commissions; facilitates meetings of community organizations, district
    boards, and neighborhood groups relating to the development and
    implementation of programs;
    - Writes reports, letters, agendas, and minutes; researches, prepares,
    and analyzes complex reports.
    - Makes public presentations relating to assigned programs; prepares
    written material for public distribution.
    - Reviews and prepares City Council agenda materials; prepares staff
    reports.

*For Selective Certified Positions:
*

    - Act as a leader for the Oakland Adopt a Spot program, including
    oversight of tool loans and debris pick services.
    - Assist with coordination of the Earth Day and Creek to Bay Day
    beautifications and cleanups, including planning, promotion, inter-agency
    collaborations, and post-event reporting.
    - Track monthly volunteer hours for dissemination to other City
    divisions, Alameda County and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
    - Update City web pages relating to environmental stewardship of public
    lands.
    - Assess creek corridors with respect to slope stability, invasive
    species and native plants.
    - Update GIS layers with locations adopted by volunteers.
    - Assist with coordination of the Earth EXPO, including event planning
    and promotion.
    - Attend and represent the City at meetings of volunteer organizations
    supported by the City.
    - Develop environmental public education and outreach materials.
    - Engage stakeholders to develop and implement new inspection,
    education, and outreach strategies, and address issues and resolve
    conflicts to collaboratively solve environmental problems. Attend and
    represent City at stakeholder meetings.
    - Design distribution strategies for environmental education materials
    to reach target audience.
    - Develop and manage environmental programs.
    - Research best practices in environmental management issues.
    -  Prepare annual reports on environmental program activities and
    outcomes.
    - Review and analyze information using spreadsheets, databases,
    GIS-related software, program reports, and information from stakeholders.
    Develop data-driven reports.


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Master of Urban Planning Candidate, 2013
*San Jose State University*
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*

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http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=PEX&R2=5504&R3=059916

The City and County of San Francisco, Public Works Department is looking to
hire a project manager for the Better Market Street Project (
http://www.bettermarketstreetsf.org/).



--
Hilary Nixon, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Associate Chair and Graduate Advisor
Department of Urban & Regional Planning
One Washington Square (WSQ 218A)
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA  95192-0185
408.924.5852
408.924.5872 (fax)


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[From:
http://planningjobs.berkeley.edu/view/411/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=emai\
l&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+Planningjobs+%2528Planning+Jobs+%257C+Department+of+Cit\
y+and+Regional+Planning+at+Berkeley%2529]

SubART is a program of SPUR, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco 94105

Seeking:
• A graduate interdisciplinary student with some knowledge, interest
and/exposure to public art, land use, and urban design
• Strong research and writing skills

Requirements:
January through May 2013 (10 to 15 hours a week)
June through August 2013 (20+ hours a week)
SubART Interns are expected to devote 10 ‐ 15 hours per week to their
semester‐
long internship and a minimum of 20 hours to a summer internship.
Position is unpaid. Students and
recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Note: Work can be in the San Francisco office and/or from your home office

Organization Overview
Founded in 2011 in San Francisco, SubART is a creative place‐making
initiative that is reinventing the Bay
Area’s mass transit experience. SubART’s mission is to transform MUNI
Metro and BART underground
stations into dynamic public art galleries that celebrate and enrich
our cultural life, revitalize
neighborhoods from the bottom up, and enhance the public’s mass
transit experience.
SubART is building on investments already being made by the City of
San Francisco, BART, and MUNI in
public infrastructures, places, livability, and transit systems. A
fiscally sponsored project of San Francisco
Planning and Urban Research (SPUR), SubART is a dynamic start‐up
organization that operates as a
catalyst, coordinating a broad foundation of public, private, and
institutional support for the integration
of the arts into the most publicly utilized spaces in the City: the
existing underground corridors of our
mass transit system.
SubART is proposing to develop a system‐wide framework that will help
guide the community process
and art in each of the 49 BART and MUNI metro stations in the Bay
Area.  While BART and MUNI are the
physical connectors in the Bay Area, SubArt seeks to develop the
cultural and historical connectors, the
story that connects the entire region.  Once the larger vision is
developed, a process can be outlined in
which each community can develop their story, which will be portrayed
in the development and
curation of art at individual station.

Position Overview
This position works directly with the Executive Director and senior
leadership team across functional
areas including: local and international research, as well as the
development of an MFA student
engagement program.   It also offers a unique opportunity to influence
the development of a major
Bay Area land use and artistic endeavor because it comes at the
beginning of an 18‐month planning
and public involvement period which will culminate in the art event,
“Envisioning Transit,”
comprised of a series of public art exhibitions, lectures, focus
groups, and community workshops
designed to engage and excite the public in an arts‐in‐transit
strategy for the Bay Area.

The daily functional tasks include:
• Researching best practices in which art is placed in public metro
stations throughout the
world.
• Supporting the development of a MFA student engagement program whose
work will be
integral to the “Envisioning Transit” launch
• Research Bay Area cultural and historical data that will heavily
influence and build on the
work that will be done in subsequent workshops and focus groups to
determine the larger
vision for the Bay Area system, and
• Participation in the  development of a comprehensive guiding
framework for the Bay Area’s
49 BART and MUNI metro stations, and a publicly based curation process
and best practices
guidelines to be replicated system‐wide
The research intern will have the option to work out of SPUR’s offices
in downtown San Francisco
and will have access to SPUR’s library, resources and weekly lectures
and events.

Qualifications:
• Excellent communication, research and writing skills
• Interested in land use, urban design, public policy and public art
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and unsupervised
• Responsible, reliable, well organized and able to multitask efficiently
• Experienced using Microsoft Office, Internet, social media and other
applications
• Proficiency in imaging programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe
Illustrator a plus, but not a
requirement

How to Apply:
To apply for this internship, submit a cover letter explaining your
specific interest in this position and
working with SubART and a resume that details your experience. Please
include your preferred start and
end dates and hours of availability in the cover letter. Please e‐mail
your materials to Rachel at
Rachel@....    More information about SubART can be found at
www.SubArtSF.org
This is an unpaid internship. We provide equal opportunity for all applicants.

Details at http://www.greenbelt.org/general/policy-internship-4/

Tailored after the popular TV show, and following the huge success of Shark
Tank at the 2011 and 2012 ULI Fall Meetings, ULI San Francisco is bringing
together expert money and real deals including a panel of "sharks" to
evaluate the proposals, and offer the audience a look behind the closed
doors of an investment committee.

The session will feature two interesting and diverse investment proposals
presented by entrepreneurs who are promoting actual real estate
developments. The sharks will critique the presentations and ask hard
hitting questions leveraging their experiences, critical evaluation methods
and quick wits. The event promises to be a unique, dynamic and real-world
look into the behind-the-scenes machinery of completing a real estate
investment deal in San Francisco.

Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. and the hosted bar will be available. We
encourage everyone to come early and grab a seat. A hosted wine and beer
reception will follow the program from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Moderator:
John McNellis, McNellis Partners, LLC

The Sharks:
Robert Gray, Jr. Rockwood Capital, LLC
Michael Jameson, Prudential Mortgage Capital
Joshua Myerberg, Morgan Stanley
Al Pace, Pacific Urban Residential

The Projects/Presenters:
Erik Robbins, Gordon Development: Boutique Hotel at 48 Tehama
Randall Miller, P.E., Nautilus Group: private student housing project in
Berkeley

Cost:
Private:    $40 Members / $60 Nonmembers
Public:     $15 Members / $40 Nonmembers
YLG:        $20 Members / $45 Nonmembers
Student:  $10 Members / $25 Nonmembers
*$15 Unemployed Members

Start:

January 31, 2013 5:00 pm

End:

January 31, 2013 8:00 pm

Venue:

Omni San Francisco Hotel <http://sf.uli.org/venue/omni-san-francisco-hotel/>


Address:
Google Map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=500+California+
Street+San+Francisco+CA+94104+United+States>

Use the link below to register:

http://sf.uli.org/event/ulisf-presents-shark-tank-sf/





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Please join ULI San Francisco and William Leddy, FAIA for an
up-close-and-personal look at the new City of San Francisco Fire Station No.
1, the first fire station built in the city since the 1950s. We will begin
by discussing the challenges of fire station design - a project that is
both, residential and civic, comfortable and functional - followed by a tour
of the new state-of-the-art facility. Sign up early, as the tour is limited
to 20 people and will almost certainly sell-out.

Speaker:
William Leddy, FAIA LEED AP, is a founding Partner of Leddy Maytum Stacy
Architects and has devoted his career to creating architectural works that
integrate innovative and environmentally responsible design while respecting
tradition without imitation. A graduate of the University of Oregon in 1975,
his diverse body of work is internationally recognized for its creative,
comprehensive response to the unique characteristics of each site and
circumstance.

Cost:
Private:    $25 Members / $75 Nonmembers
Public:     $10 Members / $45 Nonmembers
YLG:        $20 Members / $65 Nonmembers
Student:  $10 Members / $20 Nonmembers
*$15 Unemployed Members

Start:

January 29, 2013 8:00 am

End:

January 29, 2013 9:00 am

Venue:

San Francisco Fire Station No. 1
<http://sf.uli.org/venue/san-francisco-fire-station-no-1/>

Address:

935 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94107, United States



Use the link below to register:

http://sf.uli.org/event/tour-the-new-san-francisco-fire-station-no-1/





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Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. is seeking a dynamic professional to join
its Bay Area team for right of way services as we continue to experience
significant growth in our Oakland, CA office. OPC will consider
professionals at the Project Support, Agent/Analyst, or Senior Agent level
dependent upon experience and skill sets.

OPC, is a preiment leader in real property services for public agency
clientele, is a pivotal supplier of R/W acquisition, relocation, appraisal,
and utility relocation services on major projects in California ranging
from design build transportation projects to large scale affordable housing
rehabilitation projects.

The *successful candidate in either the  **Project Support, Agent/Analyst,
or Senior Agent* classification will be responsible for delivering high
quality consulting services to a diverse clientele including Affordable
Housing Developers and Operators, Local Public Agencies, Water Districts
and Transportation Agencies; assist project managers; have some direct
client contact and responsibility; and assist with administrative
functions. This position has the opportunity to be highly visible with
excellent opportunities for advancement.

*Keyword(s):* right of way, acquisition, relocation, Caltrans, FHWA,
transportation, design-build, construction, highway, senior agent, project
management, project manager, utilities, public works

*Job Requirements*

*Essential Duties/Experience:*

� 1-5 + years professional level work experience at a consulting firm,
public agency or associated environment. Internships are not considered
professional experience.

� Education and training beyond high school is required; Bachelor�s degree
in business, urban planning, engineering, geography or a related field is
preferred.

� Work full-time in San Francisco Bay Area, CA; relocate if necessary.

� Experience with residential and/or business relocation preferred.

� Some experience working with real estate acquisition and/or disposition,
real property appraisal, and/or utility coordination is a plus.

� Working under Uniform Relocation Act, Caltrans, FHWA, FTA, HUD and other
governmental regualtions is a plus.

� Exposure to the condemnation process is a plus.

� Person with a SRWA and/or R/W-RAC certification will be given strong
consideration.

� Ability to work directly with outside professionals including engineers,
building contractors and city staff is required.

� Ability to obtain a CA real estate license will be required within 6
months of employment. Stronger consideration will be given to candidates
who have this licensure or are in an immediate position to take exam.

� Proven project history to confidently manage multiple, complex project
tasks.

� Ability to complete tasks within budget and time constraints

� Ability to successfully train, manage and motivate staff is a plus.

� Desire to grow in all disciplines within the right-of-way industry.

� Ability to write/communicate clearly and effectively as well as analyze
and interpret a variety of technical, financial, and business related text;
governmental regulations; legal documents; proposals; appraisals; reports

� Ability to read engineering/construction plans, survey and R/W maps is a
plus.

� Proficient with MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

� Experience working with MS Project and Share Point is a plus

*CONTACT:*

*Please send resume or CV to Chad Wakefield at
**cwakefield@...*<cwakefield@...>
**

*Please check us out online at
**www.opcservices.com*<http://www.opcservices.com>
**

* *

--
Hilary Nixon, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Associate Chair and Graduate Advisor
Department of Urban & Regional Planning
One Washington Square (WSQ 218A)
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA  95192-0185
408.924.5852
408.924.5872 (fax)


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Date: Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 9:16 PM
Subject: Planning Jobs - Department of City and Regional Planning at Berkeley

Housing Policy Researcher

Posted: 25 Jan 2013 08:57 PM PST

Compensation: $21/hour 12 hours per week

Timeframe: 12 weeks Apply by Feb 8th or until filled.

Researcher needed to study important statewide housing question.
Background Until they were eliminated in 2012, cities in California
used Redevelopment Agencies (RAs) to promote community development and
produce approximately 10,000 affordable homes a year. RAs named
Successor Agencies to wrap up operations and manage the housing, which
is made up of both rental and affordable ownership homes. However,
most of the Successor Agencies don\'t have the expertise or budget to
carryout their mission. This project is only concerned with the owner
occupied affordable homes (sometimes called deed restricted or below
market rate homes), not the rental units. The post RA situation is
particularly challenging for the management of owner occupied
affordable homes. While well managed programs often have yearly
contact with homeowners, many programs often go for several years
without communication. But agencies have to be ready to act very
quickly when the homeowner wants to sell (at the deed restricted
price). If they do not act in a designated amount of time, the
affordability restrictions will be lost and the unit will revert to
full market value. This has happened even when there were well funded
RAs. Some of the larger cities have the capacity to manage these
programs, but smaller cities do not. Formerly, the cost of managing
these units was subsidized by RAs, but now most Successor Agencies do
not have the resources for proper stewardship. Cornerstone Partnership
and others are alarmed about what could happen to these orphaned
units. One idea that is being discussed is having an affordable
housing manager of last resort that would be a state sponsored
nonprofit or agency. Cities could turn the management of the
affordable housing units over to the state if they are not capable of
managing them themselves. This agency or nonprofit would likely lose
money initially, but eventually policies could be standardized and
fees charged to the homeowners, which could subsidize the management
costs. Research Questions To date there has not been a comprehensive
analysis of the problem or proposal for a solution. We would like the
following research questions answered:  What are the current
affordable housing management plans for Redevelopment Agency Successor
Agencies?  Are these plans realistic and how many units are at
risk?  What are alternatives to the current chaotic and spread
pattern of affordable housing management? Is a Statewide
agency/nonprofit realistic? What would its budget look like? Are there
other alternatives, like regional solutions, that should be
considered? Work Product The final work product will be a report that
includes a description of the problem as well as one or more proposed
solutions. The potential solutions must be carefully analyzed and
evaluated, with the pros and cons weighed. Optionally, the proposal
could include an estimate of the cost to enact the proposals.
Depending on the skills and interest of the researcher, the report
could also detail what areas of State law need to be changed to make
the solution possible, but this would be developed in close
cooperation with statewide nonprofits. On a parallel track,
Cornerstone will assemble a group of housing experts to discuss the
ideas and proposals that the researcher comes up with. Working with
Housing California and other stakeholders, we will introduce a bill in
the current legislative session. If time and budget permits, the
researcher would be welcome to participate in this part of the
process. Essential Skills  Independent problem solving 
Excellent writing abilities  Organizational skills  Ability to
synthesize large amounts of information and identify relevant patterns
 Telephone skills – willingness to cold call public agencies and
ability to get connected to the right person  Persistence 
Comfort reading and interpreting legal documents  Ability to
develop a budget (optional) Previous knowledge of affordable housing
issues, nonprofits, and the State legislative process are plusses.

Firm Name: Cornerstone Partnership
Location: Berkeley/Oakland
Payment: Paid

Contact: Joshua Abrams Email: abrams@...

Posted: Jan 25, 2013

Category: Housing

Start Date: 2013-02-11

City of Hayward � Planning Manager*Location:*

Hayward, CA
*Job Description:*

The City of Hayward Planning Manager will work under the general direction
of the Development Services Director to supervise and coordinate the work
and functions of approximately 10 staff in the Planning Division with a
current budget of $1.2 million in a diverse city of approximately 150,000
residents in a strategic location in the San Francisco East Bay.  This
individual must possess excellent organizational, management, and
communication skills in order to oversee a multitude of projects and
functions, including an update to the City�s General Plan that is
anticipated to be adopted in the summer of 2014; administer the City�s
neighborhood and specific plans, zoning ordinance and related development
regulations; and continue to promote sustainable practices and growth,
reflective of the City�s major priorities of safe, clean, and green.  The
Planning Manager also supervises and coordinates project planning,
subdivision engineering, and landscape design, requiring excellent site and
urban design review skills.  The Planning Manager also coordinates special
and long-range planning projects, necessitating coordination with citizen
groups, staff in other City departments, and regional and state agencies.
Excellent writing and analytical skills are required for preparation of
reports and recommendations relating to applications for development,
ordinance amendments and environmental documents, while exemplary oral
communication skills are required for presentation of staff recommendations
to the City Council, Planning Commission, and other bodies.  The Planning
Manager also assists in budget preparation, and must possess the ability to
deliver efficient, customer-oriented and business-friendly planning
services.
*Qualifications:*

Experience:  Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience of a
supervisory, administrative or professional nature in planning, development
processing, or a related field.

Education:  Equivalent to a Bachelor�s Degree from an accredited college or
university with major coursework in planning, public administration or a
related field. A Master�s degree in Planning, Public Administration or
related field is desirable, as is membership in the American Institute of
Certified Planners.

Licenses and Certifications:  Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C
California Driver�s License.

APPLY BY:  *February 11, 2013* at 5:00 pm.  For more information visit the
City�s website at www.hayward-ca.gov or apply online at www.CalOpps.org.
EOE.


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Greenbelt Alliance � Policy Intern*Location*:

San Francisco, CA
*Job Description:*

Greenbelt Alliance seeks a motivated individual to provide policy research
and geographic information system (GIS) support for our campaigns for open
space protection and good city planning throughout the San Francisco Bay
Area. The unpaid position requires a 2-5 days/week commitment for at least
three months (six month commitment preferred). Working hours are flexible,
but most work must be completed between 9am and 5pm weekdays.

Greenbelt Alliance staff are engaged in multiple land-use planning
campaigns to carry out the Grow Smart Bay Area vision. Examples include:

    - Developing an innovative plan to protect and enhance farmland in the
    Bay Area, using both traditional and new policy tools.
    - Creating a vibrant, walkable neighborhood around San Jose�s Diridon
    Transit Center that includes homes affordable to all income levels and
    focuses mobility on people, not cars.
    - Engaging in the region�s implementation of SB375 to ensure that the
    Bay Area�s Sustainable Communities Strategy reflects the Grow Smart Bay
    Area vision.
    - Developing and producing a report and interactive website identifying
    land in the Bay Area at risk for development, the natural value and the
    policy measures in place to protect the land.

The Policy Intern will provide policy support to Greenbelt Alliance
campaign leads. Tasks may include:

    - GIS-based research � for example, what is the historic rate of
    urbanization of land in the Bay Area compared to population growth? What is
    the walking and bicycling distance from a proposed station? What are the
    open space values at risk of urbanization in the Bay Area?
    - Policy research � for example, what new zoning tools could Sonoma
    County implement to prevent rural parcelization and sprawl development?
    - GIS system development � updating and improving Greenbelt Alliance�s
    GIS data layers �    Emissions analysis � using the URBEMIS software
    package to calculate estimated greenhouse gas emissions from development
    proposals
    - Analysis of public documents � for example, reviewing draft Specific
    Plans and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and drafting formal comment
    letters

The Policy Intern will report to the Policy Researcher, and will work with
other staff in the Program Department as appropriate.

*Commitment*
This position requires a 2 to 5 day a week commitment for at least three
months starting immediately; a six-month commitment is strongly preferred.
Interns are expected to adhere to a regular schedule, but working hours are
flexible and interns can generally choose this schedule. Most work must be
completed between 9am and 5pm weekdays in the Greenbelt Alliance main
office in downtown San Francisco.

*Talents/Skills desired*
Greenbelt Alliance is seeking candidates with strong quantitative and
qualitative research skills, strong writing skills, and a friendly and
professional demeanor. Knowledge of urban planning or land use policies is
highly desired. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills
and an ability to work independently to meet deadlines. Proficiency in
excel and one year of GIS experience are required. Graduate students and
recent college graduates are encouraged to apply, but advanced
undergraduates will also be considered.

*Benefits*
The position is unpaid. Travel reimbursement is available for interns
working more than 30 hours a week who can demonstrate financial need.

*To apply*
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Adam Garcia, Policy
Researcher, at agarcia@.... Please include the date you would be
available to start work. Applications will be evaluated as they arrive; the
position is open until filled.


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Metropolitan Planning Group � Assoc. or Sr. Planner (California Bay Area �
North Bay)*Location:*

Petaluma, CA
*Job Description:*

M-Group exists to bring innovative and effective planning solutions to Bay
Area cities. Since the creation of the firm in 2006, we have brought
high-caliber planning services to 35 Bay Area communities.  M-Group�s
planners have extensive experience working on large, complex and
high-profile projects and our staff brings together a range of
accomplishments and a wealth of real-world experiences.
http://www.mplanninggroup.com/

M-Group is looking to hire a consulting planner for cities in the North
Bay. We will consider applications at the Associate or Senior Planner level
and fill the position at the appropriate level of experience.

*Associate or Senior Planner:*

This position may start with part-time (20 hrs/week) and ramp up to full
time (40 hrs/week).

    - Responsibilities include project management for development review
    processing, report-writing, public speaking, and counter duty.
    - Some evening meetings (Planning Commission / City Council) are
    required.
    - Applicants must have/demonstrate:
       - An undergraduate degree in Urban Planning or related field.
       Masters degree in planning or design field is preferred.
       - A minimum of 3-5 years prior experience working for a City planning
       department.
       - Solid CEQA knowledge and experience.
       - The ability to work independently and also be a great team player.
       - Good public speaking skills.

*How to Apply:*

Go to http://bit.ly/mgroupjobs and apply per instructions.


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Metropolitan Planning Group � Assoc. or Sr. Planner (California Bay Area �
South & East Bay)*Location:*

East or South Bay
*Job Description:*

M-Group exists to bring innovative and effective planning solutions to Bay
Area cities. Since the creation of the firm in 2006, we have brought
high-caliber planning services to 35 Bay Area communities.  M-Group�s
planners have extensive experience working on large, complex and
high-profile projects and our staff brings together a range of
accomplishments and a wealth of real-world experiences.
http://www.mplanninggroup.com/

M-Group is looking to fill a position where the planner will be available
for consulting work in the East Bay or South Bay. We will consider
applications at the Associate or Senior Planner level, and fill the
position at the appropriate level of experience.

*Associate or Senior Planner:*

    - Part-time (minimally 20 hours a week) or Full-time (40 hours a week).
    - Responsibilities may include:
       - Consulting planning work at various City planning departments,
       including plan-checks, permit processing, counter work, report-writing,
       public speaking, attending evening Planning Commission / City Council
       meetings, long-range planning work)
       - Development approval projects, policy planning, and marketing
       efforts.
    - Applicants must have/demonstrate:
       - An undergraduate degree in Urban Planning or related field.
       Masters degree in planning or design field preferred.
       - A minimum of 3 years experience in the planning field, including at
       least 1 year prior experience working for a City planning department.
       - Solid CEQA knowledge and experience.
       - The ability to work independently and also be a great team player.
       - Good public speaking skills.

*How to Apply:*

Go to http://bit.ly/mgroupjobs and apply per instructions.


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Metropolitan Planning Group � Senior Urban Designer*Location*

Mountain View, CA

M-Group exists to bring innovative and effective planning solutions to Bay
Area cities. Since the creation of the firm in 2006, we have brought
high-caliber planning services to 35 Bay Area communities.  M-Group�s
planners have extensive experience working on large, complex and
high-profile projects and our staff brings together a range of
accomplishments and a wealth of real-world experiences.
http://www.mplanninggroup.com/
*Job Description*

M-Group is looking to fill a Senior Urban Designer position. The desired
staff person will be based primarily in the Mountain View office but must
be available to travel for work in the nine Bay Area counties and possibly
beyond. We will fill the position at the appropriate level of experience.

*Senior Urban Designer:*

    - Part-time or Full-time (40 hours a week).
    - Main responsibilities include:
       - Project manage and execute advance planning projects for City
       planning departments, including research, graphic preparation, report and
       document preparation, public speaking, attending and presenting at public
       hearings.
       - Marketing efforts, including putting proposals together in response
       to RFPs.
    - Applicants must have/demonstrate:
       - An undergraduate degree in Urban Planning or related field.
       Masters degree in planning or design field preferred.
       - A minimum of 5 years experience in the planning field.
       - Experience in General Plan Updates, Specific or Precise Plans,
       Design Guidelines, and Zoning Code Updates.
       - CEQA knowledge required.
       - Project management experience, including contract and budget
       management.
       - Team management experience. The ability to work independently and
       also be a great team player.
       - Good public speaking skills.
    - Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, GIS,
    and AutoCAD.

*How to Apply:*

Go to http://bit.ly/mgroupjobs and apply per instructions.


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URBAN PLANNER (ZONING)

Dyett & Bhatia <http://www.linkedin.com/companies/38873?dspporc=&trk=jobtocomp>
- Jackson Square, San Francisco (San Francisco Bay Area)
Job Description

We are looking for a planner with proven experience in drafting codes and
interest in zoning and related development regulations to be part of our
dynamic team, committed to place-based planning and excellence.

*POSITION AND REQUIRED SKILLS*

The planner will work primarily on zoning assignments, which include
comprehensive new citywide regulations or those with a specific focus�such
as transit-oriented development, downtown, urban agriculture, parking, or
sustainable development practices or form-based codes. Candidates must
enjoy zoning work, bring a solid grasp of legal and technical underpinnings
of zoning, and have demonstrated ability in code writing. Experience in
administering zoning and development regulations is desirable as are public
presentation skills and experience. Urban design expertise and
understanding of built form is a plus. We are interested in candidates with
exceptional writing, analytical, graphic and communication skills.
Desired Skills & Experience

*QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE*

Candidates must possess a Master of City Planning and/or a JD, with minimum
two years experience (6+ years for senior-level appointment)
Company Description

Dyett & Bhatia, Urban and Regional Planners (www.dyettandbhatia.com),
offers a broad spectrum of urban planning services, and is a national
leader in preparation of comprehensive zoning and development regulations.
Our roster of zoning clients includes some of the largest American cities
and counties, as well as smaller communities.

*HOW TO APPLY*

To apply, please email cover letter and resume in PDF to
jobs@....
Additional InformationPosted:January 22,
2013Type:Full-timeExperience:Mid-Senior
levelFunctions:Writing/Editing, Strategy/Planning Industries:Architecture &
Planning Compensation:Salary and comprehensive benefitsJob ID:4675291

    - <http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?applyForJobModal=&jobId=4675291>


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