Last week UAP Assistant Professor Ralph Buehler gave an invited presentation at a conference on “Policy Change for Sustainable Transport” at the Institute of Transport Economics (TOI) at the University of Oslo, Norway. The conference was held at the Oslo Centre for Interdisciplinary Environmental and Social Research and centered around 11 presentations by invited academics from universities in the USA, the UK, the Netherlands, Italy, Finland, Sweden, and Norway (list of all presentations see below). All presentations explored policies that have successfully promoted sustainable transport in the various countries. Ralph’s presentation focused on sustainable transport in Germany and showed how that car-oriented country successfully reduced CO2 emissions and increased sustainability of the passenger transport sector by encouraging more trips by foot, bicycle, and public transport.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Job Opening- Land Conservation Analyst
LAND CONSERVATION ANALYST ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II) POSITION #00017
HIRING RANGE: $40,959 - $84,062 BAND 5
The Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking a Land Conservation Analyst to assess the conservation value of large land conservation tax credits and to assist with statewide land conservation activities. The Land Conservation Analyst position is located within the Director's Office and is functionally attached to the Office of Land Conservation.
Duties: Conducts evaluations of the conservation value of large parcels submitted for conservation tax credits (credits in excess of $1 million). Provides expertise and leadership in the promotion of land conservation, to include local government outreach and educating landowners about land conservation options and opportunities for preserving open spaces and important land resources. Promotes the Department's and the Commonwealth's various land conservation programs. Serves as a liaison to other conservation agencies and groups with complementary missions. Assists with providing technical and fiscal assistance related to grant opportunities, easement design and stewardship, and other land conservation tools and techniques. Performs other special projects as assigned.
Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of land conservation and land management issues and real estate transactions. Demonstrated knowledge of real estate legal instruments, deed restrictions, easements, or other land preservation documents. Knowledge of state, federal and local land conservation programs, and related state and federal tax incentives, real estate and estate laws, and state land acquisition processes. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems, database and spreadsheet usage, recreational and landscape principles, the Virginia Outdoors Plan, and data management techniques. Knowledge of natural resource, agricultural, forestal, and historic conservation practices. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to land conservation, natural resources, and real estate. Ability to communicate highly technical natural resources management issues effectively. Ability to establish rapport with diverse clients, handle difficult situations diplomatically, and successfully evaluate the conservation value of tax credit applications. Ability to coordinate complex ventures and transactions between and among diverse parties at a variety of political and social levels. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to compile, manage, analyze and report detailed information and data. Ability to coordinate and manage complex projects. Ability to both lead and to work effectively as a member of a team. Self-starter who is willing to travel and to engage individuals, local governments, and citizen organizations. Prefer: Degree in law or undergraduate or advanced degree related to land conservation, land management, natural resources, or related field preferred. Demonstrated professional level experience in real estate transactions, land conservation promotion, and coordination of complex programs also preferred. Requires a criminal background check. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Virginia driver's license.
Closing date is March 8, 2011, 5PM ET.
Complete the Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment on-line on the Recruitment Management System (RMS), at http://jobs.virginia.gov.
HIRING RANGE: $40,959 - $84,062 BAND 5
The Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking a Land Conservation Analyst to assess the conservation value of large land conservation tax credits and to assist with statewide land conservation activities. The Land Conservation Analyst position is located within the Director's Office and is functionally attached to the Office of Land Conservation.
Duties: Conducts evaluations of the conservation value of large parcels submitted for conservation tax credits (credits in excess of $1 million). Provides expertise and leadership in the promotion of land conservation, to include local government outreach and educating landowners about land conservation options and opportunities for preserving open spaces and important land resources. Promotes the Department's and the Commonwealth's various land conservation programs. Serves as a liaison to other conservation agencies and groups with complementary missions. Assists with providing technical and fiscal assistance related to grant opportunities, easement design and stewardship, and other land conservation tools and techniques. Performs other special projects as assigned.
Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of land conservation and land management issues and real estate transactions. Demonstrated knowledge of real estate legal instruments, deed restrictions, easements, or other land preservation documents. Knowledge of state, federal and local land conservation programs, and related state and federal tax incentives, real estate and estate laws, and state land acquisition processes. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems, database and spreadsheet usage, recreational and landscape principles, the Virginia Outdoors Plan, and data management techniques. Knowledge of natural resource, agricultural, forestal, and historic conservation practices. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to land conservation, natural resources, and real estate. Ability to communicate highly technical natural resources management issues effectively. Ability to establish rapport with diverse clients, handle difficult situations diplomatically, and successfully evaluate the conservation value of tax credit applications. Ability to coordinate complex ventures and transactions between and among diverse parties at a variety of political and social levels. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to compile, manage, analyze and report detailed information and data. Ability to coordinate and manage complex projects. Ability to both lead and to work effectively as a member of a team. Self-starter who is willing to travel and to engage individuals, local governments, and citizen organizations. Prefer: Degree in law or undergraduate or advanced degree related to land conservation, land management, natural resources, or related field preferred. Demonstrated professional level experience in real estate transactions, land conservation promotion, and coordination of complex programs also preferred. Requires a criminal background check. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Virginia driver's license.
Closing date is March 8, 2011, 5PM ET.
Complete the Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment on-line on the Recruitment Management System (RMS), at http://jobs.virginia.gov.
Job Opening NRVPDC
The New River Valley PDC has announced the commencement of the Livability Initiative. Two new job opportunities were created along with initiative. More information can be found at http://www.nrvpdc.org/livabilityinitiative/index.html
Job Opening - Research Associate, American Planning Association
APA’s Research Department seeks a planner with strong communications skills, a solid foundation in urban and regional planning, and a customer service orientation. The research associate will work on the Planning Advisory Service team. The PAS team provides hundreds of PAS subscribing planning agencies and consultants with a wide range of advisory services and publications. It performs research resulting in the enrichment of APA’s collection of best planning practices. Research associates are also asked to research and write articles for publication, join teams working on sponsored research projects, and participate in the creation and enhancement of online content. The position offers an excellent opportunity to be exposed to the full range of planning issues in the U.S. in an exciting, collegial atmosphere.
Candidates must have a master’s degree in planning (or a closely related field), plus one to three years’ experience in planning. AICP designation is preferred, or without AICP, commitment to attain certification within 18 months of hire. Candidates must possess excellent critical thinking, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills.
More information about PAS and the activities of APA’s research unit may be found at:
http://www.planning.org/
http://www.planning.org/pas/index.htm
http://www.planning.org/research/index.htm
http://www.planning.org/nationalcenters/index.htm
For a more detailed job description and important information about how to apply for the position, send an e-mail message with the EXACT words Research Associate Job Description in the subject line to the following address: research@planning.org.
http://www.planning.org/jobs/search/listing.htm?AdID=41732
Candidates must have a master’s degree in planning (or a closely related field), plus one to three years’ experience in planning. AICP designation is preferred, or without AICP, commitment to attain certification within 18 months of hire. Candidates must possess excellent critical thinking, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills.
More information about PAS and the activities of APA’s research unit may be found at:
http://www.planning.org/
http://www.planning.org/pas/
http://www.planning.org/
http://www.planning.org/
For a more detailed job description and important information about how to apply for the position, send an e-mail message with the EXACT words Research Associate Job Description in the subject line to the following address: research@planning.org.
http://www.planning.org/jobs/
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Virginia Tech students sought for Fall 2011 White House Internship Program
The White House Internship Program’s Fall 2011 application has been posted.
The application deadline is Sunday, March 13. For more information and to apply, please visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/internship.
CASPA Happy Hour February 18th
Welcome to the new semester and I hope you are all enjoying your classes! To kickoff the new semester (late...I know!), we would like to invite you to a happy hour in Arlington.
Friday, February 18th, 2011
The Continental Modern Pool Lounge
1911 Ft. Myer Drive (Rosslyn Metro Station, 2 blocks from The Continental) map
5:30pm-onward
Come by for some drinks and play some pool, shuffleboard, darts, skeeball, basketball, etc... They also have the Nintendo Wii available. It should be a fun and relaxed night!
Friday, February 18th, 2011
The Continental Modern Pool Lounge
1911 Ft. Myer Drive (Rosslyn Metro Station, 2 blocks from The Continental) map
5:30pm-onward
Come by for some drinks and play some pool, shuffleboard, darts, skeeball, basketball, etc... They also have the Nintendo Wii available. It should be a fun and relaxed night!
Undoing Racism/Community Organizing Workshop
The People's Institute for Survival and Beyond
March 4, 5, & 6 in Washington, D.C.
Are you concerned with how racism and economic oppression impact our Greater Washington, D.C., our country and the world? Are you challenged by how to deal with race issues in your work, community, and families?
More information on this event found here.
March 4, 5, & 6 in Washington, D.C.
Are you concerned with how racism and economic oppression impact our Greater Washington, D.C., our country and the world? Are you challenged by how to deal with race issues in your work, community, and families?
More information on this event found here.
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