Job Oppty: MCNPPC Environmental Planner

The Environmental Planning Section at MNCPPC is recruiting a Planner position for its Environmental Planning Section.  See this link for the job description posted on the M-NCPPC jobs website.  Experience using GIS and also PC based planning/mapping programs is desired.

Job Oppty: Transportation Planning at MWCOG

The Department of Transportation Planning at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is seeking a Planner II or III for the Program Coordination Team . (Job Code DTP 1119) The Program Coordination Team supports the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the Washington, D.C. region. The successful candidate will perform professional level planning activities on a wide range of activities, such as working with state and local transportation agencies to develop the Financially Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan (CLRP) and the six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Activities could include:

(1)          Support the analysis and development of user-friendly information to describe the Financially Constrained Long Range Transportation Plan (CLRP) and Regional Priorities Plan;

(2)        Provide staff support to TPB Committees, such as the Access for All Advisory Committee, which advises the TPB on transportation issues important to low-income communities, minority communities and persons with disabilities, and assist with public outreach activities;

 (3)         Assist with maintaining and updating the CLRP/TIP Database which could include data quality checking, data analysis, and assisting with the processing of TIP amendments and adjustments; aand

(4)        Provide support for the Department of Transportation Planning website (www.mwcog.org/transportation, the CLRP website ( www.mwcog.org/clrp) and related websites

For more information: http://www.mwcog.org/resources/opportunities/detail.asp?JOB_ID=291

Sept 17: CSG Walking Tour on Branch Ave. Metro's Potential, Navy Yard Metro's Lessons

Sponsored by The Coalition for Smarter Growth

 

Branch Ave. Metro's Potential, Navy Yard Metro's Lessons

Walking Tour from Branch Ave. Metro and Navy Yard Metro
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Meeting location TBD - near Branch Avenue Metro station.
10:00am - 12:00noon
RSVPs required
RSVP at http://csg.citizen-networks.org/site/Calendar?id=101101&view=Detail&scid=1022

This tour will explore the potential for development around Branch Avenue Metro station in Prince George's County. We'll begin with a briefing at the Tribeca building, then walk through the land around the station and point out specific opportunities to transform this area into mixed-use and vibrant area. From there, we'll take the Metro to the Navy Yard station in DC, an area that has recently experienced extensive redevelopment. 

The Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District will lead our discussion on the challenges Navy Yard faced and lessons learned during the process of turning this once underutilized area into a vibrant community. This case study will directly relate to the opportunities and challenges facing Branch Avenue

Job Oppty: BikeArlington Seeking Events and Outreach Coordinator

"The position will lead the face to face outreach of BikeArlington. This includes delivering presentations on the general benefits of biking, BikeArlington programs and activities, safe cycling tips and how to incorporate biking into everyday life.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, confident, enthusiastic, believes passionately in the benefits of biking, and is comfortable delivering the message in a wide variety of settings. Examples of groups that the outreach position will address are employee groups, neighborhood associations, and youth programs.

Event planning and coordination is also an aspect of the position, including participation in existing events and the creation of new events. Some examples are organizing and leading group bike rides and participation in health and transportation fairs.

A flexible schedule and the ability to attend evening and weekend events is required.

The candidate should also have a desire to work in a team setting supporting a wide variety of ACCS activities."

Learn more at http://www.bikearlington.com/pages/news-events/bikearlington-seeking-events-and-outreach-coordinator/

Internship at American Planning Association (APA)

Internship at American Planning Association (APA)

The American Planning Association (APA) has an opening for an intern position at its national headquarters in Washington, DC.

The American Planning Association is an independent, not-for-profit, educational organization that provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.

The intern will work primarily on the preparation of AICP Exam Results Reports for accredited planning programs. AICP is APA’s professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners. The AICP Exam is a critical step in the certification of individuals who satisfy APA’s educational and employment criteria for professional planners (http://www.planning.org/certification/index.htm).

Tasks will include: preparing descriptive statistics of data sets (e.g. mean, median, mode); preparing histograms and other charts for presentation; brainstorming meaningful ways to present complex data to individuals. Other duties may include assisting staff on other APA programs and initiatives as needed.

APA seeks graduate-level candidates who have an interest in community planning and engagement. Applicants must possess excellent quantitative analysis skills, solid research and organization skills, writing and verbal skills, a keen eye for detail, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and an eagerness to learn. Sufficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook are a must.

This is an unpaid internship. Hours are flexible, between 14 and 21 hours per week (2 or 3 days a week). Start date immediately and continue through mid-October.

How to Apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter, and short (1-3 pages) writing sample via email to jmacdonald@planning.org with “Internship” in the subject line.  Deadline to apply: August 10, 2011.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Monica Groh

Director of Certification and AICP Member Programs

American Planning Association

mgroh@planning.org

p: 202-349-1027

You're Invited: FREE Lunchtime Workshop on Thurs, Aug 4 - Alexandria Quality of Life Initiative

Join us on Thursday, August 4 for our third lunchtime program.  This month’s topic is GIS and data visualization.  Lunch is provided and there is no charge to attend.  Seats are limited.  Read on for details about the workshop and how to rsvp!

Alexandria Quality of Life Initiative

Lunchtime Workshop Series

Cosponsored by

ACT for Alexandria ■ City of Alexandria ■ Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria

■ Virginia Tech Center for Public Administration and Policy

The Alexandria Quality of Life (AQOL) Lunchtime Workshop Series bring people together around the key questions and challenges involved in further enhancing our great community.  How do we measure Alexandria’s Quality of Life?  How can agencies, nonprofits, businesses and community groups use this data to make our community an even better place to live, work and play?

In a conversational setting, we’ll discuss best practices and key insights about using community indicators to make meaningful community change, including ‘lessons learned’ from colleagues and peers.

Join us for a stimulating discussion!  The workshops are free and open to the public; FREE LUNCH* is provided for the July program courtesy of Virginia Tech.  For more information, contact Beth Offenbacker, Ph.D., Virginia Tech Center for Public Administration and Policy at boffen@vt.edu or 703 623 4811. *Funding provided by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Society, Culture and Environment (ISCE)

Data Visualization: Using GIS Tools to Create Meaning and Guide Change

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Noon -1pm

The AQOLI project focuses on using a range of data sources to support informed decision making and action by public, private, nonprofit and community groups in Alexandria.  But sometimes the use of data can be overwhelming in understanding its meaning.  Many indicators projects around the country use data visualization tools – like GIS systems (Geographic Information Systems) – to make it easier to view and interpret complex community data. Join us on August 4 for an exciting discussion about the role of visualization in creating meaning and guiding community change.  Among the subjects we’ll explore include: -         What is GIS and how it is being used today in the City for visualizing data -         The applicability of GIS to data analysis -         Participatory GIS: an example of how to use GIS in conjunction with stakeholders to collect and display data -         The value of GIS data visualization for analyzing short- and long-term data trends Speakers include: □       Steven Chozick, GIS Division Chief, Department of Planning and Zoning, City of Alexandria □       Seth Peery, Senior GIS Architect/Enterprise GIS, Virginia Tech Geospatial Information Sciences

NOTE NEW LOCATION THIS MONTH:  Virginia Tech's Center for Public Administration and Policy, 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va. 22314

Street parking nearby and also accessible via Alexandria’s DASH bus service

No charge to attend.  Seating is limited; please RSVP by Wednesday, August 3 at http://tinyurl.com/43o282r

Aug 17: CSG Event on Polls, Demographics, and Demand for Smart Growth

Sponsored by The Coalition for Smarter Growth

 

Get the Scoop! Polls, Demographics, and Demand for Smart Growth

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
6:00pm light refreshments, 6:30 - 8:00pm program
National Capital Planning Commission
RSVPs required
RSVP at http://csg.citizen-networks.org/site/Calendar?id=101102&view=Detail&scid=1022

"Our region has seen strong revialization and increased demand to live in walkable, transit-accessible communities. This forum will feature two national experts speaking on a wealth of valuable and intriguing data on the potential demand for smart growth communities. Joe Molinaro of the National Association of Realtors will share the results from NAR’s national poll on the types of communities in which Americans want to live and offer perceptive analysis into the choices and tradeoff's being made by households today. 

Shyam Kannan of the RCLCO - who is known for his dynamic presentations - will share the most comprehensive data to date on changing demographics and local market demand. Whether you are in the public, private or nonprofit sector, this joint presentation will offer powerful insights into today's marketplace and the future of smart growth.

This event is co-sponsored by the National Association of Realtors"