Transportation Planning Manager

Established in 1952, Wilbur Smith Associates is an international transportation and infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services in the fields of engineering, planning, and economics.  We currently have an opportunity for a Transportation Planning Manager.  There is flexibility as to office location.

Wilbur Smith Associates has an immediate need for a planning professional to lead the firm’s Transportation Planning Group. The position will manage, market, and work on high profile projects, including statewide, metropolitan and regional transportation plans; statewide and urban travel demand models; policy studies; traffic studies; and transportation finance projects. The position also manages the Transportation Planning Group, which consists of 15-20 professional staff.  Minimum requirements include 10 years of upwardly responsible experience with state DOT, MPO or private practice working on and managing large transportation planning projects. Additional requirements include a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Planning or related area and PE/AICP registration. Must be knowledgeable of all aspects of transportation planning, including travel demand modeling; statewide/metropolitan planning; capital finance; capital programming; policy; strategic planning; public involvement; technical analyses; scenario planning and GIS applications. Also requires strong personnel and project management skills and excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.  This position requires periodic travel.

WSA offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program.  To learn more about Wilbur Smith Associates and to respond on-line, please visit our website at www.wilbursmith.com.  Resumes may also be mailed to WSA, P.O. Box 92, Columbia, SC  29202-0092, or faxed to 803-251-2064.  Please reference job number AW10392.

 EOE/M/F/D/V

Must have good oral and communication skills, display technical competence and relate well to clients and be successful in project sales.

Salary will depend on experience. Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.

Please send all inquiries to Sue Benson, Executive Recruiter, sbenson@rwr.com or call 1-800-364-7979 ext. 7231.

Internet: http://www.rwr.com

• President:   Wayne Oldroyd, AICP, City of Maryland Heights
• Vice-President:  Jim Holley, AICP, City of Blue Springs
• Sec./Treasurer:  Natasha Longpine, Ozarks Transportation Organization
• Outstate North Dir.:  Eric Larson, City of Smithville
• Outstate South Dir.:  John Petersen, AICP, City of Rolla

Thanks to all that voted. Congratulations to the new Board.
Take care,

Jennifer J. Jones, AICP
Senior Transportation Planner

The AICP Commission is considering requiring certification maintenance through continuing education. This  issue has been debated throughout the organization for many years. The report on the AICP website identifies the proposed guidelines, including number of credits required (48 over 2 years), how often members have to report their credits, what qualifies for credits, and any exemptions that would be considered. For your review, I have attached a link to the AICP website and a pdf of the proposal. Please submit your comments (or questions) to the AICP Commission, AICP-CM@planning.org, no later than January 9, 2007. Additionally, the Missouri APA Board will be submitting a letter to the AICP Commission. If you would like your comments considered in the Missouri APA letter, please send them to either incoming President Wayne Oldroyd (woldroyd@marylandheights.com) or myself (Jennifer.J.Jones@modot.mo.gov).

http://www.planning.org/certification/maintenance.htm

Thanks and I hope everyone has a good holiday season!
Jenni

Jennifer J. Jones, AICP

CONTACT:  Tom Jacobs, Environmental Services Director, 816-701-8352, or Jody Ladd Craig, Public Affairs Director, jcraig@marc.org or 816/701-8241

Dear Missouri APA members:

Attached is the elections ballot for the 2007 - 2008 Missouri APA Board. Please submit your ballot no later than November 25, 2006. Submissions will be accepted by email and snail mail. Emailed ballots can be sent to Jennifer.J.Jones@modot.mo.gov 
 

Click here for the Election Ballot.

Click here to learn more.

TRANSIT PLANNER

MARC, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Kansas City region, has an opening for a Transportation Planner II or III within its Transportation Department.  This position will be part of the MARC Transportation Department’s technical staff.  The individual in this position will assist in the technical support and development of MARC’s regional transit planning initiatives.  Work activities may include transit service planning in cooperation with local and regional transit agencies, collaboration with local agencies and technical staff, assistance aligning regional transit needs with local land use planning efforts, and the development of Long-Range Transportation Plan elements, financial analysis, and other related tasks.

This position requires an individual with competence in technical transit and transportation planning and analysis methods, as well as above average computer skills.  Experience with spreadsheet, database and GIS software is required.  Experience with transportation modeling software is preferred.  Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.  Applicants should have a working familiarity with metropolitan planning under SAFETEA-LU/ ISTEA / TEA 21 and the CAAA.  A master’s degree in transportation planning or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  Position may be offered as Planner II or Planner III, depending on qualifications.

Starting salary range for this position, depending on qualifications is: Planner II $34,033 to $42,542, and Planner III $44,133 to $55,167 annually.  Qualified applicants should submit their resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: MARC, Attention: Human Resources, 600 Broadway, Suite 300, KCMO 64105.  Email: resume@marc.org. Fax: 816-421-7758.  MARC is an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v.

Universal Design
November 8, 2006
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Communities are turning to the new concept of universal design to plan for the entire lifespan of their residents. Instead of isolating the elderly in special housing or designing special services for the disabled, universal design promotes the idea of maximum flexibility and usability by the full spectrum of people. Housing, transportation, and the physical environment are being designed to accommodate all users. Learn how communities are implementing these concepts in busing, housing, and through zoning and building codes. Cosponsor: National Endowment for the Arts.

Green Community Planning
October 4, 2006
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Planning is uniquely situated to promote and implement green development practices. Learn about programs that require environmentally friendly building materials and approaches. See how an inspired partnership has produced thousands of units of green affordable housing. Presenters discuss how site planning and development can be linked to water quality issues, energy efficiency measures, and even healthy living programs. Explore what works and how entire communities have come to embrace green planning.

Kansas City Section of the American Planning Association Luncheon Series

The Aftermath of Katrina: Planning in the Gulf Coast and New Orleans (PDF Link)

WHAT:  September Program-  Speakers are Michael Lauer with Planning Works, Vince Gauthier with Urban Coeur and Dr. Jacob Wagner with UMKC.

WHEN:  Friday, September 22, 2006
  11:30 a.m.  Check-in
  12:00 p.m.  Noon - Program begins

WHERE:  Leawood City Hall - Oak Room, 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood
             
COST:  $14  -  Lunch provided by Dean & DeLuca

Reply to Mary Hunt with your RSVP no later than Tuesday, September 19th at (816) 325-7418 or click here to email  

Green Homes Tour

August 6 - Locations at www.aiakc.org - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Situated in historic Weston, Missouri on the Green Dirt Farm, is the beautiful new 2,500 sf, zero energy house of Sarah Hoffmann and Dr. John Spertus. The facility is a model of energy and resource efficiency and is quite possibly the most environmentally friendly structure in the Midwest. The house uses 1/4 of the energy for heating and cooling than a conventional house, 30% less wood for framing and 60% less water. Of the energy that is used, 100% of it is generated from renewable energy in the form of photovoltaics and wind. The combined effect is a timeless, elegant structure built to last for the next two-hundred years. This tour will also feature a home in Parkville, MO that uses straw bale construction. To view more on locations and cost go to www.aiakc.org.

Movie Screening & Panel Discussion

August 15 - The Digital Labrador - Doors open at 5:00 p.m., viewing at 6:15 p.m.

WiDKC will be showing an excerpt from the documentary ‘End of Suburbia’ at the Digital Labrador followed by a panel discussion. Join us in looking at the issues of suburban sprawl and energy depletion in North America. The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of The American Dream.

Since World War II North Americans have invested much of their newfound wealth in suburbia. But as we enter the 21st century, serious questions are beginning to emerge about the sustainability of this way of life. With brutal honesty and a touch of irony, The End of Suburbia explores the American Way of Life and its prospects as the planet approaches a critical era, as global demand for fossil fuels begins to outstrip supply. Are today’s suburbs destined to become the slums of tomorrow? And what can be done NOW, individually and collectively, to avoid The End of Suburbia ?

Kansas City, Earth:  Where we Live, How we Build and Why it Matters.

July 31 - Central Library Auditorium - 5:30 p.m.

AIA Kansas City invites you to participate in a lively discussion on the relationship between the daily decisions we make as Architects, Owners and Builders and how they directly (and indirectly) impact our natural and built environments.  With a panel of experts to help us understand the complex issues at hand, we’ll look closely at the challenges we face and the strategies available to address them.  We have the potential to make a profound difference in Kansas City and beyond.   It’s up to us whether this difference is positive or negative.

Click here for more information and registration for this event.

Ed Mazria Lecture - The 2030 Challenge

July 24 - Unity Temple - 5:30 p.m.

We are at the crossroads of the most significant crisis of modern times. Two profound, life changing events are converging to create this crisis – the warming of the earth’s atmosphere by burning fossil fuels, and the rapid depletion of global petroleum and natural gas reserves. As these events intensify over the coming years, they will dramatically change how we live, build and how we relate to the natural world.  At the center of this crisis stands the architecture, planning and building community. This talk by architect Edward Mazria will explore the science behind these events and the historic role the design and building must play in addressing them.

Click here for more information and registration for this event. 

Planner, City of Leavenworth, Department of Community Development

Responsibilities: Perform current planning functions, staff Planning Commission and BZA, act as liaison to community on all planning and development issues, perform annual review for need to amend Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan, other general planning duties.  Full job description is available on the City web site at lvks.org

Requires background in the planning/designing of bicycle and pedestrian transportation and recreation systems and projects at the state, regional or local level. Works with advocacy committees and organizes workshops and events. Able to prepare accurate plans, specifications, cost estimates and engineering reports. Computer skill needed and experience in computer-aided design. Possession of valid MO Driver's License. Official City of Columbia application must be submitted to HR Dept by deadline of 5 pm, July 5.
 

Requires background in the planning/designing of bicycle and pedestrian transportation and recreation systems and projects at the state, regional or local level. Works with advocacy committees and organizes workshops and events. Able to prepare accurate plans, specifications, cost estimates and engineering reports. Computer skill needed and experience in computer-aided design. Possession of valid MO Driver's License. Official City of Columbia application must be submitted to HR Dept by deadline of 5 pm, July 5.
 

PLANNER II, Current Planning - Lawrence/Douglas County Planning Department

Responsibilities:    Perform complex professional level work in the field of current planning and provide information and assistance to other city departments; the governing bodies; city/county planning commission; developers; the business community, neighborhood representatives and the general public on land use issues, growth related issues, annexations and other development related matters.  Additional information regarding the Planning department and work completed is available online at www.lawrenceplanning.org.

Job Opportunity Bulletin

 PLANNER II, Current Planning

Lawrence/Douglas County Planning Department

Salary Range:  $45,989 to $68,272 (Starting salary may be higher within the range depending on experience and qualifications.) 

Responsibilities:    Perform complex professional level work in the field of current planning and provide information and assistance to other city departments; the governing bodies; city/county planning commission; developers; the business community, neighborhood representatives and the general public on land use issues, growth related issues, annexations and other development related matters.  Additional information regarding the Planning department and work completed is available online at www.lawrenceplanning.org.

 Qualifications:         Requires a Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, urban design, landscape architecture, public administration, or a closely related field. Must have a minimum of two years increasingly responsible professional planning experience in urban planning. Three to five years of a variety of planning experience including plans review, urban design, research and small area planning is desirable.  Planning experience in more than one field of concentration will advance you in the selection process.  This position requires a firm grasp of all elements that constitute planning theory and design, and the abilities to apply these to both current and long-range goals of the community.  The successful applicant will have demonstrated the ability to translate current planning objectives and long-range planning goals into implementable goals, policies and strategies with an understanding of their long-term implications.

 Must be competent with Microsoft (MS) computer software and be able to produce graphs, maps, and publisher-type planning documents.  Additionally, hands-on computer experience in ArcView is desirable.  Both written and verbal communications skills are critical.  Communicating with the public in formal meetings, one-on-one discussions and/or small group settings is essential.  The successful candidate must pass a post offer City physical, including a drug screening. 

 Submit Application By

5 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2006

Employment Information Line:  (785) 832-3333

E-mail:  personnel@ci.lawrence.ks.us

Visit our Personnel Web Page online:  www.LawrenceCityJobs.org

• Johnson County Transit is seeking a full-time Planning & Marketing Manager..  Req. a BA in planning, marketing, public relations, journalism or communications; Master’s degree in public administration, urban planning or other related field is pref.  Req. 3-5 yrs. of mgmt. exp. in planning, marketing or communications w/knowledge of financial management & employee supervision.  Apply on-line at http://hr.jocogov.org; fax (913) 715-1419; or mail to:  Johnson County Human Resources; 111 S. Cherry, Suite 2600; Olathe, KS  66061.  EOE

The election results are as follows:

• TREASURER:  Bart Rudolph
• MEMBER AT LARGE:  Dennis Enslinger
• SECRETARY:  Kim Gordanier

Our sincere thanks for your participation.

Kim Gordanier, KCAPA Secretary
Planning Coordinator
City of De Soto, Kansas
www.desotoks.us

Land-Use Law After the Four Supreme Court Decisions of 2005 (February 15 and 16) Paying for Economic Development (February 17 and 18) Tax Policies and Techniques That Support Planning (February 15 and 16) Growing Green, Achieving Sustainability (February 17 and 18)

AICP workshops are open to all planners; AICP-certified planners earn 14 CPD hours for each workshop.

Find out more and register at
http://r.vresp.com/?AmericanPlanningAsso/84d44d538a/498967/61ecfd71eb/8f9f224

Can’t make it to San Diego? Attend workshops in Chicago in June.

• Johnson County Transit is seeking a full-time Planning & Marketing Manager..  Req. a BA in planning, marketing, public relations, journalism or communications; Master’s degree in public administration, urban planning or other related field is pref.  Req. 3-5 yrs. of mgmt. exp. in planning, marketing or communications w/knowledge of financial management & employee supervision.  Apply on-line at http://hr.jocogov.org; fax (913) 715-1419; or mail to:  Johnson County Human Resources; 111 S. Cherry, Suite 2600; Olathe, KS  66061.  EOE

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, February 21 and join The Chamber and Matt Simmons for a look at “The Future of Oil.” This Economic Forum will be held at the 922 Walnut, Commerce Trust Building, 15th Floor, Kansas City, MO. Space will be limited for this event! Included in the admission price ($35 for Chamber members, $50 for non-members) is lunch and a copy of Matt’s book, Twilight in the Desert (register by February 10 to guarantee your copy of the book).

Register online to attend by February 10 at www.kcchamber.com.

Dear KC Metro APA Members:

It's time again for the annual election of officers to the KCAPA Executive Committee. Please take a moment to complete & submit an election ballot. Ballots must be received by noon on Friday, January 27th. An election ballot is attached.

The candidates have submitted brief career biographies for your consideration:

CANDIDATES FOR TREASURER:
Bart Rudolph has been an active member of the KCAPA Metro Section since 2003. Bart currently serves as the UMKC Student Representative and was chair of the 2005 Missouri APA Annual Conference. Bart will graduate in May from the University of Missouri - Kansas City with a degree in Urban Planning and Design. In 2003 he was elected Treasurer of the APA Student Chapter at UMKC and then President in 2004. Bart is currently working at the Mid-America Regional Council as a Transportation Planning Intern.

Virginia Sapkota, Ph.D, AICP, has over 14 years of professional and academic experience in transportation planning. Currently, she has been a Transportation Planner with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation for 4 years. Prior to that, she worked as Senior Transportation Analyst with the Roads & Traffic Authority and with the Department of Transport in Sydney, Australia. She also taught part time at the Department of Information Management, University of Western Australia while undertaking her Ph.D. study. Virginia has a Ph.D. in Transportation Planning, a Master Degree in Transportation Engineering, and a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. She has been a member of APA since 2002.

CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER AT LARGE:
Dennis Enslinger was recently appointed Community Development Director for the City of Merriam, Kansas. Prior to this position, he was the Senior Planner (Long Range Planning Division) for the City of Independence, Missouri. Mr. Enslinger has served on the KCAPA Board for the past two years in the position of Member-at-Large since becoming a member of the local chapter.

CANDIDATE FOR SECRETARY:
Kim Gordanier has been Planning Coordinator for the City of De Soto, Kansas for 4 years. She will graduate in May with a Masters in Urban Planning from the University of Kansas. Kim has been a member of the APA for 3 years and took over the role of Secretary last February when former Secretary Sean Ackerson was elected Vice President.

The election results will be announced by e-mail the week of January 30th. The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 3rd at the Screenland Theatre.

Our sincere thanks for your participation, <<Election Ballot.doc>> Kim Gordanier, KCAPA Secretary Planning Coordinator City of De Soto, Kansas www.desotoks.us

Join as members from each of these design orientated organizations gather to socialize (5:30 PM) and view this thought provoking film (7:00 PM) at the Screenland Theatre, 1656 Washington, Kansas City, Missouri.

During the Social Hour, appetizers will be served and each attendee will receive two free drinks. Seating in the state-of-art Screenland Theatre is limited, so the movie is first come first serve to the first 150 people who enter the theater. Please RSVP to brian_pitts@kcmo.org.