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Design Community & Environment Entry Level Planner/Project Planner Salary: Commensurate with experience and level of ability Application Deadline: This position is open until filled. Design, Community & Environment, a comprehensive planning, urban design, and landscape architecture firm, is looking to fill an intermediate level Planner position in our Ventura office. With a staff of 50 and offices in Berkeley, Ventura and San Diego, DC&E serves cities and counties throughout California. DC&E's comprehensive planning work includes community-wide General Plans, environmental review, transportation planning and community involvement. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have 1 to 2 years of professional experience. For this position direct experience and interest in general planning and environmental review is required. Position responsibilities include: • Researching and writing sections of General Plans and environmental documents, as directed by management staff • Production of graphic diagrams for DC&E projects • GIS analysis and map production Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and level of ability. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits and a casual work environment. Please visit www.dceplanning.com to find out more about the work we do. How to Apply Please email your resume, your salary requirements and/or history, and a minimum of two work samples as PDF attachments to Ken Garkow, Operations Manager (ken@dceplanning.com) or fax to (510) 848-4315. DC&E is an equal opportunity employer. ^top

Santa Barbara County Program Manager - Municipal Energy Finance Program Salary: $70,962 - $116,878 Application Deadline: March 15, 2010. Position Information: Do you want to work for a start up program that manages the financing and installation of energy efficiency improvements throughout Santa Barbara County? The Housing and Community Development Department with the County of Santa Barbara is looking for a Program Manager to help implement and run the day-to-day operations of the new Municipal Energy Finance Program (emPower Santa Barbara County). The essential job responsibilities for this position are as follows: Implementing strategies necessary to ensure the successful start-up and management of dynamic public/private partnership programs with utility companies, cities, other County departments, trade industries, and community stakeholders. Setting program goals and measurements and assuming accountability for program results. Recommending and implementing broad policy decisions for the program, the work that is performed, and the expansion of services. Overseeing the program budget development; balancing fiscal priorities; prioritizing and allocating resources within the program and coordinating resources with other programs and/or County departments. Marketing and community outreach promoting how energy incentives can best result in communitywide economic benefits. Working closely and providing guidance to internal and external resources on the development of the workflow and data tracking tools needed for internal processes and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction tracking. Staying current with emerging funding opportunities through grants and other programs. Investigating emerging technologies, techniques and building codes for conservation and generation. Supervising and training support staff and other managers on eligible energy efficiencies, water conservation and renewable energy improvement. Managing two physical storefronts that are open to customers that need assistance with the assessment financing application process. AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: The County Planning Division offers a collegial and professional work environment with flexible schedules, including the option of working a 9/80 schedule. Education, Training and Experience: 1. Experience managing a customer-focused programs and projects including managing staff and day to day operations; AND 2. Three years hands-on experience in energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy technology techniques, or climate policy; AND 3. The core competencies listed below and the ability to immediately demonstrate these competencies consistent with the position's level in the leadership series and the specific work assignment; Intensity Ethical Behavior Influence Commitment Interpersonal Skills Resiliency Craftsmanship How to Apply If you are interested in applying for this position please go to www.sbcountyjobs.com and fill out our online application, or send your resume to tcronquist@sbcountyhr.org. The County of Santa Barbara strongly promotes diversity and equality in the workplace. ^top

County of Ventura Senior Planner Position (SMARA Program Coordinator) Salary: $58,466.84 -$82,169.82 annually + excellent benefits Application Deadline: March 22, 2010. Position Information: The County of Ventura is seeking a candidate for a Senior Planner (SMARA Program Coordinator) position at their office in Ventura. Salary: $58,466.84 -$82,169.82 annually + excellent benefits and an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree. Under general direction, the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) coordinator performs progressively complex professional planning work involving data collection and analysis, report preparation, and public contact; assists in zoning and/or planning administration; and performs related duties as required. The Senior Planner acts as a team leader and program coordinator and may act as a first line supervisor. The ideal candidate will know how to coordinate projects, define problems and alternative solutions, and set objectives as part of the ongoing planning process for surface mining operations. AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: The County Planning Division offers a collegial and professional work environment with flexible schedules, including the option of working a 9/80 schedule. Education, Training and Experience: Preference for the Senior Planner position will be given to candidates with extensive experience in land use planning or a related field and SMARA regulatory compliance normally obtained by completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Land Use Planning or a related field AND four or more years of progressively responsible planning or related experience involving SMARA regulatory compliance. How to Apply Applications must be received by the County of Ventura, Human Resources Division no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 22, 2010. To apply on-line refer to www.ventura.org/hr. For further information about this recruitment please contact the Planning Director, Kim Prillhart at (805) 654-2481 or via email at Kim.Prillhart@ventura.org. ^top

City of Fresno Director of Planning & Development Salary: Annual compensation to $150,000 DOQ plus competitive benefits package. Application Deadline: This position is open until filled. Fresno (pop. 500,000), just a short drive to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, is a vibrant, growing, diverse community located in the Central Valley that boasts many cultural and recreational amenities, including a symphony and opera. The City seeks a new Director of Planning & Development following the retirement of the long-tenured incumbent. The Director is responsible for the administration, leadership, management, and operation of the Planning and Development Department, which guides the physical development of the City. Reporting to the City Manager, the Director of Planning & Development manages five divisions: Administration, Building & Safety Services, Code Enforcement, Planning, and Housing & Community Development. City of Fresno directors are “at will” and are appointed by the City Manager. The ideal candidate is an innovative thinker with a customer service vision and a proven track record of professional accomplishments. Planning and Development Department resources include 193 employees and an operating budget of approximately $34 million. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, political science, social sciences, civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or closely related field and five years of relevant professional administrative or management experience required. To be considered for this exciting position, please submit a cover letter, resume, current salary, and names of four work-related references to: Stuart Satow CPS EXECUTIVE SEARCH 241 Lathrop Way Sacramento, CA 95815

Ph: 916.263.1401 Fx: 916.561.7205 Email: resumes@cps.ca.gov To view an online bulletin for this position visit: www.cps.ca.gov/search City of Fresno website: www.fresno.gov The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer ^top

County of Los Angeles Director of Planning Salary: Annual range $153,601 to $232,488 plus competitive benefits package. Application Deadline: This position is open until filled. The ideal candidate for the Director of Planning will be a strategic and innovative thinker with a keen understanding of planning laws, who is comfortable operating in a robust and dynamic planning environment. Departmental oversight responsibility ($25.8M budget; 197 staff) includes the unincorporated areas outside the jurisdictional boundaries of cities within Los Angeles County representing more than 1 million residents or one-tenth of the County’s total population and two-thirds of the land area. This top professional planner will be a visionary and proactive leader in the field of planning with a results-oriented and a hands-on leadership approach, able to engage the public and communicate effectively with diverse communities. Qualifications: Requires a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in a governmental or private planning organization, agency, or firm, including at least 2 years of senior managerial experience. This recruitment is a national search effort seeking highly qualified individuals for consideration. All qualified planning professionals are strongly encouraged to apply. California planning experience is considered a plus. Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree and AICP certification is desirable. Compensation: Annual salary range is $153,601 to $232,488 with outstanding benefits package including Los Angeles County Employee Retirement Association (LACERA), deferred compensation and transportation allowance. How to Apply Interested candidates are encouraged to submit prior to July 31, 2009. This position is open until filled with the first review of resumes beginning August 3, 2009. Email cover letter and resume detailing education, career history, current salary, professional qualifications and accomplishments to apply@ralphandersen.com. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Heather Renschler, (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available at: http://www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/los_angeles_co_dir_of_planning.htm ^top

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