County of Los Angeles [Download Recruitment Brochure]

Deputy Director of Regional Planning
Salary: Annual range $115,008 — $174,084 + excellent benefits package.

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.

Please download recruitment brochure for a more complete description of this position.
The Deputy Director, Regional Planning reports to the Chief Deputy, Regional Planning, and assists in the overall management of the department with particular responsibility for directing, through subordinate managers, one of the major functions of the department, such as long range and community planning; subdivision approval; and zoning administration. Incumbents must exercise a thorough knowledge of a wide range of technical planning principles, as well as the principles of organizational management sufficient to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of the division. Additionally, the Deputy Director, Regional Planning must possess knowledge of all laws, ordinances, and processes pertaining to the subdivision of property, the administration of zoning ordinances, and the development of community plans. This position manages programs effecting community, area and coastal plans and ordinances. He/She prepares other ordinances addressing single zoning issues, as requested by the Board of Supervisors or the Regional Planning Commission.

Training and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Design or a closely related field and five years’ progressively responsible experience in city, county, or regional planning. One year of experience must have included responsibility for formulating policy and in assigning and evaluating, through subordinate managers and supervisors, work related to land use planning, transportation policy, zoning administration or subdivision administration for a city or other geographic region with a population of at least 50,000 persons. Please download recruitment brochure for a more complete description of this position.

Selection Process
The process for this recruitment is highly confidential and will be handled accordingly through the recruitment and evaluation phases. Each candidate’s background will be evaluated on the basis of information submitted at the time of application to determine the level and scope of the candidate’s preparation for this position. Only the most highly qualified candidates, as determined by an initial screening process, will be invited to participate in the interview process. Please download recruitment brochure for a more complete description of this position.

How to Apply
Please submit statement of interest, salary history and resume to:

Lazaro Gonzalez
Department of Human Resources
Executive Recruitment
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street, Room 555
Phone: (213) 974-2786
Fax: (213) 613-4773
Email: DDRP@hr.lacounty.gov

NOTE: RESUMES RECEIVED BY AUGUST 19, 2010, WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION

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Ability to administer with little or no supervision all aspects of redevelopment program, including initiation of procedural steps necessary to implement policy decisions from Executive Committee. Collect, analyze and interpret a variety of data and information involving redevelopment projects. Prepare accurate and concise reports. Establish effective working relationships with the public, other governmental agencies and professional colleagues. Write and speak clearly and effectively.

Qualifications
Any combination of education and work experience which clearly demonstrates possession of the listed knowledge and abilities. Normally, academic course work equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work business or public administration, economics, urban and regional planning, or a related field, plus two or more years of progressively responsible Redevelopment Agency experience.

Additional Qualifications
Knowledge of real estate transactions, real estate finance, and CEQA.

.How to Apply
For a full job description and to apply for this position please visit www.sbcountyjobs.com
The County of Santa Barbara strongly promotes diversity and equality in the workplace.

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DUDEK

Senior Biologist, Environmental Sciences/Business Leader
Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Dudek, one of California’s leading mid-sized environmental and engineering consulting firms, is growing. Our firm helps clients design, plan, permit, manage, and construct projects involving: Natural resource management, infrastructure development and regulatory compliance. Founded in 1980, we have more than 200 professional, technical and support staff serving clients in seven offices throughout California. We are employee-owned and offer competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits.

Currently, we are seeking the right person to fill the role of:  Senior Biologist, Environmental Sciences/Business Leader to support our Santa Barbara or Valencia, CA offices.  This is a great opportunity for the right person with a strong technical background in CEQA/NEPA requirements; while at the same time utilizing their business acumen and experiences in a business management role.  This position will manage the current client base and needs as well as create new relationships and new business that continue to keep Dudek thriving in this state and industry!

Position Description:
Primary responsibilities include project management, business development, and technical report preparation. Primary geographic range is focused on Santa Barbara, Ventura, and northern Los Angeles counties.

Project Management: responsible for technical studies associated with large and small projects for both standalone biological services and services in support of larger California Environmental Quality Act/National Environmental Policy Act (CEQA/NEPA) projects (i.e., local, state, and federal lead agencies).
Business Development: preparation of proposals for competitive and sole-source clients, development of new clients, and coordination with multidisciplinary project managers and biological staff in other regional offices. Proposals include qualifications, scopes of work, and cost estimates for public and private clients for biological services for large and small projects for both standalone biological services and services in support of larger CEQA/NEPA projects.
Technical Report Management: preparation of constraints analyses, wetlands delineations, wetlands permit applications, focused survey reports, vegetation mapping, general wildlife or botanical surveys, federally and state-listed sensitive species surveys and permitting documents, and biological resources technical reports in accordance with CEQA/NEPA and/or a variety of other environmental documents.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in biological resources, botany, ecology or related field, or wildlife.The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing and verbal abilities, be well organized, and able to undertake independent work. Practical experience and familiarity with resource impact assessment under CEQA/NEPA will be fundamental for success in this position. Duties require strenuous field work in hot weather (over 100°F) and steep conditions.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates please mail your resume for immediate and confidential review to:

Karen Wise
Senior Recruitment Consultant
For Dudek
wisejobs@cox.net
No phone calls please.

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