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Manager of Projects and Development - SEDC, San Diego, CA
The Southeastern Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) San Diego, CA - is a public non-profit corporation established by the City of San Diego and is responsible for all redevelopment activities occurring in the 7.2 mile area immediately east of downtown. SEDC is currently seeking a qualified Manager of Projects and Development to assist with the development and implementation of specific community redevelopment programs. The Manager of Projects and Development oversees and manages the daily operations of the Projects and Development Division. This individual must possess strong communication, written skills and have the ability to prepare and administer the division’s budget.

Manager of Projects and Development

The Manager of Projects and Development position requires a minimum of seven years as a Sr. Planner or Project Manager (with a minimum of five years as a supervisor). A Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, architecture or closely related field is required. The salary for this position is $75,000 to $100,000 annually DOQ and the corporation offers a generous benefits package.

If you are interested in applying for this outstanding opportunity please submit a current resume and cover letter attention Kimberly King, Executive Assistant, 4393 Imperial Avenue, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92113 on or before December 5, 2008.

SEDC is an equal opportunity employer.

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Senior Urban Designer - Urban Design Studio / RBF, Carlsbad, CA
Join a collaboration of experienced Urban Planners and Designers dedicated to making a difference in towns and cities throughout the United States. URBAN DESIGN STUDIO (UDS), a distinct division of RBF Consulting, focuses on the revitalization and urban design needs of communities and is welcoming inquiries from experienced and talented urban designers to contribute to the broad array of UDS revitalization services. Many communities acknowledge UDS as a leading Western U.S. firm in the areas of downtown and neighborhood revitalization, streetscape design, community involvement, development codes, and design guidelines.

UDS is seeking a talented senior-level Urban Designer to assume a leadership role as the director of the Urban Design Studio in our Carlsbad Office. Applicants for the Director will have 12+ years of experience with demonstrated leadership in the field of urban design, architecture or landscape architecture. A Bachelor’s degree in a field associated with Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture or Landscape Architecture is required. The senior-level Urban Designer selected for this opportunity will be expected to:

• Lead and manage urban design and revitalization projects of varying sizes in diverse communities.
• Make public presentations, facilitate community involvement efforts, and successfully lead competitive efforts for projects.
• Conduct urban design studies utilizing hand-drawing techniques, AutoCAD and/or other computer-based modeling.
• Author products, scopes of work, budgets and schedules.
• Provide mentorship to emerging young professionals.
• Identify and secure new opportunities.
• Strategically collaborate with the Director of Urban Design Studio, Southern California (Irvine) and the Planning department of the San Diego Office.
• Expand Urban Design Studio's market share of planning, urban design, and revitalization projects in the San Diego County area.

Founded in 1944, RBF Consulting is a multi-disciplinary design engineering, planning and construction firm with 800 professionals located in 14 offices throughout California, Arizona and Nevada. With a commitment to quality, professionalism and continuing innovation, RBF Consulting offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401(k), profit sharing and bonus plans, and relocation assistance.

To learn more about URBAN DESIGN STUDIO and RBF Consulting, or to submit an application for this important position, please visit www.rbf.com.
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Project Manager/Urban Planner: Policy and Physical Planning - CityWorks, San Diego, CA
CityWorks, an urban planning and community involvement firm, has an immediate opening for an urban land use and transportation planner with a minimum of 10-15 years of experience working full-time in the private sector. Experienced applicants need to be proficient in the creation of planning documents related to land use and transportation for multi-modal, urban environments. Excellent verbal, writing, computer, physical planning and organizational skills are required. Applicant must have experience and be skilled at managing projects and staff. To be considered, applicants must have a 4 year degree in planning, architecture or landscape architecture and successful experience in this position.

To learn more about us visit our web-site: www.cityworks.biz and its partner
firms:
Warner Architecture + Design, website: www.warnerad.com and Collaborative Services, website: www.collaborativeservices.biz

To be considered for this position, please submit: applicant's formatted resume and 2-3 pages from a planning document that shows applicant's writing and physical planning skills. Forward submittal via email or mail to: Cindy Velez, e-mail: cvelez@cityworks.biz, or standard mail: Cindy Velez, CityWorks, 427 "C" Street, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101. Resumes sent in the body of an e-mail will not be considered.

CityWorks is an equal opportunity employer. San Diego, California
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Department Head: Landscape Architecture / Regional and Community Planning - Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
The Department of Landscape Architecture / Regional and Community Planning in the College of Architecture, Planning and Design at Kansas State University invites applications or nominations for the position of Head of the Department of Landscape Architecture/Regional and Community Planning. Candidates for the position should be accomplished scholars in landscape architecture or planning as evidenced by journal publications, conference presentations, and professional portfolio. Candidates shall qualify for tenure at senior rank based upon a record of teaching, service, scholarly, creative and/or professional work recognized at the national level. A minimum of three years experience in sponsored research programs and publication is expected as is the PhD related to planning or landscape architecture or a Master’s in landscape architecture or planning with professional registration/licensure. Candidates shall possess at least two years of administrative experience as well as significant skill in communication, consensus building, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience and affiliation with APA, AICP, CELA, and/or ASLA are desirable.

The Department Head will be expected to: contribute to the teaching mission of the department, participate in college and university governance, practice scholarship in keeping with departmental and college goals, competently manage the financial resources of the department while adhering to KS Board of Regents policies, and champion diversity, gender equity, and fair treatment for all. Key responsibilities of the Department Head include: assignment of faculty and staff workloads, evaluation of performance of faculty and staff according to university regulations, and the facilitation of continuous curriculum review and development. The successful candidate must serve as an unfailing advocate for the Department, providing leadership, support, and positive development for all faculty, students, and staff.

Our programs have a long history of providing students with a rich and rigorous educational experience in preparation for professional careers. We have an enthusiastic student body, a dedicated faculty committed to teaching excellence, and a supportive staff who are responsive to student needs and concerns. Programs in the College of Architecture, Planning and Design are consistently ranked in the top ten nationally. For more information, please visit our college website at: http://capd.ksu.edu/home/

The first professional degrees offered in Landscape Architecture or Regional and Community Planning at Kansas State University are master’s degrees. Our programs in Landscape Architecture (MLA) and Regional and Community Planning (MRCP) provide the opportunity for a student to obtain a master’s degree either as a non-baccalaureate or a post-baccalaureate student. Additionally, the program faculty participates with other Departments in the College of Architecture, Planning and Design to offer the common first-year Environmental Design Studies program as well as the interdisciplinary PhD in Environmental Design and Planning. The Department of Landscape Architecture / Regional and Community Planning has 21 faculty and two staff and is one of three departments in the college, the others being the Department of Architecture and the Department of Interior Architecture and Product Design.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a list of five academic and/or professional references with addresses (including e-mail and telephone number), and non-returnable examples of scholarly, professional, and/or creative work. The letter should describe the applicant’s vision of education and academic leadership in the disciplines of landscape architecture and planning as well as her/his approach to teaching. The letter should also describe the applicant’s academic and professional experience relevant to the qualifications and responsibilities identified above and should delineate the focus of the applicant’s scholarship, practice, and/or creative interests.
Please send application documents to:

Dr. Tim Keane, Search Committee Chair
Department of Landscape Architecture / Regional and Community Planning
Seaton Hall 302
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
whisker@ksu.edu inquiries only
Formal review of applications will commence December 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Background check required. The preferred appointment date is July 1, 2009.

Kansas State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
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