Jobs & Internships

Opening Date 6/22/17

Closing Date 7/05/17 4:00 PM

Applications must be submitted online only

Planner I is the entry level classification in the Planner series and performs a wide variety of professional planning assignments which may involve compiling, researching, analyzing and evaluating data related to social, housing, economic, population, environmental, agricultural land conservation, resource conservation and land use trends, preparing reports and presentations associated with the above items as well as performing plan reviews, issuance of permits, and code enforcement functions. 

The Department of Public Works and Planning, headed by the Director of Public Works and Planning, combines several interrelated functions under centralized administration. These functions include planning, development services, land use, mapping, building services, resources, community development, parks/grounds, capital projects, and public works.

 

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. Online applications may be found at:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fresnoca

Fresno County's Department of Public Works and Planning is offering a rewarding and challenging career opportunity as a Senior Planner in the Development Services Division.

 

The Department of Public Works and Planning combines several interrelated functions under centralized administration. These functions include land use planning and development services, building services, resources, community development, parks/grounds, capital projects and public works.

 

Senior Planners perform the more complex professional and technical planning functions including research and analysis, evaluating data related to social, housing, economic, population, environmental, agricultural land conservation, resource conservation and land use trends; facilitates citizen participation in the planning process; and supervises both clerical and professional staff. Candidates possessing strong interpersonal skills, initiative, independent sound judgment, a high degree of maturity, as well as exceptional analytical, supervisory, and management aptitude are highly desired.

 

For more information download the flyer.

Fresno County's Department of Public Works and Planning has excellent career opportunities for applicants looking to start a career as an urban, regional or city planning professional as a Planner I. Planner I is the entry level classification in the Planner series and performs a wide variety of professional planning assignments which may involve compiling, researching, analyzing and evaluating data related to social, housing, economic, population, environmental, agricultural land conservation, resource conservation and land use trends, preparing reports and presentations associated with the above items as well as performing plan reviews, issuance of permits, and code enforcement functions.

 

For more information download the flyer by clicking here.

Odell Planning & Research, Inc. has an immediate opening for a senior environmental professional with at least five years of experience in the preparation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents in either the private or public sector. Management experience is desirable. A bachelor’s degree in planning, geography, environmental studies or related field is required.

 

Odell Planning & Research, Inc. is the leader in providing planning and environmental services for school districts in the central San Joaquin Valley, including site selection studies, CEQA documentation, enrollment projections/demographic analysis, facilities planning and development fee studies. Over the past 30 years, we have prepared the site selection and/or CEQA documentation for most of the schools constructed in the Clovis, Fresno, Sanger, Central and Kings Canyon Unified School Districts, as well as college facilities for the State Center Community College District. We also provide CEQA services for cities and other public agencies.

 

Our offices are in the beautiful mountain community of Oakhurst near the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. We provide a low-key collaborative work environment, flexible schedules, telecommuting opportunities, and excellent pay and benefits, including fully paid top-of-the-line health insurance, retirement plan and paid professional organization dues.

 

We truly enjoy what we do and we get great satisfaction knowing we are helping to provide educational facilities in our valley communities and beyond. If you are interested in a rewarding career with our organization, please email your resume and cover letter to Scott Odell, AICP, Principal Planner/President, scott@odellplanning.com. More information on our firm is available on our web site: www.odellplanning.com. Odell Planning & Research, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

 

LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization with California offices in Berkeley, Carlsbad, Fresno, Irvine, Palm Springs, Point Richmond, Riverside, Rocklin, and San Luis Obispo. The staff at LSA includes experts in environmental analysis, transportation planning and engineering, biology and wetlands, habitat restoration, resource management, geographic information systems (GIS), community and land planning, landscape architecture, archaeology and paleontology, noise, and air quality.  We are recognized as innovators in the field of environmental impact assessment, and we have developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective.

LSA’s Fresno office is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in successfully preparing and managing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for public and private sector projects (e.g., transportation/transit, residential and commercial developments, utility corridors, parks, schools, and open space). City and County, California Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration, and resource agency permitting experience is a plus.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in successfully obtaining environmental work, and will have established good working relationships with a diverse clientele. Candidates must have experience in writing environmental documents and conducting environmental analysis, and must have excellent writing skills. In addition, candidates must have experience overseeing all aspects of a project, including leading client and regulatory agency meetings; coordinating reviews with environmental and technical staff; scoping projects for the appropriate level of environmental review, budget control, and invoicing; maintaining schedules; managing subconsultants; and providing overall quality control. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

Strong emphasis will be placed on previous technical experience, quality of work, and the ability to manage project budgets and schedules. Excellent communication skills, willingness to collaborate with others, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

LSA’s greatest asset is its employee ownership. LSA offers excellent compensation and benefits, including competitive pay; medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care, group life and AD&D insurance plans; vacation, sick, and holiday pay; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and a Profit Sharing and Savings Plan (with 401k and company match). LSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Please visit our job portal to apply for this position at: http://lsa.net/careers/openings/

Assistant/Associate Planners

 

C2 is a planning and engineering company with offices in Denver, Colorado and Fresno, California. We work on projects throughout the western US with emphasis on public and private clients. Providing consulting services since 1986, we offer a wide variety of opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

 

Job Description: C2 has just been selected to prepare the master plan for a 400,000 acre development in California and we are looking for a planner with specific plan experience and an interest in working on sustainable development design. Additional projects we are currently working on include environmental impact reports and water management and air quality assessments. The successful candidate should have 0-3 years of experience and be interested in working on a variety of planning projects in addition to master planning, including residential, commercial, and industrial developments, water projects, land planning, and environmental and transportation projects.

 

Skills Required: Applicant must have a BS in City Planning or related field plus excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills. Applicant should have knowledge of CEQA/NEPA and California development procedures. Experience with ArcGIS software is desired. Additional skills in a specific area, such as land planning, biology, air quality, transportation, etc also preferred. Ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, ability to work quickly under deadlines, and the ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.

 

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We are looking for an exceptional person to join our team as our Program Coordinator.  Primary responsibilities include administering our Legislative Intern Program and our other activities, as well as organizing and supervising our office.

 

The salary range would likely be $36,000 to $50,000 (or more for exceptional candidates).

 

We expect the job to be posted shortly at:  http://www.auxiliary.com/auxhr/jobs.html or click here.

 

Mark Keppler
Kenneth L. Maddy Professor of Public Affairs

Executive Director - The Maddy Institute
Thomas Administration Building, Room 126
California State University
5241 N. Maple Ave. M/S TA 43
Fresno, CA  93740

 

Office Phone:  (559) 278-1133
Office Fax:  (559) 278-1167

Website:    www.maddyinstitute.org

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The Associate Planner performs professional land use and urban planning work including current and long range planning and implementation of the City’s General Plan; reviews complex zoning and development applications; coordinates special projects; performs other related duties as required.

 

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The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District is currently recruiting for an entry to intermediate level Staff Analyst in the Environmental Resources Department. The successful applicant will perform a wide variety of research, analysis, planning, evaluation, administration and public and agency contract management related to storm water quality, environmental review, regulatory compliance, land use, and related work as required.

 

For more information download the flyer here. 

LSA is a diversified environmental, transportation, and community planning organization with California offices in Berkeley, Carlsbad, Irvine, Palm Springs, Point Richmond, Riverside, Rocklin, and San Luis Obispo and an office in Fort Collins, Colorado. The staff at LSA includes experts in environmental analysis, transportation planning and engineering, biology and wetlands, habitat restoration, resource management, geographic information systems (GIS), community and land planning, landscape architecture, archaeology and paleontology, noise, and air quality. LSA is recognized as an innovator in the field of environmental impact assessment and has developed a reputation among clients and professional peers in both the public and private sectors as being thorough, innovative, and objective.

 

LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) is seeking a project hire Biologist to perform work in the San Joaquin Valley area. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience with a strong and proven foundation in biological resource assessments, jurisdictional waters delineation, habitat restoration,  resource agency permitting, vegetation mapping, endangered species surveys, and biological construction monitoring.

 

The applicant will have a minimum of a B.S. in biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field. In addition, excellent organizational, written and verbal communication abilities, and interpersonal skills are required for this position. Experience with Arc/Info Arc/View, CAD, GIS, and GPS is a plus.

 

LSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to: amy.fischer@lsa.net