Top 17 Urban planning Jobs in Des Moines Ia

Community Development Director
City of Johnston (IA) —Johnston, IA
- $127,570 - $180,140 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Training & development
Entry-Level Transportation Engineer - Roadway
Olsson —Johnston, IA
- Full-time
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Military encouraged
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Civil Engineer- Transportation Design
Foth —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Military encouraged
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Highway/Roadway Project Manager
Jacobs —West Des Moines, IA
- $115,000 - $150,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Office
- Presentation skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Transportation Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer (remote)
Ryder System —Des Moines, IA
- $90,000 - $100,500 a year
- Remote
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Dry van
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Design Engineer - Municipal / Transportation, Iowa
Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc. —Urbandale, IA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Civil Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Project Transportation Engineer - Traffic Technology
Olsson —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Project Engineer Transportation
MSA Professional Services, Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- $79,000 - $126,500 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Associate Engineer - Municipal / Transportation, Iowa
Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc. —Urbandale, IA
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 4 years
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Transportation Engineer
HDR —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
Sr. Transportation Engineer
WHKS & Co. —West Des Moines, IA
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
Senior Transportation Engineer - CD0030
Felsburg Holt & Ullevig —Des Moines, IA
- $140,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Senior Project Engineer Transportation
MSA Professional Services, Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- $88,800 - $142,000 a year
- Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Principal Engineer / Project Manager - Transportation
Stanley Consultants —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Community Development Director

City of Johnston (IA)
Johnston, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$127,570 - $180,140 a year

Qualifications

Environmental stewardship
Sustainability improvement
Committee work
Staff supervision
Fiscal management
Program management
Public infrastructure planning projects
Sanitary engineering
Program development
Public awareness campaigns
Site planning projects
Employee training
Improving operational efficiency
Stormwater systems
Economic development
Environmental education
Environmental planning
Sanitary sewers
Site plan drawings
Public permit issuance
Zoning regulations
Grant project management
Land management
Community planning
Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development experience
Annual budget preparation
Land-use planning projects
Training & development
Community relationship building
Senior level

Full Job Description

JOB

This position is responsible for long-range planning, serving as Planning Director and Zoning Administrator for the City of Johnston. Under general direction, it directs the Community Development, Building, and Economic Development Departments, requiring independent judgment and initiative.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this position but dependent upon the level of skill, ability, and experience of the individual. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the work of Department employees.

Oversees the development and implementation of all planning and development related processes within the City of Johnston including planning, zoning, land development, annexation, site plans, subdivisions, code enforcement, building inspections and issuance of permits.

Develops policies and procedures designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations and address all planning and development related processes within the City of Johnston.

Supervises and coordinates the development and revision of the comprehensive plan, subdivision regulations, zoning ordinance, building and housing codes and other regulations related to community development.

Informs and advises the City Administrator, or their designee, of departmental needs; provides recommendations to the City Administrator, or their designee, in the preparation and administration of the departmental operating and capital budgets.

Provides staff support to Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment and related boards and committees and prepares, edits, reviews, organizes and conveys development and planning information and recommendations to those bodies and to the City Council.

Works with the Communications Department to effectively communicate activities within the department.

Actively presents information about the department to service clubs, civic groups, City Council and other stakeholders and organizations concerning departmental activities. Initiates and promotes public information activities related to the department, including working with staff/citizen committees and conducting neighborhood meetings.

Assists in the preparation of the capital improvement program with a primary focus of public infrastructure (water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, streets) to serve expansion areas and future development.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Mayor, City Council, civic groups, departments and the public.

Supervises and coordinates the City's Economic Development Department and incentive programs.

Supervises and coordinates the City’s sustainability efforts, including the development, implementation, education, training and tracking/monitoring of environmental initiatives within the overall organization to promote sustainability and reduce ecological impact.

Supervises and coordinates the City's Building Department.

Supervises and coordinates the City's Stormwater Utility, including long range planning, budgeting, management, oversight and financing of capital improvement program projects and homeowner grant programs.

Serves as liaison between the City and developers, contractors, builders and various State and Federal agencies.

Performs special projects for the City Administrator or Assistant City Administrator as requested.

Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees.

Regular work attendance is required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK

Work is performed in a typical office or administrative environment. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse Environmental Conditions. Essentially sedentary work involving sitting, walking, standing, occasional bending, lifting and carrying paper and related light objects generally weighing 10 lbs. or less. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to communicate effectively. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to observe a wide variety of written material in electronic and hard copy form. Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and related equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to function within the general office environment and have access to various work sites throughout the City.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Frequently attends off-hour meetings.
Successful completion of a post-offer drug screen.

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