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The Regional Planning Department provides the regional framework to connect land use to transportation systems, respond to population growth, preserve the environment, and sustain economic prosperity. The department oversees the development and implementation of various long-range and short-range plans including multimodal transportation plans and projects, sustainable development plans and programs, tribal, binational, interregional, and land use coordination, environmental and habitat planning and programs, goods movement, transit planning, and performance monitoring to track implementation of plans.
Job Responsibility:
Perform and coordinate professional, analytical, and administrative duties for assigned environmental mitigation and shoreline projects and activities with SANDAG staff, member agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders
Provide project management support for various projects and programs
track the progress of deliverables, schedules, and budgets
ensure timely project communication with staff and project partners
Conduct research and participate in the development of planning studies
conduct data analysis and participate in the preparation of reports
provide assistance related to evaluating alternatives, assessing trade-offs, and developing project cost estimates and projected benefits
Assist with the preparation of written, oral, and visual reports and presentations for various audiences and groups
Liaise with a wide variety of interest groups involved in environmental issues concerning endangered species, habitat preservation, and open space
Coordinate and participate in the preparation, administration, and evaluation of various grants from the state and federal government that provide funding for local programs and projects
Participate in contract administration responsibilities
assist with preparing scopes of work, monitoring deliverables, project budgets, and other support activities
Coordinate environmental and shoreline planning activities with other departments, external partners, and stakeholders
provide information and assistance regarding programs and projects
receive and respond to routine concerns and questions
Review various reports, identify, and analyze impacts, and prepare comments/recommendations
Attend, participate, and support Task Force meetings and public workshops
record and summarize minutes and actions for distribution
assist with specific follow-up requests that arise from meetings
Participate in public outreach and community involvement activities related to SANDAG planning efforts, including documentation of public comments and responses
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree with major course work in urban, regional, or environmental planning, environmental science, soil science, plant ecology, biology, geography, public administration, or a related field. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
One to three years of increasingly responsible, professional regional planning experience
Knowledge of the principles and trends, of regional planning, particularly in the areas of environmental planning, stormwater management, shoreline management, environmental mitigation, natural resources, and related fields
Experience conducting technical research and planning studies
experience supporting the preparation of project reports, and researching, and supporting environmental review activities associated with the preparation of long-range plans and capital project development
experience working with policies in relation to environmental assessment and impact analysis
Experience supporting and participating in stakeholder meetings, including agenda preparation, reports, and meeting summaries
Experience participating in the planning and delivery of projects and tracking the progress of deliverables, schedules, and budgets
experience or ability to monitor consultants, review invoices, and participate in various contract administration functions
Ability to maintain working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including representatives from local, state, and federal agencies, other government officials, community and business leaders, and the public
Ability to inform, educate, and involve the public in the regional and environmental planning process
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
ability to prepare reports and recommendations regarding results
Organizational skills and the ability to support several concurrent projects at various stages of completion.