Company:University of Washington
Location:Seattle, WA
Date Posted:October 16, 2014
Source:UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Shift: 60-75% FTE (negotiable)
Notes: This posting is for a Project Appointment, which is a professional-level, benefits-eligible, temporary job. The work is part time, scheduled to start as soon as possible, and expected to last through May, 2015.
The Regional Open Space Strategy for Central Puget Sound is a planning process led by the UW Green Futures Lab to work with key stakeholders to develop a set of strategies to conserve and enhance the region's essential open space resources, including urban and rural parks, trails, resource lands, ecosystems and habitat. We are seeking an Associate Planner to join our team to assist with the next phase of work, which will focus on working with advocates to develop key linked, regionally-significant strategies for four major watersheds in Central Puget Sound, and presenting those strategies in visual and narrative format.
For more information on the ROSS, see:
www.openspacepugetsound.org (new website)
PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Mapping and material preparation of watershed conditions.
* Assist with community engagement sessions and open space planning charrettes.
* Illustrate and convey open space conservation and development alternatives.
* Outreach and communication with stakeholders.
* Produce final reports.
OTHER POTENTIAL ROLES:
* Assist with ecosystem service valuation.
* Assist with Advisory Committee meetings (e.g. Governance and Finance) and social events.
* Assist with grant proposal preparation.
* Administrative duties.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Master's Degree in related field; OR Bachelor's degree in Planning or Landscape Architecture and at least 1 year relevant experience.
* GIS analysis and mapping.
* Planning background.
* Experience with community engagement.
* Strong writing skills.
* Experience producing detailed reports.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
DESIRED:
* Digital graphics.
* Grantwriting.
* Familiar with ecosystem service valuation methods.
Condition of Employment:
A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select .Apply to this position. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your My Jobs page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
