Urban Planner jobs in Suffolk, VA

Urban Planner develops land-use plans for the beneficial development of urban areas. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Urban Planner is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on judgment and limited experience to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Urban Planner performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Urban Forester
  • William & Mary
  • Williamsburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Position Information

    Position Number
    00357W

    Position Title
    Urban Forester

    Employment Category
    Full Time Operational

    Location
    William & Mary

    Department
    951500 Grounds and Gardens

    Unit Mission Statement
    The mission of Business Affairs is to support W&M as a leader among liberal arts and science universities by providing excellent service that is efficient, inclusive, transparent, and accountable. In delivering service, Business Affairs maintains a focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, best-in-class technology, and the strategic and sustainable use of university resources while maintaining compliance with attention to corporate social responsibility both within the institution and among its suppliers.
    Facilities Management is an integral element of the Business Affairs team and serves to create, maintain, and continuously improve the William & Mary physical environment to enable excellence in teaching, research, and public service.

    Position Summary
    The Urban Forester is responsible for providing urban forestry management services to the university through cataloging, monitoring, and planning for a safe, healthy, and dynamic urban forest canopy.
    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    • Plans, implements and executes campus-wide tree maintenance and relevant vendor contracts.
    • Identify and secure funding opportunities for project implementation through collaborative partnership development and grant writing.
    • Provides integrated pest management (I.P.M.) and chemical-related reports
    • Conducts arboriculture-related and storm response training.
    • Coordinates vehicle/equipment repairs and evaluates and tracks arboricultural equipment related to PPE across the Grounds & Gardens department.

    Conditions of Employment
    • This position is designated as essential to the department’s operation and will require reporting to work when the University is officially closed.
    • Incumbents will be required to participate in the Facilities Management “on-call” program and duties will include on-call/standby on a rotating basis.
    • Required to obtain and maintain a valid pesticide license from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs within 12 months of hire.
    • Required to obtain a valid Tree Risk Assessment Qualification certificate and Earthmoving Equipment Qualified certificate within 12 months of hire.
    • Required to obtain and maintain a GIS certificate in 12 months of employment.
    • Required to obtain and maintain aerial lift certification and aerial lift rescue certification in 12 months of employment.
    • This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.

    Essential Designation
    Yes

    FLSA
    Non-Exempt

    Position Restricted?
    No, this is a continuing E&G funded position

    Position Term
    12 month - Continuing

    Position Months

    Required Qualifications
    Education and Licensure:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
    • Valid Driver’s license and two years of driving experience.
    • Ability to obtain a valid pesticide license from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs within 12 months of hire.
    • Ability to obtain a valid Tree Risk Assessment Qualification certificate and Earthmoving Equipment Qualified certificate within 12 months of hire.


    Experience and Competencies:
    • Knowledge of general urban forestry maintenance practices and procedures, and appropriate chemical usage related to the arboriculture field.
    • Demonstrated ability or experience to perform tree inventory, data collection, analysis, statistical reports, and narrative development toward scientific-based resource management planning and maintenance of the urban forest.
    • Demonstrated ability or experience to develop a program with proper resource management in a closely related field.
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Knowledge of routine maintenance on landscape vehicles, equipment, and tools.
    • High-level computer proficiency.
    • Experience using GIS related to arboriculture or forestry such as ESRI products, and similar inventory/collections management software.
    • FAA sUAS Remote Pilot certified.
    • Prior supervisory experience of a crew or team to achieve an objective.

    Is the position remote work eligible?
    Not eligible

    Remote Work Disclaimer
    Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

    Advertised Pay Range
    Up to $70,000, commensurate with experience.

    Advertised Pay Range Statement
    All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.

    University Salary Range
    U10

    Benefits Summary Statement
    William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

    Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

    Job Open Date
    03/19/2024

    Review Begin Date
    04/29/2024

    Job Close Date

    Open Until Filled
    Yes

    Special Application Instructions

    Background Check Statement
    William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

    EEO Statement
    William & Mary is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access employer and actively encourages applications from minorities, women, disabled persons and veterans.
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Planner
  • Howmet Aerospace
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Howmet Aerospace , headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary busin...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Family Support Specialist III
  • Urban Strategies, Inc.
  • Newport, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Description TITLE : Family Support Specialist III REPORTS TO : Senior Project Manager or Family Support Specialist Mgr LOCATION : Newport News STATUS : Full-Time SUPERVISORY RESPON...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Community Doula Coordinator
  • Urban Baby Beginnings
  • Newport, VA FULL_TIME
  • A Community Doula Navigator is a paraprofessional who will work with at risk pregnant and parenting families and their babies, to promote healthy pregnancies, breastfeeding, and parent-infant attachme...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Community Doula Navigator
  • Urban Baby Beginnings
  • Newport, VA PART_TIME
  • A Community Doula Navigator is a paraprofessional who will work with at risk pregnant and parenting families and their babies, to promote healthy pregnancies, breastfeeding, and parent-infant attachme...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Production Planner
  • The Logistics Company
  • Williamsburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • The Logistics Company, Inc. is seeking applicants for the following position: Production Planner Requisition Code:24-RICHMO-007 Open Date:2/7/2024 Status:Prospect Project Work Location:VA Job Descript...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Site Plan & Subdivision Agent I
  • City of Hampton, VA
  • Hampton, VA
  • Function A career about community-Are you a professional site plan agent who wants to improve neighborhoodsand have an i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Officer (Part-Time First Precinct Detective)
  • City of Norfolk, Virginia
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Police Officer (Part-Time First Precinct Detective) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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F0200- Director First-Year Composition Program- Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition
  • Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
  • Norfolk, VA
  • F0200- Director First-Year Composition Program- Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition Job no: 5011700 Work typ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Property Manager (Level I)
  • Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Job Description Job Description GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Property Manager manages plans, develops, organizes, co...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - two openings
  • Healthcare Staffing Plus
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Compensation : $67 - $67 Hourly Client Job Ref ID : 137566 Shift Description : Evening or night shifts Travel Pediatric ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Material Handler
  • Volvogroup
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • We noticed that you are using a browser that is no longer supported by our system, to enjoy the full Volvo experience co...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Crossing Guard
  • City of Norfolk, VA
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval s...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Neonatologist - Practice Medical Director
  • Pediatrix Medical Group
  • Newport News, VA
  • Overview NICU Medical Director opportunity within an hour's drive to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean Responsibilities Pedia...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Suffolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2017 census, the estimated population was 90,237. It is the largest city in Virginia by boundary land area as well as the 14th largest in the country. Suffolk is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area which also includes the independent cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, as well as other smaller cities, counties, and towns of Hampton Roads. With miles of waterfront property on the Nansemond and James River, present day Suffolk was formed in 1974 after consolidati...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Urban Planner jobs
$46,867 to $56,604
Suffolk, Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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