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City Council - Zoning & Community Development Representative

City of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$60k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we need to use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Also remove application instructions? The instruction says remove application instructions. So we should not include the "TO APPLY:" line etc. Also remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. We need to extract content: The posting includes intro about Philadelphia, agency description, job description, duties, supervisory responsibilities, skills and abilities, qualifications, additional information (salary range, work-life, physical requirements, benefits, etc). Also includes "Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:" which is benefits. We need to format into sections: maybe About the role (intro), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (maybe qualifications?), Skills (skills and abilities), Benefits (perks), Pay (salary range), Schedule (work-life). Also maybe Qualifications separate? The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have multiple. We need to decide what content goes where. About the role: could be job summary and agency description. Responsibilities: duties and responsibilities list. Requirements: maybe physical requirements? Or maybe "Requirements" could be things like "Bachelor's degree required" etc. But we also have Qualifications heading. Might combine. Better: Use About the role (job summary + agency description). Responsibilities (duties). Qualifications (education, experience). Skills (skills and abilities). Benefits (perks). Pay (salary range). Schedule (work-life). Also maybe Requirements (physical requirements) but we could put physical requirements under Requirements. We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers. We must output only HTML fragment. Let's extract substantive content: Intro paragraph: "A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here." Agency Description: "Councilmember Jamie R. Gauthier has represented Philadelphia’s 3rd Councilmanic District since January 6, 2020. Since then, Councilmember Gauthier and her team have worked hard to build a 3rd District Council office that prioritizes direct engagement with residents, transparency, accountability, responsiveness, shared decision-making with our constituents, the centering of the most vulnerable among us, passion for our work, and fun. Internally, we have strived to foster an environment of empowerment, where each team member provides ideas and input, enabling us to make decisions with our constituents' best interests in mind. We now invite interested individuals to apply for the integral role of our team’s Zoning & Community Development Representative." Job summary: "The Zoning & Community Development Representative reports to the Director of Equitable Development. This role is the primary point of contact for constituent-related matters on these topics and supports the Director in crafting and implementing an equitable development agenda for the 3rd District. Equitable development is achieved when quality of life outcomes, such as affordable housing, quality education, living wage employment, healthy environments, and transportation are equitably experienced by the people currently living and working in a neighborhood, as well as for new people moving in. It also promotes public and private investments, programs, and policies in neighborhoods that meet the needs of residents and reduce racial disparities, taking into account past history and current conditions. Under the guidance of the Councilmember and the Director of Equitable Development, the Z&CD Representative will work towards the above-stated goals for the benefit of residents and communities in the 3rd District." Supervisory Responsibilities: "Equitable Development part-time team members and interns." Duties and Responsibilities: long list. Skills and Abilities: list. Qualifications: "Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree in urban planning or a closely related field strongly preferred. One to three years of work experience." Additional Information: includes Salary Range: $60,000; Work-Life: average work week 40 hours/week, staff take part in weekday and weekend staffing rotation, expected in person at least 4 days a week, availability to work five days a week if needed; Physical Requirements: description; Benefits: list of perks (transportation, parental leave, health coverage, wellness program, vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement savings, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, tuition discounts, etc). Also note: "The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire". Also vaccination note, EEO statement (should be removed as boilerplate). Also "Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required..." maybe keep? It's somewhat policy but could be considered boilerplate? It's about vaccination requirement; might be considered legal/EEO? Probably remove as it's not substantive to role? Might be considered policy but could be kept? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Vaccination policy could be considered legal/health policy; but it's specific to the role? Might be considered boilerplate. Safer to remove. Also "Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:" heading we can incorporate into Benefits section. Now produce HTML. We'll have:

About the role

... combine intro + agency description + job summary?

Maybe separate: About the role includes intro and agency description; Job summary could be part of About the role. We'll put all that in

. Then

Responsibilities

  • ... each duty as list item.
We need to preserve all duties; we can break into multiple
  • items. Duties list includes many items separated by periods. We'll split at each sentence that starts with a verb. Let's extract duties: - Manage, record, & resolve constituent inquiries regarding topics including but not limited to property research, zoning and building construction related code enforcement, public infrastructure, vacant land acquisition, zoning permits and hearings, City land disposition, traffic and transportation, and other questions related to land use, development, and planning. - The Z&CD Representative will be responsible for comprehensive and compassionate one-on-one communication with constituents, prompt follow up and responsiveness, and thorough tracking of steps taken to close each inquiry to help the office learn how to better serve. - Enter and track data on all constituent cases assigned to the Equitable Development team, using City Council’s ASAP online database as well as other databases. - Represent the office at community meetings, particularly those related to zoning matters in the District, and organize and conduct outreach for public meetings of our own in partnership with relevant City departments. - Observe and testify at relevant public boards & commission hearings including Zoning Board of Adjustment, Civic Design Review, Land Bank, & Historical Commission. - Provide testimony, monitor outcomes, and prepare constituents for effective participation. - Develop & implement the office’s RCO engagement strategy, including technical assistance, ongoing communication with RCO leaders, and early coordination on zoning matters to foster transparency & trust. - Act as community liaison by developing and implementing strategies to solicit community input on zoning and development issues, educate the community on their rights and our office’s services, developing and maintaining relationships with key community leaders, and attending important community forums and events. - Design, coordinate, & lead engagement strategies for zoning re-mappings, major development proposals, commercial corridor support, and public infrastructure improvement. - Work with team to organize & facilitate community meetings, workshops, & inter-governmental agency sessions to ensure residents have meaningful opportunities to participate in planning processes. - Assist with research and policy analysis on topics related to housing, zoning and development. These topics include but not limited to zoning best practices, the preservation and creation of affordable housing, community land sovereignty, equitable tax policy and protecting residents against displacement. Recent legislative examples include mandatory inclusionary zoning, the Public Land for Public Benefit bill, the People’s Preservation Package, and the Defying Displacement campaign. - Create maps, databases, memos, and other tools needed to make strategic and informed decisions on policy, City land disposition, zoning re-mappings, and budgeting priorities. - Create and disseminate email newsletters with updates related to Equitable Development, Zoning and Planning, and work to actively grow the list of subscribers. - Lead meetings and nurture professional working relationships with City agencies, local nonprofits, Registered Community Organizations, civic associations, property owners, and other interested groups around development and public infrastructure in the 3rd District. - Work with Constituent Services team to draft clear and visually compelling instructional materials to assist West and Southwest Philadelphians on topics such as zoning advocacy, code enforcement, and land acquisition. - Collaborate on projects related to small business and commercial corridor support and engagement, depending on priority and need. - Support council committees chaired by the Councilmember as needed, with likely tasks including legislative planning, hearing logistics, and recruiting panel participants based on subject matter expertise. - Assist Director of Equitable Development with general administrative tasks. - Assist the 3rd Councilmanic team with shared tasks, which includes answering the phone, participating and staffing legislative hearings. - Participate in a weeknight and weekend staffing rotation as needed to ensure broad representation at key neighborhood meetings & events. - Average time commitment to expect is approximately 1-2 evening meetings per week and one weekend meeting every 6-8 weeks. - Other duties as assigned. We'll include each as
  • . Supervisory Responsibilities maybe also under Responsibilities? Could be separate but we can include as a bullet. Now Skills and Abilities section: list items. Skills list: - Considerable knowledge of community and economic development; knowledge of business development a strong plus. - Knowledge of municipal zoning and infrastructure, and planning programs and processes. - Demonstrated commitment, through work or volunteer experience, to social justice. - Cultural competency and proven ability to work in a culturally diverse environment. - Significant experience working with diverse constituencies, from public officials and executives, to grassroots organizations and community members. - Ability to communicate effectively to groups and individuals, engineers, architects, contractors, developers, businesses, supervisors, employees, and the general public. - Ability to establish working relationships with other organizations and community development practitioners. - Ability to regularly attend night and weekend events. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent judgement and analytical skills. - Knowledge of Philadelphia and communities of the 3rd Council District. We'll put each as
  • . Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree in urban planning or a closely related field strongly preferred. One to three years of work experience. We'll put as
    • ... etc. Benefits: list perks: - Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more. - Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave. - Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. - Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan. - Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. - Generous retirement savings options are available. - Pay off your
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