The Intern will be developing a methodology to help DDOT identify critical trail gaps in the existing multi-use trail network. There are over 60 miles of multi-use trails for bicyclists and pedestrians throughout the District of Columbia. Strategy 22 of the MoveDC Plan, Build More Trails in the Capital Trails Network, requires DDOT to develop a methodology to measure the extent to which a project improves trail network connectivity.

Intern Skills:
– Experience in research and analysis skills to review document
– Proficiency in presentation, visual display and communication of data, including GIS
– Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite (Words, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Educational Background:
– graduate Students with general knowledge of transportation planning and interest in active transportation.

Bi-Weekly Stipends of $1,600
To Apply, visit www.hutrc.ord/internships

Governor Cooper’s policy office is hiring a new policy advisor and we’re hoping you can help spread the word! The policy office advances Governor Cooper’s agenda through policy and budget development and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities of the policy advisor position include:
Researching and drafting policy briefs, memos, and executive orders and directives;Engaging with stakeholders and constituents; andWorking closely with cabinet agencies on policy priorities and implementation.

We’re looking for a detail- and deadline-oriented self-starter who is passionate about public service. Applicants must have outstanding communication skills and the ability to synthesize information across a wide variety of issue
areas. Portfolio may include environmental justice, environmental quality, natural and cultural resources, transportation, and military and veterans affairs issues.

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to
rania.hassan@nc.gov by Wednesday, March 1.

For a full description of this position, please go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/707576700

Duties
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

When disaster strikes, America looks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information.

EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

In this position, you will serve as a Hazard mitigation Community Planner with FEMA’s Region 3 Office. Typical assignments include:

• Coordinating and providing technical assistance to state and local officials as applicable on the preparation, revision, or updating of hazard mitigation plans to comply with federal requirement, regulation, policies, and guidance.
• Providing written recommendations for plan improvements
• Tracking assigned plans through all elements of the review process, including data entry and drafting of review and approval letters.
• Coordinating with regional hazard mitigation planning team and supporting other mitigation activities as required.
• Developing and delivering planning related training to state. local and tribal audiences, conferences and other outreach opportunities.

Promotion Potential: Positions filled under Stafford Act regulations generally do not have documented promotion potential; however, dependent on an employee’s ability to perform higher level duties, the continuing need for an employee to perform work associated with a higher level position, and administrative recommendation and approval, promotions may be earned by CORE employees.

Our team is looking for a creative summer intern who is excited to learn and work with the PGAV Planners team on all phases of community planning and development projects. We work with municipalities and communities throughout the St. Louis region and nationwide to provide expertise in land use planning and zoning, economic development, capacity building, and strategic development.

The internship will take place in-person at the headquarters of PGAV in Downtown St. Louis, accessible to MetroLink and just steps from the Gateway Arch. Our office is home to more than 125 planners, designers, architects, and creatives working on projects around the globe. The PGAV Planners team is a multi-disciplinary, collaborative group of select professionals with expertise in everything from public health to local economic development. As an intern, you will gain experience with all aspects of the work we do, from proposal design to community engagement to development finance.

Applicants should possess a thirst for learning, a love of a team-based environment, and a particular interest in urban planning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Architecture, Economics, Urban Studies, Political Science, or related field.

Currently within two years of professional degree completion.

SKILLS
Great communication and project management skills

Excellent computer skills

Familiarity with InDesign, Excel, and GIS

Compensation of $18/hour will be provided.

To apply, send your resume, project examples, and one-page cover letter (maximum file size 9 MB) to jill.mead@pgav.com* by March 31st.

*DCRP Grad 2014 🙂

We recruit top talent and are currently seeking a Planner to join our Placemaking team in Raleigh, NC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, writing, plan development, mapping, public meeting facilitation and presentations for public and private sector clients;
• Assist in meeting project deadlines, and the delivery of successful projects;
• Work cooperatively with other professionals, project managers, and Principals, as needed, to develop and maintain production systems and quality control measures that ensure technical excellence;
• Maintain a positive image within their local geographic area or within their specific market sector to help build a positive company brand with name recognition in their field of work.

Qualifications:

• A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and Placemaking;
• A Master’s degree in Planning or related field is required;
• Well organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work;
• Candidate will have excellent communication skills, including written, oral and listening, with good interpersonal skills, as well as ability to work and interface well in a collaborative project team environment;
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with people in all levels of organizations.

Island Housing Trust (IHT) seeks a motivated and experienced affordable housing developer to lead our Real Estate Department. IHT is the leading non-profit developer of year-round, affordable housing on the island of Martha’s Vineyard (MA). We are an active and growing Community Development Corporation (CDC) and a Community Land Trust (CLT), supporting a diverse and vital community.

Over the past 16 years, IHT has developed 140 homeownership and rental units for year-round low-and-moderate-income individuals and families throughout Martha’s Vineyard. Our mission is to help eliminate housing insecurity in our community by creating an additional 150 year-round ownership and rental homes, together with our partners and supporters, by the end of 2025.

IHT currently has a staff of 10 part-time and full-time employees, an active board of 13 directors, an annual operating budget of $1.6 million and assets of over $30 million.

The Director of Real Estate will have primary responsibility for leading and supporting the implementation of IHT’s dynamic and growing real estate activities, including direct supervision of the Project Director and oversight of the project and program development and asset management efforts of the department. They will report to the CEO, and will collaborate closely with the CEO and CFO.

Please submit a cover letter, detailing your interest and qualifications for this position, along with a resume to: Island Housing Trust- Director of Real Estate search, through this link: https://annlsilverman.com/iht-real-estate-director/. Any questions should be addressed to jobs@annlsilverman.com.

All applications will be acknowledged when they are received. IHT seeks to fill this position during the first half of 2023.

Triangle Trails Program Manager

Triangle Trails Vision and Mission:

TriangleTrails is a collaboration between government, business, anchor institutions and civic leaders to make the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina a national leader in greenways and trails. The Triangle Region is blessed with a developed, interconnected system of trails and greenways that afford excellent access to regional outdoor resources. With a constructed network of more than 300 miles of trails and greenways in place, now is the time to establish a regional initiative that can build on our past success to brand, promote, market, program and grow this network. The Triangle Region is poised to join the growing number of regional trails and greenways initiatives throughout the United States who are working to connect citizens and visitors to the wealth of close to home and work outdoor resources. The East Coast Greenway Alliance serves as the fiscal sponsor of the TriangleTrails Initiative (TTI).

Program Manager Position Description:

The Advisory Board of TriangleTrails is seeking to hire an energetic and experienced Program Manager to work with the Board, regional and local governments and private sector interests to market and promote a regional greenway trails system throughout the 15 county Research Triangle region of North Carolina. The Program Manager (PM) will be responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the initiative. Other key duties include assisting with fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The position reports to the Chair of the TTI Advisory Board. As the fiscal sponsor, The East Coast Greenway Alliance provides administrative, human resources, and financial oversight of TriangleTrails.

This is an independent contractor position with funding secured for two years. Salary commensurate with experience. This is a flexible work from home opportunity. Hiring range: $60,000-70,000. Deadline to apply: Sunday February 26, 2023.

This position is remote, but will have access and use of the resources of the East Coast Greenway Alliance Durham, NC office. Must apply through JazzHR, no emails or phone calls please. Deadline to apply: Sunday February 26, 2023.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Working with county and municipal leaders and staff to promote greenways, blueways and trails, provide technical assistance, suggest and support programing, organizing and assisting with planning and implementing of regional seminars to support our work and share information and to be visible within the community promoting TTI, greenways and trails, active transportation and healthy lifestyles.
2. Work with elected officials at the county and municipal levels to promote and advocate for developing and connecting greenways and trails within their communities and to support and provide educational assistance in how to fund such initiatives.
3. Planning, operation and execution of annual work program and budget.
4. Serving as TriangleTrails primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public.
5. Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations throughout the state and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance TriangleTrails Mission.
6. Report to and work closely with the Advisory Board to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of TriangleTrails throughout the State and nation.
7. Assist with Strategic planning and implementation.
8. Assist with operation of the Advisory Board and committees.
9. Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
10. Review contracts for services.

Detailed Responsibilities:

1. Advisory Board Governance: The PM works with the TTI Advisory Board in order to meet the objectives of the initiatives vision and mission.
   1. Responsible for leading TriangleTrails in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s vision and mission as defined by the Advisory Board.
   2. Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
2. Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the TriangleTrails.
   1. Responsible for supporting fundraising efforts led by the Advisory Board.
   2. Responsible for the fiscal integrity of TriangleTrails to include submission to the Advisory Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
   3. Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
3. Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.
   1. Work with statewide associations to promote greenways and trails
   2. Responsible for implementation of TriangleTrails programs that carry out the organization’s mission.
   3. Responsible for executing on a strategic plan to ensure that TriangleTrails can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future.
   4. Responsible for the enhancement of TriangleTrails image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations.

Professional Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience in advocacy, planning and/or coordinating nonprofit programs.
• Passionate commitment to the vision, goals and objectives of building a regional trail system in the Research Triangle region.
• Self-starter, motivated to accomplish the work program, capable of meeting job requirements.
• Transparent and high integrity leadership
• Some knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to the nonprofit sector;
• Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation
• Ability to convey a vision of TriangleTrails strategic future to board, volunteers, donors, community leaders and citizens of a multi-county, multi-state region.
• Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers
• Entrepreneurial and strategic approach to work; takes initiative in problem solving; applies sound judgment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies: board, communities, donors, planning agencies etc.
• Able to function in a fast-paced work environment; able to multi-task and work on several project deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong public speaking ability
• Well-organized, self-motivated and independent worker: understands the need to develop weekly, monthly and annual work plans and to prioritize work on a daily basis. Takes recordkeeping and file management seriously.

The Program Manager will either be at the time of application, or seek to become a permanent resident living in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. A computer, and a budget for travel, and equipment will be provided.

How to Apply:

Must apply through JazzHR (https://greenway.applytojob.com/apply/cuaPSmSOsm/Triangle-Trails-Program-Manager), no emails or phone calls please. Deadline to apply: Sunday February 26, 2023.

Triangle Trails Initiative, is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, color, creed, age, veteran status, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. We are committed to achieving an inclusive, diverse workplace that values every individual.

The Housing Opportunities Specialist will assist NCORR with the implementation of the CDBG-DR grant from HUD to ensure that grants funds are spent in accordance with federal rules and regulations in affordable housing.

This position assists the Housing Opportunities Manager with data collection, data analysis, reporting, monitoring, fiscal tracking, reimbursement processing and planning to support NCORR staff, NCHFA, units of local government, various subrecipients, and public housing agencies with the construction of affordable multi-family housing projects and other affordable housing initiatives implemented by NCORR or subrecipients. The selected candidate will also help with policy development concerning affordable housing within the State Action Plans.

More information & application details at link.

About Us

Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) is an innovative consulting firm working in land use policy and urban planning, housing, economic and community development, real estate development, and public finance. Since 1983 we have served a wide variety of private and public sector clients throughout the United States with an emphasis on sustainable and equitable urban development and community resiliency. EPS is seeking a qualified person to join our Denver team. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply.We offer an intellectually stimulating and challenging work environment, frequent client contact and exposure, rewarding project assignments, and advancement opportunity. We are committed to a healthy work-life balance and invest in our staff through on-the-job training, monthly “lunch-and-learns, ” and staff retreats and social events, with the goal of developing well-rounded consultants experienced in the full range of services offered by the firm.EPS promotes a collaborative professional environment and values diverse perspectives that strengthen our understanding of issues and enhances our services to our clients and their communities. We are passionate about work that results in strategies to promote great and sustainable places. We help communities expand in an equitable way by planning for healthy, diverse neighborhoods, balanced economic growth, affordable housing, enhanced transit and public services, and innovative land use investments.Associate Position An EPS Associate collaborates with EPS Principals, staff, and partner firms to complete consulting assignments related to urban issues such as affordable housing, equitable urban investment, transit-oriented development, economic development, fiscal and economic impacts, and open space and conservation planning. They prepare quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, participate in stakeholder engagement, and prepare written and spoken deliverables.

All employees of EPS are required to be fully vaccinated as a term and condition of employment. Applicants who choose not to be vaccinated due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, may contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.EPS supports a balance of remote and in-person work and flexible hours. Subject to COVID-19 health and safety considerations, we ask that employees be in the office two to three days per week.

Qualifications and Skills

•Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, urban economics, real estate, public policy, or related field (or bachelor’s degree plus directly related work experience)

•1 to 3 years of related experience in consulting or related public sector position

•Strong spreadsheet modeling and data analysis skills

•Knowledge of basic demographic and economic analysis techniques and data sources

•Basic knowledge of real estate market and financial analysis

•GIS/spatial analysis and graphics skills

•Strong problem solving and written and oral communication skills

•Interest in the economics of land use, evolution of places, and local economic and community developmentBenefits

•Starting salary $65,000 to $75,000 dependent on qualifications and experience

•Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and paid time off

EPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. To apply send resume and cover letter to lsoister@epsdenver.com

We’re excited to be growing our transportation team here at the NPS National Capital Region Office to four people. This new position will have a big hand in helping DC area parks move forward transportation projects, including trail and pedestrian and bicyclist safety projects. Please share with your networks.

Interdisciplinary Transportation Project Manager (Community Planner/Civil Engineer/Landscape Architect), GS-12

Open: 1/24-2/7 (first 50 applicants)

Description: Serves as a Project Manager which supports transportation planning, design, and construction activities at National Park Service units in the National Capital Region.
These projects help parks maintain and improve their transportation facilities, including roads and parkways, paved trails, bridges, tunnels, transit systems, and intelligent transportation systems. This position is duty stationed in DC.

To Apply:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/701425200