Full job posting: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/241841

The School of Government works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. The School offers up to 200 courses, webinars, and conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. Faculty members annually publish approximately 50 books, reports, articles, bulletins, and other instances of print and online content related to state and local government. The School is also home to a nationally ranked graduate program in public administration.

Position Summary

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Development Finance Initiative (DFI) at the School of Government partners with local governments in North Carolina and beyond to attract private investment for transformative projects by providing specialized finance and development expertise. DFI partners with communities on projects including: building reuse and downtown revitalization; master development planning and execution; community and neighborhood development; industrial shell buildings; small business loan programs; and affordable housing development. DFI has worked on over 250 projects since its inception in 2010. DFI projects have resulted in over one billion dollars in private investment. DFI is experiencing high demand for its services and, accordingly, is seeking to expand its talented team of mission-driven real estate development experts.

The Development Finance Initiative (DFI), a program of the School of Government, is recruiting a Real Estate Development Analyst for a full-time EHRA Non-Faculty appointment. The Real Estate Development Analyst position reports to the DFI Associate Director and will work in close collaboration with DFI Project Managers.

This position will perform advanced data extraction, manipulation, management, and sophisticated analysis for real estate development projects aimed at assisting local governments with recruiting tens of millions of dollars in private investment for projects that accomplish local community and economic development goals. This includes measuring job growth, demographic analysis, assessing housing needs, analyzing neighborhood or downtown tax parcel data, modeling public-private partnerships, and other types of analysis. Analysts will work with project leads to develop narratives about local market conditions and challenges while also participating in project strategy sessions.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a quantitative research environment, demonstrates intellectual curiosity, enjoys data visualization challenges, and is excited by real estate development practices, public-private partnerships, and community development strategies. Responsibilities will include the following: creating analytic data files using techniques to extract and aggregate community and market information; performing sophisticated geospatial analysis using GIS and parcel data; conducting market analyses and financial feasibility modeling; and designing and preparing reports and presentations. The position will also include oversight, training, and support of graduate student fellows in extracting, manipulating, managing, and analyzing data. The Real Estate Development Analyst will work with a team of analysts to standardize and improve analytical processes. The successful candidate will be highly organized, creative, extremely detail oriented, and self-driven. The candidate will also be an effective interpersonal communicator with demonstrated ability to respond to changing workloads and priorities.

The School of Government recognizes the importance of an educational and work environment in which all individuals are respected and valued. To that end, we are strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. For more information about the School’s commitment to diversity, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page: https://www.sog.unc.edu/resources/microsites/diversity-and-inclusion.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Directly related experience or demonstrated interest in mission-driven real estate development, affordable housing, and/or community economic development.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, creatively, and accurately in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and stringent deadlines.
• A high level of competency with GIS mapping: experience conducting geospatial analysis, site suitability, socio-economic, and demographic analysis.
• A high level of competency in Microsoft Excel.
• Data project management experience: extracting, cleaning, organizing, and merging raw or uncleaned data for analysis.
• A high level of competency with demographic and market data sources (such as but not limited to data products from the US Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or HUD CHAS data).
• Experience analyzing relevant qualitative datasets including but not limited to survey responses, zoning codes, or other local government ordinances.
• Strong data visualization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience distilling, translating, and communicating complex analysis into key findings for specific audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills (ability to manage sideways, comfort giving and receiving feedback, etc.) as well as an ability to interact effectively with colleagues who have a variety of working styles.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience in community development, real estate, or other related fields OR a Master’s degree in planning, geography, public administration, public policy, business administration or a related field.
• Experience with (or eagerness to learn) cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data in R.
• Strong financial modeling skills related to real estate development including experience modeling debt, cash flows, and tax credits (historic, low-income housing, mill, and/or new markets).
• Experience working directly for a local government or with local governments as clients, and/or with public-private partnerships.
• Experience conducting market research and analysis for real estate development including supply and demand for commercial space, housing, and/or hospitality.
• Advanced knowledge of real estate capital markets.

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

About Our Opportunity

The City of Asheville is seeking to fill a full-time, non-exempt Planning Technician position to join the Development Services Department. The purpose of this position is to combine administrative and technical tasks with special projects support while working closely with the public on a regular basis to provide customer service on planning and zoning issues.

Hiring Rate: $18.59 per hour
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

-Answers questions from the development community and the general public regarding basic technical review requirements and development activity.
-Maintains online systems and publicly available data to communicate regulatory process requirements and technical project details for site plan review.
-Reviews applications for major development review for completeness and compliance with submittal requirements.
-Processes and distributes online submissions of development applications for review by the Technical Review Committee.
-Acts as the Development Services Department’s web content manager.
-Conducts division-specific administrative work on an as-needed basis.
-Coordinates review of Technical Review Committee applications by organizing and routing materials, questions and communications.
-Guides customers of the Technical Review Process by coordinating pre-application meetings, providing timelines, facilitating contact with technical experts and acting as a point of contact for all review elements.
-Monitor the workflow progress of major development projects that have been approved by the Technical Review Committee and coordinate final inspections.
-Provides administrative support to the Technical Review Committee by processing pre-applications, applications, managing records, and distributing information to staff and public stakeholders.
-Provides as-needed assistance to the general public to answer permitting questions and assists the general public with various forms and applications pertaining to land use and zoning.
-Assists with special projects as assigned.
-Attends public meetings, assisting other planning staff as appropriate.
-Assists in the maintenance of Geographic Information Systems and acts as the alternate for the City’s Emergency Addressing Coordinator.
-Prepares public notices or property owner verifications.

Supplemental Functions:
-Performs other similar duties as required.

Education/Experience:
Associate degree or two-year technical college supplemented by vocational or technical training, with at least one (1) year of development review/zoning inspection experience.

Applicants with equivalent education/experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Working Conditions
Knowledge:

-Knowledge of planning principles and practices, including pertinent specialties.
-Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection.
-Knowledge of effective writing techniques.
-Statistical or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations.
-Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Google, Internet applications, and GIS.

Skills and Abilities:
-Ability to read, summarize and/or compare general workplace data and graphics, such as flow charts, maps, tables, etc.
-Ability to conduct research of existing, internal policies and procedures.
-Ability to share information with direct supervisor or coworkers; no formal report compiled.
-Ability to think creatively for work practices, programs and policies and is preferred for managing obstacles.
-Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
-Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
-Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
-Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
-Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks. Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.

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MILLS RIVER PLANNING TECHNICIAN

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022

Town of Mills River (population 7,400) – Best of both worlds – rural small-town feel next door to urban amenities, charming western North Carolina town is seeking a Planning Technician.

Established as a community in the late 1700’s, Mills River was formally incorporated on June 24, 2003. The Town lies within minutes of Pisgah National Forest, Interstate 26, and Asheville Regional Airport. Highways 280 and 191 serve as the major arteries and provide access to the nearby cities of Hendersonville, Asheville, and Brevard. The Town is experiencing accelerated growth with recent developments including Sierra Nevada Brewing, Amazon Distribution Center, a new Air Traffic Control Tower for the Asheville Regional Airport, single-family home subdivisions, and more.

Mills River is 22 square miles in size and provides four core services of law enforcement, fire protection, planning & zoning, and street lighting. Additionally, the Town has a very busy parks and recreation department and nearly 50 acres of park and open space.

Primary duties of this position include permitting, code enforcement, current planning, and plan review. This year the Town will be developing an online permit system which will allow the public to apply and pay for permits remotely. The new Planning Technician will have the opportunity to assist with implementation of this system.

The successful candidate for this position will have some experience in the field of zoning, plan review, and/or code enforcement and a four-year degree in planning, geography, public administration, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet the minimum requirements. Certification as a North Carolina Zoning Official is preferred, but will be required within two years of hiring.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs semi-complex technical and administrative work in the areas of current planning and code enforcement. Facilitates permitting, processing, and tracking of land development plans and activities. Provides customer services on behalf of the Planning & Zoning Department, delivering clients/citizens a variety of information relating to planning, zoning, code enforcement, ordinance requirements, development project submittal and review process, and other planning-related information.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION

An employee in this position performs specialized work in the Town’s Planning & Zoning Department. Work involves the administration and enforcement of zoning, subdivision, and nuisance regulations. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying technical principles and land use practices specific to the town in daily operations. Must be able to communicate issues effectively. Tact, firmness, and courtesy are of paramount importance in frequent public contact, sometimes under stressful conditions.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Planning Director, and is evaluated through observation, review of records, and in conferences. This classification is considered non-exempt for purposes of compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

– Reviews and evaluates zoning permit applications, site plans, sign permits, zoning verification letters, and other minor administrative approvals to ensure compliance with town code requirements such as use, size, placement, landscaping, parking ratios, and other development standards.
– Issues zoning permits and assists individuals with development issues and questions in determining applicable zoning and other relevant land use laws.
– Follows planning and zoning processes and procedures as described in NC General Statutes and local codes.
– Investigates complaints and enforces the Town of Mills River code of ordinances, specifically related to: junk vehicles; outdoor storage; noise complaints; accumulation of trash, junk, and debris; and other nuisances.
– Conducts regular field inspections and works with property owners and tenants to gain compliance.
– Serves as the first point of contact for the general public, the development community and applicants – assists customers with application intake and processing.
– Researches and compiles information on a variety of planning topics to assist other planning staff to maintain and update zoning and land use ordinances.
– Responds to questions regarding ordinances, policies and procedures, permits, and other related development information.
– Prepares and maintains application materials to guide citizens and developers through the planning and permitting process and track development projects.
– Attends public meetings to assist other planning staff, as appropriate.
– Works cooperatively with Henderson County Permits & Inspections – Department regarding permitting and issuance of certificates of occupancy and compliance.
– Prepares public notices for legislative and quasi-judicial land use hearings (rezonings, variances, special use permits).
– Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

– Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regarding zoning administration.
– Knowledge of zoning codes and appropriate enforcement techniques.
– Knowledge of the principles, practices, and applicable laws regarding planning, land use, subdivisions, permitting, and plan review.
– Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints.
– Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form, and good interpersonal skills.
– Ability to plan, organize, and carry out complex projects effectively.
– Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town officials, fellow employees, developers, and the general public.
– Ability to work on several projects and issues simultaneously.
– Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
– Ability to use computer programs and applications, which will include Microsoft Office, Excel, database management applications, GIS systems and applications, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirements include graduation from a college or university with a degree in planning, geography, or related field.

Professional experience in permitting, current planning, the enforcement of codes and development standards, and/or NC zoning certification is preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be used to meet the minimum requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Special Requirement: A valid North Carolina Class C driver license with a safe driving record.

Preferred Special Requirement: NC Certified Zoning Official (CZO) or ability to acquire within two years.

BENEFITS

The Town offers a competitive benefits package with 100% employee premium coverage for health, vision, and dental, as well as 75% premium coverage for dependent health care. The Town has a 401(k) plan for employees with a 5% Town contribution, and a 457(b) savings option. The Town provides employees with an assortment of mountain bikes to use, part of a staff wellness initiative. The Town provides employees with ten vacation days and ten sick days per year, and follows the North Carolina State Holiday Schedule, with twelve holiday days per year.

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Emerald Network Project Manager Job Description October 2022

What we’re looking for:

LivableStreets seeks a thorough, passionate, and thoughtful project manager to advocate for greenway connections, work with partners to build strong coalitions, and help broaden awareness around the Emerald Network’s priorities.

Who we are and what we do​:

For 17 years LivableStreets has been transforming Metro Boston’s streets by advocating for innovative and equitable transportation solutions that are safe, affordable, and enjoyable – making our community more connected and livable (via transit, housing, and greenways) for everyone. LivableStreets is on a committed path to becoming an anti-racist organization, and we are seeking an individual who will uphold these values and embed anti-racism at the heart of their work.

In 2015, Livable Streets launched the Emerald Network, a vision that builds on Boston’s greenways to create a seamless 200-mile greenway network across metroBoston. Learn more at www.emeraldnetwork.info.

What the Project Manager will do:

Reporting to the Program Director, the Project Manager will have both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from assisting on to managing projects like the DOT Greenway, Columbia Road, and our Charles River Area Projects, to help steward coalitions that advance the Emerald Network’s mission, and sustaining relationships with community, municipal, and agency partners.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, willing to learn on the go, and able to independently manage multiple complex projects. They are a good listener, able to empathize with a variety of community challenges and lived experiences, and have strong design and research skills with expertise across active transportation, transit, and the environment. The Project Manager should be aware of and/or committed to learning about anti-gentrification and anti-racist practices. This position will begin mostly remote with some in-person work to support public meetings and community walk/ride-alongs. The Project Manager will occasionally work outside regular 9-5 hours, including 2-3 evenings a month for work-related meetings, events, and public presentations.

Primary responsibilities include:– Expanding engagement efforts and working directly with Boston-area communities to improve transportation and housing access for all. Examples of these efforts include:
– Creating and maintaining maps related to the Emerald Network and its projects
– Managing key projects within the Emerald Network by coordinating local organizations and community residents
– Attending public meetings as well as internal and external coalition meetings
– Coordinating outreach and supporting communications, including but not limited to writing comment letters and blog posts
– Strengthening working relationships by providing technical assistance for and with community organizations, community leaders, and city & agency staff in their efforts to connect with communities and further elevate the Emerald Network’s priorities

Other responsibilities include:
– Maintaining the Emerald Network links database, list of project partners, and progress reports
– Representing LivableStreets at public events, meetings, and with the press
– Collaborating with the Program Director to cultivate effective partnerships, including foundation, corporate, and donor support
– Working with our Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Diversity Fellow to create a Greenways Playbook, an instructive resource exploring how to build public green spaces in communities
– Collaborating with staff to produce written and digital external communications, including regular newsletters, social media posts, website updates, and other communication tools

Day-to-day, this looks like:
– Responding to emails from other advocacy organizations, funders, and non-profit groups to coordinate work towards common aims.
– Organizing, hosting, and executing events that bring people together to workshop ideas for our priority projects, such as the Charles River, DOT Greenway, and Columbia Road.
– Meeting with leaders (political, community, environmental, etc) to hear their stories, concerns, and goals. Support these leaders in a way that promotes the creation or improvement of non-vehicular networks.
– Collaborating with governmental organizations, such as the City of Boston’s transportation planners or the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s Community Engagement team, to offer suggestions, ideas, and feedback we have heard from communities.

To be successful in this job, you should…:

Have previous professional experience: You have experience in the fields of housing, land use, urban planning, transportation, landscape architecture, public health, environmentalism, or government. You have a minimum of 3 years of professional or lived experience with demonstrated leadership managing groups of people and/or initiatives/programs. Whether or not you are currently local to the area, you are familiar with Metro Boston regional planning issues. You have strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills. Fundraising and/or previous non-profit campaign management experience is a plus.

Have technical experience (or be willing to learn): You have some familiarity in a combination of the following: ArcGIS, other mapping software, and Adobe Illustrator/InDesign. If you are unfamiliar with these programs, you have a comfort in self directed learning. Skills communicating in other languages (e.g. Spanish, Creole) is a plus.

Enjoy building relationships: You enjoy connecting with people, particularly people with lived experiences different from your own. You enjoy cultivating and maintaining relationships through consistent meetings, formal and informal conversations, and amplifying community voices to those in power. You have been told that you are a good listener.

Be open to new ideas: You are inspired by the possibility of creating new systems, processes, and environments. You are willing to challenge your personal perceptions and ideas and remain open to new modes of being. You acknowledge that all people contain expertise, even when they don’t have a fancy professional title.

Have the ability to do many things, as well as the confidence to ask for help: You feel comfortable taking initiative, thinking across disciplines, and creatively resolving problems. You have the ability to execute a number of diverse projects simultaneously, but also know when to ask for help. We believe strongly in teamwork.

Foster a commitment to anti-racism + social justice: You are open to and curious about both professional and personal anti-racism work. Even if you are early in your anti-racist journey, you understand that your own identities color how you see the world and how this may effect LivableStreet’s goal to advocate for equitaible communities. You understand that decisions about highways, funding, the location of public space, and the access to affordable housing have had racist histories and are up to the challenge of building towards just communities.

Take care of yourself: Advocacy work requires a great deal of emotion, passion, honesty, and hard conversations. You understand what you need to recharge and prioritize your own well-being. You help LivableStreets cultivate an environment of hard work balanced with rest and restoration, by respecting our “Forever Fridays” (half day Fridays all year long!) and making use of vacation time.

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $60 -70K. Benefits include health care, dental care, a transportation stipend, paid vacation, and a commitment to professional development.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to abby@livablestreets.info by Monday, October 24th. Early applications are encouraged.

LivableStreets is an E-Verify employer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
LivableStreets is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. People with multiple marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply, including people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. LivableStreets does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition (including pregnancy and/or genetic characteristics), mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

APPLICATION TIMELINE
To ensure we find the right candidate and honor your time, we will conduct an applicant search in up to three rounds after review of resumes.

Send the following to abby@livablestreets.info:
Cover letter explaining why you are right for this position
Resume
Three professional references
Applications due: Monday, Oct 24, 2022
Candidates will be notified if they are moving to round one by: Friday, Nov 4, 2022

Round One
We would love to learn more about you. You will participate in a 30 minute phone call with our Deputy Director or Content + Culture Manager where we will ask questions about your experience and interests.
Date: Thursday, Oct 27 – Friday, Nov 4, 2022
Candidates will be notified if they are moving to round two by: Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022

Round Two
Spend some time with the LivableStreets team, virtually. This will include a small group interview with the whole team where we ask you to discuss your skill set and experience related to the position. At this time, with your permission, we will also reach out to your professional references.
Date: Thursday, Nov 10 – Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022
Candidates will be notified if they are moving to round three: Wednesday, Nov 23 – Dec 5, 2022

Round Three (as needed)
You may have the opportunity to meet with the Program Director one-on-one. This session will allow for deeper conversations about details/day-to-day operations of the position, and a chance to ask any lingering questions. We may ask you to complete a small written assignment to demonstrate your skill set.
Date: Monday, Nov 28 – Monday, Dec 5, 2022
Candidates will be notified of the final hiring decision by: Friday, Dec 9, 2022
Expected Start Date: Monday, Dec 19, 2022 – Monday, Jan 9, 2023

Location: ZOOM. LivableStreets Alliance Office, 70 Pacific Street, Cambridge MA, 02139

UNC’s CREATE Economic Development Center
HIRING DCRP Graduate Students
FOR IMPACTFUL CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES!
Apply by September 18th – email your resume and cover letter to Elizabeth_basnight@kenan-flagler.unc.edu

CREATE is an economic development center based at UNC Chapel Hill. We hire MBAs, PhDs, and many other types of masters students from Planning to Agriculture. Once hired, you will work with businesses, governments and non-profit institutions on real-world consulting projects across NORTH CAROLINA & SOUTH CAROLINA! We are looking for a range of skills and experiences:

Ideal Professional Experience

• City and Regional Planning
• Public Policy, Public Admin.
• Business, Entrepreneurship
• Economics, Agribusiness
• Marketing and Communications
• Finance and Accounting
• Social Media, Digital Marketing
• Engineering, Manufacturing
• Learning Sciences

Examples of Potential & Past Projects

• Data analysis on institutional procurement processes
• Create a financial model for a new development for homeless veterans
• Connect small farmers with institutional buyers
• Help a county leverage natural assets for economic development
• Help a tortilla manufacturer access new markets
• Work with regional airline manufacturer with developing a strategic plan
• Assist growing industrial transportation business in developing standard operating procedures
• Assist small downtowns in leveraging built assets for community development
• Create case studies for publication at homegrowntools.unc.edu

Compensation & Schedule
• Compensation $20/hour; no benefits
• Part-time; 5-15 hours/week in Spring and Fall and up to 40 hours/week in Summer

Application: https://ncgrowth.unc.edu/index.php/staff/student-analysts/
Learn more about our work: https://createprosperity.unc.edu/index.php/newsletter/
Contact: NCGrowth@unc.edu

The City of Asheville, North Carolina is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Urban Planner II – Long Range Planning with the Planning and Urban Design Department. This position is tasked with professional level planning functions to develop, update and maintain plans, projects and regulatory codes, and to perform analysis and make staff recommendations regarding long range planning projects as assigned.

Exempt position; Full-Time 37.5 Hours Per Week; Typical hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. A hybrid work schedule (part remote and in-office) is allowed per city and department policies.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports long-range planning efforts by developing, implementing and tracking long-range plans, the City’s comprehensive plan, master plans, small area/neighborhood plans, corridors studies, environmental studies, zoning text and map amendments, subdivision regulations, design standards and other similar documents and regulatory controls.
• Performs various statistical research and comparative analyses: compiles, maintains and updates planning operational data; coordinates and analyzes planning data; creates and analyzes geographic data and maps; forecasts and identifies future planning and growth management deficiencies, trends, and problems in area of assignment; evaluates impacts to proposed planning objectives and application to areas of responsibility; assists in development of planning recommendations and outcomes; modifies proposed goals and objectives accordingly; and develops and tracks metrics.
• Participates in preparation and administration of state and federal grants, inter-local agreements, land development regulations, and special studies as directed: gathers data; conducts research; and prepares and submits related applications, documentation, and reports.
• Participates in planning projects and activities: researches projects; prepares related reports and documentation; attends a variety of meetings, workshops, and public forums with applicants and citizens; gathers feedback and answers questions; assists in explaining and providing information regarding planning, land use, zoning, transportation, or other project components; evaluates and analyzes potential project outcomes; and represents interests, policies, goals, and objectives of the City.
• Communicates with City administrators and elected officials, supervisor, other City employees, contractors, the public, outside agencies and organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems and provide professional and technical assistance and consultation; and provides consistently professional and responsive customer service
• May perform site plan and design review for various projects as needed, such as conditional zonings, rezonings, development projects of mid- to high-level complexity and size, subdivisions and voluntary annexations; assist in pre-application conferences; conduct review of development projects for technical and policy compliance and alignment; track and publicize projects; present at Technical Review Committee, City Council and other board and commission meetings; coordinate post-entitlement process; and conduct final inspections.
• May evaluate and analyze proposals and related data and information to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and related regulatory standards; evaluate environmental, statistical, impact and related information and data; identify non-compliance and adverse impacts; and recommend mitigation measures and other appropriate actions

 

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in City Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Geography or a related field required; supplemented by a minimum of two years of experience in planning in one or more of these areas: urban planning, urban design, community development, public administration/policy or a related area; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:. Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license. An American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred but not required.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

 

See the job posting URL for additional requirements and skills:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ashevillenc/jobs/3617213/urban-planner-ii-long-range-planning

In this role, your strong understanding of comprehensive community resilience, hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement will help communities understand, communicate, and reduce their current and future hazard risks and vulnerabilities. You will be responsible for supporting exceptional deliverables through project life cycles, achieving client satisfaction, and maintaining profitability for the projects we execute.

This role will be tied to our Raleigh, NC office, but candidates outside the area with the ability to travel into an alternative Stantec office for work each day or on a hybrid schedule will also be considered. Office locations can be found here: https://www.stantec.com/en/offices/office-finder

In this position, you will serve as a Supervisory Community Planner with FEMA’s Regional Offices, Region Three, Mitigation Division, Floodplain Management and Insurance Branch. Typical assignments include but not
limited to:
-Providing direction for program activities, delivering technical assistance and trainings that support State, Local and Tribal partners and local mitigation planning.
-Providing input and guidance for solving regional planning issues.
-Serving as a technical advisor to the Regional Mitigation Division on all hazard mitigation activities and programs related to mitigation planning.
-Communicating requirements for development, updates and review of hazard mitigation plans/projects.
-Developing and providing training to state, local and tribal partners.
-Advising community officials and members to establish goals, priorities, policies, programs and actions.
-Assigning duties and ensure adequate and balanced support to all hazard mitigation planning projects and initiatives.
-Providing supervision to assigned planners and facilitate career and professional development.

Work schedule:
Full-time

Salary:
$103,104 – $134,033 per year

1 vacancy in the following location:
Philadelphia, PA

Remote job:
No

Appointment type
Term – Temporary – Not to Exceed 2 Years

2022-2023 Undergraduate or Graduate Intern – Job Description

About the Partnerships in Aging Program: The Partnerships in Aging Program (PiAP) is a campus-wide program at The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. In collaboration with organizations and institutions, we nurture dialogue about the personal and societal meaning of having a long life and advance civic engagement as a way to bring about a new kind of aging. PiAP provides expertise and resources to UNC faculty, students, and community partners seeking to reframe the aging experience, together.

Our Partner Organization: PiAP and the Marian Cheek Jackson Center have been collaborating over the last several years to develop aging-related initiatives in the Northside community and support student engagement with long-term residents.

About the Marian Cheek Jackson Center: The Jackson Center is a hub of creative action dedicated to preserving the future of historically Black neighborhoods in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, NC. Located in the heart of the Northside community, Center staff work in collaboration with Northside neighbors and friends to respect and to serve histories that, even as they are told, make new history out of Emancipation, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, civil rights struggle, and desegregation. Today Northside, Pine Knolls and Tin Top are among the most racially, ethnically, and economically diverse neighborhoods in the region.

About the Position: The partners seek an undergraduate or graduate intern who will support community engagement among students, older adults, and Northside community members by assisting with the administration and management of multiple programs including the Northside Residential Fellowship, the LINKing Generations in Northside program, and other developing aging initiatives (https://partnershipsinaging.unc.edu/current-initiatives/#LINK). Each of these initiatives centers the lived experience of older adults while mobilizing student engagement and everyday living to strengthen community ties and increase awareness of the history and present of Northside.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Communicate with students and team regularly regarding meetings, events, and program activities
• Send reminders and news regarding the community to team members and students
• Communicate with guest speakers and community mentors related to meetings
• Facilitate communication between fellows and Self-Help credit union related to any housing or lease related concerns
• Support meeting administration with agendas, minutes, and communication to members

Position Qualifications:
• An interest in community program development, oral histories, aging, housing justice, or community organizing, particularly in historically Black neighborhoods and communities
• Current UNC undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up
• Lived or professional experience building community in historically Black neighborhoods is not necessary, but highly valued

Position Details:
The intern will be mentored by a core team member from the Partnerships in Aging Program, Dr. Ryan Lavalley, who manages the associated programs. Although much of the work may be accomplished remotely, in-person meetings and events will be held at Marian Cheek Jackson Center and throughout the Northside Community.
Time commitment: Average of 3 hours/week.
Compensation is $15-20/hour depending on student experience.

To Apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter to Ryan Lavalley at ryan_lavalley@med.unc.edu and Cherie Rosemond (PiAP Director) at crosemon@med.unc.edu . Priority will be given to applications received by Sept. 16, 2022.

We welcome all qualified applicants. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Black or African American, indigenous, and other people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants.

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UNC PARTNERSHIPS IN AGING PROGRAM
HOPE North Carolina
GRADUATE INTERN

About the Partnerships in Aging Program: The Partnerships in Aging Program (PiAP) is a campus-wide program located in the Office of the Provost. In collaboration with community organizations and groups, we nurture dialogue about the personal and societal meaning of having a long life, and advance civic engagement as a way to bring about a new kind of aging. PiAP provides expertise and resources to UNC faculty, students, and community partners seeking to reframe the aging experience, together.

About the Internship: HOPE North Carolina is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create inclusive communities where people of all ages and abilities engage with each other. HOPE recently received a multiyear grant from UNC Cares to utilize the collective impact model to bring cross-sector stakeholders together to increase the options for inclusive housing for people who experience disability. HOPE is hiring a graduate level intern to support its role as the backbone organization of this collective group of stakeholders.
For information on HOPE: www.hopenorthcarolina.org
For information on collective impact work: https://collectiveimpactforum.org/what-is-collective-impact/

This internship offers a student the opportunity to support work with a growing non-profit as we implement a grant involving cross-sector partners in the creation of an inclusive housing development. The intern would be involved in multiple areas of non-profit work including communications, fundraising, event planning and resource development. In addition, there will be opportunities to attend community meetings for ongoing learning about the health, legal, financial, housing, and social/emotional aspects of navigating later life, or navigating life with intellectual/developmental disabilities, or both. The student would also be working with a team of volunteers to plan and implement monthly social gatherings for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Mentor: The intern will be working directly with HOPE’s Executive Director, Laura Wells, and with the chairs of HOPE’s working committees. Weekly or bi-weekly virtual (for now) meetings with Laura are expected.

Tasks, skills, and personal qualities:
● Attend virtual and in-person meetings, scribe and disseminate meeting notes for collective impact meetings.
● Coordinate meeting schedules and logistics of planning and hosting HOPE’s monthly community events.
● Continue to review popular and academic literature to support ongoing learning about the challenges faced by older people and people with lived experience of disability, especially as it relates to housing and community engagement.
● Assist with communications on social media and webpage.
● Assist with development of a robust volunteer program.
● Identify local businesses and professionals who work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or older adults.
● We’re looking for a student with a track record of community outreach and social justice work, careful listening, a clear writing style and collaborative approach.

Details: Time commitment = 5 hours/week. Starting immediately. $20/hour. Remote with occasional in-person meetings. Flexible hours.

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to Cherie Rosemond, Director of the Partnerships in Aging Program at crosemon@med.unc.edu. Applications received by Sept. 16, 2022 will be given priority review.

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants.

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