The Community Planning Division has several opening for Planner III due to retirements and FY 22 budget staffing additions.

Job Description
The selected candidates will lead interdisciplinary teams, including staff, consultants, and agency partners, in the development of comprehensive master and sector plans, planning studies, and comprehensive zoning map amendments. This work involves managing community outreach and engagement, interagency coordination, and communication of complex and sensitive information to multiple audiences to complete assigned duties.

Examples of Important Duties:
*Leads the development and approval of master and sector plans that meet the County’s goals and objectives, manages contracts for professional services and the legislative approval process.
*Communicates effectively with an array of stakeholders, meets deadlines and maintains product quality while managing multiple assignments.
*Provides strategic leadership for the project teams and mentors project team members.
*Reviews and analyzes development proposals for sector and master plan compliance and community impacts through written reports and oral testimony at public hearings.
*Leads and/or participates in plan implementation activities.
*Makes presentations to many different audiences including large public meetings, the County Council, the Planning Board, community groups, interagency working groups, and other stakeholders.

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide oversight, direction and advanced technical work for evaluation, administration, and implementation of specific programs and development related regulations related to planning and development within the County’s Planning Department.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field and four(4) years of experience in rural and or urban planning at the local governmental level, including experience administering land development ordinances;or a Master’s degree in planning or related field with two(2)years of experience as noted above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional/Preferred Education, Training and/or Experience:

Major course work in planning, business administration, finance, or a related field with an emphasis on housing finance and community development at the local level is preferred

Essential Functions:

Administer and implement division managed budgets by ensuring the maintenance, collection, and consolidation of budget data.

Evaluate the community development’s internal control framework and perform routine monitoring activities to ensure division operations are conducted effectively and securely.

Oversee execution and monitoring of contracts and loan and grant elements for audit, fiscal and performance compliance.

Oversee policy, procedure, and terms for community development loans and grants.

Initiate and execute the planning and coordination of community development activities and monitor to ensure projects remain on schedule

Conduct planning studies in affordable housing and community development specialties

Oversee preparation of grant and loan agreements including detailed budgets and scopes of work.

Manage loan portfolios, addressing payoff requests, loan subordinations, modifications, collections, and foreclosure filings.

Oversee contracts to ensure compliance with community development requirements.

Manage evaluation of external applications for community development funding.

Present external applications for community development funding to the Affordable Housing Committee and Board of Commissioners.

Respond to audit requests.

Develop community development application forms and instructions.

Monitor community development funding recipients’ expenditures.

Monitor community development funded projects through the period of affordability.

Serve as lead staff liaison to the Affordable Housing Committee

Serve as staff liaison to the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium

Supervise staff in the Community Development Division

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of housing planning and community development specializations. Knowledge of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grants, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), and other state and federal housing and community development programs.

Knowledge of local bond initiatives for community development and affordable housing purposes

Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in housing finance.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of residential development underwriting (single family and multifamily rental and ownership), risk analysis, and management.

Knowledge of legal documents associated with lending.

Ability to assist in the preparation and review of legal documents (Promissory Notes, Deeds of Trust, Warranty Deeds, Deed Restrictions, Modification Agreements, Deeds of Release, Satisfaction of Liens, Court Orders, Notice of Foreclosure, Bankruptcy filings, etc.)

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide project management and administrative support to grant initiative(s) and programs to ensure outcomes and compliance with funding requirements, state/federal standards, and Agency standards and goals.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three (3) years of experience in program area and/or planning project implementation and coordination; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Functions of the position:

Execute program activities and conduct planning studies in affordable housing and community development specialties.

Conduct site visits of funding recipients and document adherence to program requirements

Assist in the monitoring of funding recipients’ expenditures and processing reimbursement requests based on those expenditures.

Assist in the monitoring of affordable housing funded projects through the period of affordability.

Serve as staff liaison to the Affordable Housing Committee

Provide support in the planning, development, and implementation of grant objectives and the evaluation of projects, initiatives, and programs to include the collection and monitoring of performance measures.

May lead community engagement and outreach strategies to include collecting and gathering community feedback and disseminating information on the systems and programs.

Serve as a primary contact and manage communication with the grant funder regarding programmatic and fiscal reporting, training, and technical assistance.

Provide logistical and staff support to grant initiatives, projects, and programs to include a combination of grant management, contract management, and program quality assurance and compliance.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships in a variety of settings, working with all levels of the program’s stakeholders, county and partner leadership in order to guide group efforts an efficient and effective system.

Administer grant and contract preparation and submission among requesting County departments and ensure compliance.

Assist with budget development and monitoring, as well as fiscal and outcomes/performance management for system priorities, programs and services.

May develop & format publications and materials about grant strategies and initiatives, including information for public facing website.

Collect and analyze data/information relevant to the program and/or grant, prepare documents and reports for specified planning and evaluation projects and present oral and written analysis of data.

Design, develop, and prepare documents, reports, and presentations regarding the program portfolio to a variety of audiences.

Establish and monitor practice/operational standards in accordance with funding requirements, state/federal standards, and Agency standards and goals.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of housing planning and community development specializations.

Knowledge of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grants, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), and other state and federal housing and community development programs.

Knowledge of the general principles of financial management and generally accepted accounting principles and/or grants administration practices

Knowledge of grant writing, acquisition, and management.

Knowledge of current federal, state and local government grant programs

Knowledge of technical and administrative rules and regulations in the subject area

Communication skills to relay industry information regarding current issues and to present findings in such situations

Ability to prepare written findings and present recommendations supported by facts and to prepare and analyze financial information involving existing issues pertaining to the subject area and to present it in oral and/or written form.

Basic problem-solving skills to interpret compliance and report findings to management

Project management skills to work as a team to develop new processes and procedures based upon changes in laws and regulations or industry practice

Ability to provide appropriate documentation to support conclusions

Ability to organize and format reports to comply with applicable guidelines

Ability to review and document compliance with laws and regulations

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position is to support and coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of a program and services that support the needs of the community ensuring alignment with department and organizational strategies and goals.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three (3) years of experience related to the program field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Functions:

Initiate and execute the planning and coordination of community development activities and monitor to ensure projects remain on schedule

Conduct planning studies in affordable housing and community development specialties

Manage loan portfolios, addressing payoff requests, loan subordinations, modifications, collections, and foreclosure filings.

Develop community development application forms and instructions.

Monitor community development funding recipients’ expenditures.

Monitor community development funded projects through the period of affordability.

Prepare community development agreements including detailed budgets and scopes of work.

Serve as staff liaison to the Affordable Housing Committee

Serve as staff liaison to the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium

Supervise staff in the Community Development Division

​Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of housing planning and community development specializations.

Knowledge of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grants, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), and other state and federal housing and community development programs.

Knowledge of local bond initiatives for community development and affordable housing purposes

Knowledge of site selection feasibility studies and site feasibility studies

Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in housing finance.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of residential development underwriting (single family and multifamily rental and ownership), risk analysis, and management.

Knowledge of legal documents associated with lending.

Many more details are included in the job description online and a brief blurb is here:
The Project Manager – Real Estate will lead all phases of the commercial and residential real estate development process at Self-Help. This position will carry out this role by performing a wide variety of project management tasks as needed by the team, such as performing market research, creating financial pro formas, conducting due diligence, coordinating with community partners, closing financing, and working on other tasks related to project predevelopment, development, and asset management. The Project Manager – Real Estate will play a lead role on most of their projects and a supporting role on some, and he/she will be a key member of the Real Estate team’s project management staff. This position provides significant autonomy so requires a highly motivated, independent worker who is both an individual contributor and a project team leader accustomed to working effectively facilitating groups of professionals.

(This position can be based in our Durham headquarters, or in our Asheville, Charlotte or Greensboro offices depending on applicant’s location, so four job listings are shown but it’s only one opening; also, Self-Help has adopted a more flexible hybrid work schedule in which we allow 3 days in office and 2 from home each week.)

A short link to the full job description and an online application portal is provided at https://bit.ly/3r1oMSZ so click the link and search for “Project Manager – Real Estate” to see the posting.

We’re seeking to hire a Research Associate in Affordable Housing and Community Development to join the growing Big Water team!

Use your research and data analysis skills to build capacity within Native communities and other underserved populations to accurately describe and assess their conditions and resources, develop innovative solutions to address identified needs and issues, create culturally appropriate data-driven plans to support current and future generations, and advocate for more equitable policies, programs, funding and representation in decision-making processes.

Please review the job announcement on our web page at:

https://www.bigwaterconsulting.net/join-our-team

If you have any questions or would like to submit an application, please contact David Dixon at david@bigwaterconsulting.net. The deadline to submit applications is January 10 at 5:00 pm PT. We would also appreciate if you would share this announcement with any social justice-minded professionals who you think might be interested in this position.

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Professional planning work of moderate difficulty. Suited for someone who can perform a wide variety of activities related to environmental initiatives, especially climate action plan implementation. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental sciences, planning, or a related field, and considerable work experience in environmental or land use planning and experience in public speaking, writing, and outreach is required. Experience in grant administration, collaborative relationship-building, budget management, and GIS are strongly of interest. This position requires availability for supporting advisory boards and attending public meetings, both in the evenings, and on weekends, throughout the year. Please follow the link to our career portal in order to view a full description of the job.

Professional work of intermediate difficulty. Primary focus in current planning projects, including processing land use permit applications, construction plans, final plats, and similar information, conducting research and analysis related to land use data, regulations, and/or land use ordinance text amendments. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree with major course work in urban planning, architecture, engineering, or related field, and considerable experience in urban planning. Prior experience processing or administering land use permit and/or text amendment applications, particularly using online development application platforms, is strongly desired. Experience with GIS also is desirable. Must have effective oral and written communication skills and be able to maintain working relationships with government officials, developers, and the general public. Regular support for advisory boards and attendance at night meetings expected. Please follow the link to our career portal in order to view the full job description.

The focus of this internship is to support the ongoing Scenario Planning for Equitable Revitalization and Climate Resilience project that is co-led by the Reduced Poverty and Spatial Inequality and the Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Communities and Regions teams. The project involves engaging with at least one small to midsize city with a declining or stagnant population to pilot a recently developed scenario planning framework for smaller Legacy Cities. The scenario planning process will be focused on equitable, climate resilient revitalization. This is a part-time position up to 15 hours/week that reports to the Director of Climate Strategies. Position can be remote due to COVID-19; Cambridge, MA is the associated office location. There is no travel required for this position.
To apply: https://jobs.lever.co/lincolninst/a4694ec6-8662-4b58-9b2a-a091ec632747

The Town of Morrisville has an opening for a Planning Technician to replace a recent retirement. This is a great opportunity in an exciting and rapidly growing area of North Carolina. Morrisville is strategically located in the heart of the research triangle between Raleigh and Durham. This position is both technical and administrative. The duties include serving as secretary to the Planning and Zoning Board, reviewing residential plot plans and final surveys, reviewing special event permits, and processing development applications via the Town’s Energov plan review software. See the full job description for a complete list of job duties. The hiring range for this position begins at $47,752. Morrisville offers work from home days each week, as well as other competitive benefits. The application period for this position is continuous and will remain open until filled.