The Mid-East Commission Planning, Economic Development, and Community Services Department, located in Washington, North Carolina serving a five county region, is seeking a qualified individual with education and experience in the areas of, Land Use Planning, Zoning Administration, Transportation Planning and Water Quality Planning, to fill the position of Planner. The Planner position, under the supervision of the Department Director, performs professional planning work for the COG. Work primarily includes conducting planning, zoning, land use, open space, water quality and assistance to the COG members, as well as coordination of Rural Transportation Planning Organizations (RPO). Work requires thorough knowledge of the planning field and is characterized by independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties. Work is performed primarily in an inside environment. The employee may serve as a lead worker or project manager. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Director of Planning, Economic Development and Community Services and is evaluated through conferences, observation, reports, progress on projects, and feedback from the clients.

In this moment of growth and opportunity for the Carolina Federation,Down Home North
Carolina, and our allies, we are looking to hire a data organizer to support the growing data
management needs for program work across the state.

We are seeking a data organizer who would

● be thrilled to help grow innovative political organizations across North Carolina
● fit our culture of courageous leadership and playful camaraderie, and
● share our deep love of people and ferocious commitment to power and transformation.

The data organizer will work directly with the organizing staff of the Carolina Federation and
Down Home North Carolina to support mutli-racial, multi-issue grassroots political power in our
state. While our work is deeply relational at its core, we seek to utilize the most effective
technical tools and tactics possible to build our membership base and reach voters in our
communities. The data organizer’s primarily role is to support this continued integration of our
data-driven electoral work with our relational organizing work.

In this moment of growth and opportunity for the Carolina Federation, we are looking to add one or
more dynamic regional organizers to our staff team. We are seeking organizers who would:

● be thrilled to help grow an innovative political organization across North Carolina
● fit our culture of courageous leadership and playful camaraderie, and
● share our deep love of people and ferocious commitment to power and transformation.

Our regional organizers will work directly with both our co-directors and our local grassroots leaders to
develop new multi-racial, multi-issue local political organizations as affiliates of the Carolina Federation.
Regional organizers will support these affiliates in their organizational structure, core member
recruitment and intensive leadership development training. Through this work, regional organizers will
also contribute to the continued development of the Carolina Federation’s core leadership team and to
the overall shared culture of our organization.

Pender County is seeking a transformational, progressive and empowering individual for the Director position in the Planning and Community Development Department.

This individual will bring to the table a track record of innovative, high-level leadership, and excellent employee engagement to be a servant leader of this diverse and high-functioning Department. The ideal candidate shall have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and regional planning and public administration as applied to natural resources, population, cultural features and other economic development and social matters; comprehensive knowledge of zoning policies, procedures and regulations including methods of devising and revising zoning and subdivision ordinances and in obtaining compliance; comprehensive knowledge of state laws pertaining to urban and regional planning; general knowledge of management techniques; ability to write professional and technical planning and personnel reports and papers; ability to identify, write and administer federal and state grants; ability to plan and direct a comprehensive planning program; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to deal tactfully and effectively with public officials, community leaders and professional groups; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Qualified candidates shall have a Bachelor’s degree with coursework in planning, geography, or related field and considerable experience in municipal planning including supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred. Possession of or the ability to obtain AICP designation within one year of employment. Possession of CZO designation is preferred.

Pender County offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance through the NC State Health Plan, employer 401K contribution, NC State Retirement, and various ancillary benefits. For those that would be commuting, Pender County offers connectivity via Interstate 40, US HWY 17, and many other state highways.

Apply today to see why Pender County is the best place to work.Pender County isa fast growing county with a population of more than 60,000. The county is well positioned for growth and development with strategic priorities related to economic development, expansion of public infrastructure, growth management, quality of life and education. Pender County offers state of the art commerce parks, including Pender Commerce Park and Burgaw’s Industrial Park. Pender County takes a progressive and business-friendly approach to assist companies in job creation and investment in the county. A variety of local and state economic incentive programs are available, and Pender County is well-positioned with its economic development partners and contacts to assist in business and industrial client expansions and locations.

NCGrowth is now recruiting graduate students to work as Analysts for Summer 2020. We value our partnership with DCRP and look forward to another round of excellent planning students!

Analysts have the opportunity to work with NCGrowth staff, university faculty, and community and business leaders on projects such as:

· Assisting a rural county with the development of a small business incubator
· Tribal business development
· Connecting small farmers with institutional buyers
· Helping a tortilla manufacturer access new markets

Analysts work on a remote basis with occasional required travel. A typical projects consist of 100-150 hours of work done over the course of the summer or semester, but may extend longer depending on the analyst’s schedule and the project scope. Compensation is $20/hr. Analysts who join in Summer 2020 may stay on through their graduation pending successful project completion.

The application deadline is Feb 9, 2020. The application can be found here: https://ncgrowth.unc.edu/index.php/staff/student-analysts/

Commercial Site Design, a Raleigh-based civil engineering and land surveying firm, is looking to add a motivated and experienced Land Planning Project Manager to its team. This position will guide small to mid-size commercial developments through the development process in jurisdictions across the country.

A successful candidate will have experience managing and guiding commercial developments through the site development and civil engineering processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop project plans including but not limited to goal, strategy, identification of risk, scheduling, budget, allotment of resources, analysis of development alternatives and communicate with team
• Responsible for managing multiple projects while maintaining high quality and customer satisfaction
• Communicate to team and customers on status of projects
• Provide day-to-day guidance for projects’ activities
• Identify and solve all projects’ risks
• Evaluate resources and staffing needs; monitor schedules and workflow
• Write RFPs for leads and existing clients
• Maintain and build on client relationships

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
• Minimum 2 years of land planning experience
• Experience working with city officials and guiding projects through the permitting and review process
• Excellent communication, presentation, writing and organization skills
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, creativity, and mature judgement
• Ability to successfully manage multiple task, assignments and meet deadlines
• Commercial engineering project management experience is strongly preferred
• Occasional travel may be required

Commercial Site Design offers benefits including health insurance, 401K, vacation time and holidays.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and the Phillip D. Peters Regional Planning Fellowship Board of Directors are pleased to announce the availability of a planning fellowship in 2020. The fellowship competition is open to students currently enrolled in a Master’s degree graduate program in urban planning or a related field. Priority will be given to those students midway through their graduate program.

The fellowship will be awarded during spring 2020. The fellow will work with CMAP for 10 weeks over a consecutive period between May 2020 and December 2020.

https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers/peters-fellowship

Please note that the deadline for receiving all application materials is Friday, February 7, 2020. The fellow will be announced in late March.

Questions regarding the fellowship should be directed to Yesenia Ambriz, HR Recruiter at yambriz@cmap.illinois.gov.

Thank you for your interest in CMAP.

The Southeast Tennessee Development District is a regional council of governments located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The opening is for the position of Regional Planner. This entry-level position will work in advising local communities on matters related to land use planning primarily through zoning and subdivision regulations as well as through the development of short and long-range plans. Other duties include assisting communities in a wide variety of activities including, but not limited to, grant writing, project administration, the National Flood Insurance Program, transportation planning, annexations,and urban growth. Attendance at evening meetings is required.

See attachment for additional information.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, political science, geography or a closely related field. A master’s degree in one of the aforementioned areas is preferred. Some professional experience in land use planning is also preferred.

Maximum Starting Salary Based on Qualifications (non-negotiable): $41,093.70Benefits include:State of Tennessee Health Insurance Plan, Vision, Dental, employer paid contribution to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System(employees are vested in 5 years), and employer matching contributions to a 401(k). Employees earn 1 annual leave day each month and a ½ day of sick leave each month. Fringe benefits are estimated to be 36% of an employee’s pay scale.

Applications Requested by January 31, 2020A resume & cover letter should be sent to:

Chad Reese, Planning Director
creese@sedev.org
OR
P.O. Box 4757Chattanooga, TN 37405
ATTN: Chad Reese

NCGrowth helps businesses and communities create good jobs and equitable opportunities through applied research and technical assistance.

NCGrowth is seeking excellent, highly-motivated graduate students with a wide range of skills and professional experiences – business, planning, public policy, environmental sciences, etc – to work on impactful economic development research projects in rural and economically distressed parts of North Carolina.

Analysts have the opportunity to work with NCGrowth staff, university faculty, and community and business leaders on projects such as:
• Conducting a feasibility study for a multi-county food hub
• Assisting a rural community in leveraging natural and cultural assets to promote tourism and economic development
• Determining the financial feasibility of a regional incubator and entrepreneurship center
• Analyzing potential industrial sites for an under resourced county to prioritize investment of limited economic development dollars

Analysts work on a remote basis with occasional required travel. A typical projects consist of 100 hours of work done over the course of the summer or semester, but may extend longer depending on the analyst’s schedule and the project scope. Compensation is $20/hr.

The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Planner to join our planning team. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George’s has a population of approximately 900,000 residents and is home to the University of Maryland at College Park, National Harbor, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and a world class parks and recreation system. As part of the Washington Metropolitan Region, the County is accessible by WMATA Metro rail and bus. We invite
qualified candidates to apply for our Planner position.

A qualified applicant for this position will have enthusiasm for community planning, exceptional analytic and communications skills, and familiarity with comprehensive planning, transit-oriented
development, growth management, and transportation planning. The position will be responsible for various quantitative and qualitative analyses in support of planning including the following
program areas: comprehensive planning, transit-oriented development, housing, buildable lands, economic development, and performance monitoring. Individuals from all cultures and
communities are encouraged to apply.