This position will require that you bring your passion for public service and historic preservation to the team every day. Your responsibilities will include managing medium- and small-scaled projects that improve our community and the lives of those living in it. You will work directly with stakeholders ranging from the public, other agencies and elected or appointed official. You and the team will conduct research, analyze data, report results and make recommendations. Your days will vary. One day you might be in the field meeting with property owners about improvements they want to do to their structure, the next you will be analyzing the results from a petition for the creation of a new historic district. The next might be spent preparing a staff report for the upcoming Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC).

This Planner I position provides support to the team through technical reviews, research and analysis of planning data for activities relating to the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Planning activities include but are not limited to certificates of appropriateness, landmark designations, historic districts, design guidelines, historic tax exemptions, technical assistance and consultation, and community educational outreach.

This position conducts regulatory review of development proposals and subdivision plat applications; researches development activity, considers policy trends, and prepares recommendations; interacts directly with the public, developers, engineers, architects and other professionals; and makes presentations to the Planning Commission, city officials, other boards and agencies.

Performs intermediate skilled technical work in the inspection of all phases of building plans and construction in the County’s Planning and Development Department. An employee in this class inspects construction work in process to enforce State codes for building for building construction including the five trades of building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes as well as fire. Work involves performing skilled inspections to determine the quality of workmanship, materials, and safety precautions; requires exercising judgment in interpreting state codes. Technical judgment is required to interpret provisions of the codes as applied to practical construction projects and circumstances. Inspections may require some physical effort and are performed under hazards present in dealing with construction work in progress. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and extremely hot and cold temperatures. Work is also subject to noise and dusts. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in dealing with contractors and the general public. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Building Codes Administrator and is evaluated through conferences, review of reports, records and contractor and citizen reactions.

Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG) seeks a Program Specialist to assist with projects that focus on commuter behavior, transportation, and air quality improvements. A positive, customer-focused orientation, an ability to deliver high-quality products in a timely manner, and an ability to be a strong contributing peer in staff and inter-agency teams is desired.

The successful candidate will work with local and regional partners to promote strategies for building a more sustainable and resilient transportation system locally. The work will focus on helping to plan and convene educational meetings and events, data collection and analysis for quarterly and annual reports, and development of educational materials. The Specialist will serve as support for various TJCOG Planning Department programs, with an emphasis on the Safe Routes to School and the Triangle Clean Cities Coalition. Visit https://www.tjcog.org/programs/energy-environment%E2%80%AF, and www.trianglecleancities.org for more information.

The Planner position assists with short and long range planning activities for The Research Triangle Park and supporting real estate transactions. The position also collects, analyzes, and reports on data of various types, including but not limited to: land use, GIS, market, and company data.

The Port Authority of NY & NJ is looking for career-minded individuals with a passion and commitment to public service to join our distinguished Leadership Fellow rotational program for graduate students who expect to receive their degree in Fall 2019 or Spring 2020. This is your chance to join the Port Authority as we connect the region in new ways for generations to come.

If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey does. We run some of the busiest and most critical transportation facilities in New York-New Jersey metropolitan region. It takes a dedicated team of over a thousand men and women to operate these facilities safely, efficiently, and with a high standard of customer service. Our nearly 8,000 employees are committed to the work they do – work that moves millions of people and supports billions of dollars in economic activity each year.

The City of Long Beach, California is looking for talented aspiring public leaders interested in applying their skills to serve a diverse, full-service city of 470,000 residents. Established in 1980, the City of Long Beach Management Assistant program is the longest-running municipal management development program in California. The Management Assistant Program provides talented and motivated individuals with experience and skills to become innovative local government leaders. Management Assistants experience a paid one-year apprenticeship working in four three-month rotations in various city departments alongside career department heads. For more information, visit our website.

Alumni of the Management Assistant Program have held many key positions in the City including Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and Directors of Economic Development, Development Services, and Human Resources. Alumni have also taken leadership positions in various other local government agencies, as well as non-profits and philanthropic organizations.

Under direction, the Planner III performs complex and responsible planning work in the land use, zoning, urban design, economic development, housing development, environmental planning, open space and recreation, code enforcement, historic preservation, real estate, waterfront planning, park planning, natural resource management and other related planning fields.

The essential functions of this job include: supervising, assisting, and/or developing & implementing planning policies and procedures; compiling, analyzing and interpreting complex technical, physical, social, economic, and statistical data related to planning (such as urban policy development, planning projects, zoning permit and subdivision application review, open space and recreation planning, historic preservation, environmental review, property management, land management, natural resources and/or other legal requirements); studying and making recommendations on complex planning related issues, designing and preparing graphic presentations to illustrate planning and development concepts, reviewing and/or coordinating the environmental review processes, supervising and reviewing the work of subordinates and consultants engaged in planning work, preparing clearly written, concise staff reports and documents that are understandable to the general public, coordinating with other city and governmental agencies on planning matters, reviewing and evaluating various building and land use permit applications, representing the department to government officials, community groups, developers, business organizations and the general public; developing, managing and coordinating public outreach processes for department policies, plans or initiatives; interpreting and explaining legal, technical and procedural aspects of planning work; and performing related duties as required.

This position requires an independent self-starter with tact and self-confidence and must possess excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite, Adobe Pro, Blue Beam, and/or ArcMap 10.6); the ability to adhere to a strict schedule and timetable; to work independently with many interruptions; to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees, design professionals, developers, and the general public; prepare accurate and concise plan review comments and planning reports; the ability to develop, interpret and firmly enforce relevant ordinances; and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Experience in a public planning department strongly preferred.

A four-year degree in urban planning or a related field and a minimum of 1 year professional planning experience (or an equivalent combination) are necessary. Knowledge of landscape materials, architecture and/or urban design are a plus. Typical working hours include regular office hours M-F 8am-5pm and evening meetings beginning at 7pm on most Tuesdays of each month. Compensatory time is given for evening meetings.

JOIN OUR TEAM! You are invited to bring your passion for public service and improving the Harnett County community to our team as a Planner I. The Development Services Department is seeking a Planner I to perform professional planning work in support of current planning and development and long-range planning projects.

Harnett County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina with approximately 130,000 residents. Our “Strong Roots, New Growth,” describes a county in transition, one that values its rural agricultural heritage while also embracing new growth and industry. Harnett County is optimally located between North Carolina’s capital city of Raleigh and the internationally recognized Research Triangle Park to the north, and the nation’s largest military installation in Fort Bragg to the south. The county is also centrally located in North Carolina and is within close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway, and to the numerous Atlantic Ocean beaches and the Outer Banks.

Harnett County offers a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, a competitive salary and benefits package including health and dental coverage, as well as retirement and a free health clinic for employees and anyone in their household.