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Development at Mercy Housing plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning and execution of housing projects. This position is responsible for coordinating with various departments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating seamless transitions from development to operations. The Assistant Project Developer II – Commercial will focus the inclusion of commercial interests at the building site, gather and engage the community, participate with the Development team, including architects and contractors.

Mission Values: At Mercy Housing we believe that business and mission are not competing values. Employees are expected to contribute to a mission and values centered culture. Employees are expected to articulate and incorporate the mission and core values of Respect, Justice and Mercy into their day-to-day work, as well as demonstrate commitment to issues of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are more effective when diverse groups of people, including residents, feel valued, respected, and included.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Project Developer in coordinating with other Mercy Housing departments to determine project feasibility, ensure regulatory compliance and to facilitate a successful transition from development to operations.
• Focusing on the commercial space.
• Perform tasks to secure local approvals and neighborhood acceptance of proposed housing projects, including submitting land use applications, attending hearings and neighborhood meetings, and foster a team approach.
• Gather resident input and acceptance of rehabilitation or new build projects.
• Coordinate the activity of architects, contractors, and other members of the Development team. Provides updates to the Project Developers.
• Prepare detail project financial analysis, narratives, and applications/proposals for funding.
• Submit funding applications in accordance with all requirements of the funder.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Planning or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in related work.
• Preferred Qualifications of Position

Professional Certifications

• Experience in affordable housing.

Knowledge and Skills

• Detail oriented, especially in creation and analysis of financial spreadsheets.
• Relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds and professional levels.
• Multi-task and prioritize duties.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Familiar with Mercy Housing structure.
• Understands general concepts of affordable housing, finance and related processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbally and written communication.
• Computer proficiency level in Microsoft Office Suite software.
• This is a brief job description of the job duties/responsibilities.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Qualifications
Skills Required

• Community Building
• Follow-Through
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education Required

• Bachelors or better in Urban Planning or related field.

Experience Required

• 3 years experience in affordable housing development

Licenses & Certifications

• Preferred: Real Estate Design & Dev.

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*Are you confident, innovative, detail-oriented, and have the ability to problem solve?
*Are you a leader and looking to mentor and manage a dynamic planning team?
*Are you interested in shaping the future of a growing City?

If so, we want you to join our team as a Planning Services Administrator!

What you will do:

The Planning Services Administrator serves to manage, mentor, and supervise staff within the Planning Division of the City of Burlington’s Planning Department. The duties are primarily associated with the oversight of the City’s short/long-range planning efforts, administering development ordinances, staff support for related boards, preparing text amendments, planning staff administration and personnel development. The staff person may also function as a deputy for the Planning Director, as needed.

Here’s a link to the job brochure: PSA Recruitment Brochure Optimized.pdf

Link to the job posting:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonnc/jobs/4528651/planning-services-administrator

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Planner or Senior Planner

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is seeking to hire a full-time planner or senior planner to assist with equitable municipal and regional planning. Planners at CCRPC work on a variety of projects in a diverse set of topic areas. Our work program includes writing comprehensive plans, developing municipal bylaw amendments, updating and implementing the regional plan, grant writing, and conducting project management for a wide array of municipal and regional projects related to land use, transportation, natural resources, emergency management, energy, and climate change. Proficiency in geographical information systems (GIS) is desired, but not required. Community engagement including justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion is major part of this position’s work.

The individual selected must be a self-starter, able to work independently and stick to deadlines. Regular night meeting attendance is expected. A valid driver’s license is required. Salary is dependent upon qualifications within the ranges ($50,000 – $72,800 for Planner and $65,000 – $88,400 for Senior Planner). Salary ranges will increase on July 1, 2024 based on a salary survey currently being conducted by CCRPC.

Please send a letter of interest and resume (with references and contact information) in one pdf to Charlie Baker, Executive Director at: cbaker@ccrpcvt.org. We will begin reviewing resumes on May 22, 2024. This position will remain open until filled. Job descriptions can be found at https://www.ccrpcvt.org/about-us/news/jobs/.

The CCRPC believes a diverse and culturally proficient staff are pivotal to creating an environment free of inequities. Accordingly, the CCRPC seeks to provide our membership and community with services enhanced by the professional contributions of culturally competent representatives of different races, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, physical ability, age, and sexual orientation. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. CCRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At CCRPC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles.

As a Program Analyst, you will: Serve as a Program Analyst and advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government programs.

The ideal candidate for this position is motivated, experienced and self- reliant professional with exceptional analytical abilities, and effective communication and customer service skills.

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel.  A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT:  Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• REMOTE WORK: This position may be eligible for remote work, which does not require reporting to the agency worksite location on a regular basis. If selected for a remote work location, you will be required to sign a remote work agreement detailing agency remote work policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework.  The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.

 

View the full application here: USAJOBS – Job Announcement

Are you eager to explore the intricate connections between economics, housing, real estate, and planning, and their profound impact on the communities we serve? At RKG Associates, we’re seeking a talented individual to join our Boston or Alexandria offices as a Market Analyst, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping communities through data-driven solutions.

View the full job posting using the link below.

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The individual hired for this position will independently perform a wide variety of professional and administrative tasks to organize, initiate and complete work within the Planning Department. Work involves close coordination with the work of the Planning Director and the Program Administrator III – Planner/Demographer, as well as analyzing, maintaining, and updating digital ArcGIS assignment boundary layers, database information, real estate data, subdivision data, student data and a street-level school assignment database, and coordinating the use of this data with other staff and departments. Work includes extensive use of ArcGIS and data manipulation in the analysis of student attendance boundaries, real estate searches, county subdivision development tracking, student growth trends and the geocoding of student data. The position requires extensive use of ArcGIS mapping and analysis in the development of special projects that support district administrative decision-making, as well as providing technical support to others in obtaining, understanding and utilizing Planning data. The individual in this position must exercise considerable tact and courtesy in contacts with the public, various school system staff, Board members, contractors, vendors, and other local government employees.

Application Link: Guilford County Schools – Employment Application (applitrack.com)

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The City of Morganton is a vibrant and energized city of 17,000 citizens located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a track record of innovation, creativity, positive results, and a progressive mindset. The City is looking for a self-starting planning professional who is motivated, well organized, and flexible. . We require someone who desires professional challenges, is able to find creative solutions, and has a strong sense of commitment to the community. The ability to learn, interpret and follow regulatory requirements, paired with the willingness to explore development options to achieve a successful project, is essential to be effective – rather than stopping at what we can’t do, we build partnerships and focus on what can be done.

This position performs planning work that provides coordinated guidance and regulation of the growth and development of the City. Work includes:

Performing the detailed review and analysis of applications for zoning and subdivision approval; including review of site plans, landscaping plans, elevations and plats;
Responsibility for thorough documentation and detailed record keeping of applications, subdivisions, and planning advice provided;
Providing clear and courteous advice to property owners, developers, citizens, and other City departments on matters related to zoning codes and ordinances;
Conducting research on zoning, annexation, and other issues.
Work involves providing technical guidance with considerable public contact on issues requiring judgment, firmness, customer service and tact – strong communication skills (both oral and written) are a must. The ability to operate independently and frequently switch between tasks is essential. This position requires knowledge and expertise typically found in a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or an equivalent combination of experience in planning; education, and training. Must possess or have ability to obtain a valid NC Driver’s License and we encourage pursuit of AICP certification.

Pay range is $48,000 – $70,000, dependent on experience. Open until filled, with first review of applications beginning February 19, 2024.

Hiring Graduate Students for Part-time Jobs
Impactful Consulting Opportunities

Apply by April 1: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/275805

Analysts are temporary employees and are preferably enrolled graduate students in Business Administration, Planning, Public Administration, Agriculture, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, and other disciplines. Analysts work alongside other NCGrowth staff to provide technical assistance to business owners, policymakers, and anchor institution leaders in order to create good jobs and new wealth in economically distressed communities. Since 2012, analysts have helped hundreds of NCGrowth clients.

This is a remote position. Some travel may be required.

Work will start in May 2024. Hourly rate is $22.

Examples of Past Projects:

• Economic Impact Analysis (IMPLAN)
• Asset-based economic development planning
• Creating financial models, business plans, marketing plans, SOPs, HR policies for small- and medium-sized businesses
• Connecting small farmers to grocery chains and other institutional buyers
• Analyzing purchasing data to improve institutional procurement processes
• Eco-, cultural, and historic tourism development
• Supplier diversity strategic plans
• Writing economic development case studies (www.homegrowntools.unc.edu)
• Forestry and farm management plans
• Asset-based economic development planning
• Manufacturing process improvement
• Data cleaning, merging, and de-duplication of business directories

Examples of Past Clients:

• Tortilla manufacturer
• County, municipal, Tribal and state governments
• Veterans housing real estate development
• Small farmers collective
• Airplane manufacturer
• Military bases
• Recreation and event venue

NCGrowth is a national center building an economy with opportunities for all to prosper. We provide technical assistance to businesses, governments, anchor institutions, and other organizations to create good jobs and new wealth in economically distressed communities. We produce applied research and develop innovative policies that promote equitable development. We host unique, cross-sector convenings and workshops to bring together diverse perspectives. With staff in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Washington, DC, our work and thought leadership range in scope from hyper-local to international. NCGrowth is an affiliated center of the UNC Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise.

This position will report to a DCRP alumni.

The City’s Corridors of Opportunity Program in Charlotte, NC is seeking motivated college students to participate in its Summer 2024 Internship Program. The ideal candidate will be a student in good academic standing with an enthusiasm for learning, strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills and a sincere interest in learning about cross-collaborative place-based investment. Candidates should be a rising undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited school during the 2024-2025 school year and available to work up to full time (40-hour week) beginning May through August 2024. Selected candidates will be compensated at a rate of $19-24/hour depending on academic status.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Corridors of Opportunity team which provides strategic direction and engagement for the City of Charlotte’s investments into six priority corridors. The Corridors program interacts across city departments, other public agencies, non-profit service providers and place-based organizations. You will gain critical experience by participating in a variety of projects, engagement activity and policy research and development, preparing documents and reports, attending meetings with city staff and officials as well as community meeting and events hosted by the Corridors team.

We are looking for highly competent students who will produce quality work and are willing to be an integral part of the Corridors of Opportunity team.

Review all requirements and apply directly on the City’s job website here.