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Planning Technician

November 13, 2024

Planning Technician

Firm Name
Town of Hillsborough
Firm Location
Hillsborough, NC
Firm Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hillsboroughnc/jobs/4716326/planning-technician?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Description

The purpose of this position is to serve as the main point of contact within the Planning and Economic Development Division for current and future residents, developers, surveyors, business owners, investors, and others. This position also provides administrative support for the Planning Division staff.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they believe they are unable to perform every task on a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The town will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  12/01/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Haley Thore, Human Resources Manager
Contact Email
haley.thore@hillsboroughnc.gov
Contact Phone
(919) 296-9442

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, GIS, Land Use
Job Sector:
Public

Regional Planner

October 28, 2024

Regional Planner

Firm Name
NC Department of Transportation
Firm Location
Raleigh, NC
Firm Website
https://tinyurl.com/y98rh3fp

Description

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/y98rh3fp by Nov 15.

NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.
Don’t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300 reviews.

Salary: $44-588 – $78,028

The Challenge
We are looking for a Regional Transportation Planner to join our Integrated Mobility team.

In this role, you will
⦁ Provide technical assistance to multimodal transportation, planning, assistance to local/regional governments.
⦁ Coordinate with Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs), Municipal Planning Organizations (MPOs), and public transportation systems within your geographic area that includes a 25-county region of urban and rural locales.
⦁ Regularly coordinate with MPOs, RPOs, and local transportation groups.
⦁ Lead planning assistance.
⦁ Provide programmatic guidance.
⦁ Coordinate and implement activities related to federal and state planning programs.
⦁ Administer multimodal/bicycle/pedestrian plans, management and conduct planning projects for local governments and transportation systems.
⦁ Assist with technical research projects.
⦁ Create planning best practices, quarterly report reviews and tracking.
⦁ Understand federal and state program areas
⦁ Lead research, policy, and related projects.
⦁ Research state/federal laws and policies regarding multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit travel.
⦁ Ensure our Division meets federal/state programmatic requirements.
⦁ Provide guidance to other NCDOT business units
⦁ Deliver public presentations about IMD’s work.
⦁ Provide strategic leadership and support to our Planner I when leading projects and facilitating complex assignments.
⦁ Work under our Regional Planning Manager in the Planning and Programming Section.
⦁ Travel throughout the Western NC Mountains region for partner and stakeholder engagement.

What You Bring
⦁ General knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit planning principles, techniques, and procedures and their interrelationships.
⦁ General knowledge and understanding of Federal & State laws, guidelines, and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation infrastructure and systems.
⦁ Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple planning and research projects and studies.
⦁ Demonstrated ability to direct, organize, and oversee activities of consultants and research partners.
⦁ Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with state, federal, and local officials.

Education & Experience
⦁ Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics, and
⦁ 2+ years experience in the collection and analysis of economic and social data; or
⦁ An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note
⦁ Your office can be in Raleigh or at an NCDOT facility agreed upon by IMD and the Division of Highways Division Engineer in any of these counties: Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, Catawba, McDowell, Rutherford, Polk, Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Transylvania, Henderson, Jackson, Swain, Graham, Cherokee, Clay, or Macon.

Questions?
Call me: Faye T. McCullen at 919-707-4685.

Inspire me to join the Integrated Mobility team
Our team administers state and federal funds for public transportation, bike, and pedestrian programs and provides subject matter expertise related to multimodal transportation planning, innovation, technology, and emerging mobility trends.

Our core mission is to provide leadership for safe, affordable, and innovative multimodal transportation throughout North Carolina. Our team’s goals include eliminating transportation barriers, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all North Carolinians, enhancing quality of life by providing safe multimodal transportation choices, and ensuring safety for all road users.

We administer $100M+ annually in state and federal funds for public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian programs. We review 200+ applications each year for funding, provide grant funding to 150+ subrecipients, processes 1,000+ reimbursement claims, provide performance reports to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on 30+ active grants, and provides risk-based oversight of 100+ subrecipients to ensure compliance with federal/state requirements. Ensuring subrecipient compliance with all federal/state requirements is also a core responsibility.

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Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  11/20/2024
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Faye McCullen
Contact Phone
(919) 707-4685

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Planning, Land Use, Other, Transportation
Job Sector:
Public

Regional Transportation Planner

October 25, 2024

Regional Transportation Planner

Firm Name
NC Department of Transportation
Firm Location
Raleigh, NC
Firm Website
https://tinyurl.com/y98rh3fp

Description

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/y98rh3fp by Oct 29.

NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.
Don’t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with nearly 300 reviews.

Salary: $44-588 – $78,028

The Challenge
We are looking for a Regional Transportation Planner to join our Integrated Mobility team.

In this role, you will

  • Provide technical assistance to multimodal transportation, planning, assistance to local/regional governments.
  • Coordinate with Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs), Municipal Planning Organizations (MPOs), and public transportation systems within your geographic area that includes a 25-county region of urban and rural locales.
  • Regularly coordinate with MPOs, RPOs, and local transportation groups.
  • Lead planning assistance.
  • Provide programmatic guidance.
  • Coordinate and implement activities related to federal and state planning programs.
  • Administer multimodal/bicycle/pedestrian plans, management and conduct planning projects for local governments and transportation systems.
  • Assist with technical research projects.
  • Create planning best practices, quarterly report reviews and tracking.
  • Understand federal and state program areas
  • Lead research, policy, and related projects.
  • Research state/federal laws and policies regarding multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit travel.
  • Ensure our Division meets federal/state programmatic requirements.
  • Provide guidance to other NCDOT business units
  • Deliver public presentations about IMD’s work.
  • Provide strategic leadership and support to our Planner I when leading projects and facilitating complex assignments.
  • Work under our Regional Planning Manager in the Planning and Programming Section.
  • Travel throughout the Western NC Mountains region for partner and stakeholder engagement.

What You Bring

  • General knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit planning principles, techniques, and procedures and their interrelationships.
  • General knowledge and understanding of Federal & State laws, guidelines, and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation infrastructure and systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple planning and research projects and studies.
  • Demonstrated ability to direct, organize, and oversee activities of consultants and research partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with state, federal, and local officials.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics, and
  • 2+ years experience in the collection and analysis of economic and social data; or
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: Your office can be in Raleigh or at an NCDOT facility agreed upon by IMD and the Division of Highways Division Engineer in any of these counties: Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, Catawba, McDowell, Rutherford, Polk, Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Transylvania, Henderson, Jackson, Swain, Graham, Cherokee, Clay, or Macon.

Questions?
Call me: Faye T. McCullen at 919-707-4685.

Our team administers state and federal funds for public transportation, bike, and pedestrian programs and provides subject matter expertise related to multimodal transportation planning, innovation, technology, and emerging mobility trends.

Our core mission is to provide leadership for safe, affordable, and innovative multimodal transportation throughout North Carolina. Our team’s goals include eliminating transportation barriers, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all North Carolinians, enhancing quality of life by providing safe multimodal transportation choices, and ensuring safety for all road users.

We administer $100M+ annually in state and federal funds for public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian programs. We review 200+ applications each year for funding, provide grant funding to 150+ subrecipients, processes 1,000+ reimbursement claims, provide performance reports to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on 30+ active grants, and provides risk-based oversight of 100+ subrecipients to ensure compliance with federal/state requirements. Ensuring subrecipient compliance with all federal/state requirements is also a core responsibility.

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Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  10/29/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Faye McCullen
Contact Phone
(919) 707-4685

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Planning, Other, Resiliency, Transportation
Job Sector:
Public

Transportation Planner II

October 25, 2024

Transportation Planner II

Firm Name
NC Department of Transportation
Firm Location
Raleigh, NC
Firm Website
https://tinyurl.com/9ux2ayt9

Description

How to Apply: You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/9ux2ayt9 by Nov 6.

NCDOT is a Great Place to Work. Don’t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with nearly 300 reviews.

Salary: $46,817 – $81,930

The Challenge: We are looking for a Transportation Planner to join our Integrated Mobility team.

In this role, you will

  • Provide technical assistance to multimodal transportation, planning, assistance to local/regional governments.
  • Coordinate with Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs), Municipal Planning Organizations (MPOs), and public transportation systems within your geographic area that includes a 25-county region of urban and rural locales.
  • Regularly coordinate with MPOs, RPOs, and local transportation groups.
  • Lead planning assistance.
  • Provide programmatic guidance.
  • Coordinate and implement activities related to federal and state planning programs.
  • Administer multimodal/bicycle/pedestrian plans, management and conduct planning projects for local governments and transportation systems.
  • Assist with technical research projects.
  • Create planning best practices, quarterly report reviews and tracking.
  • Understand federal and state program areas
  • Lead research, policy, and related projects.
  • Research state/federal laws and policies regarding multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit travel.
  • Ensure our Division meets federal/state programmatic requirements.
  • Provide guidance to other NCDOT business units
  • Deliver public presentations about IMD’s work.
  • Provide strategic leadership and support to our Planner I when leading projects and facilitating complex assignments.
  • Work under our Regional Planning Manager in the Planning and Programming Section.
  • Travel throughout the Eastern Piedmont region for partner and stakeholder engagement.

What You Bring

  • Deep knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit planning principles, techniques, and procedures and their interrelationships.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of Federal & State laws, guidelines, and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation infrastructure and systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple planning and research projects and studies.
  • Demonstrated ability to direct, organize, and oversee activities of consultants and research partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state, federal, and local officials.

Education & Experience

  • Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics, and
  • 1+ year experience in transportation or community planning; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics, and
  • 3+ years experience in the collection and analysis of economic and social data, one of which must have been in transportation or community planning projects; or
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: Your office can be in Raleigh or at an NCDOT facility agreed upon by IMD and the Division of Highways Division Engineer in any of these counties: Orange, Durham, Wake, Johnston, Chatham, Person, Granville, Vance, Warren, Halifax, Northampton, Hertford, Bertie, Martin, Beaufort, Pitt, Greene, Lenoir, Duplin, Wayne, Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson, Lee, or Moore.

Questions?
Call me: Faye T. McCullen at 919-707-4685.

Our team administers state and federal funds for public transportation, bike, and pedestrian programs and provides subject matter expertise related to multimodal transportation planning, innovation, technology, and emerging mobility trends.

Our core mission is to provide leadership for safe, affordable, and innovative multimodal transportation throughout North Carolina. Our team’s goals include eliminating transportation barriers, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all North Carolinians, enhancing quality of life by providing safe multimodal transportation choices, and ensuring safety for all road users.

We administer $100M+ annually in state and federal funds for public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian programs. We review 200+ applications each year for funding, provide grant funding to 150+ subrecipients, processes 1,000+ reimbursement claims, provide performance reports to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on 30+ active grants, and provides risk-based oversight of 100+ subrecipients to ensure compliance with federal/state requirements. Ensuring subrecipient compliance with all federal/state requirements is also a core responsibility.

Connect me to NCDOT Careers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncdot-careers

Show me more NCDOT jobs: https://bit.ly/NCDOTJobs

Curious? https://bit.ly/JoinNCDOT

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  11/06/2024
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Faye McCullen
Contact Phone
(919) 707-4685

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Planning, Other, Resiliency, Transportation
Job Sector:
Public

Senior Planner

September 16, 2024

Senior Planner

Firm Name
Town of Holly Springs
Firm Location
Holly Springs, NC
Firm Website
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/

Description

As the Senior Planner for the Town of Holly Springs you will be a part of a team of planners that have a passion for collaboration, creativity, and innovation in a growing and dynamic community. Your role as Senior Planner will be to lead long-range planning projects focused on urban design, place-making, and mobility for the Development Services Department.

Holly Springs is a fast-growing community located in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. Our Town’s vision is to provide an unmatched quality of life that reflects the joys of small town living in a safe, family-friendly community that residents and businesses are proud to call home. The Senior Planner position is part of our Development Services Department that brings together planners, engineers, and building code officials to promote collaboration, innovation, and efficiency for the planning and development process. The work schedule is business hours with occasional evenings and weekends. The starting annual salary range is $79,323.67-$90,032.37 (Grade N) however commensurate on knowledge, skills, and experience.

What you will be doing:
• Leading a variety of comprehensive plans, small area plans, corridor plans, and special projects relating to land use, urban design, historic preservation, affordable housing, and sustainable development.
• Engaging with multidisciplinary partners on long-range planning projects such as transportation planning, parks and recreation planning, and utility planning.
• Leading workshops, meetings, community outreach events, and public hearings to engage with the community.
• Implementing the Comprehensive Plan through policy updates and the review of annexation and rezoning petitions.
• Assisting in the implantation of the Town Council’s strategic plan initiatives for the Development Services Department.
• Maintaining demographic statistical data, analyses, reports and graphics.
• Coaching, mentoring and providing direction to direct report team members.

What you will bring to our Development Services Team:
• A Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or a related field.
• 5 years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants with less experience may be considered.
• Knowledge and/or skills in urban design, land use, community development, and/or economic development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage or facilitate complex projects relating to land use and development programs such as comprehensive plans, small area plans, corridor plans, or other plans related to the growth, development, and redevelopment
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
Special Requirements
• Possession of AICP certification or ability to obtain certification

How to Apply:
• Complete an online application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollysprings/jobs/4608011/senior-planner?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
• Include a cover letter and resume.
• This is an immediate opening and the position is open until filled. First review of applications will occur beginning August 26, 2024.

What we provide:
• Remote work up to 2 days per week.
• Career learning and professional development.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Jasmine Brown
Contact Email
jasmine.brown@hollyspringsnc.gov

Job Category:
Community Development, Design, Economic Development, Land Use, Transportation
Job Sector:
Public

Real Estate Development Analyst

September 4, 2024

Real Estate Development Analyst

Firm Name
Development Finance Initiative
Firm Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Firm Website
https://dfi.sog.unc.edu/

Description

Full job posting: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/287244

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.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  09/30/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Frank Muraca
Contact Email
muraca@sog.unc.edu

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, GIS, Housing, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Non Profit

Senior Planner

August 16, 2024

Senior Planner

Firm Name
Town of Cary
Firm Location
Cary, NC

Description

We invite you to learn more and apply today by visiting the below link!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/4610273/senior-planner

Description:

Cary is looking for a passionate and driven professional to share in our goal of creating the Local Government That Doesn’t Exist through innovation, evolution and excellence. We emphasize the importance of taking care of our employees and citizens. We strive to live inspired while working together to impact lives through exceptional service.

This senior level position will join the Planning and Development team to perform complex professional work with a focus on Cary’s most complex planning and development related projects. We are seeking generalist candidates that have extensive experience with land development ordinance amendments, reviewing or designing infill and redevelopment site plans, and managing rezoning requests, a mindset to help facilitate high-quality projects, and demonstrated ability to facilitate issue resolution through internal and external collaboration.

We believe Cary offers the best benefits, which support our diverse workforce, providing employees with choices. A competitive salary is offered depending on qualifications and experience. Our highly comprehensive total compensation package is unprecedented, allowing Cary to value and support our employees’ whole selves, and sets us apart as an employer of choice.

This is an exciting time to be a part of the transformational development occurring in Cary!

This position requires excellent written and verbal skills to communicate with various audiences including boards, commissions, development professionals, and the community. Successful candidates will collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment and must be able to adapt to change through continuous learning while empowering others through shared knowledge. Demonstrated knowledge of land use principles, zoning practices, urban design, mixed-use concepts, architecture, and engineering are desired.

Work is performed under the general supervision of senior members of the staff and requires independent judgment and discretion in the performance of duties. Specific duties and requirements are determined by the area of assignment.

Anticipated hiring range: $74,755.20 – $90,000.00

Typical Tasks:

Cary is seeking a generalist for this senior level position to work on a variety of projects and reviews which may include the following:

  • Review development plans for various land uses and levels of complexity. Plan review requires the application of Cary’s policy documents, Land Development Ordinance and Community Appearance Manual. Plan review responsibilities involve collaboration and effective communication with other departments within Cary as well as the development community.
  • Manage rezoning cases for various types of projects including greenfield sites as well as complex infill and redevelopment projects. Case management for rezonings requires coordinating with Cary’s Development Review Committee, the applicant team and members of the public to address issues and questions. Case management responsibilities also require collaborative staff report preparation, and preparing and presenting to various audiences including members of the public, boards and commissions, and council.
  • Develop, interprets, amends, and enforces ordinances regarding zoning and development standards;
  • Draft Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals and manages consultants for specific projects;
  • Assists in the planning and implementation of various programs related to transit, land use, design guidelines, transportation-related plans and other small area plans;
  • Reviews permits including signs, zoning verification letters, and building permits;
  • Provides staff support to Boards and Commissions; processes applications and prepares staff reports; presents cases to the Boards and Commissions
  • Responds to inquiries from citizens, businesses, landowners, developers and elected and appointed officials regarding matters such as population and demographics, status of current projects, interpretations of the Land Use Plan, zoning matters, current and proposed ordinances, area plans and studies and on issues related to environmental, and development;
  • Coordinates and organizes public meetings; facilitates in-person and virtual public meetings, open houses, and inter-governmental meetings;
  • Assists in the development and implementation of Council initiatives and goals related to long-range planning; prepares, plans, develops and implements elements of the comprehensive plan; and
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of land use planning, planning research, zoning, and annexations; thorough knowledge of municipal planning, landscape architecture principles and practice, and urban design; thorough knowledge of municipal development ordinances and its applications; bicycle and pedestrian planning; thorough knowledge of growth management methods and practices; thorough knowledge of statistical methods and their application; thorough knowledge of the sources of data and information; thorough knowledge of principles and practice of community facilitation and conflict resolution; ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, maps, etc.; ability to plan, organize, supervise and carry out complex research projects effectively and simultaneously; ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, and members of the general public and development community.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in city and regional planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field and considerable experience in professional planning and development. Candidates may also have a background and/or related degree in the areas of site design, land development or construction management with a desire to learn planning.

Preferred candidates will have the following:

  • 8-10 years of experience in public or private sector land planning or development.
  • Master’s degree in city and regional planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, public administration, or engineering.
  • Experience with land use principles, zoning practices, urban design, mixed-use and redevelopment projects.
  • Experience with rezonings, and site plan review.
  • Experience interpreting and researching ordinances.
  • Proficiency navigating plan review software platforms and GIS.
  • Experience writing staff reports and making presentations.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience completing complex projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
  • Desire to build collaborative groups within the organization.
  • Ability to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work on a variety of tasks while being extremely organized and detail-oriented.
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Zoning Official (CZO) or other related professional certifications.

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  09/02/2024
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
RANARDO PEARSALL
Contact Email
ranardo.pearsall@carync.gov
Contact Phone
(919) 469-4374

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Environmental Planning, GIS, Land Use, Other
Job Sector:
Public

Associate or Senior Associate

August 16, 2024

Associate or Senior Associate

Firm Name
BAE Urban Economics
Firm Location
Washington DC
Firm Website
https://bae1.com

Description

Associate or Senior Associate Position

BAE Urban Economics, Inc. is seeking an outstanding Associate or Senior Associate level staff person to join our Washington DC office.

BAE has a dynamic national consulting practice in urban development, public-private partnerships, revitalization strategies, affordable housing, economic development, fiscal impact, and public finance. Our primary client base is public agencies, especially cities and local government agencies. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in Berkeley, CA with five branch offices, including Washington DC. Additional information can be found at https://bae1.com/.

Associates work as part of a team to complete technical analyses and reports. Associates are expected to plan and execute analytical tasks, prioritize multiple assignments, and complete deliverables in a timely manner with creativity and attention to detail. We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate who is passionate about the work we do, enjoys intellectual challenge, and has a desire to learn and grow professionally.

The Associate position requires:

  • Master’s degree in city and regional planning, business administration, or another related field
  • 1-2 years relevant work experience
  • Understanding of the real estate development process
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills in cash flow analysis, fiscal impacts and demographic trends
  • Very strong professional writing skills
  • Driver’s license and ability to travel

The Senior Associate position requires the qualifications above plus an additional two to three years of professional experience equivalent to the Associate position.

Skills and experience with Word, Excel and GIS are desirable, as is a working knowledge of the greater Washington DC/Baltimore metropolitan area. BAE offers a competitive salary, a supportive and collaborative environment, excellent benefits, and advancement opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.

This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours per week. We can also provide employees the flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample or professional report to:
Mary Burkholder, Principal, at bae1@bae1.com.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Mary Burkholder
Contact Email
bae1@bae1.com

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Housing, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Private

Assistant Commercial Developer at Mercy Housing

July 2, 2024

Assistant Commercial Developer at Mercy Housing

Firm Name
Mercy Housing
Firm Location
San Francisco, CA
Firm Website
https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/

Description

Apply through website: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MER1030MCYH/JobBoard/9dfd3499-936d-466b-bf72-845d91876d92/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9915981f-5cd6-489d-805c-cae852766088

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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Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Julia Katz
Contact Email
julia.katz@mercyhousing.org

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Housing, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Non Profit

Planning Services Administrator

June 14, 2024

Planning Services Administrator

Firm Name
City of Burlington
Firm Location
Burlington, NC
Firm Website
https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/

Description

*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

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  06/11/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Jamie Lawson

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Housing, Land Use
Job Sector:
Public