Job Description

• Conducts and oversees economic impact analyses and designs programs to advance regional economic development. Participates in writing and implementing the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
• Designs and conducts primary and secondary research; analyzes data collected. Comments on economic development elements of local comprehensive plans and the economic impacts of developments of regional impact applications. Conducts outreach to business owners, collaborates with stakeholders on economic development projects, and provides technical assistance to local and regional entities seeking economic development funds and resources.
• Designs engagements for intensive technical assistance to towns on economic development challenges that are multifaceted in nature, touching on economics, land use and resource planning, and transportation. Participates and leads multi-disciplinary project teams providing support and recommendations to public officials to advance regional goals.
• Requires an ability to manage and coordinate projects and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of public and private groups. Requires independent judgment, and initiative and superior communication and organization skills.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in economics, urban or regional planning, public administration, plus five years of experience in economic development at the local, regional, or state level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

For additional information please visit https://capecodcommission.org/about-us/employment
Please apply online at https://www.barnstablecounty.org/barnstable-county/employment-opportunities

Job Description

• Conducts and oversees economic impact analyses and designs programs to advance regional economic development. Participates in writing and implementing the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
• Designs and conducts primary and secondary research; analyzes data collected. Comments on economic development elements of local comprehensive plans and the economic impacts of developments of regional impact applications. Conducts outreach to business owners, collaborates with stakeholders on economic development projects, and provides technical assistance to local and regional entities seeking economic development funds and resources.
• Designs engagements for intensive technical assistance to towns on economic development challenges that are multifaceted in nature, touching on economics, land use and resource planning, and transportation. Participates and leads multi-disciplinary project teams providing support and recommendations to public officials to advance regional goals.
• Requires an ability to manage and coordinate projects and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of public and private groups. Requires independent judgment, and initiative and superior communication and organization skills

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, urban or regional planning, public administration, plus five years of experience in economic development at the local, regional, or state level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

For additional information please visit https://capecodcommission.org/about-us/employment

Description
HORNE seeks experienced community development professionals to work within the Government Services practice group supporting post-disaster recovery and mitigation efforts. Successful applicants should have a minimum of 4 years’ experience with Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) programs, management, compliance and/or policy; Mitigation Programs or similar Federally funded Programs.

You will work with senior staff, subject matter experts, and junior staff to provide holistic CDBG support, including but not limited to program or project troubleshooting, process improvements, audit and QA/QC reviews, financial management, technical assistance, policy and procedure development support for post-disaster recovery and mitigation implementation.

Key Functions
• Provide authoritative guidance and expertise on Federal regulations (CDBG-DR/MIT, cross-cutting Federal requirements, Duplication of Benefits, etc.) and translating them into the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster recovery (DR) and mitigation (MIT) programs.
• Work as part of a team providing expert regulatory and compliance services to support CDBG- DR and CDBG-MIT efforts. Provide guidance on multiple aspects of program policy and program implementation activities such as CDBG-DR and MIT eligibility, National Objectives, and best practices.
• Develop complex written materials, including Action Plans, Action Plan Amendments, Program Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, and Memorandums, in compliance with federal and state regulations; developing technical documents.
• Assist in processing, developing, and reviewing policies, including changes and updates as published in the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Register Notices.
• Provide policy, compliance and other relevant training to staff and vendor personnel.
• Review programs and processes collaboratively with Program Leads to identify, document and improve areas of opportunity.
• Work with HORNE subject matter experts to communicate the Federal regulations that apply to natural disaster recovery or mitigation programs.
• Monitor projects/contracts for compliance with all federal, CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, state and program regulations.
• Work collaboratively within team, relevant project staff and consultants to provide technical assistance, insight, and expertise, as needed.

Core Competencies
• Collaboration
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Previous experience in housing, community development, mitigation, natural disaster recovery or similar projects.
• Knowledge of Federal mitigation and/or disaster recovery programs and policies (CDBG, CDBG-DR, Cross Cutting Federal Requirements etc.) and changing requirements
• Self-starter dedicated to providing quality work in timely manner

Work environment
• Remote
• Office environment / HORNE Offices

Physical demands
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel required
• Up to 50% or more, as needed.

Required education and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Mid to senior level program management experience with disaster recovery and/or mitigation programs of federally funded housing, economic development and/or infrastructure programs.
• Extensive knowledge of HUD rules, regulations and notices governing CDBG, CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT funds.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Preferred education and experience
• Advanced degree in business administration, urban planning, finance, law, or similar fields.
• Relevant experience in: policy and compliance, emergency management, disaster recovery, mitigation, community planning, federally funded programs.
• Relevant program experience in: housing, economic development, and/or infrastructure
• Knowledge of other federally funded programs, including but not limited to: HOME, LIHTC, Housing Trust Fund, Public Housing, SBA, FEMA.
• Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish)

HORNE Values…
• A forward-thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…
• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation and positive energy which HORNE calls the Wise Firm ©.
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

Follow this link and apply today!
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The job selection process allows for the selection of a candidate at either the Planner 1, Planner 2, or Senior Planner position based on their experience and education. This is an excellent opportunity for planners at a variety of levels to build their skill set, take on increasing responsibilities, and progress upwards as a Planner. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience working with the community, knowledge of the development process, and ability to understand financial documents.

The job is a redevelopment planner, a project-based position that focuses primarily on implanting adopted redevelopment plans. Successful candidates will work with developers, the community, and other City departments to sell property for development that furthers the goals of adopted area plans. The position requires someone that is organized and self-motivated.

The position exists in the collaborative environment of the Long Range and Strategic Planning Division. The division also covers the creation of small-area and corridor plans, historic preservation, updating our comprehensive plan GSO2040, and data gathering and analysis. We have a strong team environment, and focus on quality work that has an impact on our community. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About The Empowered Block:

The Empowered Block is a community development consultancy, driving equitable and inclusive community development. We offer advising services on affordable housing, economic development, community engagement, racial equity, and program evaluation. We also provide coaching to students and emerging professionals pursuing careers in community development.

Our Philosophy:

We are building a movement for innovation in community development. And we foster a workplace in which we can do the same on our team. By joining our team, you will receive mentorship and support as you build your community development career.

Responsibilities:

This is a paid fellowship. As a consultant fellow, you will be a critical team member supporting the mission of our organization. Below are a few of the responsibilities we expect for a consultant fellow:

-Support contracted community development projects, with urban planning and policy technical skills and expertise.
-Interact with clients and team to schedule calls, provide updates on project status, and request information.
-Create engaging social media content with messages relevant to our Empowered Block community.
-Assist with event or meeting planning, including deck drafting and logistics.
-Track progress of assigned projects in our client management system.

Qualifications:

-Current graduate student studying public policy, urban planning, or a related field.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Strong project management and organizational skills.
-1-3 years of experience in community development

Application: https://lnkd.in/dzVza4_m

FIRM OVERVIEW | HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an industry-leading real estate, economic development, and public policy consulting firm. We provide strategic advisory services for some of the most complex mixed-use, neighborhood, downtown, campus, and regional development projects across North America and abroad for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Whether we are exploring the hidden potential of an abandoned industrial waterfront, advancing housing policies to address the nation’s affordability crisis, or illustrating the economic benefits of open space redevelopment, HR&A creates value by providing innovative and creative solutions to the complex challenges of economic development and real estate in urban environments.

POSITION DESCRIPTION | HR&A seeks full-time Summer Analyst Fellows for 10 to 12 weeks to start in May or June in our Washington DC, Raleigh, and Atlanta offices. Fellows are asked to take on responsibilities in line with those of the core analytical staff at HR&A. Tasks may include market research, case study research, economic and financial analyses, and public policy analysis, as well as preparation of marketing materials, proposals, and client deliverables in the form of written reports and memos, PowerPoint presentations and Excel models. The role will support projects located across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions and in markets across the country. Indicative projects include conducting a market analysis for commercial revitalization strategy in Washington DC, assessing the housing supply and future housing needs on behalf of a major southeast city, or creating a development plan and analyzing the financial feasibility of a transit-oriented development project in Northern Virginia.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | Successful Analyst Fellows will possess strong skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, a passion for urban development and policy, and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities. They must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once. Furthermore, candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction. The most successful candidates will show a capacity for leadership, the ability to think critically and creatively, and potential for professional growth. HR&A is seeking candidates who have completed their Bachelor’s Degree and are working towards completion of a Master’s Degree, with a focus on urban planning, business, public policy, economics, real estate, or other closely related field. Additional relevant full-time work experience is preferred.

COMPENSATION | Fellows will be paid a stipend based on experience and qualifications.

SUBMISSION | Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document (maximum of 2 pages) to Khaleia English at kenglish@hraadvisors.com with the subject line “Summer Analyst Fellow Application” by Wednesday February 23rd, 2022. Cover letters should include a ranking of location preferences for any offices of interest. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and an offer may be extended to a successful candidate prior to the closing date. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Please do not call regarding this position. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Overview
The Research Analyst, as part of SRI International’s Center for Innovation Strategy and Policy (CISP), will contribute to innovation policy research, analysis, and evaluations for a diverse range of clients, based out of our Arlington, VA location (Remote work due to COVID)

CISP helps organizations, regions, and countries achieve long-term economic and social impact through effective investments in science, technology, and innovation. Our team conducts research, analysis, program evaluation, and strategic planning for private and public-sector clients around the world. We collaborate with our partners and clients in the following areas:

• Innovation Ecosystem and Workforce Development
• Innovation Strategy and Training
• Complex Program Evaluation
• Science and Technology Program Support
• Advanced Analytics in R&D Analysis

Responsibilities

The Research Analyst will work across all these areas and will:

• Work on multiple simultaneous projects, independently and under the direction of project leaders.
• Apply a variety of analytic methods to explore and assess diverse and complex data sets.
• Manage and conduct routine analysis, table and output creation, and quality control for client analytic and publication needs.
• Produce pieces of well-written high-quality reports and presentations for clients in collaboration with team members.
• Occasionally travel domestically and internationally (when conditions permit).

Qualifications
1–5 years of work experience in policy issues related to science, engineering, competitiveness, innovation, technology development, program evaluation and/or economic development.

U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.
Research experience involving quantitative methods including programming and statistical.

Knowledge of software applications such as Excel and programming languages such as R and Python desirable.
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in public policy or other policy-oriented field in the social sciences.

IEc is seeking individuals with an economics-related graduate degree to join our consulting firm as full-time Associates. Successful candidates will support our dynamic, cross-disciplinary work on topics such as natural resource damage assessment, regional economics modeling, energy analysis, program performance evaluation, and regulatory analysis.

Associates gather and evaluate data, design and implement major analyses, interpret and communicate results, and recommend modifications to achieve project objectives.

Consulting work at IEc requires skills including paying attention to detail, asking questions, identifying potential solutions when challenges arise, independently managing your time to meet deadlines, and contributing to a project team. Associates also may coordinate projects, interact with clients, and manage Research Analysts’ tasks.

Candidates must demonstrate academic experience in a discipline relevant to IEc’s work, including but not limited to economics, econometrics, energy, or a related field. To support our dynamic, cross-disciplinary work, successful candidates have strong analytic, problem-solving, and communications skills, as well as experience implementing quantitative analytic methods applicable to their field of study.

Because IEc is committed to growth from within, we seek Associate candidates with a long-term interest in a consulting career. Associates are eligible for promotion to senior positions.

Required Qualifications: Master’s, Ph.D., or international equivalent in relevant fields (see above).

To apply, you must upload all the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample – this should be authored solely by you, be no more than 5 pages in length (can be an excerpt from a longer paper), and include some type of technical information/analysis.
• Undergraduate transcript
• Graduate transcript

If the recruiting committee is interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you directly after January 31 to set up a screening interview

IEc is seeking individuals with a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) to join our firm as Research Analysts (RAs). Working with other IEc staff, RAs gather and evaluate data; perform quantitative analyses using a variety of economic, financial, or scientific methods; and communicate results in both written and oral form. Consulting work at IEc requires skills including paying close attention to detail, asking questions, identifying potential solutions when challenges arise and recommending the next steps to move a project forward. RAs must independently manage their time to meet deadlines and contribute to a project team.

Research Analysts must demonstrate academic experience in at least one of a wide range of disciplines relevant to IEc’s work including but not limited to economics, applied mathematics, public policy, engineering, finance, chemistry, biology, ecology, and other environmental sciences.

Research Analysts are eligible for promotion to Senior Research Analyst. Because most advanced positions at IEc require a graduate degree, RAs and Senior RAs often depart for graduate school or other career opportunities after working at IEc for approximately two to four years.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or equivalent international degree in a relevant field (see above). If you have a graduate degree, please apply for the Associate position and not the RA position.

When applying, you must upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Undergraduate Transcript
• Writing Sample – this should be authored solely by you, be no more than 5 pages in length (can be an excerpt from a longer paper), and focus on technical information/analysis.

If the recruiting committee is interested in pursuing your application, we will contact you directly after February 14 to set up a screening interview.

Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments is seeking two (2) Senior Regional Planners to join our dynamic Planning and Development Services (PDS) team. Serving as the lead regional organization for a five county region, PDS works in partnership with federal, state and local member governments, allied organizations, and community leadership. With diverse sources of funding we comprehensively identify and address local and regional priorities in the interrelated areas of community and economic development, infrastructure, workforce, and more. Efforts are focused on a variety of topics like affordable housing, land use, rural broadband, local food access, small town revitalization, clean energy, transportation, environmental sustainability, and more. Many of our projects have received national recognition and we are successfully growing. We seek additional team players with excellent planning, facilitation, communication, technical and project creation/implementation skills.
One of the current open positions will have a strong initial focus on providing local governments assistance in the utilization and leveraging of over $110 million in federally appropriated ARP funds as they relate to community revitalization, disaster preparedness and resilience. The second position will focus more broadly on the implementation of current and developing initiatives under Goal 3: Create Revitalized, Healthy & Resilient Communities of the region’s 5-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. .
The Senior Regional Planner position is classified at Grade 29 with a salary range from $52,971 to $79,452 and has an excellent benefits package including medical insurances, state managed pension, 401K contributions and more. Offices are located in affordable, growing, and conveniently located Wilson, NC. PDS has a remote and at home work culture incorporated.
If interested, go to:
https://www.ucpcog.org/news_detail_T9_R155.php
and please submit a cover letter of interest, resume, and job application to Ron Townley by email at rtownley@ucpcog.org

Positions are open until filled. UCPCOG is an EOE.
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