The Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) has an exciting Comprehensive Planner opportunity for a well-rounded forward thinking planner. Located just 40 miles northwest of Nashville, Clarksville’s affordability is hard to beat. Clarksville was named Best Place to Live by Money Magazine in 2019, one of the Top 10 Cities Where Millennials are Moving, and the best place to live on $50,000 in Tennessee.

The RPC is an independent government body responsible for land use in Clarksville and Montgomery County, Tennessee. We are currently a team of 12 dedicated professionals who stay committed to the City’s and County’s goals of intelligent growth and economic development by providing services in the areas of zoning, subdivision, urban design, site plan review, transportation, and long-range planning. As one of the fastest-growing cities and counties in the state and country the RPC is seeking a self-starting Planner with initiative and drive to help guide growth well into the next decade. Our work includes a variety of focuses in rural, suburban, and urban areas.

The RPC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, flexible spending account access, and Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System package.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Works under limited supervision of the Director of Planning, and occasionally the Deputy Director of Planning, to perform professional and technical work in long range local and regional planning. May direct and/or assist in the collection of data for use in various planning studies, projects, or documents. Performs tasks involved in scoping, designing, researching, and carrying to fruition planning or policy related work on regulations or plans as assigned. Leads or assists with various plan updates, annexation requests, and helps staff, elected official, and the public to be better informed on planning related topics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in City, Urban, or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field is desirable with a minimum 4 years’ experience in the areas of long-range planning, comprehensive planning, and/or public policy; preferably in government or consulting with the public sector.

Membership(s) in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Urban Land Institute (ULI), and/or Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) is desired but not required.

KNOWLEDGE:

Must have a working knowledge of land use planning and how policy, the economy, and laws affect the built environment. Must be a proficient reader, writer, and researcher. Must be knowledgeable in conducting surveys and analysis. Ability to independently research a variety of subjects and apply what was learned effectively. Must possess knowledge of the capabilities of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) as it relates to planning and demographics. Experience in implementing infill development projects or policy is a plus. Familiarity with topics such as Smart Growth, Suburban Retrofit, Sprawl Repair, and Form Based Codes is essential.

Must be able to work in a modern office with modern practices, procedures, and equipment. Must deal tactfully with the public and co-workers; to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations leading to decisions; to express ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly; and to supervise the work of others if required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the management of special projects as assigned, often requiring coordination with other staff members, the general public, and city, county, or state departments. Responsible for the presentation of special projects.
• Present concepts and ideas to the Planning Director for study and implementation as identified.
• Assist, and sometimes lead, the development of long-range planning studies, documents, and presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken form, including preparing reports for technical or administrative purposes, as well as presenting to the public, boards, commissions, or other organizations.
• Understand and use demographic information, GIS, and other data to make the case for policy, regulation, or ordinance changes.
• Ability to use and communicate complex data and graphics sets and draw reasonable conclusions and recommendations.
• Responsible for writing ordinances and resolutions, with input from fellow staff, relative to zoning and subdivision regulations.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and/or lead small teams.
• Capable of reviewing zoning, subdivision, site plan, or annexation applications as needed.
• Furnish technical advice and general information to various city and county departments, agencies, boards, commissions, and private citizens relative to subdivision control, land use, census data, or any other planning-related data.
• Assists in indexing, filing, and storage of data.
• Professionally answers the telephone; provides information, advice, and guidance; relays messages, email, or calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls and email in a timely manner.
• Read and interpret legal descriptions.
• Prepare grant documentation as opportunities arise.
• Assembling and reviewing Census data for use in various studies.
• Responsible for coordinating Special Census projects if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Planning

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: talking, hearing, seeing, and manual dexterity.

Light Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Out of office work on or in proximity to urban or rural roadways or may be subjected to uneven, rough terrain at work sites at remote locations which may require using steps, ladders, unpaved pathways, etc.

Incumbents may rarely be subjected to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

The Clarksville Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

The Clarksville Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission is a drug-free workplace.

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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The Village of Brookfield, IL, population approximately 19,000 and home to the world-famous Brookfield Zoo, is accepting applications for the position of Village Planner within the Community and Economic Development Department. This position will report directly to the Community and Economic Development Director.

Qualified candidates must have experience in the planning field with excellent oral and written communication skills as well as analytic ability. Candidates should be capable of evaluating and managing commercial, residential, and mixed-use development proposals, meeting with the public to discuss development proposals, assisting with long-range planning projects, and giving presentations to boards, commissions, and elected officials. Experience and/or familiarity working with Form-Based Codes is a plus. Because the position requires direct interaction with various constituent groups including residents, developers, public, etc., a friendly customer service orientation is necessary.

The position entails a variety of planning and project management activities including:

• Evaluating development proposals and petitions as they relate to the planning documents of the Village
• Conducting research and analysis to prepare recommendations and reports regarding current development projects
• Case and project management including the coordination with various Village departments, external agencies, petitioners, and the public
• Assisting with other project management functions, such as requests for proposals (RFP), working with consultants, grant administration, etc.
• The Village of Brookfield recently adopted a new Comprehensive Plan and Major Zoning Code amendment (Form-Based Code for Station Area Districts) and the Village Planner will play an integral role in implementing these policies and regulations.

A few of the projects that the position will be involved with include:

• Ogden Avenue Corridor Plan which will begin in 2021
• Kiwanis Park Canoe Launch Project to be designed and constructed in 2021
• Congress Park Metra Station Improvements to be constructed in 2021
• Ogden Avenue Phase 1 and Phase II Engineering (Coordination with the Village’s Consulting Engineer)
• Des Plaines River Trail South Extension Phase 1 Engineering (Coordination with the Village’s Consulting Engineer and other agencies)
• Continued expansion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities within the Village

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field; Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field is preferred. Prefer 2-5 years of experience in a municipal planning department handling current development projects in a community with infill-type development and redevelopment, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience.

Professional certification (AICP) is preferred at time of hire but must be achieved within 2 years. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ArcGIS a plus.

The successful candidate must have excellent public relations skills, have the ability to ensure code compliance and impartial enforcement of all pertinent municipal ordinances, and adhere to the American Planning Association (APA) and/or the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Code of Ethics.

Starting Salary

The starting salary range is $58,585.38 – $76,161 depending on qualifications. The Village provides a full complement of benefits including paid vacation, paid holidays, personal days, and sick time. Additional benefits include, health and life insurance, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), and deferred compensation plans.

Contact Information

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, copies of current certifications, and three references to: Sash Dumanovic, Director of Human Resources. Materials must be submitted via email to sdumanovic@brookfieldil.gov. The position is open until filled, but first review of applicants begins in early February.

About Brookfield

In 2013, Chicago magazine recognized the Village of Brookfield as one of the top places in metro Chicago for first-time home buyers. The magazine asks, “Like nature? You’ll love this western suburb, which is home to Brookfield Zoo and a stretch of the Salt Creek forest preserve. You can easily find a brick bungalow or a postwar Georgian for under $200,000.”

Conveniently located 13 miles west of downtown Chicago, with three Metra train stations along the BNSF Railway Line, and easy access to trains, buses, highways, and airports, Brookfield is an established, stable, and serene suburb of only 3.1 square miles. We are often called “the world’s most visited village” because the world-famous Brookfield Zoo attracts so many visitors. On a quiet morning it is not unusual to hear the roar of a lion or an elephant trumpet.

Brookfield is a vibrant diverse community of individuals supporting a variety of churches, good schools, an excellent library, low taxes, convenient transportation, and extensive parks and recreation programs. We are committed to economic development, modernizing, building, and making our neighborhoods better and safer. Whether shopping, dining, or enjoying the zoo, you will find our humble village a remarkable and friendly place. A great place to live, raise a family, shop, and do business, Brookfield is truly a community in every sense of the word.

Please note that last summer our internships were virtual. Sponsored by Prince George’s County Planning Board, the Collegiate Internship Program is designed to provide job training in planning and urban development to qualified college students who anticipate careers in these areas. Interns will be assigned to work with the Planning Department staff at The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) in Prince George’s County. Internships will be available for the summer. Interns will work full-time (40 hours per week) and will be compensated.

Areas of Opportunities:  The Prince George’s County Planning Department has a wide variety of opportunities that will provide students with a realistic work experience. Selected students will have the opportunity to work with experienced individuals in their respective disciplines. The Prince George’s County Planning Department will be seeking students pursuing degrees or disciplines in the following areas:

Civil Engineering
Communications/Public Relations
Economic/Community Development
Environmental Planning/Science
Geography/Geographic Information Systems
Historic Preservation
Landscape Architecture
Public Policy/Administration
Sociology
Transportation Planning
Urban Design/Studies
Regional and Community Planning

Help the Polis administration to “focus like a laser beam on the economy” and achieve the Governor’s Wildly Important Goal (WIG) for Colorado to remain in the top 5 economies in the country through June 2022 (including sub goals for jobs/unemployment, business environment, and growth).

Key roles: Lead a 6-12 month response, involving representatives from the public and private sectors, to address the economic challenges resulting from COVID-19. Ensure that Colorado is creating and implementing economic policies and programs that enable a fast and robust recovery. This may include convening thought leaders, researching and developing policies, modeling various outcomes, and building consensus.

Develop a strategy to achieve the WIG and ensure progress toward its achievement. Requires assessing sufficiency/insufficiency of department strategies, identifying gaps and risks, and proposing non-agency strategies, tools, and resources. Requires leading the Administration in breaking out of silos and agency thinking to achieve a bold result.

Other responsibilities:

• Coordinates economic policy advice for the Governor, resolving conflicting advice from agencies, and streamlining the Governor’s economic briefings to key information
• Ensures that policy decisions are consistent with the Governor’s economic goals
• Analyzes progress achieved against the Governor’s economic goals, proposing changes as needed during this highly uncertain time

Desired attributes:

• Economist (or related field) willing to take 6-12 mos. leave from a position at a university, business, government agency, research organization, or think-tank.
• Strategic thinker, with policy expertise in economic recovery.
• Works well with the numerous high level executives and decision makers, including Cabinet members and advisers whose policy jurisdictions impact the state’s economy, i.e., someone who will lead and coordinate efforts without stifling voices.
• Excellent research skills. The position does not have a dedicated staff, but will draw from resources in the Governor’s Office and Departments, including staff economists in OSPB, policy analysts, and Department SMEs in health, business, labor, agriculture, energy, finance, fiscal policy, and healthcare.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills are needed, representing the Governor in interagency meetings and engagement with external stakeholders. Many perspectives, from inside and outside of government, must be given voice, ensuring that the Governor has informed advice in a timely and efficient way.

PolicyLink is a national research and action institute advancing racial and economic equity by Lifting Up What Works®. Please visit our website at: www.policylink.org to learn more about our work, values, and impact.

Challenge Grant Fellowship Overview

Now more than ever, leaders across California and the nation are looking toward the Bay Area for transformative solutions that will lead our communities toward a more inclusive and just future. At the same time, the region is at a crossroads. Our economy is one of the strongest on the planet, yet inequality is skyrocketing, and we face a housing and displacement crisis that has hit low-income and communities of color particularly hard, which has had a ripple effect throughout the region. The COVID pandemic and resulting economic crisis are exacerbating this problem.

Partnership for the Bay’s Future is a collaborative regional effort to address these pressing challenges and is one of the most ambitious investment and policy initiatives in the nation. Through two separate funds, the Partnership focuses on both policy, such as tenants’ rights, and investments in housing development, to tackle these issues holistically and at an unprecedented scale. The San Francisco Foundation selected seven jurisdictions that propose high-impact, achievable plans, to receive Challenge Grant support. Challenge Grant jurisdictions are matched with a mid-career fellow to increase the city’s capacity to pass meaningful protection and preservation legislation.

This fellowship creates an opportunity for ambitious leaders to work with the nation’s most forward-thinking housing and economic leaders to advance the next generation of housing policy in one of the most influential regions in the world. Fellows will be responsible for championing the development, adoption, and implementation of innovative and high‐impact policies in collaborative partnership with community and staff from departments across the jurisdiction. Apply your skills to build an equitable Bay Area where everyone can be housed.

Fellowship Support

In partnership with the San Francisco Foundation, PolicyLink – a research and action institute that advances racial and economic equity – will manage the fellowship program. This includes recruiting, hiring and managing the Challenge Grant fellows, while supporting them with technical assistance necessary to advance the work in their assigned jurisdictions. PolicyLink will also convene the CG fellows cohort regularly to foster the exchange of ideas, in addition to convening the fellows’ jurisdiction and community partner teams.

Specifically, PolicyLink supports fellows with:

• Professional development with an emphasis on data analysis and racial equity, as well as help responding to emerging technical and adaptive needs.
• Providing ongoing support for fellows as they navigate varied political and legislative realities.
• Providing comprehensive technical assistance support for fellows and their jurisdictions, including data driven policy impact analysis, strategic best practices and case studies to advance the work.
• Hosting monthly meetings for fellows to provide best practices, identify gaps and areas of opportunity for regionalism and advancing the work.
• Hosting quarterly convenings of the Challenge Grant jurisdictions from across the region to share critical analysis and strategy recommendations, best practices, access to relevant education and advance regional strategy.

The Position:

This is a one-year, limited-term position focused on managing a regionally specific policy project in the City of Oakland. The Fellow will work with city staff and leaders and a committed team of community partners to design and implement improvements to Oakland’s housing protection and preservation programs to advance racial equity. This will include enhancing administrative implementation of existing policies to further racial equity and supporting the development and adoption of new or revised policy legislation.

Challenge Grant Fellow Qualifications:

• Strong desire to advance, pass and implement progressive tenant protection and preservation policies within local government.
• 5+ years of experience working in/with local or county level government or on affordable housing issues.
• Familiarity with financing of non-profit housing and affordable housing development and acquisition.
• Experience conducting data analysis and research to support policy development, advocacy, or organizing.
• Demonstrated adaptive leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with local and regional partners.
• Policy experience, with a preference for experience in housing and the development and implementation of protection and preservation policies.
• Demonstrated experience working in integrated partnership with community and advocacy organizations, related to governmental planning or policy processes.
• Understanding of, and demonstrated commitment to, racial equity.
• Experience working with low-income and communities of color.
• Experience with/commitment to working with grassroots leaders.
• Familiarity with the cultural, political, policy and market dynamics at play in the Bay Area.
• Demonstrated personal integrity and commitment to the work and the ability to engender trust, credibility and confidence with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communications skills, including public speaking, critical thinking, diplomacy and discretion.
• Contributes to the diversity of the cohort.

Position Type

Full-time at 100% (exempt)

Compensation

PolicyLink offers competitive salaries based on the experience and skills of employees. Additionally, PolicyLink provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k match, ancillary benefits, access to Flexible Spending Accounts, commuter expenses, and generous leave benefits.

To Apply:

We accept online applications only. Please apply here: https://policylink.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=14&source=aWQ9MjM%3D

Please note:

No phone calls please. Only those selected to participate in our hiring process will be contacted. ***Please check your spam folder for correspondence related to this position***

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

PolicyLink strongly values equity and believes in a just and fair society where all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We work towards a more inclusive world and as such we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. PolicyLink is committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment.

The City of Whiteville is seeking to fill the position of Economic Development Planner. This position is responsible for working closely with the Economic Development Committee and other City staff in promoting the business and economic development interests within the Whiteville Downtown Development Commission. This position will include assisting in the planning and coordination of community development projects, assisting businesses and residential applicants with local and State permitting process, and providing research for Whiteville Downtown sponsored projects. This will include both public and private buildings and land areas and this position is a direct report to the Planning Director. This person must possess a valid NC or SC driver’s license, considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of planning processes as they pertain to the design and development of City Downtown activities, planning research, zoning, and sub-division activities, and of the socio-economic implications of the planning process. Must have considerable knowledge of City, state, and federal laws, programs and services pertinent to the community and economic development and planning processes, working knowledge of management techniques as applied to municipal government, considerable skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations. Working knowledge of NC Opening Meetings Laws. This person must have a working knowledge of the basic principles of economic development and the ability to expand this knowledge through attendant of various conferences or the UNC School of Government, and ability to direct the preparation of comprehensive reports and studies, and to prepare charges and maps and to interpret statistical data. A bachelor’s degree is desired with three (3) years of experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. If you are a proactive person and want to be part of a professional team and growing organization, this could be the right place for you!

Please complete the City of Whiteville’s online application at https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfWhiteville1/CITYOFWHITEVILLEEMPLOYMENTAPPLICATION. If you need more information, please call (910) 642-8046, ext. 1009, send an email to Human Resources Director at rrivenbark@ci.whiteville.nc.us, or visit our website at https://whitevillenc.gov/jobs.

The deadline for submitting applications for this position is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2021.

HR&A is an industry-leading consulting firm that provides strategic advisory services for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, focused on solving the most complex challenges facing cities today. We care about improving the quality of urban life, and we are increasingly focused on the challenges of equitable development, inclusivity, infrastructure, and technological innovation in cities as we advance projects that improve social, economic, and environmental outcomes.

We are seeking Research Analyst, Analyst, and Senior Analyst candidates to join our growing team. Our analytical staff form the foundation of our team-oriented and collaborative structure, and help to drive our data-driven approach to city building. We will be hiring for the following locations across our offices: Washington DC, Atlanta, Los Angeles, NYC, and Dallas.

Research Analyst: an entry-level position for professionals with a passion for urban development and policy and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities today. Day-to-day tasks range from project to project, and often include market analysis; case study research; community engagement; demographic analysis; power mapping; econometric modeling; preparation of real estate pro formas for a range of uses and public-private structures; and public policy analysis. Research Analysts also help prepare written reports, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel models for clients, as well as firm marketing materials and proposals for new projects. Strong writing and graphics competencies are important.

Analysts and Senior Analysts: own the substance of our client work products. Day-to-day tasks range from project to project, and often include market analysis; case study research; econometric modeling; community engagement; preparation of real estate pro formas for a range of uses and public-private structures; and public policy analysis. Analysts also help prepare written reports, presentations in PowerPoint, and Excel models for clients, as well as firm marketing materials and proposals for new projects. Senior Analysts often play a managerial role, directing RAs/As on task assignments and even providing training.

The positions provide significant opportunities for growth and diversity within the role as individual project portfolios change. HR&A staff are often generalists, but have the opportunity to specialize over time. Many of HR&A’s senior staff started as Research Analysts or Analysts.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

We are looking for candidates with strong quantitative and qualitative skills, a passion for urban development and policy, and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities today. Our new team members will learn quickly, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; be hyper-organized; and be able to manage multiple assignments at once. They will think independently, act entrepreneurially, and pay attention to the details. Ideal analysts will bring a demonstrated capacity for leadership, critical thinking, and creativity.

Research Analyst: Candidates for this position should have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on economics, urban planning, business, public policy, real estate, or other closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with additional work or internship experience in a related field.

Analysts and Senior Analysts: Candidates should have a Master’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s Degree, with a focus on economics, urban planning, business, public policy, real estate, or other closely related field, and one to three years of relevant full-time experience.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To submit an application, please email the following materials to Taylor at tfl@formidable.services, as this hiring process is being managed by Formidable.

• • The office location you are applying to (Washington DC, Atlanta, New York City, Los Angeles, or Dallas).
  • The specific role you are applying for (Research Analyst, Analyst, Senior Analyst) — please include in the subject line of your email.
  • A version of your resume that has your school information removed. There is no need to reformat your resume, and you should leave your degree (e.g. “B.A. Economics”). But please remove all undergraduate and graduate school name references. This request is part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that is free from bias and based on candidate merit and performance in the hiring process.
  • A simple typed document that includes your name, with concise answers to these questions:

1. What excites you about HR&A? (100 words)
2. Which of your previous work (roles and/or projects) do you think represents evidence that you’d excel at HR&A?
3. We are excited to learn about the diverse backgrounds candidates bring. What unique personal background or perspective might you bring to our team? (150 words)

Eden Housing is committed to creating communities and changing the lives of others through affordable housing. As a team, we work to meet the needs of lower income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities to develop true home environments and to genuinely improve the quality of life for our residents. We are committed to our green initiative and build with an energy-efficient perspective in mind, installing technologies such as solar panels and ensuring that all employees are educated on the importance of maintaining an environment for the future. Each year we continue to grow, and we are proud to say that our success is due to the collective hard work and support of our amazing partners and staff. If you are hardworking, innovative, and passionate, then come join our team!

Responsible for originating, coordinating and implementing all aspects of the development of affordable housing projects.  Projects may include new construction, rehabilitation, Eden-owned resyndications, and joint ventures with other developers.  Project developers are expected to manage a workload of multiple projects in a collaborative environment.

Job Code: DJOB

Essential Duties & Responsibilities