Are you passionate about well-planned development in Wake County, NC that promotes vibrant, mixed-use, walkable communities?

Are you an advocate for diverse housing choices, transportation options, access to clean and adequate drinking water and for local solutions to solve the global climate crisis?

Are you the next Executive Director of WakeUP Wake County?

Why?
WakeUP Wake County promotes good growth planning and sustainable, healthy communities through education, advocacy, and civic engagement, climate change and advancing a higher quality of life for all. WakeUP Wake County is working to create an economically and environmentally sustainable region for future generations. They are now seeking their next Executive Director to join their compassionate and dedicated team to help achieve and grow their strategic vision.

What will you do as WakeUP Wake County’s next Executive Director?
This experienced nonprofit Executive Director will work with the board and staff to implement WakeUP Wake County’s three-year strategic plan created earlier this year. In addition to serving as the face of the organization, attending public meetings and fundraising, the Executive Director will plan, organize, and direct the organization’s governance, advocacy, fiscal management, communications, and operations.

Responsibilities Include:

– Regular attendance at community meetings, events, and facilities. Candidates should expect a moderate number of nights and weekend events and meetings.
– Work closely with the Board of Directors to energize and engage their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and visibility of the organization.
– Ensure sound fiscal management practices through budget tracking, billing, and projecting cash flow.
– Educate and be a strong advocate with county, municipal, state, federal elected officials, and staff on growth policies.
– Serve as a catalyst for grassroots advocacy to engage citizens in timely policy actions and help to maintain and grow citizen actions within and outside of the organization.
– Communicate with local media on timely relevant planning and development issues.
– Guide internal research and synthesis activities that lead to recommended policy frameworks and strategies that would further the organization’s vision and goals.
– In partnership with the Director of Development, lead fundraising efforts including grant writing, individual, planned gifts, and other revenue sources.
– Motivate, evaluate, and hire staff.
– Maintain effective working relationships with volunteers and other local partner organizations.

Why WakeUP Wake County?
WakeUP Wake County is a 501(c)3 non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization that leads public engagement on housing, transportation, climate change, and other land use issues in Wake County. WakeUP began as a grassroots collective in 2006, born out of concern for the challenges of rapid growth and development. Since then, WakeUP has become the leading voice representing citizens in land use and development issues that influence and are influenced by climate, transportation, clean water, and housing, taking the long-term view on regional needs. WakeUP is uniquely positioned to enact change in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States.

Want to know more? Visit WakeUP Wake County – Speaking UP for a better tomorrow.

Key lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in the Executive Director
– A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college, with a major in environmental science, natural sciences, political science, humanities, urban planning, or public policy.
– Three years experience leading or in a senior level role with a nonprofit organization, political campaigns, community organizing, nonprofit management, environmental policy, or economic development.
– Dynamic, visionary, high-level strategic thinking, and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers, and donors.
– Familiarity with transportation planning, affordable housing policy, community relations, climate change policy, land use policies, and government relations.
– Track record of fundraising and donor relations.
– Experience collaborating with grassroots organizations, community members, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
– Strong social media, writing skills and ability to speak confidently in public forums.
– High level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently.
– Organized and detail-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines and work independently and as part of a team.

Think you are the next WakeUP Wake County Executive Director?
To apply, click on the link to the WakeUP Wake County Executive Director position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position and is in the $70,000 to $80,000 range and includes a stipend for medical benefits. Benefits include accrued vacation and sick time of 8 paid holidays plus the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. In addition, the Executive Director receives a cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement and travel expenses.

WakeUP Wake County is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity in the workplace. Our organization considers applicants equally of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or prior record of arrest or conviction. We seek a workplace that reflects and respects the full range of the nation and state’s diversity.

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

About Us
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) is an innovative consulting firm working in land use policy and urban planning, housing, economic and community development, real estate development, and public finance. Since 1983 we have served a wide variety of private and public sector clients throughout the United States with an emphasis on sustainable and equitable urban development and community resiliency.
EPS is seeking a qualified person to join our Denver team. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer an intellectually stimulating and challenging work environment, frequent client contact and exposure, rewarding project assignments, and advancement opportunity. We are committed to a healthy work-life balance and invest in our staff through on-the-job training, monthly “lunch-and-learns,” and staff retreats and social events, with the goal of developing well-rounded consultants experienced in the full range of services offered by the firm.
EPS promotes a collaborative professional environment and values diverse perspectives that strengthen our understanding of issues and enhances our services to our clients and their communities. We are passionate about work that results in strategies to promote great and sustainable places. We help communities expand in an equitable way by planning for healthy, diverse neighborhoods, balanced economic growth, affordable housing, enhanced transit and public services, and innovative land use investments.
Associate Position
An EPS Associate collaborates with EPS Principals, staff, and partner firms to complete consulting assignments related to urban issues including affordable housing, equitable urban investment, transit-oriented development, economic development and revitalization, fiscal and economic impacts, and open space and conservation planning. They prepare quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, participate in stakeholder engagement, and prepare written and spoken deliverables.
Qualifications and Skills
• Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, urban economics, real estate, public policy, or related field (or bachelor’s degree plus directly related work experience)
• 1 to 3 years of related experience in consulting or related public sector position
• Strong spreadsheet modeling and data analysis skills
• Knowledge of basic demographic and economic analysis techniques and data sources
• Basic knowledge of real estate market and financial analysis
• GIS/spatial analysis and graphics skills
• Strong problem solving and written and oral communication skills
• Interest in the economics of land use, evolution of places, and local economic and community development

Benefits
• Starting salary $65,000 to $75,000 dependent on qualifications and experience
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and paid time off
EPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
To apply send resume and cover letter to lsoister@epsdenver.com

The City of Hamtramck has an opening for a full-time Economic Recovery Coordinator. This position is part of the Community and Economic Development Department in City Hall at 3401 Evaline Street,
Hamtramck, MI 48212. Limited term for 34-36 months (depends on date of hire) but may be extended depending on funding levels. The Economic Recovery Coordinator reports to the CED/DDA Manager or designee.

 

Job Description Summary:
Under the general direction of the CED/DDA Manager, the Economic Recovery Coordinator will be responsible for implementing the Economic Development Strategic (EDS) plan, which is currently in development. This position will be the lead contact with the consultant that has been hired to develop the EDS plan and will be the primary staff member pushing forward and bringing together the new changes both while the plan is in development and after the EDS plan is adopted by City Council.

This position has an emphasis on economic development, industry, business and government policy. It calls for creativity, flexibility in scope of work and design-thinking due to the diverse nature of projects, challenges and initiatives within the department. Hamtramck is a culturally diverse community, the Economic Development Recovery Coordinator should strive to understand community challenges, generate ideas to address challenges, be flexible and perceptive to feedback, and show initiative to employ solutions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with CED team members and lead the implementation of the Economic Development Strategic (EDS) plan in the City of Hamtramck.
• Focus on industrial and commercial development, including business development in the city’s downtown area (Joseph Campau), on other commercial corridors (Conant, Caniff and Holbrook) and development within the multiple industrial zones of the city.
• Refine and present new and updated economic development policy to city staff and government officials, with the goal or attracting more jobs, infilling vacant land and repurposing vacant or underutilized buildings with companies, restaurants, housing and services.
• Proactively work to fill market gaps in the city by contacting national or regional businesses.
• Work with the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) liaison at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to meet the RRC expectations 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 (Economic Development Strategy, Incentive Tools, Marketing Plan).
• Market vacant residential land for residential development; create a new set of clear and informative materials that communicate development opportunities and constraints to potential investors.
• Work with various stakeholders to get new EDS projects off the ground; initiate necessary meetings, conversations and presentations and present to City Council when necessary.

 

Depending on the findings of the EDS Plan, this position could entail working on the following:

• Applying for funding for a Hamtramck façade grant program and organizing the program; working to create a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and/or applying for brownfield redevelopment grants; looking at programs that can assist with getting sites “shovel ready.”
• Assist with tourism and promoting Hamtramck; assist with developing a parking map and other amenities for visitors, such as downtown signage.
• Assist the CED and DPW department with implementing changes to the built environment that will improve the attractiveness of the city; this could include developing additional parks, seating, transportation amenities, water features and art or murals.
• Work with the consulting firm on the draft and final EDS Plan, to be presented in March 2024 and September 2024, respectively.
• Set and maintain personal deadlines to keep EDS projects on track.
• Measures the success and outcomes of economic recovery plan implementation.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to plan and lead effective and efficient meetings
• Able to work independently and come up with suggested solutions to present to the CED team, city staff and after revisions, elected officials
• Able to work on a wide-variety of projects and learn about areas outside existing expertise
• Able to take initiative to get projects off the ground
• Able to read and comprehend a wide range of documents, including policy documents, grant documents, and ordinances
• Able to work in a team environment, and both provide and receive feedback
• Able to create clear, understandable and visually compelling documents, including visually engaging reports and marketing materials
• Knowledge of or ability to learn computer programs and applications such as Canva, Customer Relationship Management software, Adobe Creative Suite software, GIS, and BS&A Suite (municipal government software)
• Ability to create maps using ArcGIS is a plus, but not required

 

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in economic development, public policy, or related area of study. Master’s degree preferred. Related experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Pay Rate & Benefits:

• $60,000-$65,000 annual salary depending on experience
• Standard benefit package available including medical, dental and vision
• All regular, full-time employees will receive prorated PTO based on their date of hire within their first year of employment. Employees shall earn the following PTO based upon years of service to the City:
  • 1-5 years: Twenty (20) working days
  • 6-10 years: Twenty-five (25) working days
  • 10 + years: Thirty (30) working days.
• All regular full-time employees are allowed ten (10) sick days per year.

 

Application Process:
Download application at https://hamtramck.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Hamtramck-ApplicationFinal-05072021.docx. Return completed application and resume by email to hr@hamtramckcity.com. Position open until filled.

The City of Hamtramck is an equal opportunity employer and will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, height, marital or veteran status or the presence of medical conditions or disability. Michigan and Federal laws require employers to make accommodations to persons with a disability if the disability can be accommodated within certain guidelines, and the individual can perform the essential job duties with or without such accommodation. Persons with a disability may request an accommodation of their disability by notifying the City of Hamtramck City Manager’s office in writing of the need for accommodation.

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Job Description

This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

The Housing and Neighborhoods Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all Raleigh residents through a variety of programs and activities throughout the city. The Department provides funding to create and preserve affordable housing and for services and programs benefitting low-to-moderate-income people. The Department enforces codes to ensure safe and decent housing and carries out neighborhood revitalization and community engagement and enrichment activities. The Multifamily Lending Coordinator’s role is key to the successful implementation of housing and community development programs and services.

About the Opportunity:
The Community and Small Business Development Division of the Housing and Neighborhoods Department administers the City’s housing and community development programs funded with local and federal funds, including gap financing loans for affordable multifamily housing development. The Division seeks a self-directed community development professional with excellent communication skills and a commitment to professional excellence to serve as its Multifamily Lending Coordinator. This position manages the Department’s multifamily gap financing programs, including drafting notices of funding availability and requests for proposals, coordinating inter-disciplinary review committees, leading regular interdisciplinary coordination calls for ongoing projects, and evaluating proposals, including financial underwriting. The Multifamily Lending Coordinator will make recommendations in the form of memoranda and presentations to go before City Council. This position will also move funded developments through the closing and construction processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience with multifamily development, lending, and/or valuation, with specific experience with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills (including public presentation skills), project management skills, time management skills, including planning, organizing, evaluating and implementation. and facility with data. The ideal candidate should also possess excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments, elected officials, the media, the public, and the development community. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft programs, specifically Excel, as well as Windows accessories and PowerPoint.  This position will be supervised by the Housing Programs Manager, but the ideal candidate will be self-directed, able to manage the programs in its portfolio with minimal supervision and capable of making program and policy recommendations.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Plan, manage, and oversee the City’s rental housing development finance programs, primarily the Joint Venture Rental Development Program. This position will also be tasked with standing up a funding program for Community Development Housing Organizations (CHDOs) using HOME and other federal funds.
• Evaluate proposals received for rental development projects requesting City funds and conducting underwriting analysis to make funding recommendations to City Council.
• Evaluate appropriateness of projects for federal or local funding, specifically for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). This requires possessing or obtaining working knowledge of HOME and CDBG regulation and program guidelines.
• Conduct Environmental Reviews as needed to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Recommend funding awards to Department leadership and City Council with clear, concise written memoranda and presentations.
• Manage loan closings for funded developments by collaborating with contracted outside counsel to review documents and working with Department finance staff to set up and process funding disbursements.
• Monitor approved developments through the construction process to ensure compliance with federal regulations such as Davis-Bacon, Section 3, Minority and Women-Owned Business requirements and other cross-cutting regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with development partners and Department staff to ensure beneficiary data for federally-funded projects is accurately entered into the Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS) and that deadlines for the commitment or expenditure of HUD funds are met.
• Collaborate with other staff to monitor post-construction compliance including evaluating requests for modifications to loans and coordinating between property managers and loan servicer to ensure balance accuracy and other servicing matters.
• Manage data for the City’s multifamily development portfolio including lending volume, unit production, and upcoming projects.
• Use data to respond to inquiries from staff leadership and City Council, and to make recommendations for program and policy updates.
• Maintain relationships with development partners and community organizations to stay aware of trends and upcoming projects.

 

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in real estate, urban planning, construction management, business administration or directly related field and five years of community development experience related to assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• AICP, NDC Housing Development Finance Professional Certification, or other related professional certifications

The Grassroots Capacity Coordinator will work with community- and faith-based organizations to strengthen community projects that address the triple bottom line, with emphasis on local food access, economic development and the environment. Community projects include, but are not limited to, local food access and education, youth and elder programming, cultural heritage and more. The Coordinator will support community organizations by preparing them for small grant support, providing training and technical assistance, and connecting them to additional resources. The Coordinator will spend the majority of their time providing one-on-one technical assistance to community-based organizations in rural North Carolina, assisting with both project-related and organizational development support. The Coordinator will work independently and with team members to develop and deliver workshops and trainings that Resourceful Communities hosts regularly and to support community-based organizations on a range of topics and themes pertinent to faith-based groups and community-based organizations.

The position is based out of The Conservation Fund’s Chapel Hill, North Carolina office; and in-office work is required at least two days a week. Regular travel in NC is required; mileage reimbursement/car rental for travel and lodging (as needed) will be provided. This position is grant supported and is subject to funding availability. Office space and laptop provided.

See: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a537a5bc-abc3-4781-95fd-640ce5ed26bb&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US&jobId=471952

Climate Corps Fellow
Environmental Defense Fund

Multiple locations, including New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; and other U.S. cities and towns.

Remote, hybrid, and on-site options available.
Job Type: 10-12 week summer fellowship

We are looking for graduate students from a wide range of backgrounds who are motivated to join the climate workforce. Climate Corps fellows work with companies, public institutions, and non-profit organizations to meet climate commitments by identifying opportunities to reduce emissions in their operations and supply chains.

Fellows are matched with host organizations based on their location, industry and project type preferences. You can view the full list of past organizations on our website. A list of 2024 host organizations will be available to successful candidates following their interview. Projects will be focused on the following areas:

• Animal agriculture
• Climate commitments and roadmaps
• Environmental and climate justice
• Food waste
• Renewables and energy efficiency
• Supplier engagement and Scope 3
• Sustainable finance
• Zero-emission vehicles and fleet transition

Benefits of Climate Corps
Hands-on Impact: As a fellow, you will work with an impactful host to drive meaningful progress in the fight against climate change. We’ve placed over 1,700 fellows in organizations like City of Austin, Google, Morgan Stanley, REI and Ulta.

Training & Development: Before you begin your work, you will attend our training to equip you with the tools you’ll need for a successful fellowship. Throughout the summer, you’ll receive continuous support from subject matter experts, Climate Corps staff, and peers. After your fellowship, you will have access to continuing education and career support.

Network Building: You will have opportunities to make connections through regional events, online community, and mentorship.

Required Qualifications

• At the time of application, enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree program.
• Self-starter with project management and leadership experience, including demonstrated success aligning and collaborating across teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• A passion for solving environmental challenges.
• Eligible to work in the United States during the summer of 2024.

Depending on the available projects, skills in financial analysis, data analysis, and familiarity with greenhouse gas emissions accounting and reporting frameworks are valuable assets.

Don’t hesitate to apply if your experience doesn’t match every listed skill. Our projects require a variety of talents, and we’re looking for fellows from diverse fields. As Climate Corps aims to strengthen the next generation of climate leaders to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future for all, we recognize that our individual and collective futures depend on the contributions of people from all backgrounds and identities – both visible and invisible- to create lasting environmental solutions. The Climate Corps program is proud that our fellows represent a diverse population of individuals and believes this diversity makes our program stronger. Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All Climate Corps fellows are required to participate in the week-long virtual Training from May 20-24, 2024.

Compensation
A minimum of $1,400 per week for 10-12 weeks, plus $1,400 for participation in Fellow Training.

Application Deadline
Please visit our website to complete your 2024 fellow application which can be found at this link:
https://environmentaldefensefund.my.site.com/EDFCCFellowPortal/s/login/

For early consideration and the best opportunity to be matched with one of your preferred host organizations, please apply by November 30, 2023 11:59 pm PT. The final application deadline is January 9, 2024 11:59 pm PT. For more information about the timeline and program, please visit the EDF Climate Corps website.

Questions? Please email our team at EDFClimateCorps.apply@edf.org.

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The Leadership Fellow Program is a two-year rotational program at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey open to students who are receiving a graduate degree between December 2023 and June 2024. Over the span of two years, Leadership Fellows have the opportunity to rotate through four different departments of their choice. Departments where Fellows frequently rotate include Aviation, Planning & Regional Development, Port, Sustainability, Tunnels Bridges & Terminals, Engineering, Finance, the PATH transit system, Agency airports (LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark), the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and more. While there’s no typical day for a Leadership Fellow, some examples of responsibilities include project management, community outreach, process improvement, research, assisting with facility operations, and leading other important initiatives that impact the New York and New Jersey region. The program is designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen, adaptability, and knowledge of The Port Authority as a whole. The breadth and depth of experiences within the program are critical in preparing Leadership Fellows to be future leaders within the Agency.

Leadership Fellows are full-time, permanent employees with a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program, Leadership Fellows are considered for key positions throughout the Port Authority. As of 2023, there are approximately 100 program alumni still working at the Agency.

The Research Triangle Foundation, the 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that serves as the steward and administrator of Research Triangle Park, is hiring a mid-level planner. This is a dynamic role that touches a full range of topics in planning, including economic development, transportation, land use, real estate development, sustainability, and housing. With RTP’s unique role and structure, this position will work closely and regularly coordinate with our local government and regional partners.

Founded in 1959, RTP is one of our nation’s oldest business parks, and, at 7,000 acres, is the largest business park in North America. Building on the success of our economic development mission for our first 60 years, we are in the midst of a wide-ranging, long-range planning process to position RTP for continued success for its next 60 years. This position will play a key role in supporting the finalization and implementation of this planning process.

Additionally, this position will be responsible for:

• Collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting on key economic development indicators related to RTP companies, economic activity, and economic impact
• Collecting, managing, and organizing GIS data for Park assets, including creating and maintaining RTP maps
• Assisting in the development and implementation of the annual budget for RTP’s special tax district
• Scoping and managing capital projects, including greenway trail projects and transportation improvements in RTP
• Developing, monitoring, and implementing a capital improvement plan and specific capital projects related to RTP’s three parks and recreation facilities
• Procuring and managing consultants and contractors on the implementation of planning efforts and capital projects throughout RTP
• Engaging with Park companies to identify and advance key strategic priorities
• Supporting the Senior Director of Planning on long- and short-range planning efforts, including strategic initiatives internal and external to RTF

The hiring range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000, depending upon experience and qualifications. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Salary: $71,531.20 – $118,019.20 Annually
Closing Date: 08.27.2023

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 plan review for Cary’s most complex development projects. We are seeking candidates that have extensive experience reviewing or designing infill and redevelopment site plans, 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 supports 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 employee’s 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.

Typical Tasks:

Specific duties may vary depending on work demands:

– Development plan review for various levels of plan and rezoning types and complexities. 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.
– Develops, interprets, amends, and enforces ordinances regarding zoning and development;
– Drafts 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;
– Assists with the review of rezoning and annexation cases.
– Reviews permits including signs, zoning verification letters, and building permits.
– Provides staff support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment; process applications and prepares staff reports for variances, administrative appeals and appeals of civil penalties; presents cases to the Zoning Board of Adjustment;
– 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 historic preservation and development;
– Coordinates and organizes public meetings; participates in the facilitation of 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
– Performs other job-related tasks as required

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 the Development Ordinance and its applications; bicycle and pedestrian planning; thorough knowledge of transit operations and 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; thorough knowledge of the use of personal computers and computer software; 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.

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 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 development
– Master’s degree in 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 site plan review and/ or creation
– 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 an agile 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.

Applicants, please visit/click on the below link to apply for this position.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/4147695/senior-planner

This job posting will close on 08/27/2023 at 11:59pm (EST)

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Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is seeking to hire a full-time entry level or senior transportation planner or engineer to assist, in part, with Transit Oriented Development Planning in Northwest Vermont, a RAISE Grant awarded to the CCRPC in 2022, and other transportation projects in the region. Planners at CCRPC work on a variety of projects in a diverse set of topic areas. Our transportation program is closely coordinated with land use planning while addressing other topics such as resilience of the system, climate change, and equity. Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion must be incorporated in all work.

Please send a letter of interest and resume (with references and contact information) in one PDF to Charlie Baker, Executive Director at: cbaker@ccrpcvt.org. We will begin reviewing resumes as soon as August 23rd. This position will remain open until filled.

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