Performs intermediate professional planning, research, analytical, and technical duties in the County Planning Department to ensure the orderly growth of the County and efficient administration of County resources; reviews, approves, and/or certifies development and permit applications plans, plats, projects, programs, to ensure
compliance with County land use regulations; complies, maintains, and analyzes data and information pertaining to population growth, land use, economic development, and related areas; prepares technical reports, plans, and proposals based on information gathered; reviews, approves, and/or certifies plans, plats, projects, and programs to ensure compliance with local and state regulations, ordinances, and policies; performs related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Reports to the Planning Director.

Performs difficult technical work supervising, investigating and enforcing various zoning and environmental codes and ordinances and abating violations of the County Code; and investigating, reviewing and evaluating coastal and marsh area environmental conditions and characteristics; does related work as required. Position receives supervision under the Land Use Administrator.

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting a Senior Planner to provide a lead role in planning, managing, supervising, and coordinating short-term and long-range activities and operations of the Planning and Zoning Division as assigned by the Division Manager. To coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies, public officials, regulatory officials and the general public; work with staff, boards and citizen groups to develop recommendations to the Administration and City Council; carry out assigned coordination of responsibilities and tasks as directed by the Planning & Zoning Division Manager; and, to provide responsible and complex administrative support to the Planning & Zoning Division Manager and staff.

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for a Planner II to perform complex professional level work in the fields of current and comprehensive planning; provide planning, annexations and development information and assistance to developers, businesses and the general public. The position may lead assigned projects and programs.

The Department of Community and Regional Planning (CRP) in the College of Design at Iowa State University is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 16, 2020. The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the department and the College of Design through teaching core planning courses and electives at the graduate and undergraduate levels. We are seeking an individual who will contribute to research and teaching in a broadly defined area of environmental planning and sustainable/resilient communities. Areas of research and teaching interest include (but are not limited to) environmental sustainability, food systems, renewable energy, natural resource management, environmental policy, climate change, infrastructure and transportation. The planning department is a key component of a university-wide graduate program in sustainable agriculture and transportation planning. The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen connections between CRP, sustainable agriculture and/or transportation programs. Teaching, demonstrated or interest in, is of particular importance to the search committee, as the successful candidate will be responsible for developing successful courses with large enrollments.

The Project Manager performs economic development, local government management and regional planning work in the Isothermal Region. This position is expected to interact with the Member Governments and their partners accordingly.

An employee in this class performs professional economic and community development work for the Commission. Project work may include but is not limited to researching and analyzing data; preparation of reports, spreadsheets, and presentations; preparing planning recommendations; presenting to member governments and the public; maintaining social media accounts, and; providing technical assistance to local government members.

The employee may develop new projects and seek funding to support them. Work requires independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties. Work is performed primarily in an inside environment. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through conferences, observation, reports, progress on projects, and feedback from the clients.

The Town of Surf City serves an approximate population of 3,500. The town is a rapidly growing hub community situated between Wilmington N.C. and Jacksonville N.C. The town is a resort community which experiences the population drastically increased during the summer months. The Planner oversees the operations and activities of the Planning division within the Community Development Department, supervises staff, and implements plans, policies, and developmental measures in order to assure orderly growth and development of current and long-range plans for the Town.

This position works directly with other professional planning staff to perform work in administering the Town’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). This highly skilled position requires the ability to apply the UDO to specific situations and provide accurate and well-organized analysis to customers, applicants and various Town boards including the Planning Board, Board of Zoning Adjustment, Historic District Commission, Appearance Commission and Town Council. The ideal applicant’s skill set will also include the ability to work independently to conduct research on a variety of topics, meet multiple overlapping deadlines and communicate effectively and clearly with parties representing diverse interests and motivations. Clear and professional written and verbal communication, including comfort with public speaking, is very important. A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in planning or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in an unrelated field plus two or more years of professional experience in a related field is typically required, but an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be considered.

The Director of Housing Justice will lead efforts to continue to retain long-term neighbors in this historically African-American neighborhood, to attract new neighbors invested in the Northside
community, and to balance a market currently tipped towards student rentals. The Director will also co-lead our community land bank and housing development strategy and spearhead creative partnership initiatives. The Director of Housing Justice will be part of the NNI project team, working closely with colleagues from Self-Help and the MCJC to facilitate a multi-pronged effort to bend the market toward justice in Northside. This Director will work alongside of and in support of our
neighborhood leadership group, the Northside Compass Group.

This is a full-time permanent, salaried position. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to Hudson Vaughan (hudson@jacksoncenter.info) by October 20, 2019. For the full description and requirements, please visit https://jacksoncenter.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Director-of-Housing-Justice-Job-Announcement_Final.pdf.

This position acts as the City’s chief transportation planner, providing strategic and dynamic leadership for the City’s systems-level transportation planning efforts, including consideration of how transportation decisions relate to land use and economic development in the city and region.

You will provide leadership for several projects that support the Mayor’s vision for a multi-modal city that provides safe and efficient transportation for all Houstonians. You will direct efforts to support all modes of transportation, including transit, bicycling, and walking. You will be a member of the Department’s senior leadership team and work closely with City staff and partner agencies. You will communicate complex transportation planning programs, studies, and projects to a wide audience. You will coordinate daily with transportation partner such as Houston Public Works, METRO and TxDOT. You will regularly use your project management and leadership skills.

You should be creative and bring a new perspective to age-old problems. You are naturally curious and have a strong desire to learn and grow in your profession. You must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills; experience working with the public/clients/team to resolve problems; and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.