The Economic Development Manager will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Economic Development to manage NC Growth’s economic development research projects. The Economic Development Manager will have knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques for supporting business growth, facilitating entrepreneurship, and developing strategic plans. The Manager will be responsible for project management, supervising graduate student analysts, economic development research design and analysis, partnership development, and grant reporting.

NC Growth is a national center building an economy with opportunities for all to prosper. We provide technical assistance to businesses, governments, and other organizations to create good jobs and new wealth in economically distressed communities. We produce applied research and develop innovative policies that promote equitable development. We host unique, cross-sector convenings and workshops to bring together diverse perspectives. With staff in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Washington, DC, our work and thought leadership range in scope from hyper-local to international.

Learn more about our projects and our team here:

More information and apply here by May 10:
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/255383

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency (RPA) is seeking to fill a Senior Planner (Planner 2) position in the Community Planning & Design Division.

WHY CHATTANOOGA?

Surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes, Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee, offer a little bit of everything. Chattanooga boasts the fastest internet service in the western hemisphere,
with 10 gigabit service available for every home and business. A thriving downtown, located along the Tennessee River, is brimming with shops, dining and history. With an emphasis on sustainability, Chattanooga recently adopted a new Climate Action Plan, and
Volkswagen’s new ID.4 electric vehicle is being assembled locally. Awarded Outdoor Magazine’s “Best Town Ever” title for two years, the Scenic City boasts a range of outdoor offerings.

WHY THE RPA?

Community Planning & Design is a division of the RPA that focuses on area planning, placemaking, and urban design. Our division’s work program for the next two years will be focused on
developing Area Plans that cover all of Hamilton County. A new Place Types palette will be applied to each Area Plan. We will also be developing more detailed plans for designated mixed-use centers in each area.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates for this position should have strong experience in physical land use planning. We are looking for someone who also has experience in GIS to complement our team.
A background in urban design, architecture, or landscape architecture, is also preferred, but not required.

The full JOB DESCRIPTION and ONLINE APPLICATION* are available at:

https://fa-eqto-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/230275

*Listed as Planner 2

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 by 11:59PM

Join TEConomy Partners, LLC (TEConomy), a global leader in research, analysis, and strategy for innovation-based economic development consulting. Our extensive client base includes leading research universities, economic development agencies, businesses, trade associations, governments, and non-profit institutions. While our clients are diverse, they all share a common need: understanding and navigating the innovation economy.

We are looking for a strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team, support our growth, and help us solve our client’s unique challenges. As a Research Analyst, you will work on complex projects related to economic development strategic planning, innovation and
entrepreneurial ecosystems, talent and workforce development, place-making spanning innovation districts and research parks, technology roadmaps and core competency assessments, and economic impact analyses. No two projects are alike and we learn something new from every client engagement.

As a successful candidate, you’ll have a master’s degree in economics, public policy, geography, urban planning, STEM-related disciplines, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience. Ideal applicants will also have most of the following qualifications:

• Subject Matter Interest: An intellectual curiosity regarding innovation-driven economic development, with preferred interests in topics like venture development, technology commercialization, placemaking, research infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication is essential. If selected to interview for the position, writing samples will be required. Successful candidates will work in a collaborative, virtual team environment, with the ability to interact with clients and other key stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Adept at coming up to speed quickly on unfamiliar subjects and proficient in utilizing and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data. The ability to effectively present and communicate data analyses through visualization tools and other presentation methods is preferred.
• Organizational Skills: Managing multiple tasks on time and being flexible in workload prioritization.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a flexible work environment, professional development opportunities, and meaningful business development involvement as you regularly collaborate with TEConomy’s founders/partners who provide mentorship and guidance and are open to your innovative ideas.

As a member of the TEConomy team, you will work remotely from a home-based office when not traveling. Expected travel is up to 15% annually for client and business development meetings, considering safety protocols for COVID19. Authorization to work in the United States without current/future sponsorship is required.

If you’re intellectually curious, passionate about innovation-driven economic development, and want to bring value to solving client needs, we encourage you to apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to Gwen Trautner at gwen.trautner@teconomypartners.com. For more information, please visit our website at www.teconomypartners.com

The position provides strategic economic development planning and implementation services, technical assistance, and training to small towns and rural communities in the state’s Southeast Region.

Learn more and apply here – Job Opportunities | Careers with the State of NC (governmentjobs.com).

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/3999180/community-economic-development-planner

Description
Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline.
EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research training opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Policy (OP)/National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE), located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Research Project: The social cost of greenhouse gases (SC-GHG) combines climate science and economics to put the effects of climate change into monetary terms to help EPA and the public understand the societal consequences of actions that would increase or decrease greenhouse gas emissions. There are still many important categories of climate impacts and associated damages that are not yet reflected in these estimates due to data and modeling limitations. The selectee will participate in research to improve our understanding of how the world-wide physical impacts of climate change manifest into economic measures in ways that can be incorporated into economic models used to estimate the SC-GHG.

The participant will be involved with NCEE economists on research projects that will improve methodologies to assess the benefits and costs of environmental policies that improve water and air quality. The projects will involve significant data analysis and coding. One component of the water quality project is an evaluation of affordability metrics for costs of drinking and wastewater that are passed on to customers through water bills. With guidance and direction from an NCEE economist, the participant will review the literature on proposed affordability metrics (including those for similar services, such as electricity), apply these metrics to existing data, and evaluate their performance. The participant will also contribute to the evaluation of the effect of changes in water bills on outcomes such as household and government finances. Finally, the participant will engage in a study of the effectiveness of compliance assurance (inspections and enforcement) in the context of water quality. This project will involve the use of large, administrative data sets.

Additionally, to improve its ability to evaluate the contributions of voluntary programs, NCEE has a project underway to pursue case studies that examine the potential role that voluntary programs have played in participant actions to improve environmental outcomes. One potential case study involves assessing, in the supermarket industry, refrigerant gas emissions that have high global-warming-potential and that may deplete the ozone.

Allocation of time across the different components of the project is flexible. The participant will also have the opportunity to participate in additional research projects that are mutually beneficial.

Learning Objectives: This research project will provide the participant the opportunity to gain skills to compile, link, manage, and analyze large environmental, economic, and administrative datasets to facilitate analysis of the costs, benefits, and other economic impacts of environmental policies. The participant will have the opportunity to gain experience applying strong quantitative and computer coding skills to analysis of environmental policies. The participant is also expected to gain skills in applying econometric techniques to analyze relationships between the economy and the environment utilizing Stata, R, and/or other statistical programming languages. This training opportunity will provide an early career economist or data analyst with knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to conduct policy-relevant evidence-based research through collaboration with PhD environmental economists.

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Alex Marten (marten.alex@epa.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Summer 2023. All start dates are flexible and vary depending on numerous factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed up to three additional years upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.

EPA Security Clearance: Completion of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at EPA.

ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and EPA. Participants do not become employees of EPA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

Questions: Please see the FAQ section of our website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email EPArpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor’s degree in one of the relevant fields or be currently pursuing the degree and will reach completion by September 1, 2023. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:
Strong quantitative skills
Experience using data analytic software (e.g., STATA, Matlab, or R) for data management and analysis
Understanding of statistics and economics
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 9/1/2023 11:59:00 PM.
Discipline(s):
Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
Engineering
Environmental and Marine Sciences
Life Health and Medical Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Other Non-S&E
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s).
Organization
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Reference Code
EPA-OP-NCEE-2023-03
How to Apply
Connect with ORISE…on the GO! Download the new ORISE GO mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to help you stay engaged, connected, and informed during your ORISE experience and beyond!
A complete application consists of:
An application
Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation.
A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
Two educational or professional recommendations.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
Application Deadline
5/1/2023 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Term, Experience Level, Special Requirements:

The Department of State’s Office of Global Change is looking for an exceptional candidate to fill a contract position focused on international climate adaptation and resilience. The Office leads U.S. engagement in international negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other relevant international meetings and bodies.We shape the development and implementation of climate change initiatives on energy, sustainable landscapes, and adaptation. Our work is demanding, intellectually challenging, involves substantial international travel, and is done in a fast-paced and high-profile environment.

Responsibilities:

•Assists with the climate adaptation and resilience portfolio including the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation & Resilience (PREPARE); bilateral and multilateral cooperation on climate adaptation and resilience; and,engagement related to USG disaster risk reduction equities.

•Provides support for certain aspects of the OES/EGC adaptation portfolio, including the U.S.-supported efforts to develop and implement national adaptation plansfunded international climate adaptation networksand advising OES/EGC officialson funding proposals for multilateral climate adaptation funds.

•Supports U.S. negotiations on adaptation and loss and damage at the UNFCCC and other international fora.•Assists with regional bilateral portfolios.

•Assist with coordination with other U.S. federal agencies on adaptation and resilience•Support the Department’s development and implementation of climate-related foreign assistance programs, including support for monitoring and evaluation of grants to achieve results in areas such as adaptation and climate-resilient development.

•Drafting reports and talking points related to climate change adaptationand reviewing adaptation-related technical documents prepared by UN bodies.

•Drafting of briefing memos, position papers, decision memoranda, talking points, meeting notes and summaries, correspondence, and other communications in support of senior USG climate negotiators on climate adaptation and resilience.

Qualifications:

•Three or more years of experience working on climate adaptation and resilience issues.

•Familiarity with planning processes for strengthening adaptation and resilience, particularly in developing country contexts.•Bachelor’s degree with coursework in environmental policy, economics, political science, and/or international relations.

•Ability to work under pressure with short deadlines. •Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to distill complicated technical and policy issues.
•Ability to determine priorities without frequent guidance and to quickly learn and navigate complex organizational structures.

•Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including policymakers, representatives of other governments, state and local officials, business executives, and non-governmental organization representatives.

•Ability to communicate clearly, succinctly, and persuasively and draft high-quality written materials in a large range of formats and under tight deadlines.

•Ability to learn quickly the complex organizational structure of the Office of Global Change and its relationships with the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change and other relevant Department offices and USG agencies.

•Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance and DoS badge.

•Must be a U.S. citizen.

This is a contract position roughly equivalent to a GS-11 or GS-12, depending on experience and qualifications. As such, there is no corresponding USAJobsannouncement.

Date:

Please email your resume and cover letter no later than April 28, 2023.

Duty Station: Washington, DC

Contact Information:Tim LattimerLattimerTP@state.gov.Timothy P. LattimerOffice of Global Change, Room 2480Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental & Scientific AffairsU.S. Department of State2201 C St. NWWashington, DC20520-0000

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Position Description
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Planner: $50,592 – $60,710 depending on qualifications
Senior Planner: $64,569 – $77,482 depending on qualifications.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Under general direction, the Planner performs professional and technical level planning work in long range planning or development review planning in connection with the administration and implementation of City planning projects, programs and Community Development Code.

Currently recruiting for qualified Planners in our Long-Range Division and our Development Review Division.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: — Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provides entry-level to professional level planning work in a variety of capacities, depending on Division, related to the use of land in the City including development review, site plan approval, signage, landscape review, zoning and land use.
Provides extensive and professional customer service for the general public, including assistance to walk-in customers, other City departments, and outside professionals.
Serves as a contact person for zoning inquiries, applicable land use laws, and general ordinances.
Participates in a variety of meetings and public hearings relating to planning.
Conducts and performs research, gathers data, organizes and provides general analysis of findings for use in special planning projects.
Develops reports and recommendations relating to a variety of planning topics such as land use, redevelopment, design guidelines, urban design, historic preservation, community facilities, economic base, population, and housing.
Confers with outside agencies, officials, neighborhood groups, developers, design professional, and realtors.
Assists and participates on special planning projects by conducting research, gathering data and providing general analysis.
Assists in the preparation and presentation of planning data in graphic and/or written format.
Gathers, compiles, and uses data for analysis; makes recommendations and presentations at the staff level at various review committees, boards, and council meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Planner – Long-Range
Processes petitions for annexation, land use amendments, re-zonings, and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code.
Prepares technical reports, ordinances, and Community Development Board and City Council agenda items and presents items.
Reviews requests for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code, with the Countywide Plan rules and state statutes.
Assists with community engagement as part of planning and transportation plans and projects and presents to community and business groups.
Planner –

Development Review
Reviews and analyzes development applications and projects (site plans, architectural elevations, civil and landscape plans) for consistency with all applicable adopted plans, codes and standards; conducts field studies; identifies any issues for discussion and prepares planning comments as part of Development Review Committee.
Conducts zoning reviews and provides follow up on building permits and business tax receipts.

Senior Planner Long-Range
Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis.
Assists with the preparation of project scopes and manages the work of consultants related to planning.
Processes petitions for annexation, land use amendments, zoning atlas amendments, development agreements, and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code.
Develops special area plans, prepares technical reports, ordinances, Community Development Board and City Council agenda items; ensures all amendments are consistent with the Countywide Plan for Pinellas County and state statutes.
Develops and coordinates public involvement strategies, presents to community and business groups and engages the community as part of plans and projects.
Senior Planner – Development Review
Processes, reviews and provides follow up on a wide variety of permits and development applications, including residential dwellings, hotels, and other site plan review applications, business tax receipts, temporary uses, docks, fences, landscape plans, signs, plats, and lot splits.
Independently reviews and analyzes planning applications and projects for consistency with all applicable adopted plans, codes and standards; identifies any issues and utilizes independent judgment to make recommendations regarding approval and potential resolutions.
Prepares staff reports and presents expert testimony for quasi-judicial hearings.

Minimum Qualifications
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver’s license is required.
AICP certification, CNU accreditation, PTP (Transportation Planner), and/or similar is preferred, but not required.

Education and Experience:
PLANNER: Bachelor’s Degree in Urban, City or Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or related field AND one (1) year of experience in development services or planning at the local government level; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
SENIOR PLANNER:
Bachelor’s Degree in Urban, City or Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or related field AND eight (8) years of experience in development services, planning, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge of –
Principles and practices of city planning, zoning, land use, land development regulations, architecture and urban design, form based and performance based codes, and familiarity with new urbanism principles
Comprehensive plan, community development code, and state statutes
NACTO and AASHTO design guides for urban streets, bikeways, and bike/ped facilities (Transportation Planner)
Report development and presentation
General office policies and procedures
Computers and general office equipment

Skill in –
Reviewing plans and recommending changes and updates
Analyzing data and applying information to zoning, urban design, and other planning activities
Reading and reviewing site plan documents, including surveys, civil and architectural drawings, and landscape plans
Project management; managing time and project load appropriately
Monitoring permitting and application status
Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, with strong public speaking and presentation skills
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Operating a computer and related software including Microsoft Office 365; experience with SharePoint and GIS preferred

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Greetings DCRP:

This job is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative organization to help make an immediate impact on the affordable housing crisis throughout Vermont’s rural and urban localities. You will have the opportunity to learn about development risk analysis and underwriting on the job through collaborating with experienced colleagues, while taking responsibility for supporting the closing, construction and completion of affordable multifamily projects that VHCB funds. You will get exposure to a range of different affordable housing types, from large LIHTC developments to low-barrier shelters to shared equity homeownership. Since its founding in the late 1980s, VHCB is a unique quasi-governmental organization that continues to thoughtfully merge the issues of conservation and development to support our statutory mission.

I am a DCRP alum (’07) and would love to speak to anyone who is interested in learning more. Email me at e.phillips@vhcb.org. Instructions for applying for the job are on our website.

The Project Manager is a dynamic player on our small team who will lead community development initiatives for the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA). The Project Manager works collaboratively as part of the CRA’s Planning and Development team, managing the due diligence, planning, and implementation of a variety of real estate and community infrastructure projects. This position reports to the Director of Projects and Planning.

While there is no typical day, examples of the kinds of activities the Project Manager will support include:

• Developing and executing mission-driven residential and commercial real estate projects, often in coordination with a local partner,
• Planning, developing, and implementing community infrastructure projects and initiatives, including open space and transportation facilities,
• Planning new neighborhood investment strategies consistent with the CRA’s Strategic Plan including loan and grant programs for local organizations and community partners,
• Conducting outreach to diverse stakeholder groups and strategic partners to identify new projects, and
• Communicating about the work with a range of audiences, via written materials, CRA website content, public meetings, and at other community events.

The Project Manager’s work is done indoors in a professional office setting in Kendall Square, as well as outdoors at various local project and meeting sites. This role requires attendance at some evening meetings. It is a full-time position with a 37.5-hour work-week. The CRA operates within a permanent hybrid office and remote work structure where at least three days per week are spent in the office.

Respond no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, March 27, 2023 by sending an application consisting of your cover letter and resume as a PDF (maximum two pages) to planning@cambridgeredeveopment.org. Place “Project Manager” in the subject and attach your PDF. The CRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity of experience, opinion, and approach.

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The Senior Project Manager is a dynamic leader on our small team who will lead large and complex community development initiatives for the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA). The Senior Project Manager works collaboratively as part of the CRA’s Planning and Development team, designing and leading the due diligence, planning, and implementation of a variety of real estate and community infrastructure projects. This position reports to the Director of Projects and Planning.

While there is no typical day, examples of the kinds of activities the Senior Project Manager will support include:

• Leading mission-driven residential and commercial real estate projects, often in coordination with a local partner,
• Planning, developing, and implementing community infrastructure projects and initiatives, including open space and transportation facilities,
• Facilitating new neighborhood investment strategies consistent with the CRA’s Strategic Plan including loan and grant programs for local organizations,
• Conducting outreach to diverse stakeholder groups and strategic partners to identify new projects, and
• Communicating about the work with a range of audiences, via written materials, CRA website content, public meetings, and at other community events.

The Senior Project Manager’s work is done indoors in a professional office setting in Kendall Square, as well as outdoors at various local project and meeting sites. This role requires attendance at some evening meetings. It is a full-time position with a 37.5-hour work-week. The CRA operates within a permanent hybrid office and remote work structure where at least three days per week are spent in the office.

Respond no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, March 27, 2023 by sending an application consisting of your cover letter and resume as a PDF (maximum two pages) to planning@cambridgeredeveopment.org. Place “Senior Project Manager” in the subject and attach your PDF. The CRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity of experience, opinion, and approach.

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