The Principal Planner is part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary regional planning department engaged in long-term, regional scale issues that integrate development, environmental quality, infrastructure and mobility. The position manages contract- and grant-funded projects, provides technical assistance, conducts analysis, develops plans and studies and facilitates collaboration among member governments and partner organizations.

Must be knowledgeable of federal and state laws and policies related to community and economic development. Successful candidates will demonstrate interests and experiences in a wide range of issues, most notably resilient communities, but also housing affordability and community asset management. Excellent research and synthesis skills are required. Superb communication (writing, speaking), interpersonal, and consensus-building skills are imperative, as well as the ability to understand different perspectives, build collaborative relationships and develop and implement creative solutions. The person must be self-motivated, diligent, and able to work with limited direct supervision. Demonstrated competence in contract and budget development and administration is essential. Experience with state and federal community and economic development programs is highly desirable. The ability to use Microsoft Office software is required; GIS ability is a plus.
We are seeking a skilled team member who can hit the ground running to update the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and leverage the Triangle Regional Resiliency Assessment and our staff’s expertise in housing, water resources and brownfields to benefit the Triangle’s cities, towns and counties.

Required: Master’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field, together with three years of progressively more responsible experience in community and economic development. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a related field, that have extensive experience in project management and demonstrated advanced knowledge, and that have documented participation in specialized instruction (e.g. associated with professional accreditation) may be considered.

Hiring range: $58,528 to $60,500 (Salary range: $58,528 to $93,645)

Benefits: The Triangle J Council of Governments offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave; NC Local Government Retirement System; 401(k); health, dental, vision and life insurance; health spending account, flexible spending account for child/dependent care expenses; and flexible work schedules.

How to Apply
1. Download TJCOG employment application at: http://www.tjcog.org/employment- opportunities.aspx
2. Send completed application package (cover letter, completed application and resume) to: Employment – Principal Planner
Triangle J Council of Governments 4307 Emperor Blvd, Suite 110 Durham, NC 27703
or by email to employment@tjcog.org with the subject Principal Planner.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position is open until filled; initial review of
applications begins July 22, 2019.
All employment offers will be within the stated hiring rage.

The Analyst will produce analyses on a variety of development, housing, and tax policy topics, as well as develop recommendations for federal, state, and local leaders and decision makers. With a mix of technical skills and policy insights, this position will help spearhead implementation and further study of the community recommendations of ON TO 2050 – metropolitan Chicago’s new comprehensive regional plan. Immediate initiatives include: completing research on new solutions for disinvestment; developing strategies to respond to and direct the effects of e-commerce, assessing policies relevant to housing choice in the face of changing housing demand;and leading a series of analyses on development change and its import for the region. Longer-term assignments will include helping to shape and carry out other aspects of CMAP’s policy and programming agenda, as highlighted in ON TO 2050.

Responsibilities
– Lead stakeholder processes to develop policy recommendations and programs.
– Conduct literature reviews, best practices research, quantitative analysis, and stakeholder interviews to prepare short and long reports, issue briefs, memos,and other material to advance and expand on the recommendations of ON TO 2050.
– Make presentations to CMAP committees and interact directly with stakeholders, including housing, land use, and other planning professionals and elected officials.
– Represent CMAP on task forces, working groups, and at partner organization meetings.
-Aid quantitative and qualitative analyses of potential transportation strategies, specifically related to development impacts.

Knowledge, Skills,and Abilities
– Ability to lead stakeholder processes.
– Ability to synthesize multiple points of view.
– Excellent data management skills and the ability to generate and present findings from these data.
– Ability to prepare technical information on issues of public policy and housing and development, and to effectively communicate that information clearly to external and internal audiences orally, in writing, and in presentations.
– Ability to maintain a focus on the big picture while leading moderately complex research projects and produce reports and issue briefs that are factual, original, compelling, and persuasive.
– Competence with ESRI GIS software, desktop computer databases, and spreadsheet analysis.
– General knowledge of the relationship between land use and transportation.

Education and Experience
– An undergraduate degree in Public Policy, Planning, Economics, or a directly related field is required; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
– Two to five years of non-intern experience in a research-driven policy, planning, or analytical role is required.
– Ability to work effectively in an environment using Microsoft Office Suite, with adaptability to other software.

SALARY: $53,768.00 – $83,449.60 Annually

CLOSING DATE: 07/07/19 11:59 PM

The Town of Garner (pop. 33,000) is looking for a planning team member that is eager to be involved in transportation projects such as:
Expansion of GoRaleigh bus service into Garner;
Upcoming Bus Rapid Transit service between Garner Station and downtown Raleigh;
Planning around two future stops for Triangle Commuter Rail;
Preparing for the arrival of the NC 540 expressway;
Managing the Town’s on-call transportation services contract for planning and design services – current contracts include:
Jones Sausage Road realignment and rail grade separation (adjacent to the new Amazon Distribution Center)
Garner Transit Planning Study for enhanced local service
White Oak / Hebron Church / Ackerman roads roundabout
Town liaison for NCDOT improvement projects including:
The area’s first continuous flow intersection at Timber Drive/Hammond Road and US 70
Synchronized street improvements for US 401
Bridge replacement enhancements

APPLY ONLINE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/garnernc/jobs/2483124/senior-planner-transportation?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

DESCRIPTION:
The Town of Garner is seeking an experienced Senior Planner – Transportation. This position performs difficult professional work developing, coordinating and implementing a variety of transportation and land use planning activities and programs – coordinate with others on local implementation of Wake Transit Plan recommendations, develop and implement a formal TIA/TIS scoping and review program, coordinate with internal departments to promote bicycle and pedestrian improvements, recommend transportation projects for local funding, develop and implement a joint land use and transportation review of rezoning requests, seek grant and competitive funding dollars for local transportation projects, etc. – along with related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning Director who heads the Planning Department’s land use and transportation services section.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Advises the Planning Director and department staff on transportation–transit, roadway, bicycle, pedestrian–matters, with an emphasis on the influencing of land use decisions;
• Advises Town Council, Planning Commission and others on transportation-related issues;
• Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional transportation planning projects,
research and analysis as assigned;
• Represents the Town as the voting member of both the Technical Coordinating Committee and
the Transit Planning Advisory Committee of the Capital Area Metropolitan Organization (CAMPO);
• Participates in CAMPO subcommittees and special studies as assigned;
• Coordinates with area transit agencies on local implementation of Wake Transit Plan
recommendations;
• Manages the Garner Transportation Plan and ensures coordination with CAMPO Metropolitan
Transportation Plan;
• Identifies and prioritizes transportation improvements to be included in the Town’s multi-year
Capital Improvement Program (CIP);
• Identifies and prepares applications for transportation grant funding as available;
• Reviews site plans and preliminary subdivision plans as part of the Technical Review Committee
for compliance with transportation plans and regulations;
• Prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and Town Council;
• Responds to questions from citizens regarding transportation improvements and projects taking
place within the Town’s planning jurisdiction;
• Reviews NCDOT project plans and provides comments and suggestions;
• Consults with developers and coordinates with North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) to establish initial scope for required Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) studies;
• Reviews TIA studies, stays apprised of NCDOT improvement requirements as applicable, and
coordinates Town responses and recommendations through preliminary site plan/subdivision plan
approval;
• Consults with officials in other local, state or federal agencies regarding transportation-related
issues;
• Attends a number of evening meetings;
• Performs related tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with a degree in transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering or related field and at least three years of professional transportation planning experience is required.
A valid driver’s license is required.
A master’s degree in urban planning or related field and AICP certification are preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The salary range shown is the full range.
Equal Opportunity Employer

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Officer (PO), Research manages a research and grant portfolio that focuses on data-driven research and metrics to track entrepreneurial ecosystems, and to further research illuminating successful outcomes to support entrepreneurs, organizations that support entrepreneurs, and decision-makers and policy-makers.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Research
• Work closely with Kauffman Foundation staff, researchers and data scientists, and grantees to develop data and metrics on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
• Conduct research and data analysis as needed and oversee research contractors.
• Acquire a wide range of knowledge on all issues that are of interest to the Entrepreneurship
Department. The PO may be asked to provide leadership on a particular content subject and contribute to Foundation outputs, while developing expertise on a broad range of issues. Focus on keeping up with the changing landscape of research and data in entrepreneurship.

Grant Management
• Develop and manage grants and research initiatives which are relevant to entrepreneurship support organizations and policymakers and lead to data and metrics that ultimately support the success of entrepreneurs.
• Build and attract researchers and funders through request for proposals, individual grants and working with relevant partners.
• Seek to advance the initiatives of the Foundation, with a deep commitment to using data and research insights to foster informed discussion and ultimately drive research, program and policy improvements.
• Support the development and implementation of the department’s broader data strategies and initiatives.
• Represent the Foundation at various conferences and events, including taking relevant speaking engagements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Master’s degree in a field with strong applied research focus (e.g. applied social science, public policy, computational social science, empirical economics).
Work Experience: Five years of experience working in a research or grant writing capacity. Experience with research preferred.
Travel: This position may require up to 33% business travel.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates for this position must be highly motivated, capable of self-directed work, detail- oriented and able to work collaboratively across teams and departments. Incumbents must exhibit a keen sense of responsibility and enjoy working with multiple demands, shifting priorities, and constant change.
A successful candidate profile:
• Ability to construct logical arguments that connect grant outcomes to overall departmental goals
• Adequate understanding of organizational and leadership dynamics in order to identify grantee
capacity for success as well as potential risks
• Methodological and analytical rigor and creative insight to identify, shape, and manage high
quality research in support of strategic goals of the foundation.
• Capacity to understand basic budgets in order to identify grantee capacity for success as well
as potential risks
• Basic understanding of balance sheet and income statements in order to assess grantee
capacity for success as well as potential risks
• Strong computer literacy skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and data base
applications, and familiarity with standard software programs, including statistical packages.
• Possesses a passion for “doing what is right,” with unquestioned integrity, positive ethics and
values reflective of the Kauffman Foundation.

All of the statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The organization reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
All of the statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The organization reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants can apply for this position by submitting a cover letter and resume to resume@kauffman.org.
Resumes and cover letters should be submitted in this fashion, please. (last name, first name, resume OR last name, first name, cover letter).

DESCRIPTION
1 in 5 children in North Carolina lives with hunger. You can have an impact. Apply for the Food Systems Coordinator to help the Piedmont Triad create an inclusive, healthy, and resilient local food economy.

The Piedmont Triad Regional Council seeks a talented, dynamic, and self-motivated Food Systems Coordinator to facilitate vibrant collaboration among Piedmont Triad Regional Food Council members. The Piedmont Triad Regional Food Council (PTRFC) is an enthusiastic regional food council that envisions communities united for an inclusive, healthy, and resilient local food economy. The coordinator will stimulate dialogue that encourages diverse perspectives and consensus making while fostering an energetic environment of trust and collaboration. PTRFC website: www.ptrc.org/food.

The Regional Planning Department will oversee the Food Systems Coordinator position. The food council represents the region, a broad array of food system sectors, and a balance of rural, urban, socio-economic, cultural, racial, and gender backgrounds.

Primary responsibilities:
Seek innovative funding opportunities to support the goals of the program through persuasive grant proposals
Work collaboratively and enthusiastically with local governments to build strategic partnerships and increase action on economic development opportunities
Prepare, review or analyze a variety of technical reports including grant applications, annual reports and the Regional Food System Assessment (a tool that provides data to understand processes and infrastructure involved in feeding a population)
Maintain knowledge of current issues and strategies related to food policies, and appropriately convey information to the local governments in the Piedmont Triad region and PTRFC stakeholders

Additional duties may include providing support for other projects in the planning department, including long-range land development plans; transportation, pedestrian, and bicycle plans; greenway and open space preservation plans.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field and three years of experience working with food system policies and practices. Candidates can distinguish themselves with a Master’s or AICP certification. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with a variety of individuals, including elected officials, local government staff, communities, and stakeholders
Understanding of food systems. Food Systems is the path that food travels from field to fork including growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, marketing, consuming, and disposing of food.
High energy and ability to work collaboratively and independently
Exceptional organizational skills are critical
Experience working in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint software is required
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, ArcGIS, Mail Chimp, and social media is highly desirable, but not required
Pass the organization’s pre-employment drug screen and background screening process
Valid NC driver’s license required. Travel throughout the 12-county region is required. Other travel may be required on occasion.
Standard hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, but the employee is expected to work some evenings and Saturdays occasionally

Job posting will close at 11:59 pm on Monday, July 15, 2019.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Piedmont Triad Regional Council is the Lead Regional Organization that collaborates with the local leaders of the 12 county Piedmont Triad region to implement creative regional solutions with the mission to improve the lives of the community. The PTRC accomplishes its mission through seven programs that include the Area Agency on Aging, Criminal Justice Systems Administration, Economic Development, Community Development, Management Services, Regional Planning, and Workforce Development. The PTRC hires and retains staff that is at the top of their field. See why our employees love working at the PTRC.

SALARY RANGE
Classification and starting salary ($42,107 – $46,421) is dependent upon credentials and experience. PTRC offers excellent benefits including Local Governmental Employees Retirement System (LGERS).

SALARY RANGE: $47,655.00 – $62,528.00

JOB SUMMARY:
Performs planning projects and policy development. Position serves as a project manager for development and land use applications and requires the application of well-developed analytical skills in urban design, land use, and other subjects related to planning. Requires attendance at public meetings and hearings and work is performed under the supervision of the Community Planning and Economic Development Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the development and administration of current land use policies and programs.
Assists in the preparation of planning reports including recommendations and supporting data for approval and submission to City Council, Planning & Zoning Board, and Board of Adjustment, Historic Landmark Commission and other relevant boards and agencies.
Assists in the preparation of written, oral and visual reports to hearing bodies, committees, community groups, and private organizations to explain City policy and the impact of planning and development on the community.
Provides support to technical research studies and assists in preparing statistical reports and recommendations for drafting or revising local ordinances and plans, projecting trends and monitoring socioeconomic changes.
Responsible for administering the City’s GIS system in ARCGIS, drafting maps from GIS and working with city departments to develop additional GIS layers and maps.
Responsible for planning review and management of conditional re-zonings, site plans, subdivisions, and other permitting processes.
Responsible for updates to the Comprehensive Plan and managing implementation tasks.
Identifies improvements to organizational processes and functions.
Responsible for taking a leadership role in the implementation of an updated Unified Development Ordinance (anticipated 2020 adoption).
Responsible for zoning interpretations to clarify meaning of individual Unified Development Ordinance sections.
Responsible for addressing all addresses as new addresses are needed throughout the City.
Responsible for managing and encouraging the department’s professional growth/development.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with major coursework in urban planning, geography, public administration or another related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Three years of professional planning related experience, prefer some supervisory experience. Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, AICP certification; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have previous GIS experience in ARCGIS. Must have experience in the planning review of commercial site plans, and in the review and processing of rezoning applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of principles, practices, regulations and techniques in the field of municipal land use planning including zoning, transportation, community development, urban design, etc.; Knowledge of the comprehensive plan development and implementation processes and other long range planning processes; Ability to research planning issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare and present effective staff reports; Knowledge of computer applications related to work including ArcMap GIS and Microsoft Office Suite; Ability to interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances; Ability to conduct complex planning research projects; Ability to interpret architectural plans, engineering site plans, and other land development instruments; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City employees, City officials, development professionals, and the public; Ability to present ideas effectively orally and in writing; Ability to provide exceptional customer service skills in execution of all job functions; Ability to problem solves and apply creativity in decision making.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Possess or be working towards the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation. Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid state driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls and to reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift and/or carry 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is an indoor office with a moderately quiet noise level. Employee must be able to attend meetings at various sites within the City and inspect various work, building, or construction sites. These outdoor sites may include an environment with noise and dust and may require traversing difficult terrain. Some evening or weekend work may be needed in support of public meetings or other city events.

This job is open until filled.

To Apply: https://www.cityofkm.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Senior-Planner-148

Downtown Sanford, Inc (DSI). seeks an energetic, innovative professional to promote our downtown area and manage our state and nationally accredited Main Street program. DSI is a 501c3 private non-profit organization managed by a 13-member board of directors. It is under contract with the City of Sanford as a third-party agency receiving Municipal Service District (MSD) tax dollars as compensation for providing downtown management services. DSI has diversified funding sources which include funds from the City of Sanford and MSD taxes, with the balance of funds raised by DSI primarily through sponsorships and event income.

Duties of the DSI Executive Director
The Executive Director is responsible for coordinating activity within Downtown Sanford that utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for downtown economic development. The incumbent is responsible for the development, conduct, execution, and documentation of the Sanford Main Street program. The Executive Director is the principal on-site staff person responsible for coordinating all program activities locally, as well as for representing the community regionally and statewide as appropriate. In addition, the Executive Director should help guide the organization as it grows and as its objectives evolve. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Organization:
– Supervise the DSI support staff, including conducting annual performance evaluations
– Develop and retain strong working relationships with downtown stakeholders, including property owners, business owners, and residents
– Develop and retain strong working relationships with City and County staff, as well as directors of partnering organizations including the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation, and the Tourism Development Authority
– Develop and manage the annual DSI budget
– Manage monthly meetings of the DSI Board of Directors and standing committees
– Assist in the recruitment of directors and committee members as needed
– Conduct an annual strategic planning session
– Retain existing relationships with sponsors while fostering additional relationships that
result in meeting or exceeding the budget for sponsorships as part of the DSI’s budget

Promotion:
– Support the staff in carrying out the existing calendar of events
– Provide input on existing events that includes assessing the effectiveness of events and making recommendations to improve existing events while determining which events no longer support the current economic vitality strategies
– Manage social media campaigns
– Manage the Downtown Sanford website
– Manage the scope of work with DSI’s contracted marketing firm

Design:
– Assist the Design and Beautification Division Committee in reviewing grant applications
that fall under the committee’s responsibility to approve
– Work with property owners and business owners to encourage thoughtful and appropriate design improvements
– Work with city and county staff on public improvements being considered for the MSD

Business Development:
– Maintain a data base of available spaces and properties
– Field inquiries for available business locations and properties for sale, connecting interested parties to the appropriate contacts to facilitate leasing and purchasing
– Stay abreast of resources and programs that support business recruitment and business retention

– Work with developers in navigating the development process, serving as an advocate/liaison with elected officials and city/county staff as necessary to facilitate large- and small-scale development projects that support the overall economic well- being of the district

As part of and in addition to the above Duties, the Executive Director is responsible for seeing that DSI meets the Scope of Services and Performance Measures as outlined in the Contract for Services between the City of Sanford and DSI.

Job Knowledge and Skills Required
Successful candidates will have the following:
– Undergraduate degree in a field related to economic development, planning, construction, design, or any other field(s) that relate directly to the above job description
– Minimum four years of experience as a manager of a Main Street program or downtown revitalization program

Candidates must have the following characteristics:
– be sensitive to design and preservation issues
– understand the issues confronting downtown business people, property owners, public agencies, and community organizations
– be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well organized, and capable of functioning effectively in an independent situation
– have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Salary and Benefits
The DSI Executive Director will be offered a competitive salary compensation package commensurate with experience.

Application Process
Interested candidates should email the following to Sharon Spence, DSI Chairman, at downtownsanfordjobs@gmail.com:
– Current Resume
– Three references with email address and phone number
– A brief (one page maximum) written description of why the candidate’s experience and skill set make him/her a strong candidate for this position

This position is opened until it is filled.

For additional information please email Sharon Spence a list of questions or a request for specific additional information and DSI will respond accordingly. No phone calls, please. downtownsanfordjobs@gmail.com