Apply Here: Carrboro Planning Director

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

The Town of Carrboro seeks an experienced and highly efficient Planning Director to lead and manage its Planning Department. This role involves complex professional and administrative work in planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising planning, zoning, the Town’s building permitting, minimum housing, and inspection programs, services, and staff. The Planning Director oversees long-range and current planning activities including floodplain and watershed management, Town Engineering/Development Plan Review, Geographic Information Services, administers the department budget, and ensures effective implementation of programs and policies.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL PROVIDE:

• Technical expertise to advisory boards, commissions, elected officials, and community organizations;
• Formulate, and recommend policies;
• Represent the Town with local and regional agencies.

This role operates under the direction of the Assistant Town Manager with full supervision of department personnel either directly or through subordinate supervisors. 
The position may require work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, or during emergency situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
• Regular activities: speaking, hearing, using hands to handle or feel, and sitting.
• Frequent activities: reaching, standing, and walking.
• Occasional activities: climbing, balancing, kneeling, and crawling.
• Visual acuity is required for reading maps, charts, and written data, operating computers, and observing interior and exterior conditions of land areas and infrastructure, construction sites, and buildings, performing inspection work.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Department Oversight:
  • Administers, plans, organizes, direct, and enforce all Planning Department programs, including zoning, subdivision regulations, watershed protection, flood control, hazard mitigation, and transportation.
  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates department staff, including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management.
  • Prepares and implements annual planning work programs and department budgets, including managing consultant contracts.
  • Coordinates development review with internal and external review partners.
• Policy Administration:
  • Administers and enforces laws, rules, ordinances, and policies related to planning and zoning; interprets ordinances and issues permits.
  • Coordinates with the Assistant Town Manager on long-term planning and zoning-related projects and manages long-range planning efforts, including land use, transportation, and open space.
  • Manages updates to the Land Use Ordinance and prepares amendments to ordinances as needed.
• Public and Regional Engagement:
  • Oversees preparation of data, staff reports, and recommendations for Town Council, advisory boards, and other committees.
  • Conducts public outreach and community education on planning and zoning issues.
  • Represents the Town at local, regional, and community meetings.
• Specialized Responsibilities:
  • Serves as Floodplain Manager and ensures the Town’s eligibility in the National Flood Insurance program.
  • Serves as Watershed Administrator and ensures the Town’s compliance with local and State regulations associated with watershed management/protection.
  • Coordinates with regional agencies on joint programs, grants, and environmental initiatives.

• Major Initiatives
  • Unified Development Ordinance Rewrite: Lead the initiative to update and streamline the Town’s zoning and development regulations to promote sustainability, equity, and growth management.
  • Downtown Area Plan Creation: Oversee the creation of a comprehensive downtown development plan that balances economic growth with preserving Carrboro’s unique character.
  • Comprehensive Plan Initiatives: Lead and contribute to long-term planning initiatives that guide the Town’s growth and development over the next decade.
  • Transportation and Greenway Projects: Oversee transportation and greenway development projects to improve mobility, sustainability, and quality of life for residents.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Geography, or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in planning or land use, including a minimum of four years’ experience in positions with progressive responsibility up to and including senior-level position, budget administration, and supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• AICP certification required.
• Certified Zoning Officer (CZO), is desired, and certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification is obtainable within 6 months of employment.

 

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge of advanced principles and practices of planning, including rural, regional, and urban planning. Comprehensive understanding of demographics, economics, finance, environmental conditions and regulations, community engagement and equity, and transportation and mobility as they apply to planning. Familiarity with code and building inspection processes, recent developments in planning, and principles of urban design and civil engineering as related to planning.
• Strong ability in data analysis, presenting technical reports, and making recommendations based on trends and findings. Proficient knowledge of GIS and general office software to support data-driven decision-making and enhance departmental functions.
• Ability to develop goals and priorities, cast a clear vision for the department, and educate staff both within the department and across the organization on the value and significance of the department’s roles. Skilled in creating a working environment that encourages curiosity, explores opportunities for improvement, and embraces change.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Town leadership, other municipal departments, local, regional and state agencies, elected officials, and community organizations. Foster trust and transparency with residents, businesses, and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and inclusivity in decision-making processes.
• Ability to continuously seek and implement innovative solutions to improve departmental processes and enhance overall effectiveness. Skilled in promoting a culture of efficiency by streamlining workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring timely service delivery. Demonstrated capacity to encourage staff development and foster an environment that values continuous improvement, creativity, and effective problem-solving.

Apply Here: Carrboro Planning Director

Clarion Associates
919.967.9188
101 Market Street, Suite D
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
www.clarionassociates.com

Summer Planning Intern Position – Chapel Hill, NC
January 21th, 2025

Clarion Associates is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in community planning and zoning and plan implementation. This work covers a variety of topics, such as land use, design, community equity, affordable housing, sustainability, resiliency, and historic preservation. We have offices in Chapel Hill and Denver, and affiliated offices in Cincinnati and Philadelphia. This position would be based out of the Chapel Hill office under a hybrid (in-person and remote) work approach. Fully remote work may be considered.
Clarion has assisted over 200 U.S. cities and counties to plan for their futures and implement those plans creatively, efficiently, and effectively. We are highly regarded as a firm that forms strong partnerships with each of our communities to tackle complex planning projects and resolve them in ways that get adopted, get implemented, and build public support for ambitious local planning efforts. You can learn more about us at www.clarionassociates.com.
This intern position will support our extensive plan development and plan implementation practice areas. Work will involve research, preparation of plan documents, public engagement assistance, support for drafting of zoning ordinances, and research on equity, affordable housing, sustainability, and resiliency issues.
Pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning is required, and one to two years relevant practice experience is helpful. Joint planning and law students are encouraged to apply. Excellent computer, written, and oral communication skills are essential. Experience with Microsoft Office and Teams, ArcGIS Pro, Google SketchUp, and Adobe Suite preferred but not required. Clarion offers competitive compensation. The duration of the internship will be based on the school schedule of hired intern(s) and can continue into the fall and spring semesters.
Please submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a resume, 3) three professional and academic references, 4) a writing sample, and 5) an example of graphics or document layout/design related work to: chapelhillhiring@clarionassociates.com by February 10, 2025. No phone calls please.

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent, contract positions and internship, hybrid work option available. Flexible application due date and start date.

We are looking for aspiring planners who are knowledgeable about:

• Principles, practices, purposes, and scope of techniques of the various phases of city planning;
• Trends in Federal, State and local planning as they affect city planning;
• Research methodology and statistical procedures;
• Sources and uses of socio-economic information; and
• State and local laws and ordinances related to city planning.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. Education Requirements: Equivalent to graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with major work in city planning, architecture, engineering, economics, sociology, public administration or a related field.

Preferred Technical Skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook; Adobe PS, AI, INDD; Arc GIS.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and updates of long-range regional plans and special area plans.
• Review and comment on various applications and plans.
• Assist with reviewing affordable housing projects for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Independently review, evaluate and draft reports recommending action on proposals for zone change and other land use approvals.
• Conduct research by gathering and analyzing land use, economic, social and environmental data related to assigned projects.

Positions Openings: Planner III, IV, V, and VI. Level of responsibilities will vary depending on Planner level.

Monthly Salary: Planner IV $5,258+; Planner V $5,918.00+; Planner VI $6,399+.

Benefits of being a City Employee:

• Vacation: earn up to 21 days per year; Sick Leave: earn up to 21 days per year; Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future… defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• Retirement Plan: retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses as a pre-tax item.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service…and more.
• Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
  Important Application Information:
• Please email us at planningdivision@honolulu.gov with your resume and we can discuss the most suitable role based on your experiences and qualifications.
• After our discussion, all applications must complete the full application online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu for determination of eligibility.

GIS Mapping Coordinator

Clarion Associates is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in zoning, community planning, sustainability and resilience, community equity, housing affordability and diversity, and historic preservation. We have offices in Denver and Chapel Hill and affiliated offices in Cincinnati and Philadelphia. We have assisted over 200 U.S. cities and counties to plan for their futures. Clarion is highly regarded as a firm that forms strong partnerships with each of our client communities. We tackle complex projects and find creative solutions that lead to adoption and implementation of our work. We are known for building public support for ambitious local planning and zoning efforts. Learn more at www.clarionassociates.com.

About the Position
We are actively seeking a full-time GIS Mapping Coordinator to serve both our Chapel Hill and Denver offices. Successful candidates should have experience and interest in the following core job skills:

 GIS Database and File Management – The GIS Mapping Coordinator is responsible for working with client communities to receive, collect, transmit, organize, and inventory geospatial and related data. Experience preparing, maintaining, and using ESRI geodatabases is required.

Cartography – This core job skill involves development of professionally designed graphic representations of geospatial data, including maps, charts, and other graphic information displays to support the firm’s planning and zoning projects. A keen eye for design is required.

Land Use and Zoning Analysis – The Coordinator will prepare a wide array of geospatial analyses for planning and zoning projects, including analyses of community build-out, existing land use, future land use, zoning, natural assets, and preparation of land use scenarios, among others.

Drafting Technical Reports – This position requires technical writing to explain GIS methodologies, analyses, and findings, offered to a wide variety of audiences (community residents, local government staff, community stakeholders, and elected officials).

Development and Management of GIS-based Public Engagement Platforms – This core job skill involves building and managing mapping and data applications to support public engagement initiatives, including ESRI products such as StoryMaps, Dashboards, and Survey123.

Staying Current in Latest Cartographic and GIS-related Technologies – The coordinator researches new technologies and makes recommendations to the firm for software acquisition and implementation and advancement in the fields of GIS and cartography.

The Coordinator would also have the opportunity to provide other direct support for development of community plans and development codes as interested.

Strong candidates for the position:
• Are willing to work hard to help foster positive change in America’s cities, counties, and regions
• Are team-oriented
• Are detail-oriented
• Have excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Are able to work on (and balance) a wide range of assignments and concurrent projects
• Have a master’s degree in geography, urban planning, or a related field with a minimum of two years of professional work experience, or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of professional work experience; mid-career professionals are highly encouraged to apply                                                                                                                • Are proficient in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Word, and Excel. (Sketch-Up, InDesign, and Illustrator experience are pluses but not required)
• Are enthusiastic about planning and land-use consulting – because the work we do matters, and it changes the future

Additional “great to have,” but non-essential skills and characteristics include:
• AICP credential
• Spanish fluency
• Graphic design
• Project management experience
• Prior experience working in consulting and/or a general interest in learning the business end of consulting

Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is based on your experience and performance. The salary range for the GIS Mapping Coordinator is generally $60,000-$75,000. Clarion Associates offers competitive benefits to all full-time employees, including full health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision), 401K plan with a 3% annual employer contribution, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, ten days of PTO and eight personal days accrued annually to start (up to 20 days PTO based on tenure), eight paid holidays, coverage of AICP and other professional dues, and a variety of professional development opportunities. A combination of in-person and remote work is offered.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarion Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter, no more than one page each, along with a technical writing sample of no more than five pages, and two to three samples of your GIS capabilities to hiring@clarionassociates.com by December 18, 2024. Submissions will be reviewed as they arrive and interviews may be scheduled prior to the scheduled application deadline.

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Healthy Places by Design (HPbD) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Fellow to support a project focused on rural community design and the built environment. This project involves conducting literature reviews, gathering information from various sources, assisting in the development of reports, and supporting the writing of recommendations and other project content. The ideal candidate will bring knowledge or interest in active transportation, rural community health, policy/systems change, and environmental design. This fellowship offers an opportunity to gain experience in applied public health research, rural design strategies, and the development of resources tailored to community health needs. The Research Fellow will work closely with HPbD staff, contributing directly to high-impact projects with national reach.

Essential Responsibilities:

Research & Content Organization:

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on topics related to rural community design, active transportation, policy/systems change, and the built environment in rural communities.
• Download, evaluate, and validate all sources for accuracy and credibility to ensure alignment with project standards.
• Gather, organize, and synthesize information from peer-reviewed studies, reports, and relevant grey literature to support project objectives.
• Maintain collected information in an accessible structure on HPbD’s SharePoint platform.

Content Development & Analysis:

• Assist in developing reports and summaries based on research findings, with an emphasis on rural health and environmental strategies.
• Review and contribute to writing summaries, recommendations, and other project content.
• Collaborate on the thematic analysis of qualitative data to inform HPbD’s content and project deliverables.

Project Support:

• Work with HPbD team members to ensure that research and findings align with the goals of the project.
• Provide support in preparing presentation materials, data summaries, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

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How to Apply
You must apply at https://tinyurl.com/3knesbck by November 25.

NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.
Don’t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300 reviews.

Salary: $62,739 – $109,794

The Challenge
We are hiring for an experienced Aviation Transportation Planner to join our Aviation team!

In this role, you will:

• Manage the planning and environmental requirements for aviation projects across North Carolina, including projects related to developing infrastructure for NC’s public airport system and, increasingly, planning for and overseeing infrastructure development related to integrating advanced air mobility, sustainable fuels, and electrification.
• Develop program guidance, standards and best practices.
• Provide technical assistance in the planning and environmental program areas to internal partners in Aviation and other NCDOT business units, and external partners/stakeholders at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Lead or assist with project delivery activities affecting planning and environmental program areas.
• Lead or assist with public outreach efforts.
• Review engineering plans and scoping documents.
• Complete technical reviews and oversee project documents, including planning analyses and environmental documentation.
• Support oversight of Aviation’s cooperative agreement with US Dept of Agriculture to provide wildlife hazard mitigation program training, assessment, and emergency response for the state’s public airports.
• Evaluate designs and proposals submitted by private engineering firms for compliance and best practices.
• Lead or help with preparation of special studies conducted by NC affecting planning and environmental program areas.
• Respond to urgent requests from internal and external partners.
• Support Aviation outreach; providing data and reviewing reports/briefing documents.
• Serve on panels and make presentations to advance our mission, vision, and goals.

What You Bring

• Knowledge and understanding of best practices in planning and environmental program areas, including federal and state laws/regulations related to transportation planning and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and apply planning techniques to multimodal transportation.
• Experience serving as a technical advisor on transportation planning and NEPA/SEPA matters and maintaining good working relationships with partners at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Demonstrated ability to give public presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and team member, and to lead small projects, programs, or work activities in planning and environmental program areas.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office and GIS software proficiency.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, and
• 5 years of relevant experience related; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Questions?
Call me: Val Smith at 919 814 0566.

Inspire me to join the NCDOT Aviation Team!
As a nationally-recognized leader in air mobility innovation, we promote the economic well-being of North Carolina by developing a safe and robust air transportation system. As the state’s aviation authority, our team manages state and federal airport infrastructure development grant projects, collaborating with local government owners of the state’s 72 public airports, the integration of advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems for business and government use, airport professional development, aviation business and workforce development, and flight services for state agencies. Join us!

Connect me to NCDOT Careers: https://linkedin.com/in/ncdot-careers

Show me more NCDOT jobs: https://bit.ly/NCDOTJobs

Curious? https://bit.ly/JoinNCDOT

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/y98rh3fp by Nov 15.

NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.
Don’t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300 reviews.

Salary: $44-588 – $78,028

The Challenge
We are looking for a Regional Transportation Planner to join our Integrated Mobility team.

In this role, you will
⦁ Provide technical assistance to multimodal transportation, planning, assistance to local/regional governments.
⦁ Coordinate with Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs), Municipal Planning Organizations (MPOs), and public transportation systems within your geographic area that includes a 25-county region of urban and rural locales.
⦁ Regularly coordinate with MPOs, RPOs, and local transportation groups.
⦁ Lead planning assistance.
⦁ Provide programmatic guidance.
⦁ Coordinate and implement activities related to federal and state planning programs.
⦁ Administer multimodal/bicycle/pedestrian plans, management and conduct planning projects for local governments and transportation systems.
⦁ Assist with technical research projects.
⦁ Create planning best practices, quarterly report reviews and tracking.
⦁ Understand federal and state program areas
⦁ Lead research, policy, and related projects.
⦁ Research state/federal laws and policies regarding multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit travel.
⦁ Ensure our Division meets federal/state programmatic requirements.
⦁ Provide guidance to other NCDOT business units
⦁ Deliver public presentations about IMD’s work.
⦁ Provide strategic leadership and support to our Planner I when leading projects and facilitating complex assignments.
⦁ Work under our Regional Planning Manager in the Planning and Programming Section.
⦁ Travel throughout the Western NC Mountains region for partner and stakeholder engagement.

What You Bring
⦁ General knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit planning principles, techniques, and procedures and their interrelationships.
⦁ General knowledge and understanding of Federal & State laws, guidelines, and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation infrastructure and systems.
⦁ Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple planning and research projects and studies.
⦁ Demonstrated ability to direct, organize, and oversee activities of consultants and research partners.
⦁ Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with state, federal, and local officials.

Education & Experience
⦁ Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics, and
⦁ 2+ years experience in the collection and analysis of economic and social data; or
⦁ An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note
⦁ Your office can be in Raleigh or at an NCDOT facility agreed upon by IMD and the Division of Highways Division Engineer in any of these counties: Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, Catawba, McDowell, Rutherford, Polk, Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Transylvania, Henderson, Jackson, Swain, Graham, Cherokee, Clay, or Macon.

Questions?
Call me: Faye T. McCullen at 919-707-4685.

Inspire me to join the Integrated Mobility team
Our team administers state and federal funds for public transportation, bike, and pedestrian programs and provides subject matter expertise related to multimodal transportation planning, innovation, technology, and emerging mobility trends.

Our core mission is to provide leadership for safe, affordable, and innovative multimodal transportation throughout North Carolina. Our team’s goals include eliminating transportation barriers, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all North Carolinians, enhancing quality of life by providing safe multimodal transportation choices, and ensuring safety for all road users.

We administer $100M+ annually in state and federal funds for public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian programs. We review 200+ applications each year for funding, provide grant funding to 150+ subrecipients, processes 1,000+ reimbursement claims, provide performance reports to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on 30+ active grants, and provides risk-based oversight of 100+ subrecipients to ensure compliance with federal/state requirements. Ensuring subrecipient compliance with all federal/state requirements is also a core responsibility.

Connect me to NCDOT Careers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncdot-careers

Show me more NCDOT jobs: https://bit.ly/NCDOTJobs

Curious? https://bit.ly/JoinNCDOT

Position Details: View complete job listing

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/y98rh3fp by Oct 29.

NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.
Don’t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with nearly 300 reviews.

Salary: $44-588 – $78,028

The Challenge
We are looking for a Regional Transportation Planner to join our Integrated Mobility team.

In this role, you will

• Provide technical assistance to multimodal transportation, planning, assistance to local/regional governments.
• Coordinate with Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs), Municipal Planning Organizations (MPOs), and public transportation systems within your geographic area that includes a 25-county region of urban and rural locales.
• Regularly coordinate with MPOs, RPOs, and local transportation groups.
• Lead planning assistance.
• Provide programmatic guidance.
• Coordinate and implement activities related to federal and state planning programs.
• Administer multimodal/bicycle/pedestrian plans, management and conduct planning projects for local governments and transportation systems.
• Assist with technical research projects.
• Create planning best practices, quarterly report reviews and tracking.
• Understand federal and state program areas
• Lead research, policy, and related projects.
• Research state/federal laws and policies regarding multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit travel.
• Ensure our Division meets federal/state programmatic requirements.
• Provide guidance to other NCDOT business units
• Deliver public presentations about IMD’s work.
• Provide strategic leadership and support to our Planner I when leading projects and facilitating complex assignments.
• Work under our Regional Planning Manager in the Planning and Programming Section.
• Travel throughout the Western NC Mountains region for partner and stakeholder engagement.

What You Bring

• General knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit planning principles, techniques, and procedures and their interrelationships.
• General knowledge and understanding of Federal & State laws, guidelines, and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation infrastructure and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple planning and research projects and studies.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, organize, and oversee activities of consultants and research partners.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with state, federal, and local officials.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics, and
• 2+ years experience in the collection and analysis of economic and social data; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: Your office can be in Raleigh or at an NCDOT facility agreed upon by IMD and the Division of Highways Division Engineer in any of these counties: Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, Catawba, McDowell, Rutherford, Polk, Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Transylvania, Henderson, Jackson, Swain, Graham, Cherokee, Clay, or Macon.

Questions?
Call me: Faye T. McCullen at 919-707-4685.

Our team administers state and federal funds for public transportation, bike, and pedestrian programs and provides subject matter expertise related to multimodal transportation planning, innovation, technology, and emerging mobility trends.

Our core mission is to provide leadership for safe, affordable, and innovative multimodal transportation throughout North Carolina. Our team’s goals include eliminating transportation barriers, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all North Carolinians, enhancing quality of life by providing safe multimodal transportation choices, and ensuring safety for all road users.

We administer $100M+ annually in state and federal funds for public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian programs. We review 200+ applications each year for funding, provide grant funding to 150+ subrecipients, processes 1,000+ reimbursement claims, provide performance reports to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on 30+ active grants, and provides risk-based oversight of 100+ subrecipients to ensure compliance with federal/state requirements. Ensuring subrecipient compliance with all federal/state requirements is also a core responsibility.

Connect me to NCDOT Careers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncdot-careers

Show me more NCDOT jobs: https://bit.ly/NCDOTJobs

Curious? https://bit.ly/JoinNCDOT

How to Apply: You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/9ux2ayt9 by Nov 6.

NCDOT is a Great Place to Work. Don’t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with nearly 300 reviews.

Salary: $46,817 – $81,930

The Challenge: We are looking for a Transportation Planner to join our Integrated Mobility team.

In this role, you will

• Provide technical assistance to multimodal transportation, planning, assistance to local/regional governments.
• Coordinate with Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs), Municipal Planning Organizations (MPOs), and public transportation systems within your geographic area that includes a 25-county region of urban and rural locales.
• Regularly coordinate with MPOs, RPOs, and local transportation groups.
• Lead planning assistance.
• Provide programmatic guidance.
• Coordinate and implement activities related to federal and state planning programs.
• Administer multimodal/bicycle/pedestrian plans, management and conduct planning projects for local governments and transportation systems.
• Assist with technical research projects.
• Create planning best practices, quarterly report reviews and tracking.
• Understand federal and state program areas
• Lead research, policy, and related projects.
• Research state/federal laws and policies regarding multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit travel.
• Ensure our Division meets federal/state programmatic requirements.
• Provide guidance to other NCDOT business units
• Deliver public presentations about IMD’s work.
• Provide strategic leadership and support to our Planner I when leading projects and facilitating complex assignments.
• Work under our Regional Planning Manager in the Planning and Programming Section.
• Travel throughout the Eastern Piedmont region for partner and stakeholder engagement.

What You Bring

• Deep knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit planning principles, techniques, and procedures and their interrelationships.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Federal & State laws, guidelines, and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation infrastructure and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple planning and research projects and studies.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, organize, and oversee activities of consultants and research partners.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state, federal, and local officials.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics, and
• 1+ year experience in transportation or community planning; or
• Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics, and
• 3+ years experience in the collection and analysis of economic and social data, one of which must have been in transportation or community planning projects; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: Your office can be in Raleigh or at an NCDOT facility agreed upon by IMD and the Division of Highways Division Engineer in any of these counties: Orange, Durham, Wake, Johnston, Chatham, Person, Granville, Vance, Warren, Halifax, Northampton, Hertford, Bertie, Martin, Beaufort, Pitt, Greene, Lenoir, Duplin, Wayne, Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson, Lee, or Moore.

Questions?
Call me: Faye T. McCullen at 919-707-4685.

Our team administers state and federal funds for public transportation, bike, and pedestrian programs and provides subject matter expertise related to multimodal transportation planning, innovation, technology, and emerging mobility trends.

Our core mission is to provide leadership for safe, affordable, and innovative multimodal transportation throughout North Carolina. Our team’s goals include eliminating transportation barriers, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all North Carolinians, enhancing quality of life by providing safe multimodal transportation choices, and ensuring safety for all road users.

We administer $100M+ annually in state and federal funds for public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian programs. We review 200+ applications each year for funding, provide grant funding to 150+ subrecipients, processes 1,000+ reimbursement claims, provide performance reports to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on 30+ active grants, and provides risk-based oversight of 100+ subrecipients to ensure compliance with federal/state requirements. Ensuring subrecipient compliance with all federal/state requirements is also a core responsibility.

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EDF 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

Are you a graduate student ready to make a real difference in the fight against climate change? We are looking for graduate students from a wide range of backgrounds who are motivated to join the climate workforce. EDF Climate Corps fellows work with companies, public institutions, and non-profits to identity opportunities to reduce emissions and drive sustainable change across their operations and supply chains.

Fellows are matched with host organizations based on interests, skills and host needs. You can view the full list of past organizations on our website (http://edfclimatecorps.org/projects/organizations). A list of 2025 host organizations will be available to well-qualified applicants. We prioritize projects that work on:

• Climate commitments and roadmaps
• Climate-smart food and ag systems
• Environmental and climate justice
• Renewables and energy efficiency
• Supplier engagement and Scope 3
• Sustainable finance
• Zero-emission vehicles and fleet transition

EDF Climate Corps provides…

Hands-on Impact: We prioritize projects with clear and actionable goals, so you have the biggest impact possible. We’ve placed over 1,900 fellows in organizations like Bank of America, Google, Hershey, PG&E Corporation, and Ulta Beauty.

Training & Development: Before you begin, you will attend our training- a week of professional development to equip you with the tools you’ll need for a successful fellowship and for your career as a climate professional. 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 the opportunity to build connections through regional events, online community, and mentorship.

You’ll be a great fellow if you are….

• Enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree program at the time of the application [required]
• Eligible to work in the United States during the summer of 2025 [required]
• Able to participate in the approximately 40-hour Fellow Training Week in late May [required]
• A self-starter with project management, leadership skills, and a proven ability to align and collaborate across teams
• Able to present ideas and engage in discussions with stakeholders across all levels of an organization
• Comfortable using data to solve problems
• Have a passion for solving environmental challenges to build a vital earth for everyone

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

Please note that our projects require a variety of talents, and we’re looking for fellows from a wide range of 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 to create lasting environmental solutions. We are proud of the diversity of our fellow cohorts and believes this makes our program stronger. Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation

A minimum of $1,400 per week for 10-12 weeks, plus $1,400 for participation in Fellow Training. Compensation and relocation support vary by host organization, and will be disclosed to qualified applicants in the project selection process.

Application Deadline

Please visit our website to complete your 2025 fellow application (https://environmentaldefensefund.my.site.com/EDFCCFellowPortal/s/login/). The application deadline is December 22, 2024 11:59 pm PT. For more information about the timeline and program, please visit the Climate Corps website (https://business.edf.org/categories/climate-corps/become-a-fellow/us-fellows/).

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

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