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!

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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

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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.

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

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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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The Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for tenure-track faculty at the assistant or associate rank.

 

We are looking for a scholar whose research:

• Is rigorous, innovative and impactful;
• Focuses on one of these areas (or an intersection): affordable housing, real estate development, climate change and adaptation. Other areas to be considered will be natural hazards, housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, development finance, spatial analysis, and sustainable and resilient communities; and
• Seeks to inform and influence urban/rural policy to expand access to opportunity for everyone.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is engaging and committed to student success;
• Will develop new courses, or modify existing courses to best leverage their talents and knowledge to enrich our curriculum;
• Brings their research into the classroom, and vice-versa;
• Wants to mentor and collaborate with students; and
• Will teach a standard load (2 courses per semester).

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Wants to collaborate with faculty and practitioners;
• Is a good departmental citizen, brings forward good ideas will meaningfully contribute to advancing departmental and institutional initiatives; and
• Is a good mentor to junior colleagues and/or a proactive mentee.

 

Apply by October 31: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288275

We invite you to learn more and apply today by visiting the below link!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/4610273/senior-planner

Description:

Cary is looking for a passionate and driven professional to share in our goal of creating the Local Government That Doesn’t Exist through innovation, evolution and excellence. We emphasize the importance of taking care of our employees and citizens. We strive to live inspired while working together to impact lives through exceptional service.

This senior level position will join the Planning and Development team to perform complex professional work with a focus on Cary’s most complex planning and development related projects. We are seeking generalist candidates that have extensive experience with land development ordinance amendments, reviewing or designing infill and redevelopment site plans, and managing rezoning requests, a mindset to help facilitate high-quality projects, and demonstrated ability to facilitate issue resolution through internal and external collaboration.

We believe Cary offers the best benefits, which support our diverse workforce, providing employees with choices. A competitive salary is offered depending on qualifications and experience. Our highly comprehensive total compensation package is unprecedented, allowing Cary to value and support our employees’ whole selves, and sets us apart as an employer of choice.

This is an exciting time to be a part of the transformational development occurring in Cary!

This position requires excellent written and verbal skills to communicate with various audiences including boards, commissions, development professionals, and the community. Successful candidates will collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment and must be able to adapt to change through continuous learning while empowering others through shared knowledge. Demonstrated knowledge of land use principles, zoning practices, urban design, mixed-use concepts, architecture, and engineering are desired.

Work is performed under the general supervision of senior members of the staff and requires independent judgment and discretion in the performance of duties. Specific duties and requirements are determined by the area of assignment.

Anticipated hiring range: $74,755.20 – $90,000.00

Typical Tasks:

Cary is seeking a generalist for this senior level position to work on a variety of projects and reviews which may include the following:

• Review development plans for various land uses and levels of complexity. Plan review requires the application of Cary’s policy documents, Land Development Ordinance and Community Appearance Manual. Plan review responsibilities involve collaboration and effective communication with other departments within Cary as well as the development community.
• Manage rezoning cases for various types of projects including greenfield sites as well as complex infill and redevelopment projects. Case management for rezonings requires coordinating with Cary’s Development Review Committee, the applicant team and members of the public to address issues and questions. Case management responsibilities also require collaborative staff report preparation, and preparing and presenting to various audiences including members of the public, boards and commissions, and council.
• Develop, interprets, amends, and enforces ordinances regarding zoning and development standards;
• Draft Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals and manages consultants for specific projects;
• Assists in the planning and implementation of various programs related to transit, land use, design guidelines, transportation-related plans and other small area plans;
• Reviews permits including signs, zoning verification letters, and building permits;
• Provides staff support to Boards and Commissions; processes applications and prepares staff reports; presents cases to the Boards and Commissions
• Responds to inquiries from citizens, businesses, landowners, developers and elected and appointed officials regarding matters such as population and demographics, status of current projects, interpretations of the Land Use Plan, zoning matters, current and proposed ordinances, area plans and studies and on issues related to environmental, and development;
• Coordinates and organizes public meetings; facilitates in-person and virtual public meetings, open houses, and inter-governmental meetings;
• Assists in the development and implementation of Council initiatives and goals related to long-range planning; prepares, plans, develops and implements elements of the comprehensive plan; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of land use planning, planning research, zoning, and annexations; thorough knowledge of municipal planning, landscape architecture principles and practice, and urban design; thorough knowledge of municipal development ordinances and its applications; bicycle and pedestrian planning; thorough knowledge of growth management methods and practices; thorough knowledge of statistical methods and their application; thorough knowledge of the sources of data and information; thorough knowledge of principles and practice of community facilitation and conflict resolution; ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, maps, etc.; ability to plan, organize, supervise and carry out complex research projects effectively and simultaneously; ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, and members of the general public and development community.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in city and regional planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field and considerable experience in professional planning and development. Candidates may also have a background and/or related degree in the areas of site design, land development or construction management with a desire to learn planning.

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• 8-10 years of experience in public or private sector land planning or development.
• Master’s degree in city and regional planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, public administration, or engineering.
• Experience with land use principles, zoning practices, urban design, mixed-use and redevelopment projects.
• Experience with rezonings, and site plan review.
• Experience interpreting and researching ordinances.
• Proficiency navigating plan review software platforms and GIS.
• Experience writing staff reports and making presentations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience completing complex projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Desire to build collaborative groups within the organization.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks while being extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Zoning Official (CZO) or other related professional certifications.

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position leads the development of transportation plans and projects for Durham County and participates in regional transportation planning organizations. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Leads the development of Durham County transportation plans and policies. Participates in the project scope, methodology, deliverables, and recommendations.
• Oversight and coordination of consultants, the procurement process, and negotiation of contracts; monitors budgets and deliverables.
• Serves as the liaison to the public, stakeholder organizations, and governing boards.
• Conducts public engagement, develops, and maintains public accountability websites, materials, and reports.
• Participates in regional transportation planning organizations and County Transit Plan governance processes.
• Collaborates with federal, state, regional, and local staff in regional decision-making bodies. Research and review data, plans, and studies in making judgements on transportation plans and budgets that advance Durham County’s priorities.
• Provides oversight, budget, and grants management for Durham County ACCESS services.
• Leads the development of County bicycle, pedestrian, and greenways planning.
• Reviews and pays invoices; prepares grant applications and manages reimbursement processes for federal, NCDOT and GoTriangle grant funding.
• Serves as a County resource for transportation, researching and developing internal policies.
• Collaborates with Durham County Transit Plan governance partners in developing transit policies, budgets, reports, plans, and public engagement materials.
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of transportation and transit systems, technologies, standards, and practices.
• Ability to understand and apply transportation planning and engineering principles.
• Thorough knowledge of procurement practices, legal requirements following good practices for the development of Request for Proposals (RFP), consultant selection, and management of contracts.
• Knowledge and experience developing, applying, and managing public engagement practices including innovative practices that increase participation from underrepresented groups.
• Ability to communicate clearly, succinctly, and professionally with a wide range of audiences both in written and oral formats.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office, SAP, and GIS.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Policy or Public Administration from an accredited institution and three years of experience in transportation planning, civil engineering or related work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Technical expertise in transportation planning, design, and engineering, with a preference for experience on pedestrian, bicycle, and greenways projects.
• Experience managing large contracts, administering federal and state grants, and coordinating with other local governments and state agencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer