Position Summary:

The primary focus of the Fred and Virginia Houk Sustainability Internship is to help the North Carolina Botanical Garden improve the sustainability of our native plant greenhouse and nursery operations by helping wash/reuse and recycle plastic nursery pots and trial alternative compostable pots; building/upgrading irrigation infrastructure to increase water efficiency; and trialing/using organic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides. Additional activities include seed collection, potting plants, and watering. This is also a great opportunity to become familiar with the flora of the southeastern U.S.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. NOTE: Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

NC Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work. Strong environmental ethic and previous volunteer or paid work experience in sustainability, environmental science, production/marketing, composting/food waste, transportation, or horticulture/gardening are preferred though not required.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to perform physically demanding work (including bending and stooping) and endure exposure to summer sun, heat, humidity, and natural hazards (mosquitos, ticks, fire ants, venomous snakes, poison ivy) on a routine basis with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position requires that you be able to lift/move/maneuver 40 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

Apply using the link here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/273919

OWASA is seeking a team member to join our Engineering and Planning team as a Planning and Development Manager. This position conducts special projects and long-range planning to ensure efficient administration of OWASA resources with particular emphasis on water supply, to develop projections of future water and wastewater demand, and to oversee and facilitate certain land management efforts.

Examples of Duties
Key responsibilities include:

Analyzes service area development and water use trends by compiling data, reviewing customer billing data, and communicating with Development Services staff and local government planning staff. Develops and maintains projections of future demand requirements.
Manages and oversees water supply and watershed protection studies and models, and certain collection system, water treatment, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water and biosolids management long-range planning.
Analyzes and makes recommendations about planning-related policies and regulations of OWASA, the three local governments we serve, and state and federal agencies.
Manages the development and presentation of OWASA’s annual Operating Trends Report.
Develops OWASA’s annual Local Water Supply Plan and Water Shortage Response Plan.
Oversees or facilitates certain land management efforts, including acquisition of real estate and easements, inspection/enforcement of conservation easements, certain forest stewardship initiatives.
Manages updates to and implements OWASA’s Long-Range Water Supply Plan.
Acts as primary liaison on all Quarry Reservoir issues.
Serves as Liaison Officer during Emergencies.
Coordinates planning efforts with regional partners through Western Intake Partnership, Triangle Water Supply Partnership, and other regional/state efforts. Meets and corresponds with researchers from universities.
Climate Action Plan
Typical Qualifications
Requires Bachelor’s degree in a specialized technical field such as engineering or environmental science with a minimum of six years’ experience working with engineering practices and/or long-range planning for a public water and wastewater system. Candidates should be self-motivated and have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to effectively manage projects.

Supplemental Information
Team members are our most important resource. Pay and Benefits include:

Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System
5% Employer 457 Deferred Compensation contribution (no match required)
Retirement Health Savings account
Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Dependent Life, Long-term Disability
Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Parental Leave; 12 Paid Holidays
Educational Reimbursement, Cell Phone Stipend, Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
Much, much more!
OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, creativity, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Visit www.owasa.org to apply for this excellent opportunity.

This role provides the opportunity to help shape development along the Bay shoreline, explore how to expand public access and encourage the development of new shoreline public access facilities. As BCDC’s Shoreline Development Analyst, you will analyze and provide recommendations to the Executive Director and the Commission on proposals involving a wide range of development types, including: mixed-use residential and commercial developments, shoreline parks and open spaces, San Francisco Bay Trail extensions and improvements, marine industrial facilities, transportation facilities, and more! You will also look at the resiliency of proposed shoreline development to future flooding from sea level rise and help permit applicants ensure that their project can adapt to rising tides.

See exam bulletin for eligibility requirements and exam instructions – https://calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/0PBJJ.PDF

: The Principal Shoreline Development Analyst is a unique position that takes an active role in shaping the development of the San Francisco Bay shoreline as well as in supervising and molding BCDC’s Shoreline Development permitting program. As a permit analyst, you will interact with project proponents, fellow agencies, and a wide range of BCDC staff to shepherd projects through the permitting process. This is a highly collaborative position, both internally and externally, where you will be working with policies such as the Bay Plan’s public access, climate change, and environmental justice policies to create world-class public spaces that provide resilient, sustainable, and equitable opportunities for the public to enjoy and experience the Bay. You will have the opportunity to manage many of the most high-profile and complex permitting and regulatory matters before the Commission and work closely with the Shoreline Development Program Manager to help lead the day-to-day operations of the Shoreline Development Permits team.

Brizaga is seeking a creative and self-driven team player to join our team at the forefront of the climate change and flood resilience industry. The Resilience Planner will lead and manage resilience planning projects, including but not limited to vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans.

Please view the attached position announcement for a full description and application information.

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SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (TRANSIT)
Durham, NC or Raleigh, NC
(Flexible, hybrid, or in-person)

Do you have a passion for transit, mobility, equity, and the environment?

Three Oaks Engineering seeks an experienced planner to join our growing transit practice!

Our transit practice provides environmental and transit planning support for our clients’ transformative public transit, active transportation, and multimodal transportation projects.

We work on a range of projects such as bus rapid transit, light rail, commuter rail, passenger rail, fixed-route bus, transit emphasis corridors, bus stop optimization, bus access improvements, multimodal roadway improvements, sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use paths, and greenways.

We seek planners who are passionate about planning people-oriented transportation solutions that help improve mobility, respect the environment, and strengthen communities.

You will collaborate with a team that cares about our work, grows and learns together, and supports each other.

Learn more about the position and job requirements: https://threeoaksengineering.com/senior-environmental-planner-transit-durham-nc-or-raleigh-nc/

Even if you do not think your current skill set checks every box, but this role aligns with your strengths and career goals, we want to hear from you!

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The start date for this position is flexible. Please email your resume and cover letter to careers@threeoaksengineering.com and reference Senior Environmental Planner (Transit) in the subject line.

Apply online here: https://hdr.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=177485

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is looking for a Transportation Planner 1 to join our Transportation Business Group. This role will be based out of the following offices: Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC. In this role, we’ll count on you to:

• Work as part of a multimodal transportation planning team under the direction of the Project Engineer/Manager on a variety of transportation (primarily highway and freight rail) planning, client advisory, and support needs.
• Provide, as part of a national team, advisory support services to rail industry stakeholders related to federal funding opportunities, including planning and grant documentation.
  Utilize GIS to conduct various analyses and data collection, assist with preparation of feasibility studies, corridor studies, bicycle and pedestrian plans, and other transportation planning documentation and technical studies.
• Assist with project documentation and management needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office and a variety of web-based media sharing platforms.
• Demonstrable applied interest in transportation infrastructure development.
• Strong verbal and written skills; strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in and understanding of the US transportation system and rail industry, including passenger and freight.
• ArcMap and ArcPro GIS experience
• Local candidates are preferred.

Detroit Future City is searching for a Neighborhood Climate Resiliency Specialist through the Michigan Healthy Climate (MHC) Corps!

The member will support DFC with building capacity within our strategies for building thriving, resilient neighborhoods in Detroit, especially around sustainable land use and also around connecting residents, small businesses, and other community institutions to resources that reduce energy burden. The member will provide capacity to a collaborative project, the McDougall Hunt Climate Resiliency Initiative. Additionally, the member will help us stay connected to federal and state resources available to support our climate efforts, and participate in fellowship building and professional development training to sharpen their skills for the long haul.

Specific work activities for the MHC member at DFC will include:

• Support with community engagement activities, developing workshops, and tours to develop a community-engaged land use plan focused on building climate resiliency.
• Research the costs and funding opportunities associated with a range of sustainable interventions may include urban prairie/meadow establishment and maintenance, tree/forest planting, solar energy production, and stormwater management.
• Use research and graphics skills to support the refinement of a toolkit to support community decision-making around using land for resiliency, and also to build funding and partnership support to implement these projects.
• Learn about current green space development through hands-on work days with community partners, and supporting the refinement of maintenance plans and their implementation.

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To further our goal of building strong rural economies in areas adjacent to conserved land, The Conservation Fund (TCF) launched the Activating the Natural Resource Economy (ANRE) platform in 2022. The platform supports a growing cohort of Focus Regions by connecting them to financial, natural, and human capital to drive diversified growth in conservation-compatible sectors. TCF staff provide technical assistance, grants, tools, and peer learning opportunities to a growing number of regional partners. The ANRE platform is also intended to build a pipeline of vetted, shovel-ready impact-investment opportunities, while advancing the national dialogue about how to create inclusive and lasting prosperity in rural regions. The Program Associate will support in national implementation of the Activating the Natural Resource Economy program strategy and will have primary responsibility to provide technical assistance to Focus Regions participating in the ANRE platform.

Salary: $78,873.60 – $130,124.80 Annually
Anticipated Hiring Range: $78,873.60 – $111,987.20
Closing Date: 1/15/2024

Cary is recruiting for a collaborative, innovative and passionate Principal Planner to join our team. Cary is focused on the goal of creating “The Local Government That Doesn’t Exist” by exceeding standards for how municipalities should operate. We embody excellence and professionalism by demonstrating leading practices and partnering effectively with our community. We are looking for a planning professional to help us build on our legacy of excellence while recognizing there is always room for growth and innovation. High-performing candidates who are adaptive, ready to engage in problem solving, dare to think differently, have the technical skills to deliver, and want to make a difference in their community are encouraged to apply.

Cary NC, a progressive community of over 180,000 people, is actively working on implementing the most ambitious long-range planning effort in our history – the Imagine Cary Community Plan. The plan sets out a long-term vision, policies, and strategic actions for Cary through 2040. The Imagine Cary Plan seeks to focus the most intense development in strategic locations, encourage mixed use, redevelopment, infill, and revitalization while maintaining that much of Cary will stay suburban in nature. We are seeking a special talent to become part of an innovative team to bring the vision in the Imagine Cary Community Plan to life, as well as to collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment while adapting to change through continuous learning.

Cary offers the best benefits, which supports 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 employee’s 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!

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Planning Director, with additional assignments from the Assistant Director of Development Services.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $78,873.60 – $111,987.20

TYPICAL TASKS:

What are we looking for? We are looking for someone who can:

• Respond to public inquiries from citizens, businesses, landowners, the development community and elected and appointed officials regarding matters such as the status of current projects, interpretations of the Imagine Cary Community Plan, current and proposed ordinances, area plans and studies;
• Review development proposals for consistency with policies and ordinances and communicate with developers regarding designs, and offer opinions for improvements;
• Serve as case manager for rezoning requests. Work includes coordinating with staff from various disciplines to work through key issues with rezoning cases and to serve as the point of contact for the development team. Also includes preparing staff reports and presentations to the community, council and Members of the Planning and Zoning Board;
• Research and develop amendments to the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) and maintain a list of potential amendments to the LDO;
• Conduct community outreach and publicity, collect background baseline data on existing conditions and discuss draft plans with citizens, landowners, developers, and Council members;
• Serve as a liaison on regional projects and coordinate planning with regional agencies;
• Conduct special research when needed, as well as provide research, advice, and technical support in consultants’ efforts on multiple projects;
• Perform other job-related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

What you will need to bring to the table:

• Thorough knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques of land use planning;
• Ability to focus your knowledge on reuse and redevelopment opportunities that balance sensitivity to Cary’s heritage with a challenge for the community development to be innovative;
• Thorough knowledge of site design, landscape architecture, and urban design;
• Thorough knowledge of planning research, zoning, transportation bicycle and pedestrian planning and annexations;
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of community facilitation and conflict resolution;
• Ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, and maps;
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and carry out complex research projects effectively and simultaneously Ability to present effectively in oral, written, and graphic form;
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills to maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, and members of the public;
• A proven technical expertise in urban planning, along with the ability to articulate the Town’s vision into various plans, guidelines, and other tools to advance high quality standards of design excellence.

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 urban planning, landscape architecture, or related field; a master’s degree in urban or regional planning or related field; and considerable experience in professional planning and/or economic analysis work. A master’s degree in a closely related field may be credited toward some years of experience.

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Experience with urban design, mixed use, and redevelopment projects Development plan review experience;
• Experience in zoning verification and plat review;
• Experience writing staff reports and making presentations to public officials and citizens;
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills;
• Desire to seek out, foster and implement change;
• Desire to build and be a key resource for collaborative groups within the organization;
• Ability to learn and adapt in an agile environment;
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Registered Landscape Architecture certification, and/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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