Organizational Background
Health by Design collaborates across sectors and disciplines to ensure communities in Indiana and beyond have neighborhoods, public spaces, and infrastructure that promote healthy, active living. Health by Design envisions healthy, thriving people in equitable, vibrant communities. Coalition partners work by advocating for policy change, building community capacity, convening diverse partners, educating on best practices, evaluating impact, facilitating dialogue, promoting smart design, and providing technical assistance.
Health by Design is committed to embedding health equity its systems, practices, policies, and activities and has expanded Healthy Communities efforts to include upstream strategies that address complex system change. The recently updated 2022-2023 Strategic Plan retained our five guiding principles and four core program areas: walking, biking, transit, and land use. Additional information can be found at
www.healthbydesignonline.org.

Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter, detailing your relevant experience and salary expectations by February 17, 2023, to Megan Bolton (mbolton@hbdin.org) including ‘WBP Manager/Coordinator’ in the subject line. Questions may be directed to Megan, by email only.

Position Description
The Walk & Bike Program (WBP) Manager/Coordinator position will have shared responsibility for the ongoing development, management, administration and evaluation of Health by Design’s walking, biking, transit, and land use initiatives.

The WBP Manager/Coordinator will work primarily within the City of Indianapolis-Marion County, with a focus on equity, safety, access, and connectivity. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Safe Routes to School and daily destinations, Parks, and Transit activities; implementation of the pedestrian master plan; first-mile, last-mile connections to transit; Complete Streets implementation; Americans with Disabilities Act planning, compliance, and implementation; pedestrian and bicycle crash analysis
and interventions; sustainability and resiliency planning; and community outreach, engagement, and education activities.

This position will work with coalition partners and stakeholders in Indianapolis/Marion County and, at times, communities throughout the state of Indiana.

This position will guide management and implementation of Health by Design’s recently awarded grant through the Indiana Department of Health, Indiana Health Issues and Challenges Grant Program. This position may also have shared responsibility for the ongoing development, management, administration, and evaluation of Health by Design’s broader active transportation and safety initiatives locally and or statewide.

This position will work with coalition partners and stakeholders at the state level and in select communities throughout the state of Indiana. It will require in-state travel and, at times, out of state travel may be necessary for training opportunities. Some evening and weekend hours will be necessary. Compensation will be $55,000 – 65,000 annually, depending on education and experience. The organization offers excellent benefits including insurance, dental, paid personal time off and holidays. This position relies on long-term funding through grants and contracts.

Education & Experience
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with at least five years of related work and/or volunteer experience; a master’s degree may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma and seven years related work and/or volunteer experience in the areas below may also be substituted. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience in one or more disciplines related to the broad definition of health and/or the built environment (e.g. public health, transportation, housing, planning/design/engineering, community economic development, public policy/affairs/ administration, social work, etc.). Experience working with and managing grants, preparing project reports, and working with public agencies would be helpful.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse community partners; a deep understanding of the principles of equity, inclusiveness, and power across multiple dimensions (such as race, ethnicity, ability, gender, sexual orientation, income, and place); and life and/or professional experience working across those dimensions.

Health by Design is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your education and experience don’t align directly with all stated expectations, please apply anyway.

Position Duties

The WBP Manager/Coordinator will plan, implement, and lead Health by Design’s walking, rolling, and biking initiatives within the City of Indianapolis-Marion County. This may include projects focused on:

• Complete Streets
• Active living
• Safe Routes to School, Parks, Transit, and other daily destinations
• Vision Zero
• Land Use and Placemaking
• Tactical Urbanism
• Indy Walkways

Projects will include Safe System strategies and emphasize policy and system level change. Responsibilities will include activities across the broad categories of assessment & information gathering; outreach, engagement & communications; public engagement; training & technical assistance; interventions & implementation; and evaluation & sustainability.

• The WBP Manager/Coordinator, at the direction of the leadership team, will develop, coordinate, implement, and lead efforts, including but not limited to:
• Document and track meetings, activities, updates, and events across the state
• Build relationships and work local partners to advance our work
• Advance formal and informal policy and system changes supporting long term walk and bike work
• Identify and develop surveys, other tools, data sources, and technology for tracking and monitoring activities, impact, and outcomes
• Develop and implement an overall evaluation plans
• Providing technical assistance via email, telephone, and in person to neighborhoods and partners seeking help on resolving issues and removing barriers to safe, equitable, accessible transportation
  • Conducting needs assessment and information gathering processes, including: • Audits of the safety, accessibility and connectivity of neighborhoods, schools, transit stops and other key destinations.
  • Pedestrian and bicycle related counts, rates, and crash numbers
  • Collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of quantitative and qualitative data
  • Geographic data and mapping
  • Leading public outreach and engagement efforts, working with neighborhood groups, community partners, businesses, school and school district staff, residents, and others
  • Planning educational and training events
  • Providing support to City of Indianapolis and Marion County Public Health Department staff

The WBP Manager/Coordinator will work with the Program & Policy Manager, HbD staff and partners, to support organizational and project communications strategies, including emails and project communications; content for newsletters, materials, presentations, and social media tools; presenting at meetings and conferences; and media advocacy.

The WBP Manager/Coordinator will support and assist Health by Design’s broader efforts including strategic plan implementation, committee and action team activities, events, and advocacy.

The WBP Manager will monitor, track, evaluate and report activities and impact.

The WBP Manager/Coordinator will represent Health by Design at partner meetings and events, and be responsible for other duties, as assigned.

Associates/Senior Associates

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 Positions
We are actively seeking full-time associates in our Chapel Hill office. We strive to cross-train our team members and will work with successful candidates to tailor a position to fit their areas of expertise and interests. However, the successful candidates should have experience and interest in the following core practice areas:
• Development Codes. This practice area involves preparing comprehensive updates to development codes and zoning ordinances that are user-friendly, innovative, and often implement recently adopted local plans. In most instances this work involves: research and analysis of trends and best development practices; preparation of well-written and graphic-rich code documents; preparation of community outreach materials; and conducting outreach on the development code documents. Experience with regulatory drafting and/or a law degree is a plus, as is experience creating graphics to convey complex regulatory concepts.

• Comprehensive Planning. This practice area involves research and analysis of trends and best practices; preparation of community outreach materials and participation in public meetings; advanced GIS analysis and mapping; development of policy frameworks and community action plans; and preparation of complex and graphic-rich plan documents. All team members assist in preparing proposals to win new work, attend meetings, prepare presentations, collect and analyze data, and—because we are a medium-size firm—generally pitch in wherever needed. A combination of in-person and remote work is offered.

Strong candidates for the positions are:

• Willing to work hard to help foster positive change in America’s cities, counties, and
regions
• Team-oriented
• Detail-oriented
• Have excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Appreciate the ability to work on (and balance) a wide range of assignments
• Have a master’s degree in 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 four years of professional
work experience; mid-career professionals are highly encouraged to apply
• Proficient in Word and Excel (Sketch-Up, ArcGIS, InDesign, and Illustrator are pluses but not required)
• Willing to travel both regionally and nationally to support our clients
• 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:

• Spanish fluency
• Project management experience, including direct client contact and coordination of
subconsultants, and other professionals, as needed during all stages of project development
• A law or design degree, in addition to a planning degree
• Graphics and visualization expertise
• 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, performance, and location. The salary range for Associates is generally $60,000-$80,000 and Senior Associates is generally $80,000 – $100,000. 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.

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 writing sample of
no more than five pages, and two to three samples of your graphic abilities (if applicable) to
hiring@clarionassociates.com by February 28, 2022. Submissions will be reviewed as they arrive.

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Position Summary
The Conservation Planner is a mid-level position who plays an integral role in TLC’s land protection program. The Planner will serve as the project manager for new and existing conservation plans and initiatives. The preferred candidate will have experience creating and utilizing planning data to develop strategies to achieve the goals of TLC’s strategic action plan as well as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for producing maps; and some knowledge of the cultural and natural resources. The position will also serve as the TLC liaison for various planning initiatives across the Triangle and work closely with local governments, resource partners, and community members on conservation initiatives.

Essential Duties Include
– Community Outreach
– Plan and help lead stakeholder and community input sessions
– Assist with building and maintaining relationships with partner agencies, organizations, and communities.
– Assist with education and outreach pertaining to land protection work including special events, public relations, plan review, and workshops.

Facilitation
– Coordination of all phases of land protection prioritization including outreach strategies, landowner contact, project evaluation, strategic land protection planning, and grant writing.
– Work on planning projects such as farmland plans and regional initiatives.
– Serve as the liaison between local government, land developers, and TLC.

Advanced GIS
– Provide support in the process of updating existing GIS models and developing new models.
– Developing conservation plans and strategies to support the strategic action plan.
– Manage GIS data and use it to track progress towards achieving the goals in TLC’s strategic action plan.
– Help support the development of concept plans and designs for future preserves and priority areas.

Communications and Planning
– Draft and coordinate strategic conservation plans for TLC Initiatives. – Support partnerships like the Upper Neuse Watershed Protection Program and Jordan Lake One Water Program.
– Grant writing as necessary to support project and planning work.

Essential Experience, Technical Skills and Competencies
– Bachelor’s degree in planning, geographic information systems, geography, environmental management, environmental science, landscape architecture or a closely related field and two years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
– Extensive knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, model builder, spatial analyst, network analyst), and ability to learn new trends and technology in GIS applications. Experience customizing ArcGIS using Python a plus.
– Knowledge of advanced spatial analysis and modeling techniques (e.g., site suitability analysis, least cost path analysis, species distribution modeling, hydrology/watershed modeling, etc.).
• Technical writing experience drafting plans, analytical summary tables, and graphics.
• Experience conducting community outreach and working with technical advisory groups and stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation skills, and ability to make technical information accessible to nontechnical audiences.
• Background in natural resource conservation, climate science, and earth science.
• Exceptional critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; the ability to focus on solutions.
• Awareness of and willingness to actively participate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts with a commitment to seeing how our work can be more equitable and support those efforts.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision as well as collaboratively in an environment that stresses teamwork.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks, work with different personalities and manage tight timelines with accuracy.
• Project management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• A service-oriented mindset with the desire to help others succeed.

How to apply
Applications should be submitted via email as a single pdf to hr@triangleland.org with the subject line “[Position] Application.” The following documents should be included:
1) letter of interest/cover letter
2) maximum two-page resume
3) map work sample (ideally from a conservation planning project)
4) three professional references.
References will not be contacted without notifying you first. All applicants will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to move forward, HR will contact you. We do not accept online application submission from Indeed, LinkedIn, or Simply Hired. Please no contact from recruiters. And please no emails, phone calls, or drop-ins for application status updates. No paper submissions.

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The City of Lincolnton offers an outstanding opportunity to join a staff dedicated to giving exceptional service to the citizens of Lincolnton. The successful candidate will perform a variety of complex administrative support tasks, office management, and technical assistance for the Planning Department and a variety of citizen advisory boards. Work requires a comprehensive understanding of the Planning department’s mission, rules, regulations, procedures, and services. Please review job spec for additional details at www.LincolntonNC.org/Jobs
Resume and cover letter must be uploaded with application to be considered.
Desirable Education and Experience:
Associate degree or two-year technical college supplemented by vocational or technical training, with at least one year of development review/zoning inspection experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Special Requirements:
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Notary Public or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
Certified Zoning Official or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire

Apply at www.LincolntonNC.org/Jobs

General Definition and Conditions of Work
Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work investigating, reviewing and evaluating local environmental conditions and characteristics; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator.

Essential Functions
Assisting with the implementation of the Town’s Climate Action Plan;
Undertakes special studies to investigate, review and evaluate environmental conditions and characteristics including forest cover inventory, air and water quality data, greenway and open space needs, waste management and recycling, energy conservation, floodway and floodplain management, and environmental practices, regulatory and management strategies;
Prepares reports on the results of the special studies for presentation to advisory boards, elected officials, other governmental agencies and the general public;
Coordinates public outreach efforts related to environmental matters.
Researches sources of funding for environmental and related projects; prepares and administers grant applications/awards;
Assists with community engagement events, which includes demonstrating the removal of invasive plants as well as moving hoses or carrying water for establishing plantings;
Reviews development plans for consistency with environmental regulations and policies;
Provides staff support to advisory boards; prepares agendas and minutes;
Assists in representing the Town in local and regional efforts and to expand and improve environmental protection including tree protection, air quality protection and water supply protection, etc.;
Serves as resource person with building inspectors on statewide efforts in enhancing energy conservation and materials reuse in building construction;
Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities –
Thorough knowledge of laws and ordinances governing environmental protection issues; thorough knowledge of environmental practices; thorough knowledge of regulatory management strategies; thorough knowledge of theory and techniques of environmental planning; thorough knowledge of planning theory and principles; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, associates and the general public; bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.

Special Requirements
Submittal of cover letter and resume in addition to detailed completion of Town application is required. Community engagement component of the work requires attendance at night meetings and some other evening and weekend work.

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, environmental planning, engineering or related field and considerable experience in environmental planning.

RATE OF PAY
$59,506 – $72,597

GENERAL DEFINITION
Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work investigating, reviewing and evaluating local environmental conditions and characteristics; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator.

This is a combination of sedentary work and light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to lift and/or move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assisting with the implementation of the Town’s Climate Action Plan;

Undertakes special studies to investigate, review and evaluate environmental conditions and characteristics including forest cover inventory, air and water quality data, greenway and open space needs, waste management and recycling, energy conservation, floodway and floodplain management, and environmental practices, regulatory and management strategies;

Prepares reports on the results of the special studies for presentation to advisory boards, elected officials, other governmental agencies and the general public;

Coordinates public outreach efforts related to environmental matters.

Researches sources of funding for environmental and related projects; prepares and administers grant applications/awards;

Assists with community engagement events, which includes demonstrating the removal of invasive plants as well as moving hoses or carrying water for establishing plantings;

Reviews development plans for consistency with environmental regulations and policies;

Provides staff support to advisory boards; prepares agendas and minutes;

Assists in representing the Town in local and regional efforts and to expand and improve environmental protection including tree protection, air quality protection and water supply protection, etc.;

Serves as resource person with building inspectors on statewide efforts in enhancing energy conservation and materials reuse in building construction;

Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of laws and ordinances governing environmental protection issues; thorough knowledge of environmental practices; thorough knowledge of regulatory management strategies; thorough knowledge of theory and techniques of environmental planning; thorough knowledge of planning theory and principles; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, associates and the general public; bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, environmental planning, engineering or related field and considerable experience in environmental planning.

All applicants MUST submit a resume and cover letter.

Apply online through the jobs portal of the Town’s home page, or at:

https://nc-carrboro.civicplushrms.com/careers/JobDetail.aspx?enc=QPQDKqwXNuJybHyCBjvzp/GRt/qhQmBDlEsHfj/JcZSAZHx+z+TbuxrMChkQ5awD

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

This position will provide project management for all stream, wetland, and riparian buffer projects in the assigned work area within the state of NC, currently eastern NC. Manage assigned projects from the initial identification and technical review of the projects, through property acquisition, design, construction, monitoring, and regulatory project closeout. Coordinate of all activities with internal project teams, contracted design firms, monitoring firms, full delivery providers and construction contractors associated with their implementation. Closely monitor and manage each project through each phase, keeping the project within budget and on time, and for the maintenance of a project status database which tracks a project’s timeline and budget. Review and approve contractor progress payments and conducts ongoing inspections to ensure that all work is done in compliance with rules, policies, and standard practices. Provide leadership and positive support to DMS operations staff during all aspects of project implementation and closeout. In addition, the position assists the Eastern regional supervisor with the administration and management in the central Raleigh office. This position is office and field based (25-50% field).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects/contracts for more than $50 million in credit value.
• Manage private sector mitigation contracts and/or design firms and construction contractors throughout the design, construction, and monitoring of DMS projects.
• Provide contract and budget oversight on all assigned projects.
• Manages project tasks including land acquisition, design, construction, monitoring, and regulatory close out for long-term stewardship.
• Evaluate all maintenance issues including the most complex and long-term problems, identifies all monitoring and maintenance problems on mitigation projects, and makes related decisions and/or recommendations as necessary for the projects’ long-term health.

The Division of Mitigation Services:
The Division of Mitigation Services provides comprehensive mitigation for the State of North Carolina as required under the Clean Water Act. This NC DEQ program is responsible for providing compensatory mitigation for streams and wetlands that are unavoidably impacted by development and transportation projects. The program provides planning, implementation and disposition associated with restoration, enhancement, creation, and preservation for the 51 cataloging units (watersheds) in the State. The DMS manages the development of comprehensive mitigation projects worth $75 million annually. The products generated by this program facilitate approximately $1.2 billion in statewide infrastructure improvements annually. Click here to learn more about the Division of Mitigation Services (DMS)

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina’s environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public’s health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina’s needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state’s school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.

Recruitment Range: $58,294 – $80,155
This position is located at: 217 West Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27603

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented knowledge of wetland or buffer or stream ecology or project management.
• Documented experience conducting field work.
• Documented experience in ecosystem monitoring or environmental research studies or environmental survey or environmental technical assistance or soil investigations.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master’s degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your career should have a bigger impact and be centered. As the Senior Regional Planner for Piedmont Triad Regional Council, your priority is to provide services and project management to member governments in the area of land development planning and zoning administration. Assisting with public engagement and local and multi-jurisdictional plan development and the update of zoning ordinances is an aspect of work.

The ideal candidate for the Senior Regional Planner is passionate about regional land use planning and supporting PTRC’s member governments. You will use your superb verbal and written communication skills to interact with a variety of individuals, including local government staff, granting agencies, the general public, and elected officials. Additional duties may include work on environmental initiatives, including air and water quality, support of transportation, and trail and recreation planning. You will be responsible for collecting, maintaining, and providing information on integrative planning projects for member governments, governmental agencies, and the general public. Occasionally, you will work with an intern. Job posting will remain open until filled.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• The candidate for the Senior Regional Planner would have a Master’s degree in planning or a related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning or related field.
• The candidate should also have accomplished an AICP professional certification and can distinguish themselves with a CZO, GISP, or additional certifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• General knowledge of local and regional land use planning principles and practices, along with intermediate knowledge of ArcGIS systems and software, including basic data processing using Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is desired.
• Additionally experience with federal grants and benefit-cost analysis would be helpful.
• Using your strong analytical and critical thinking skills while reviewing information for accuracy and consistency, interpreting regulations, and determining when to seek guidance from superiors is essential in this role.

If you are selected to fill the role of Senior Regional Planner, you will need to present a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, pass the pre-employment drug screen and background screening process. Travel throughout the 12-county region is required to carry out program duties. Other travel may be required on occasion.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

At the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC), we work to implement creative regional solutions to improve the lives of the community. When you visit our vibrant office conveniently located in Kernersville, the center of the Triad, you find our passionate staff members working diligently to fulfill our mission. Our office is on the south side of Interstate 40 at the NC Highway 66 interchange. It is a 20-minute drive to downtown Greensboro, Winston Salem, or High Point. Our location is equipped with an electric charging station.

Our organization has seven core departments; Area Agency on Aging, Criminal Justice, Economic Development, Community Development Services, Management Services, Regional Planning, and Workforce Development. Our staff in each department specializes in serving its niche of the Triad community.

PTRC employees are constantly looking for ways to innovate and expand our programs. We look for ways to enrich our lives in and outside of the workplace. If you are passionate about serving the public and desire to grow and expand your skillset, the PTRC could be an excellent fit for you!

SALARY RANGE

Hiring salary $53,753.02DOQ. PTRC offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including Local Governmental Employees Retirement System (LGERS) and participates in PSLFP.

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
LOCATION: Kernersville
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2022

Emerald Network Project Manager Job Description October 2022

What we’re looking for:

LivableStreets seeks a thorough, passionate, and thoughtful project manager to advocate for greenway connections, work with partners to build strong coalitions, and help broaden awareness around the Emerald Network’s priorities.

Who we are and what we do​:

For 17 years LivableStreets has been transforming Metro Boston’s streets by advocating for innovative and equitable transportation solutions that are safe, affordable, and enjoyable – making our community more connected and livable (via transit, housing, and greenways) for everyone. LivableStreets is on a committed path to becoming an anti-racist organization, and we are seeking an individual who will uphold these values and embed anti-racism at the heart of their work.

In 2015, Livable Streets launched the Emerald Network, a vision that builds on Boston’s greenways to create a seamless 200-mile greenway network across metroBoston. Learn more at www.emeraldnetwork.info.

What the Project Manager will do:

Reporting to the Program Director, the Project Manager will have both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from assisting on to managing projects like the DOT Greenway, Columbia Road, and our Charles River Area Projects, to help steward coalitions that advance the Emerald Network’s mission, and sustaining relationships with community, municipal, and agency partners.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, willing to learn on the go, and able to independently manage multiple complex projects. They are a good listener, able to empathize with a variety of community challenges and lived experiences, and have strong design and research skills with expertise across active transportation, transit, and the environment. The Project Manager should be aware of and/or committed to learning about anti-gentrification and anti-racist practices. This position will begin mostly remote with some in-person work to support public meetings and community walk/ride-alongs. The Project Manager will occasionally work outside regular 9-5 hours, including 2-3 evenings a month for work-related meetings, events, and public presentations.

Primary responsibilities include:– Expanding engagement efforts and working directly with Boston-area communities to improve transportation and housing access for all. Examples of these efforts include:
– Creating and maintaining maps related to the Emerald Network and its projects
– Managing key projects within the Emerald Network by coordinating local organizations and community residents
– Attending public meetings as well as internal and external coalition meetings
– Coordinating outreach and supporting communications, including but not limited to writing comment letters and blog posts
– Strengthening working relationships by providing technical assistance for and with community organizations, community leaders, and city & agency staff in their efforts to connect with communities and further elevate the Emerald Network’s priorities

Other responsibilities include:
– Maintaining the Emerald Network links database, list of project partners, and progress reports
– Representing LivableStreets at public events, meetings, and with the press
– Collaborating with the Program Director to cultivate effective partnerships, including foundation, corporate, and donor support
– Working with our Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Diversity Fellow to create a Greenways Playbook, an instructive resource exploring how to build public green spaces in communities
– Collaborating with staff to produce written and digital external communications, including regular newsletters, social media posts, website updates, and other communication tools

Day-to-day, this looks like:
– Responding to emails from other advocacy organizations, funders, and non-profit groups to coordinate work towards common aims.
– Organizing, hosting, and executing events that bring people together to workshop ideas for our priority projects, such as the Charles River, DOT Greenway, and Columbia Road.
– Meeting with leaders (political, community, environmental, etc) to hear their stories, concerns, and goals. Support these leaders in a way that promotes the creation or improvement of non-vehicular networks.
– Collaborating with governmental organizations, such as the City of Boston’s transportation planners or the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s Community Engagement team, to offer suggestions, ideas, and feedback we have heard from communities.

To be successful in this job, you should…:

Have previous professional experience: You have experience in the fields of housing, land use, urban planning, transportation, landscape architecture, public health, environmentalism, or government. You have a minimum of 3 years of professional or lived experience with demonstrated leadership managing groups of people and/or initiatives/programs. Whether or not you are currently local to the area, you are familiar with Metro Boston regional planning issues. You have strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills. Fundraising and/or previous non-profit campaign management experience is a plus.

Have technical experience (or be willing to learn): You have some familiarity in a combination of the following: ArcGIS, other mapping software, and Adobe Illustrator/InDesign. If you are unfamiliar with these programs, you have a comfort in self directed learning. Skills communicating in other languages (e.g. Spanish, Creole) is a plus.

Enjoy building relationships: You enjoy connecting with people, particularly people with lived experiences different from your own. You enjoy cultivating and maintaining relationships through consistent meetings, formal and informal conversations, and amplifying community voices to those in power. You have been told that you are a good listener.

Be open to new ideas: You are inspired by the possibility of creating new systems, processes, and environments. You are willing to challenge your personal perceptions and ideas and remain open to new modes of being. You acknowledge that all people contain expertise, even when they don’t have a fancy professional title.

Have the ability to do many things, as well as the confidence to ask for help: You feel comfortable taking initiative, thinking across disciplines, and creatively resolving problems. You have the ability to execute a number of diverse projects simultaneously, but also know when to ask for help. We believe strongly in teamwork.

Foster a commitment to anti-racism + social justice: You are open to and curious about both professional and personal anti-racism work. Even if you are early in your anti-racist journey, you understand that your own identities color how you see the world and how this may effect LivableStreet’s goal to advocate for equitaible communities. You understand that decisions about highways, funding, the location of public space, and the access to affordable housing have had racist histories and are up to the challenge of building towards just communities.

Take care of yourself: Advocacy work requires a great deal of emotion, passion, honesty, and hard conversations. You understand what you need to recharge and prioritize your own well-being. You help LivableStreets cultivate an environment of hard work balanced with rest and restoration, by respecting our “Forever Fridays” (half day Fridays all year long!) and making use of vacation time.

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary range of $60 -70K. Benefits include health care, dental care, a transportation stipend, paid vacation, and a commitment to professional development.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to abby@livablestreets.info by Monday, October 24th. Early applications are encouraged.

LivableStreets is an E-Verify employer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
LivableStreets is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. People with multiple marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply, including people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. LivableStreets does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition (including pregnancy and/or genetic characteristics), mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

APPLICATION TIMELINE
To ensure we find the right candidate and honor your time, we will conduct an applicant search in up to three rounds after review of resumes.

Send the following to abby@livablestreets.info:
Cover letter explaining why you are right for this position
Resume
Three professional references
Applications due: Monday, Oct 24, 2022
Candidates will be notified if they are moving to round one by: Friday, Nov 4, 2022

Round One
We would love to learn more about you. You will participate in a 30 minute phone call with our Deputy Director or Content + Culture Manager where we will ask questions about your experience and interests.
Date: Thursday, Oct 27 – Friday, Nov 4, 2022
Candidates will be notified if they are moving to round two by: Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022

Round Two
Spend some time with the LivableStreets team, virtually. This will include a small group interview with the whole team where we ask you to discuss your skill set and experience related to the position. At this time, with your permission, we will also reach out to your professional references.
Date: Thursday, Nov 10 – Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022
Candidates will be notified if they are moving to round three: Wednesday, Nov 23 – Dec 5, 2022

Round Three (as needed)
You may have the opportunity to meet with the Program Director one-on-one. This session will allow for deeper conversations about details/day-to-day operations of the position, and a chance to ask any lingering questions. We may ask you to complete a small written assignment to demonstrate your skill set.
Date: Monday, Nov 28 – Monday, Dec 5, 2022
Candidates will be notified of the final hiring decision by: Friday, Dec 9, 2022
Expected Start Date: Monday, Dec 19, 2022 – Monday, Jan 9, 2023

Location: ZOOM. LivableStreets Alliance Office, 70 Pacific Street, Cambridge MA, 02139

In this position, you will serve as a Supervisory Community Planner with FEMA’s Regional Offices, Region Three, Mitigation Division, Floodplain Management and Insurance Branch. Typical assignments include but not
limited to:
-Providing direction for program activities, delivering technical assistance and trainings that support State, Local and Tribal partners and local mitigation planning.
-Providing input and guidance for solving regional planning issues.
-Serving as a technical advisor to the Regional Mitigation Division on all hazard mitigation activities and programs related to mitigation planning.
-Communicating requirements for development, updates and review of hazard mitigation plans/projects.
-Developing and providing training to state, local and tribal partners.
-Advising community officials and members to establish goals, priorities, policies, programs and actions.
-Assigning duties and ensure adequate and balanced support to all hazard mitigation planning projects and initiatives.
-Providing supervision to assigned planners and facilitate career and professional development.

Work schedule:
Full-time

Salary:
$103,104 – $134,033 per year

1 vacancy in the following location:
Philadelphia, PA

Remote job:
No

Appointment type
Term – Temporary – Not to Exceed 2 Years