Who We Seek
An experienced, energetic, self-directed individual for the position of PLANNER II to assist in the coordination of land use, transportation, healthy communities, diversity, equity and inclusion and public engagement projects. Projects will primarily focus on technical and quantitative data analysis in support of the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Regional Planning Organization (RPO), Additionally, the position will provide program specific support for transportation demand management, planning for transportation options, including alternative fuels, transit, freight and emerging transportation technologies, public engagement and assisting local governments with a variety of planning related projects.

Projects will primarily focus on supporting the Triangle Clean Cities Coalition and developing public private partnerships and working with member local governments to increase awareness about and use of alternative fuels. The employee meets with local and state officials, staff and business interests and designs, coordinates and initiates programs and activities. Activities include annual conferences and workshops, coalition organization and administration, state legislative initiatives and developing and administering state and federally funded projects to develop refueling infrastructure, purchase alternative fuel and alternative fuel vehicles.

Description of Work
The Planner II is part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary organization engaged in long-term, regional-scale issues and shorter-term local government member technical assistance that integrates TJCOG’s focus areas of natural resources, resiliency, transportation and mobility, housing, aging and human services, member engagement, technical assistance, strategy/innovation, and data. The position provides technical expertise to staff and stakeholders through services such as data collection and analysis, program development and management, supporting the administration of transportation related programs and committees, and supporting the development of internal and external initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The Planner II will understand the importance of positive relationships with local communities and agencies in the region and exhibit strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Position requires project management skills and the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and problem solve.

The position will require knowledge of principles and practices of planning as applied to land use planning and transportation systems as well as general planning principles. General knowledge of local government, laws and services pertinent to planning processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at the federal, state, regional, local levels and with elected officials. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to lead various meetings and events, make presentations and answer questions at public or project meetings. Ability to prepare presentations and prepare or coordinate the preparation of charts, maps, graphs and other illustrative materials for communication to elected officials, the public and other stakeholders. Ability to perform a variety of duties including research, drafting plans and reports, grant development and administration, etc. Demonstrated skill in reading and interpreting maps, land design plans and related spatially-focused materials. Demonstration of graphic design skills desired.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Performing intermediate professional planning, research, analytical and technical duties in the Triangle J Council of Governments’ Focus Areas.
• Managing and working within teams, made up of Triangle J Council of Governments and partner representatives, on a variety of planning initiatives.
• Planning and coordinating meetings, workshops and other events.
• Researching trends and emerging issues on program activities and preparing and presenting reports and program recommendations.
• Clearly communicating internally and externally on program areas.
• Providing technical assistance in a variety of planning areas.

Education and Experience
Required: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a field of study in planning, public policy, urban design, geography, public administration or related field and at least three years of experience; Master’s degree preferred.

Starting Salary & Benefits
Hiring Salary: $50,558
(Employee will be eligible for a 5% increase after serving a 6-month probation period.)

Benefits: The Triangle J Council of Governments offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave; NC Local Government Retirement System; 5% 401(k) employer contribution; employer paid health, dental, vision and life insurance; health spending account, flexible spending account for child/dependent care expenses; and flexible schedules and hybrid work environment.

Our Organization
Providing a platform for collaboration among local governments, stakeholders, and partners in our diverse region of NC. See the kind of work we do here.

How to Apply
1. Download TJCOG employment application at: https://www.tjcog.org/about/our-job-opportunities

2. Send completed application package (cover letter, completed application and resume) by email to employment@tjcog.org with the subject Planner II.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position is open until filled; initial review of applications begins May 9, 2022.

All employment offers will be within the stated hiring rage.

TJCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and designated Best Workplace for Commuters.

The Southern Environmental Law Center is seeking a current university student with geospatial data analysis experience to research, build, and update databases relating to hazardous sites in the Southeast and their adjacent communities. Likely topics may include, but are not limited to, industrial facilities in floodplains, sources of toxic industrial chemicals, historic and active community identities, and the role of carbon storage.

Duration: Summer 20-40 hrs/wk
• Compensation $10/hr for undergraduates and $12/hr for those with a bachelor’s degree
• Location: Remote
• Please send a cover letter and resume to Libbie Weimer at lweimer@selcnc.org
• Applications due Tuesday, April 12th at 5PM

This Coastal Resiliency Specialist position primary has the responsibility for coordinating the NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program, which was created to assist coastal communities in building their capacity to be more resilient to storms, flooding, and other coastal hazards. The program is funded primarily through State appropriations and awards grants to coastal communities for local vulnerability assessments and resilience planning. The program supports coastal communities with pre-disaster planning and developing shovel-ready projects to improve the resilience of their residents, and their built and natural environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Jointly administer a competitive grants program and budget for technical assistance to communities to increase their adaptive capacity and administer grant contracts and associated reporting. Includes drafting and issuing Requests for Applications, communicating with potential applicants, and coordinating application reviews and selections.
• Administer grant contracts with RCCP technical assistance providers, including contract execution, invoicing and payments, budget and progress tracking, reporting, amendments, and closeout.
• Coordinate technical assistance for vulnerability assessments and mitigation planning, public outreach, and engagement, and supporting the information and service needs of local coastal communities.
• Coordinate training workshops for technical assistance providers.
• Support organizational and external partners such as local governments, NGOs, academia, and the private sector, on efforts and funding to advance coastal hazards resilience.

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

• Experience in the fields of coastal hazards, resilience, or climate adaptation.
• Experience in hazard mitigation, resilience planning, and/or flood mitigation.
• Experience in project management.

Management Preferences: 

• Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, initiative and problem-solving capability, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, and independently.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’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 two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This Coastal Resiliency Coordinator position primary has the responsibility for coordinating the NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program, which was created to assist coastal communities in building their capacity to be more resilient to storms, flooding, and other coastal hazards. The program is funded primarily through State appropriations and awards grants to coastal communities for local vulnerability assessments and resilience planning. The program supports coastal communities with pre-disaster planning and developing shovel-ready projects to improve the resilience of their residents, and their built and natural environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate strategic planning and continuous program improvements for the NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP). Convene organizational and external partners such as local governments, NGOs, academia, and the private sector, on strategy and funding to advance coastal hazards resilience.
• Serve as a subject matter specialist in coastal resilience, coastal climate adaptation, coastal flooding and hazard mitigation planning, and related public policy issues, including representing the division with external groups and the media.
• Jointly administer a competitive grants program and budget for technical assistance to communities to increase their adaptive capacity and administer grant contracts and associated reporting.
• Serve as lead on applications for competitive federal grants to leverage State funding and administer budgeting and reporting successful awards. Identify and pursue opportunities for matching funds as needed.
• Work with DCM’s Policy & Planning staff on relevant policy development and rulemaking, and support Land Use Planning (LUP) staff with resilience related LUP amendments, ordinances, and other local government assistance.

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

• Experience in the fields of coastal hazards, resilience, or climate adaptation.
• Experience in hazard mitigation, resilience planning, and/or flood mitigation.
• Experience in project management.

Management Preferences: 

• Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, initiative and  problem-solving capability, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, and independently.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in a planning curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years experience in planning in which one year was in a team lead or supervisory role; or Master’s degree in Public Administration, including planning courses from an appropriately accredited institution and two years experience in planning in which one year was in a team lead or supervisory role; or Bachelor’s degree in a field related to planning, including courses in planning from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related planning experience in which one year was in a team lead or supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Climate Corps is a unique summer fellowship program where EDF trains and matches top-tier graduate students with host companies and organizations to advance environmental goals.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work to advance the Fleet Management Department’s progress on light-duty vehicle electrification in alignment with the goals of the City of Durham Carbon Neutrality and Renewable Energy Action Plan.
• Determine charging infrastructure needs, identify and address internal barriers, and develop implementation plans for electric vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate student.
• Skilled in data analysis, communication, and business acumen.
• Approved to participate as an Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Climate Corps Fellow.

Centralina Regional Council seeks an energetic, self-directed individual for the position of REGIONAL PLANNER / SENIOR PLANNER to assist in the coordination of land use, transportation, energy and the environment, healthy community and public engagement projects. Projects will include both regional and locally focused initiatives related to transportation choice (transit, bike/pedestrian connections, emerging transportation technologies), land use policy and codes, engaging stakeholders and assisting local governments with a variety of planning related projects.

The successful applicant will understand the importance of positive relationships with local communities and agencies in the region and exhibit strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Position requires project management skills and internal drive.

Centralina is an innovative regional planning agency located in Charlotte, NC with a membership that includes 60+ local governments throughout the Greater Charlotte Region. Centralina works with individual communities and leads major projects that transcend local and regional boundaries. Our mission is to lead regional collaboration and spark local action to expand opportunity and improve quality of life. We do this through creative problem solving, innovative service delivery and support to our local governments.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
• Performing intermediate/advanced professional planning, research, analytical and technical duties.
• Managing and working within teams on a variety of planning initiatives.
• Planning and coordinating meetings, workshops and other events.
• Researching trends and emerging issues on program activities and preparing and presenting reports and program recommendations.
• Clearly communicating internally and externally on program areas.
• Providing project management and technical assistance within a variety of planning areas.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES include but are not limited to:
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices in planning as applied to transportation and land use planning systems and processes as well as general planning principles. General knowledge of government, laws and services pertinent to planning processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at the federal, state, regional, local levels and with elected officials. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and lead various meetings and events, make presentations and answer questions at public or project meetings. Ability to coordinate the preparation of or prepare presentations, charts, maps (GIS), graphs and other illustrative materials for presentations to elected officials, public and other stakeholders. Ability to perform a variety of duties including research, drafting plans and reports, grant development and administration, budget development and administration, etc. Demonstration of project management and/or graphic design skills desired.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a field of study in planning, public policy, urban design, public administration, geography or related field and at least three years of experience; Master’s degree preferred. Local government planning department experience is desired. Hiring Salary will be determined based on qualifications, education and experience. Centralina has an excellent benefits package including membership in the NC Local Government Retirement System, 401k, medical, dental, vision, and flexible benefits programs.

Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to physically perform the basic life operation functions of standing, walking, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions, the ability to lift 20 pounds of force occasionally and possess the visual acuity to prepare data, proof work, and do extensive reading.

Interested individuals are encouraged to send résumés and a cover letter to: admin@centralina.org with the subject line “Regional Planner / Senior Planner Position.” Deadline: Open until filled with rolling interviews. Interested applicants encouraged to apply early. EOE.

Who We Seek
An experienced, energetic, self-directed individual for the position of Senior Planner to perform difficult planning work in directing the activities related to promoting energy efficiency, sustainable development and transportation environmental issues. Projects will primarily focus on serving as the coordinator for the Triangle Clean Cities Coalition and as such is responsible for developing public private partnerships and working with member local governments to increase awareness about and use of alternative fuels. The employee meets with local and state officials, staff and business interests and designs, coordinates and initiates programs and activities. Activities include annual conferences and
workshops, coalition organization and administration, state legislative initiatives and developing and administering state and federally funded projects to develop refueling infrastructure, purchase alternative fuel and alternative fuel vehicles. Work also includes supervising the work of other staff. Work is primarily in an inside environment with minimal supervision from the Energy and Transportation Program Manager. Regional work is interfaced with the national Clean Cities program administered through the U.S. Department of Energy.

Description of Work
The Senior Planner is part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary organization engaged in long-term, regional-scale issues and shorter-term local government member technical assistance that integrates TJCOG’s focus areas of water resources, resiliency, transportation and mobility, housing, aging and human services, member engagement, technical assistance, strategy/innovation, and data. The position provides technical expertise to staff and stakeholders through services such as data collection and analysis, program development and management, supporting the administration of transportation related programs and committees, and supporting the development of internal and external initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The Senior Planner will understand the importance of positive relationships with local communities and agencies in the region and exhibit strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Position requires project management skills and the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and problem solve.

The position will require knowledge of principles and practices of planning as applied to land use planning and transportation systems as well as general planning principles. General knowledge of local government, laws, and services pertinent to planning processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at the federal, state, regional, local levels and with elected officials. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to lead various meetings and events, make presentations and answer questions at public or project meetings. Ability to prepare presentations and prepare or coordinate the preparation of charts, maps, graphs and other illustrative materials for communication to elected officials, the public and other stakeholders. Ability to perform a variety of duties including research, drafting plans and reports, grant development and administration, etc. Demonstrated skill in reading and interpreting maps, land design plans and related spatially-focused materials. Demonstration of graphic design skills desired.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Performing intermediate professional planning, research, analytical and technical duties in the Triangle J Council of Governments’ Focus Areas.
• Managing and working within teams, made up of Triangle J Council of Governments and partner representatives, on a variety of planning initiatives.
• Planning and coordinating meetings, workshops, and other events.
• Researching trends and emerging issues on program activities and preparing and presenting reports and program recommendations.
• Clearly communicating internally and externally on program areas.
• Providing technical assistance in a variety of planning areas.

Education and Experience
Required: A master’s degree in planning, public policy, urban design, geography, public administration, or a related field with some experience are the anticipated qualifications. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a related field and extensive experience along with demonstrated advanced knowledge may also qualify.

Starting Salary & Benefits
Hiring range: $55,740 – $58,527

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

Our Organization
Providing a platform for collaboration among local governments, stakeholders, and partners in our diverse region of NC. See the kind of work we do here.

How to Apply
1. Download TJCOG employment application at: https://www.tjcog.org/about/our-job-opportunities

2. Send completed application package (cover letter, completed application and resume) by email to employment@tjcog.org with the subject Senior Planner.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position is open until filled; initial review of applications begins April 4, 2022.

All employment offers will be within the stated hiring rage.

TJCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and designated Best Workplace for Commuters.

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is looking for a Program Assistant to support work on teams advancing a cross section of goals, namely low-carbon, climate resilient communities and regions, reduced poverty and spatial inequality, and municipal fiscal health. The Program Assistant will support ongoing activities within these goals areas through event planning, contract management, editing, dissemination, and research tasks.

The Program Assistant will support several areas of activity across Lincoln’s programmatic work. It will range from ongoing support for: the Institute’s emerging climate change campaign; climate resilience and migration initiatives; and networks like the Legacy Cities Initiative and the Consortium for Scenario Planning to work on more discrete projects like Lincoln’s local housing affordability RFP and accompanying symposium. Projects will be assigned based on need and the Program Assistant’s experience and interests.

The Lincoln Institute has a strong commitment to practicing racial equity in both our internal and external work. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

This is a full-time position @ 37.5 hours/week located in Cambridge, MA, COVID permitting, reporting to the Director, Climate Strategies with a dotted line to the Associate Director, Reduced Poverty and Spatial Inequality.

See the full job posting at https://jobs.lever.co/lincolninst.

The National Greenway Manager is a full-time position that is responsible for overseeing the Alliance’s trail development projects and programs. The right candidate will have relevant advocacy and policy experience, at least 4+ years managing remote teams, and a passion for creating culturally inclusive public space. Must have a demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and understanding of key tools to advance transportation equity. This position can be based in the Durham, NC HQ office or remote, with flexibility to be based along the East Coast Greenway corridor.

The National Greenway Manager works under the direction of the Deputy Director in coordination with other East Coast Greenway Alliance staff.

Key areas of responsibility include:
– Advocacy and public policy initiatives
– Staff management & Internal operations
– Program delivery

For details and to apply, visit: https://greenway.applytojob.com/apply/nX3fvoAf4S/National-Greenway-Manager