Professional planning work of moderate difficulty. Suited for someone who can perform a wide variety of activities related to environmental initiatives, especially climate action plan implementation. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental sciences, planning, or a related field, and considerable work experience in environmental or land use planning and experience in public speaking, writing, and outreach is required. Experience in grant administration, collaborative relationship-building, budget management, and GIS are strongly of interest. This position requires availability for supporting advisory boards and attending public meetings, both in the evenings, and on weekends, throughout the year. Please follow the link to our career portal in order to view a full description of the job.

The focus of this internship is to support the ongoing Scenario Planning for Equitable Revitalization and Climate Resilience project that is co-led by the Reduced Poverty and Spatial Inequality and the Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Communities and Regions teams. The project involves engaging with at least one small to midsize city with a declining or stagnant population to pilot a recently developed scenario planning framework for smaller Legacy Cities. The scenario planning process will be focused on equitable, climate resilient revitalization. This is a part-time position up to 15 hours/week that reports to the Director of Climate Strategies. Position can be remote due to COVID-19; Cambridge, MA is the associated office location. There is no travel required for this position.
To apply: https://jobs.lever.co/lincolninst/a4694ec6-8662-4b58-9b2a-a091ec632747

Professional planning work of moderate difficulty. Suited for someone with specialized knowledge of and experience in the planning field with in-depth knowledge of one or more specialties (e.g. land use, comprehensive or environmental planning); work in local government in both current and long-range planning and a master’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience preferred. Experience with one or more online development application platforms is strongly of interest. Will consider a bachelor’s degree and four years of professional planning experience, or other qualifying combinations of education and experience. This position requires availability for attendance at public meetings, both in the evenings, and on weekends, throughout the year. Please visit our career portal to view a full description of the position.

Our firm’s team of planners, designers, and problem solvers strives to understand the soul of a place and to create plans and policies that are responsive to user needs, authentic in character, and balanced for long-term sustainability. Ultimately, this approach allows us to leave a place better than we found it – an obligation that we believe we have as human beings. Founded in 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA, EPD continues to be a leading design and planning firm with expertise in landscape architecture and community planning.

Our needs:
We have an immediate full-time opening for a creative and passionate urban planner with 0-3 years of experience to join our team in focusing on community planning, data mapping and analysis relat-ed to neighborhood planning, comprehensive plans, strategic plans, and feasibility studies. We strive for diversity in every aspect of our work, and we encourage persons from all backgrounds to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a current CV, work samples, and at least two references to EPDpromotional@epd-pgh.com.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in city and regional planning, geographic information systems, landscape architecture, or urban design

Responsibilities:
 think critically and produce high-quality work
 develop data-driven decision-making exhibits, maps, and tools
 develop interactive web apps via ArcGIS
 contribute to creative and analytical efforts on projects
 commitment to consistent collaboration and communication within our team and our part-ners
 attendance and participation at project meetings

Technical skills:
 required proficiency with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and StoryMaps
 working knowledge of MS Office Suite
 experience with SketchUp and Adobe Suite is ideal

We provide:
 innovative and challenging projects
 dedication to your continued growth as design professional
 available health care benefits, dental, and vision plans
 opportunities to make a difference in the community
 offered retirement plans
 paid time off

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Consistent with the mission, vision and values of National League of Cities, responsible for managing the design, outreach, administration, and evaluation of entrepreneurship programming within the Center for City Solutions. Serve as a subject matter expert on technical issues, raise awareness of member city issues, and provide strategic input on program design and implementation. This position is currently grant funded within the City Innovation Ecosystems project, providing direct support to cities in implementing and executing commitments to support broad-based, inclusive business economies. Grant funds continue through September 2023 with anticipation of continued funding. Women, Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, and others who are underrepresented in entrepreneurship, economic development, and innovation fields are encouraged to apply.

As a condition of employment, NLC employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID, and to provide proof of such, by November 30, 2021 or the date of hire, whichever is later.

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks an innovative systems-thinker to join its Program staff as a Policy Analyst. The Analyst will work with the Associate Director – Planning Practice and Scenario Planning under the direction of the Director of Climate Strategies, and with others to conceptualize, conduct, learn from, and improve the activities that advance the Institute’s goals globally. The primary focus will be activities related to scenario planning and planning practice that advance the Institute’s goal of low-carbon, climate resilient communities and regions in urbanized places. Significant additional work will advance the other Institute goals, such as reducing poverty and spatial inequality. You’ll work independently and in cross-disciplinary teams that bring different perspectives to help address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, and will have ample opportunity to take ownership of your work, learn, and grow.

This is a full-time, remote position that reports to the Associate Director, Planning Practice and Scenario Planning. 5-10% travel required COVID permitting.

Apply at: https://jobs.lever.co/lincolninst/1b2f59b4-0cb4-40b7-b654-f902985c9c65

This position seeks to extend the planning skills above to a federal contract. The chosen candidate must have familiarity with FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs, non-governmental mitigation and resiliency grant programs, and knowledge of how states develop, manage, and implement these grants. Familiarity with the FEMA Building Science branch and related technical activities is also recommended.

This position provides contract based technical support functions to our principle client. The chosen candidate will possess the skills necessary to conduct extensive policy research, including complex data collection and analytical skills, excellent oral/writing skills, and have significant experience with hazard mitigation, risk reduction, resiliency initiatives and other related activities.

Specific skills preferred:

Develops and implements data collection and analyses methods, suitable for evaluating large amounts of data and external feedback, to propose future policy changes or initiatives. This information may be from stakeholder engagement sessions to webinar feedback to financial and programmatic data contained within databases that must be mined for trends and efficiencies

Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on hazard mitigation, risk reduction, nature-based solutions, land use, physical, social and economic issues

Provides professional planning assistance to our principle client on varied mitigation, resiliency, risk reduction, environmental, land use and grants implementation projects

About AECOM

At AECOM , we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what’s possible – the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustaining and disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence:

Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies – 2014-2020

#1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering-News Record’s 2019 “Top 500 Design Firms” and #1 2019 “Top 200 Environmental Firms”

VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly® Gold Employer

DCSA—Water

With more than 3,200 Water professionals in all major markets throughout the United States and Canada, AECOM’s Water business line leverages nearly a century of local, national and international project experience to provide today’s municipalities, industries and governments with cost-effective solutions to their Water challenges. We deliver our services from environmental planning studies to detailed design, construction management, and operations and maintenance to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Our public sector work encompasses everything from small rural communities, to large urban centers, to agencies with regional responsibilities. Our private sector work includes assignments for multiple commercial/industrial sectors, including oil and gas, chemicals, power, food and beverage, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. https://aecom.com/markets/water/

Overall Planning Skills/Experience:

Supports and sometimes manages complex planning studies, Losses Avoided Studies, economic impact studies, local needs analyses and other studies of a technical nature

Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on hazard mitigation, risk reduction, nature based solutions, land use, physical, social and economic issues

Provides professional planning assistance to our principle client on varied mitigation, resiliency, risk reduction, environmental, land use and grants implementation projects

Conducts extensive data collection and analyses related to implementation of previous federal grant programs, and applies that analysis to the development of future polices and initiatives

Supports regional program areas relating to hazard mitigation, risk reduction, resiliency planning, natural/water resources planning, community development, hazard mitigation, coastal zone management, and others

Supports meetings and presents reports and other findings to staff with advisory boards and officials

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Public Policy, Environmental Planning, or related degree

A technical degree, such as in Computer Science or Engineering may also be considered

Two (2) years of experience in Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Planning, Hazard Mitigation, Emergency Management, Floodplain Management or directly related field

Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required, ability to pass a Public Trust security screening and obtain a DHS/FEMA badge is required

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Planning, Urban Planning, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Public Policy, Environmental Planning, or related degree is preferred

A Master’s Degree in a technical field, such as in Computer Science or Engineering may also be considered

Four (4) years of experience in Planning, Public Administration, Environmental Planning, Hazard Mitigation, Emergency Management, Floodplain Management or directly related field

Experience in hazard mitigation, risk reduction, resiliency initiatives and other related activities is a plus

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Virginia & North Carolina Greenway Coordinator
East Coast Greenway Alliance

The Virginia & North Carolina Greenway Coordinator is a full-time position that carries region-wide responsibilities for all aspects of greenway development, advocacy, and State Committee/volunteer engagement. This position helps communities along the route in VA & NC plan, build, and maintain sections of the East Coast Greenway. The VA & NC Coordinator works under the direction of the Deputy Director in coordination with other ECGA staff.

The right candidate will grow, support and empower our volunteers in the region and must be able to travel frequently within the region for meetings and events. In addition to meetings and community events, work will entail data collection, field investigations, and performing technical and GIS data analysis.

A budget for travel, equipment, and other program expenses will be provided.

For details and to apply, visit: https://greenway.applytojob.com/apply/xKWy1c7xFA/Virginia-North-Carolina-Greenway-Coordinator

Climate Corps Fellow
Environmental Defense Fund
Multiple locations, including New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; and other U.S. cities and towns. Remote and hybrid options available.
Job Type: 8-12 week summer fellowship
Jump-Start Your Sustainability Career
Climate Corps is the go-to graduate fellowship program for a career in sustainability. Fellows join a network of over a thousand Climate Corps alumni and other energy and sustainability professionals, working to advance climate solutions in leading organizations around the world.
Our program selects candidates from a variety of disciplines to work for a summer with companies and public institutions to identify opportunities to reduce emissions in their operations and supply chains and meet climate commitments. Fellows will gain access to an interactive training as well continuing education, including professional development opportunities, online resources and opportunities to connect with and learn from the network.
Since 2008, Climate Corps has placed over 1,200 fellows in host organizations including City of Seattle, Etsy, Google, Mayo Clinic and Carlyle Group. A list of 2022 host organizations will be available to candidates during the interview process. Fellows are matched with host organizations based on their location, industry and project type preferences. See the full list of past organizations on our website.
Projects to Match Your Unique Skills and Career Goals
Working under the guidance of a host supervisor and EDF engagement manager, fellows uncover emissions reduction opportunities and develop climate solutions for their host organization. Projects culminate in a written report and series of recommendations to the host organization. Projects may focus on:
• Climate Commitments: Work on cross-cutting strategies to reduce emissions including Net Zero, Science Based Targets, greenhouse gas accounting, and municipal climate planning.
• Renewables and Energy Efficiency: Develop targeted strategies to implement on-site and off-site renewable energy and scale energy efficiency.
• Supply Chain Sustainability: Quantify and baseline Scope 3 emissions and develop recommendations to engage suppliers on sustainability efforts.
• Zero Emission Vehicles: Build roadmaps to electrify medium and heavy-duty fleets.
New for 2022:
• Food Waste Reduction: In partnership with ReFED, a limited number of fellows will work within companies to advance strategic food waste reduction initiatives and accelerate implementation of high-impact solutions.
Required Qualifications
• At the time of application, enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree program studying engineering, business, sustainability, environmental management, public policy or other relevant subjects.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Self-starter with project management and leadership experience, including demonstrated success aligning and collaborating across teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• A passion for solving environmental challenges.
• Eligible to work in the United States during the summer of 2022.
Depending on available projects, additional skills may be useful:
• Strong financial and quantitative skills, including project valuation.
• Demonstrated experience working on energy efficiency, clean energy, vehicle electrification, food waste or sustainability projects.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas emissions accounting and reporting frameworks (e.g., CDP, GHG Protocol, The
Climate Registry).
As Climate Corps aims to strengthen the next generation of climate leaders to accelerate the transition to a clean energy
future for all, we recognize that our individual and collective futures depend on the contributions of people from all
backgrounds and identities – both visible and invisible- to create lasting environmental solutions. The Climate Corps
program is proud that our fellows represent a diverse population of individuals and believes this diversity makes our
program stronger.
All Climate Corps fellows are required to participate in the week-long Fellow Training from May 23-27, hosted virtually on
Zoom.
Compensation
$1,250 per week for 8-12 weeks, plus one week’s salary for participation in Fellow Training.
Application Deadline
Please visit our website to complete your 2022 fellow application. For early consideration and the best opportunity to be
matched with one of your preferred host organizations, please apply by November 30, 2021 11:59 pm PT. The final
application deadline is January 11, 2022 11:59 pm PT. For more information about the timeline and program, please visit
the Climate Corps website. Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The entire application can be viewed at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/3225199/stewardship-manager?location[0]=wake&department[0]=Dept%20of%20Natural%20and%20Cultural%20Resources&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Stewardship Manager will work collaboratively with partners, landowners, staff, and Trustees to ensure the protection of the State’s investment in conservation. The Stewardship Manager will oversee and conduct annual monitoring of conservation agreements, review plans and requests, and resolve issues. As a member of the Acquisition team, the Stewardship Manager will also provide review of applications and pre-closing materials to ensure conservation agreements are consistent with stewardship objectives. The Stewardship Manager must possess a broad understanding of natural resource management and specific knowledge about current policies and programs related to land conservation, natural area management, conservation funding, and stewardship issues in North Carolina. The Stewardship Manager must have considerable experience interacting tactfully and effectively with staff, landowners, the general public, and board members/trustees. The Stewardship Manager must also possess the ability to communicate effectively and to present complex information in a concise and articulate manner in both written and oral form; to manage changing work tasks in a dynamic team environment; to plan, organize, and direct work operations; and to prepare and administer a budget. This position will maintain effective working relationships with public officials, field professionals, coworkers, supervisor, and the general public.

Key Responsibilities:
– Reviewing annual grant applications to ensure that stewardship strategies are consistent with policy
– Assisting Acquisition team with review of closing materials, including conservation agreements and baseline documentation reports
– Managing annual monitoring contracts with conservation organizations, including report review and invoice payment
– On-the-ground and remote monitoring of a portfolio of conservation agreements
– Serving as the point of contact for conservation agreement inquiries, reviewing reserved right and amendment requests, and resolving conservation agreement violations
– Managing the NC Conservation Easement Endowment Fund and corresponding operational fund
– Leading the review and improvement of policies and procedures that guide the program
– Maintaining all deed and GIS data associated with conservation agreements
– Assisting with other NCLWF program responsibilities as needed

Division Description:
The Division of Land and Water Stewardship is a non-regulatory division within DNCR that provides information, technical assistance, and grants to support effective conservation. The office is an integral part of the state’s conservation efforts and seeks to maintain a positive relationship with communities through partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, industries, organizations, and private citizens.

The North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF) provides grant assistance to non-profits, local governments, and state agencies for the protection of natural resources in North Carolina. NCLWF funds projects that (1) enhance or restore degraded waters, (2) protect unpolluted waters, (3) contribute toward a network of riparian buffers and greenways for environmental, educational, and recreational benefits, (4) provide buffers around military bases to protect the military mission, (5) acquire land that represents the ecological diversity of North Carolina, and/or (6) acquire land that contributes to the development of a balanced state program of historic properties.

Department Information:
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ (DNCR) vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Our mission is to improve quality of life by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature throughout North Carolina. The Department works to stimulate learning, inspire creativity, preserve the state’s history, conserve the state’s natural heritage, encourage recreation and cultural tourism, and promote economic development. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state’s diverse population, culture, and history by expanding engagement with diverse individuals and communities. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Learn more about our agency: WWW.NCDCR.GOV.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form.

Qualified candidates must have or be able to do:

– Demonstrated extensive knowledge and working experience in the field of land conservation.
– Demonstrated experience reviewing and administering conservation agreements, such as conservation easements or dedications under the Nature Preserves Act.
– Demonstrated proficiency with ArcGIS or similar mapping software.
– Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access or similar programs.
– Demonstrated experience managing budgets and preparing or reviewing invoices.
– Demonstrated experience managing and organizing large amounts of files/data.
– Demonstrated experience in accurate record keeping.
– Must have a valid NC Driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
– Must be able to traverse rough and uneven terrain and endure unfavorable work environments (e.g., dust, insects, noise, inclement weather, etc.)

Management Preferences:
– Experience resolving difficult stewardship issues with landowners while maintaining a strong track record of positive working relationships.
– 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation or political influence.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but it will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application, to support your answers.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
109 E. Jones St., Raleigh NC 27601
Phone: 919-814-6670
Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.