Join a small team of planners in a growing city! You will join us as we begin updates to the City’s Comprehensive Land Development Plan and will serve as staff to the Mebane Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. In the position, you will be responsible for plan, plat, and permit review, long-range planning, project management, and plan implementation.

About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Planning Technician for the Planning and Urban Design Department.

What you’ll be doing:

• Performs customer service functions in person, by telephone, and by email.
• Receives and processes submissions from developers for projects that qualify for technical and administrative review.
• Receives and coordinates financial surety requests.
  Coordinates and administers logistics, and agendas, meeting minutes, and web site information.
• Conducts simple zoning compliance and permit reviews.
• Provides on-call assistance to the general public and staff to answer permitting questions and assists with various forms and applications pertaining to land use, land disturbance, and zoning.
• Provides administrative support to assigned boards and commissions in support of the designated staff liaison.
• Communicates and provides technical assistance to homeowners, engineers, architects, designers, site inspectors, planning and zoning personnel, City officials and the general public.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits:

• A full suite of personal benefits including Medical, Dental, and life insurance options.
• Enrollment in the North Carolina Pension and 401K programs
• Hybrid work schedule available.

About you:

What you Bring

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Good Customer Service and Communication experience
• Aptitude in navigating city code and policy standards a plus!

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• Associate’s Degree in Geography, Planning, or a related field.
• One year of customer service, administrative, or clerical experience.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know:
Rate of Pay $21.13 per hour
Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Title: Transportation Data Analyst

Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) / Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro MPO, Durham, NC

The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the regional transportation planning agency in North Carolina’s western Triangle. The MPO is responsible for
planning and programming all modes of transportation including highways, public transit, freight, bicycles, and pedestrians. Our work is regionally based, but community focused. The MPO formulates and implements plans that improve life locally and ensure that these plans reflect our member communities’ collective vision.

About the Position:
This position provides regional transportation planning and modeling support in a formally designated Transportation Management Area that encompasses the western part of the
Research Triangle including the cities of Durham, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro. The successful candidate will understand advanced data collection, performance measures, model development & applications, and how support to MPO projects, studies, programs, and plans, such as congestion management planning, transportation improvement programming, and metropolitan transportation planning. Responsible for developing, updating, and maintaining computer models and programs; developing and maintaining the MPO information including data collection; serving as project
manager for technology projects; providing modeling and technical support for studies, programs, and plans; and leading intern staff work.

Description of Work:
• Develops and maintains the MPO data management system to include developing data collection and processing procedures, conducting needs assessments, and developing and tracking system performance measures.
• May update and maintain computer models and programs; provides modeling support for transportation studies, programs and plans; prepares forecasts; analyzes the model results and policy-related data; conducts traffic simulation studies and testing scenarios; and reports model results.
• Analyzes highly technical data; write computer programs/scripts, work with Big Data and create solutions; develops and makes recommendations for technical projects; reviews
work and the work of others to ensure accuracy; Prepares, maintains, and/or reviews technical and other reports, records, and documents.
• Manages for technology projects; evaluates and recommends project priorities; determines project scope; identifies project cost and budget; monitors staff or consultant work and participation in project; reviews deliverables and makes recommendations for
improvements; and ensures adherence to project schedules, budgets, and other applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Central Pines Regional Council
• May prepare and present material to elected officials, DCHCMPO Technical Coordinating Committee, as well as lead the work of staff and/or interns to include monitoring and directing work activities, managing schedules, mentoring, and coaching.

Education & Experience:
A master’s degree engineering, planning, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, data analytics or related fields is desired. A bachelor’s degree in the same fields may be considered.
Ability to program in Python, R or similar is necessary.

Additional Preferred Skills:
• Experience in travel demand modeling and/or traffic simulation modeling. (TransCAD with GISDK or TransCAD)
• Database programming and statistics.
• Geography Information Systems (GIS).
• Traffic simulation and analysis.

Starting Salary & Benefits:
Hiring range: $60,200 – $64,000
*This position is eligible for a 5% increase after serving a 6-month probation period.
Benefits: CPRC offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave; NC Local Government Employees’ Retirement System; 5% 401(k) employer contribution; 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance; health spending account, flexible spending account for child/dependent care expenses, hybrid and flexible work schedules.

Our organization:
CPRC is a member-driven organization serving as a leading resource to connect communities and enhance their strategic priority outcomes through regional policy, collaboration, and
technical assistance at the local, regional, and state level. See the kind of work we do and learn read more about CPRC’s vision, mission, organizational principles, core values, and strategic
focus areas at www.centralpinesnc.gov.

How to Apply:
Send completed application package (cover letter and resume) by email to employment@centralpinesnc.gov with the subject Transportation Data Analyst.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position is open until filled; initial review of applications begins May 1, 2024.
All employment offers will be within the stated hiring range.
CPRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and designated Best Workplace for Commuters

Job Title: Planner II

Department: Planning

Hiring Range: $60,720.30 – $74,635.40

Compensation Grade: 3005

Compensation Pay Range: $60,720.30 – $94,116.46

Posted Internally and Externally

Job Posting End Date: April 14, 2024

Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must work at a location within a 2-hour drive from the position’s assigned Buncombe County facility.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional transportation and transit planning work within the Buncombe County Planning Department to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local ordinances.

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to perform advanced level technical and professional work in the performance of planning assignments in program planning and research or program administration.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): Bachelor’s degree in a planning or related field and two (2) years of experience in planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Training and Experience: Knowledge of NCGS zoning and land use enabling legislation and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certified preferred.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Participate in long-range planning activities including development of budgets for capital projects, facilities planning and allocation, design concepts for new facilities and renovations, locates space for lease and negotiates lease contracts.
• Review zoning permits for residential and commercial developments; maintain data to track permits and cases.
• Complete plat reviews and approvals inclusive of applicable requirements.
• Prepare grant applications and contracts; coordinate contracting agencies; prepare paperwork on existing state and federal grants; compile information for and assist in the preparation of grant proposals upon request.
• Coordinate all components of the Buncombe Specialized Transportation System; update and amend the Transportation Development Plan; coordinate Request for Proposal and bid process for system operation; promote and publicize the transportation system.
• Conduct public meetings and prepare public presentations; answer inquiries regarding planning functions; assist in the implementation of general planning projects.
• Maintain records and prepare periodic and special reports; prepare charts, maps, graphs, and other illustrative material for presentation to elected officials, appointed boards, community groups, and concerned citizens.
• Create zoning complaint cases and provide follow up.
• Assist with drafting the annual Sustainability Plan update.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of rural and urban planning.
• Knowledge of governmental programs, laws, grants, and services pertinent to the planning process.
• Knowledge of the environmental and socioeconomic implications of the planning process.
• Knowledge of management techniques as applied to local government administration.
• Knowledge of research techniques and reporting methods.
• Knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of planning specialization.
• Skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations.
• Ability to organize and conduct complex planning and research studies and to formulate substantive recommendations based on such studies.
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Skill in conflict resolution and tact.
• Ability to work with the public and articulate planning issues and requirements to a wide variety of audiences.

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The individual hired for this position will independently perform a wide variety of professional and administrative tasks to organize, initiate and complete work within the Planning Department. Work involves close coordination with the work of the Planning Director and the Program Administrator III – Planner/Demographer, as well as analyzing, maintaining, and updating digital ArcGIS assignment boundary layers, database information, real estate data, subdivision data, student data and a street-level school assignment database, and coordinating the use of this data with other staff and departments. Work includes extensive use of ArcGIS and data manipulation in the analysis of student attendance boundaries, real estate searches, county subdivision development tracking, student growth trends and the geocoding of student data. The position requires extensive use of ArcGIS mapping and analysis in the development of special projects that support district administrative decision-making, as well as providing technical support to others in obtaining, understanding and utilizing Planning data. The individual in this position must exercise considerable tact and courtesy in contacts with the public, various school system staff, Board members, contractors, vendors, and other local government employees.

Application Link: Guilford County Schools – Employment Application (applitrack.com)

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The City of Brevard Planning Department is currently a small team of five but is looking to expand with a part-time person to handle a variety of planning functions. This position is new, and we expect it to evolve based on the breadth of experience, education, and overall strengths of the candidate, which should generally fall in one or more of the following areas: long-range planning, development code amendments, grant writing and administration, affordable housing, GIS, floodplain administration, architecture, transportation planning, development plan review, and zoning administration.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where your work will cross all disciplinary boundaries from zoning administration to long-range planning and joining a dynamic planning team. Throughout our work, we strive to make connections between people, places, urban form, nature, and the built environment by continually evaluating and updating adopted plans and refining land use regulations and Code of Ordinances. The department relies on teamwork to work toward common goals and encourages independent thinking and initiative and the ability to use theoretical and practical aspects of urban planning to benefit the organization and the citizenry at large. Hours are flexible, but some evening meetings may be required.

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General Statement of Duties

Performs and coordinates with professional planning and zoning and economic development program duties for the Town.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs marketing work and assists with planning and zoning duties. Work includes receiving complaints. The employee may be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, vicious animals, and irate citizens. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator and is evaluated through conferences, review of assigned projects, and reactions of the public and property owners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Serves as Staff Coordinator to Williamston Downtown, Inc.
  Implement marketing directives as set forth by plans and Board directives.
• Assist with receiving permits and site plan review of building permit applications, special use request and subdivision plats for code compliance; checks proposed structure or additions against zoning requirements; communicates needed changes.
• Assists with staff support to the Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board.
• Assist external consultants in long range planning studies.
  Implement the daily operations of the Downtown Revitalization efforts.
• Facilitates special Town events such as Williamston Yard of the Month, Third Thursday, and park improvements and other downtown events or festivals.
• Assists with daily inquiries from the public on interpretation of planning and zoning questions; refers technical and precedent setting questions to Town Planning and Zoning Administrator.

Additional Job Duties:

• Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of zoning, interpretation, and codes.
• Considerable knowledge of the Town’s zoning and development codes and ordinances and
  other related local ordinances.
• Working knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services related to the Planning and Zoning code enforcement processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices and applicable laws regarding planning, subdivisions, building permits, and development regulation.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to research and reporting work activities and records preparation and maintenance including GIS, spreadsheets, presentation and other software and peripherals.
• Ability to interpret local ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in conflict resolution.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to document and complete required records and reports.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of walking, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, operate a motor vehicle, perform field site inspections, and use measurement devices. The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in marketing, urban and regional planning, or related field and some experience in marketing or planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Zoning Officer certification from the School of Government.

MAIL: NC State PD-107 Application, Cover Letter, and Resume to:

Human Resources Administrator
“Planning and Marketing Position”
Town of Williamston
P.O. Box 506, 102 E Main Street
Williamston, NC 27892

General Statement of Duties

Performs responsible managerial, administrative and supervisory work in directing the activities and personnel of the Town’s Planning Department.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class plans, manages, and reviews the planning activities including current and long range planning, economic development, and downtown revitalization programs involving the physical, economic and social future of the Town. Work involves professional planner responsibilities in the formation, installation, modification and improvement of the Town’s growth and development. Duties include staffing and consulting with boards and committees on development issues in the Town including zoning, economic development, community appearance, long range planning, downtown revitalization, land development and related issues. Work involves coordination with a variety of other local and state jurisdictions and agencies and considerable knowledge of the planning field and local ordinances, and extensive public contact skills. Work is performed in an office environment under the direction of the Town Board of Commissioners and Town Administrator and is evaluated through conferences, reports, and progress on planning and economic development issues and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Manages the Town’s economic development program; works with developers interested in locating in Town on commercial and residential development opportunities.
• Manages zoning issues regarding compliance issues; provides technical expertise and advice to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment.
• Researches, writes and recommends ordinances and grants related to long range planning, growth and development issues; applies for grants for Town projects and manages the grant process and compliance matters.
• Plans and manages special projects; researches complex planning problems; prepares a variety of comprehensive reports and makes presentation of findings and recommendations to the Board and other agencies and committees.
• Represents the Town at various meetings and events and serves as technical support regarding planning, development and transportation issues.
• Manages and coordinates the activities related to the annual Downtown Street Festival.
• Works with the Board of Commissioners to develop and revise Town policies related to long range comprehensive plan goals and other plans and documents adopted by the Town.
• Provides periodic updates and advice on planning and economic development work to the Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, and various appointed boards and committees; deals with the public on controversial issues.
• Hires, trains, provide work assignment and performance coaching and evaluation to assigned staff.
• Develops and recommends budget for department staff, equipment, materials and supplies, and monitors expenditures.

Additional Job Duties:

• Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, land use, and zoning related to long range planning, current planning, economic development, and the comprehensive planning process.
• Considerable knowledge of computer applications related to GIS, planning, data base and statistical analysis.
• Considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations in building inspections and local code enforcement.
• Knowledge of modern and effective supervisory principles and practices including leadership, communications, motivations, performance coaching and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the Town’s personnel, purchasing and budgeting policies and procedures.
• Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, problem solving, public speaking and meeting facilitation.
• Skill in working with committees, tasks forces, state and federal agencies, and other groups and in making public presentations.
• Ability to organize work, set and follow effective priorities, and coordinate work with others to obtain desired outcomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms; to interpret planning, zoning and building inspection policies to officials and the general public.
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information, and to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to evaluate the feasibility of planning alternatives in relation to trends, costs and social pressures and needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, developers, property owners, other Town staff, officials, and the general public.

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, accounting, and operate a computer terminal.
• Subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
• Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of fingering, talking, hearing, standing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. .

Desirable Education and Experience
Completion of a four-year degree in urban and regional planning or related field and considerable experience of an increasingly responsible nature including supervisory and management experience in municipal or regional planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Prefer certification or ability to obtain from the American Institute of Certified Planners.

MAIL: NC State PD-107 Application, Cover Letter, and Resume to:
Human Resources Administrator
“Planning and Zoning Administrator Position”
Town of Williamston
PO Box 506, 102 E Main Street
Williamston, NC 27892