The Town of Matthews has an exciting job opportunity available for a Senior Planner. Located in Mecklenburg County, Matthews is a growing Town of 32,000 located about 10 miles southeast of downtown Charlotte. The Senior Planner will be responsible for numerous planning activities in the department including management of the rezoning process, site plan review, long range planning, presentations to boards and committees and work on special projects as needed. Among the many planning related projects the Town is currently working on are an entertainment district adjacent to a regional sports complex, a downtown mobility study and station area planning for the proposed Silver Line light rail project.

The ideal candidate will possess more than five years of experience in the planning field and AICP certification. The hiring rate is negotiable up to $66,625 depending on experience. The Town offers a competitive benefits package including 401k and up to a 5% pay increase upon successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

Successful candidates for this position should have strong experience in physical land use planning. We are looking for someone who also has experience in GIS to complement our team. A background in urban design, architecture, or landscape architecture, is also preferred, but not required.

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The Planner oversees the operations and activities of the Planning division within the Community Development Department, supervises staff, and implements plans, policies, and developmental measures in order to assure orderly growth and development of current and long-range plans for the Town.

The purpose of this position is to perform technical and professional planning duties in support of the departments. Successful performance facilitates and promotes well planned city development and growth.

The work consists of varied administrative and technical duties. The unique nature of each case contributes to the complexity of the work.

The Town of Zebulon NC is seeking applications for Planner/GIS Technician. This full-time position performs highly responsible, professional, and technical level of work in the field of geographic information systems, mapping, planning, zoning, and developmental plan review. This position also acts as a resource providing information and assistance to developers, the business community and the general public on all planning related matters. Furthermore, this position assists the Code Enforcement Officer and Permit Technician on an as-needed basis.

Job Number: 00016

For full information on the position or to apply, please go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofzebulon.

Duties and Tasks
– Responsible for all aspects of GIS to include mapping, verification of data accuracy, and maintenance of database information.
– Researches and analyzes information necessary to prepare specific documents, reports, plans and maps as related to planning department.
– Assists with preparation, implementation and amendment of the Unified Development Ordinance, Comprehensive Master Plan, and Transportation Plan.
– Confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding town development policies and standards.

We will begin reviewing applications August 13, 2019. Position open until filled.

The Davis Library Research Hub is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Graduate Research Assistant to work as a GIS consultant. We offer equipment, software, and expertise for geographic information systems (GIS), numeric data services, text and data mining, data visualization, and digital humanities. The Research Assistant’s primary role is to support geographic information services, so we intend to hire a student with strong GIS skills and an interest in learning more about our other areas of expertise. Some training will be provided to the successful applicant- much of which will be self-directed.

Primary duties
– Support Digital Research Services staff in providing advanced-level consultations to Library patrons. Patron requests generally pertain to finding and using spatial and numeric data for GIS work, web mapping, and visualization.
– Provide intermediate-level consultations to Library patrons needing GIS assistance.
– Assist with project work and classes/workshops.

Project work, including:
– With guidance from staff as needed, work on all stages of research projects. Projects generally involve advanced-level GIS work. Work includes identifying methods and trouble-shooting.
– Develop and update instructional materials and assist with or co-instruct classes and workshops.
– Creating and editing maps and visualizations.
– Write project summaries for the Research Hub Project Gallery

Classes and workshops:
– Update instructional materials.
– Assist instructors by assisting individuals during classes/workshops.
– Depending on skills & interest, there may be opportunities to lead instruction sessions.

*Interviewing now for positions to start at the beginning of the Fall semester, 2019

The position is for 20 hours per week at a salary of $1336/month ($16,037/year). The expected position start date is August 20, 2019, and the end date is July 31, 2020.

Preferred qualifications

Required:
– Proficiency with GIS software (ArcPro, ArcMap, QGIS, R, etc.)
– Strong commitment to public service
– Excellent communication skills
– Excellent organizational and time management skills
– Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with experimentation and self-directed learning
– Ability and willingness to learn new skills related to digital research
– Must be reliable and punctual

Preferred:
– Experience working with at least one software package or scripting language used for digital research in addition to GIS, such as text or data mining, data visualization, or digital humanities.

Examples include: Online mapping applications (ArcGIS Online, Map Box, Leaflet, etc.), Google Earth, Tableau, Programming (Python, JavaScript, R), Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Excel

– Previous work experience or substantial coursework in a relevant area

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Philip McDaniel: philip_mcdaniel@unc.edu. Be sure to provide details about GIS experience, as well as your experience with (or interest in learning) other digital research tools.

Application review will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Davis Library Research Hub is looking for a few talented and enthusiastic student consultants. We offer equipment, software, and expertise for geographic information systems (GIS), numeric data services, text and data mining, data visualization, and digital humanities.

Interviewing now for positions to start at the beginning of the Fall semester, 2019.

Our consultants provide support for data services, geographic information services, data visualization, and digital humanities. We anticipate hiring students with a range of interests and abilities and will provide training to those hired. The positions are for 8-15 hours per week at a salary of $12.50/hour.

Primary duties:
– Staff the Davis Library Research Hub Service Desk by answering walk-in questions.
– Maintain our public spaces (tidy space, organize furniture, etc.).
– Assist with project work and classes/workshops:

Project work, including:
– Creating presentations on the Liquid Galaxy digital Earth display (training provided).
– Creating and edit maps and visualizations.
– Scraping, clean or subset data using scripting/coding.
– Performing specific tasks to accomplish research projects as outlined by full time staff or research assistant. Tasks generally involve processing or creating textual, numeric, or spatial data.

Classes and workshops:
– Update instructional materials.
– Assist instructors by assisting individuals during classes/workshops.
– Depending on skills & interest, there may be opportunities to lead instruction sessions.

To Apply: Fill out an application. Applications are available online:

https://library.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Student-Assistant-Application-revised-7.16.18.docx

Submit a cover letter and resume describing your skills and experience that pertain to this position. If you have experience using one of the software packages mentioned or similar programs, be sureto detail your experience.

Application review will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Submit application materials to Michele Hayslett via email: michele_hayslett@unc.edu

To apply, fill out the student assistant application, and contact:

Michele Hayslett – Adjunct Instructor
michele_hayslett@unc.edu
(919) 843-6958

’m looking for an GIS Implementation Specialist to take on a role Waltham Forest Council

The Daily rate is £280 to £300 Negotiable dependent upon experience (please send CV with rate you require) and we are hoping to get someone started as soon as possible.

Accountabilities;

· Be the GIS implementation expert across for the organisation – providing specialist expertise and guidance to individual business units while cleaning and moving specific data sets in to the GIS solution following best proactive guidelines.

· Define and update existing GI related governance documents and procedures to meet strategic, operational and legislative needs covering aspects such as data standards, security and permissions as improvements are understood doing rollout.

· Act as the GI gatekeeper across the organisation during implementation -outlining GI data and metadata standards and protocols and enforcing these utilising automated tools within the GIS application, scripts and permissions as well as manual procedures/audits

· Responsible for preparing, translating, structuring, maintaining and analysing GI data within the centralised GIS database in accordance with GI governance and best practice

· Be the administrator of the corporate GIS application – configuring map projects and templates, securely publish data and map services and administrate permission

· Advocate and champion GIS, showcasing efficiencies, insight and intelligence that derive from its effective use

· Match and leverage disparate data from third party applications and IoT services to provide an insightful and engaging GI visibility layer for operational and performance manageme

· Actively attend project meetings, committees and public meetings, and with external strategic agencies (e.g. GLA, OS) as necessary.

Skills and experience

You’ll need to have:

Experience administering an enterprise GIS solution
Strong written and oral communication skills
IT skills, including the use and manipulation of complex databases and spreadsheets
Knowledge of specialised software packages such as ArcGIS or ESRI
Numerical skills with the ability to analyse data and statistics
Ability to translate client requirements into working solutions
Familiarity with Ordnance Survey mapping and digitising techniques

If you know of anyone that may be suitable and interested in the role, please pass on this Email and our details and activate your £250 referral bonus

We also have a number of role across the UK so get in touch!!!

IF YOU WISH TO APPLY PLEASE RESPOND FIRSTLY WITH AN UP TO DATE CV, AVAILABILITY/ NOTICE PERIOD & THE HOURLY RATE YOU REQUIRE. We do not hold CV’s on file without first speaking with you.

On receipt of your CV and contact details I will get in touch to discuss how to progress the application.

The Analyst will produce analyses on a variety of development, housing, and tax policy topics, as well as develop recommendations for federal, state, and local leaders and decision makers. With a mix of technical skills and policy insights, this position will help spearhead implementation and further study of the community recommendations of ON TO 2050 – metropolitan Chicago’s new comprehensive regional plan. Immediate initiatives include: completing research on new solutions for disinvestment; developing strategies to respond to and direct the effects of e-commerce, assessing policies relevant to housing choice in the face of changing housing demand;and leading a series of analyses on development change and its import for the region. Longer-term assignments will include helping to shape and carry out other aspects of CMAP’s policy and programming agenda, as highlighted in ON TO 2050.

Responsibilities
– Lead stakeholder processes to develop policy recommendations and programs.
– Conduct literature reviews, best practices research, quantitative analysis, and stakeholder interviews to prepare short and long reports, issue briefs, memos,and other material to advance and expand on the recommendations of ON TO 2050.
– Make presentations to CMAP committees and interact directly with stakeholders, including housing, land use, and other planning professionals and elected officials.
– Represent CMAP on task forces, working groups, and at partner organization meetings.
-Aid quantitative and qualitative analyses of potential transportation strategies, specifically related to development impacts.

Knowledge, Skills,and Abilities
– Ability to lead stakeholder processes.
– Ability to synthesize multiple points of view.
– Excellent data management skills and the ability to generate and present findings from these data.
– Ability to prepare technical information on issues of public policy and housing and development, and to effectively communicate that information clearly to external and internal audiences orally, in writing, and in presentations.
– Ability to maintain a focus on the big picture while leading moderately complex research projects and produce reports and issue briefs that are factual, original, compelling, and persuasive.
– Competence with ESRI GIS software, desktop computer databases, and spreadsheet analysis.
– General knowledge of the relationship between land use and transportation.

Education and Experience
– An undergraduate degree in Public Policy, Planning, Economics, or a directly related field is required; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
– Two to five years of non-intern experience in a research-driven policy, planning, or analytical role is required.
– Ability to work effectively in an environment using Microsoft Office Suite, with adaptability to other software.

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RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Officer (PO), Research manages a research and grant portfolio that focuses on data-driven research and metrics to track entrepreneurial ecosystems, and to further research illuminating successful outcomes to support entrepreneurs, organizations that support entrepreneurs, and decision-makers and policy-makers.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Research
• Work closely with Kauffman Foundation staff, researchers and data scientists, and grantees to develop data and metrics on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
• Conduct research and data analysis as needed and oversee research contractors.
• Acquire a wide range of knowledge on all issues that are of interest to the Entrepreneurship
Department. The PO may be asked to provide leadership on a particular content subject and contribute to Foundation outputs, while developing expertise on a broad range of issues. Focus on keeping up with the changing landscape of research and data in entrepreneurship.

Grant Management
• Develop and manage grants and research initiatives which are relevant to entrepreneurship support organizations and policymakers and lead to data and metrics that ultimately support the success of entrepreneurs.
• Build and attract researchers and funders through request for proposals, individual grants and working with relevant partners.
• Seek to advance the initiatives of the Foundation, with a deep commitment to using data and research insights to foster informed discussion and ultimately drive research, program and policy improvements.
• Support the development and implementation of the department’s broader data strategies and initiatives.
• Represent the Foundation at various conferences and events, including taking relevant speaking engagements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Master’s degree in a field with strong applied research focus (e.g. applied social science, public policy, computational social science, empirical economics).
Work Experience: Five years of experience working in a research or grant writing capacity. Experience with research preferred.
Travel: This position may require up to 33% business travel.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates for this position must be highly motivated, capable of self-directed work, detail- oriented and able to work collaboratively across teams and departments. Incumbents must exhibit a keen sense of responsibility and enjoy working with multiple demands, shifting priorities, and constant change.
A successful candidate profile:
• Ability to construct logical arguments that connect grant outcomes to overall departmental goals
• Adequate understanding of organizational and leadership dynamics in order to identify grantee
capacity for success as well as potential risks
• Methodological and analytical rigor and creative insight to identify, shape, and manage high
quality research in support of strategic goals of the foundation.
• Capacity to understand basic budgets in order to identify grantee capacity for success as well
as potential risks
• Basic understanding of balance sheet and income statements in order to assess grantee
capacity for success as well as potential risks
• Strong computer literacy skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and data base
applications, and familiarity with standard software programs, including statistical packages.
• Possesses a passion for “doing what is right,” with unquestioned integrity, positive ethics and
values reflective of the Kauffman Foundation.

All of the statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The organization reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
All of the statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The organization reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants can apply for this position by submitting a cover letter and resume to resume@kauffman.org.
Resumes and cover letters should be submitted in this fashion, please. (last name, first name, resume OR last name, first name, cover letter).

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