Job Description
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire three (3) interns in the Planning Division. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information. For more information on the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program, visit http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/lta.

Position Description

The intern will support CMAP’s technical assistance and capacity building programs, which provide assistance to communities across the Chicago metropolitan region to develop local land use and transportation plans and assist in the implementation of those plans. The intern will be expected to support projects by performing geographic information system (GIS) analysis, researching, and writing about assigned topics, and participating in community engagement efforts. Project assignments will be determined based on program needs and the intern’s interests and skill sets. However, the intern should have a strong understanding of transportation and land use planning topics.

Essential Functions

The intern’s primary responsibilities will include a combination of the following:

Research and writing. The intern will assist project teams by conducting research and contributing to written products. This may include assisting in the development of existing conditions reports by reviewing and providing written summaries of past plans and ordinances. It may also include researching plans, programs, and policies of other planning entities and organizations, and surveying best practices in relevant topic areas. The intern should be able to convey research findings in a clear and concise manner.
Data analysis and mapping. The intern will help with regional and community-focused data collection, analysis, and mapping. This will include gathering data via the Census or other datasets related to issues of particular importance to communities or ON TO 2050 implementation. Familiarity with data sources, ability to analyze data, and ability to communicate the results of this analysis are necessary skills. The intern will also prepare maps to appear in interim and final documents related to projects.
Outreach. Projects involve staffing many public meetings. The intern will assist with various elements of public engagement including table facilitation, registration, and note-taking.
Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP): The intern will assist with CMAP’s FLIP program, a free leadership development program for high school students. The intern will help CMAP staff administer the program and facilitate interactions with regional leaders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Interests

General knowledge of, and interest in, urban and/or regional planning issues and practice such as transportation, land use, environmental, and social considerations in planning.
GIS concepts and functions, familiarity with ArcGIS, and experience working with large regional datasets.
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and SketchUp
Microsoft Office

Equipment

An agency-issued laptop may be provided as required.

Who should apply?

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, or a related field. Applicant enrolled in a master’s program preferred.

Ready to join us?

Apply here between February 1, 2023, through Feb 28, 2023
Internship will last for three months, starting approximately June 1 through September 1, 2023, and will work no more than 29 hours/week. There are limited options to continue on as part-time (up to 19 hours/week) basis into the school year.
Minor start and end-date accommodations may be made.
Targeted start dates:
Group 1: May 30,2023
Group 2: June 12, 2023
Interns able to participate in person for at least 50% of their hours are preferred. If necessary, CMAP will consider other hybrid work alternatives.
Interviews will be held in March 2023. (Shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
Company Description
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See cmap.illinois.gov/about for more information on the agency’s vision and core values.

CMAP is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application! This position will remain open until filled

DFI partners with local governments in North Carolina to attract private investment for transformative projects by providing specialized real estate development and finance expertise. DFI offers graduate students paid summer internships in real estate and community development to support our work across North Carolina communities. DFI partners with local governments on projects including master-planned developments, urban infill redevelopment, downtown revitalization, neighborhood redevelopment, and affordable housing development. Examples of projects include:

•Evaluation of the adaptive reuse potential of a historic Main St hotel in a small western NC town

•Master development of a new urbanist town center in a small town next to a major metro area

•Pre-development for mixed-income housing in a tourism-based urban community

•Development of a revitalization strategy for a distressed neighborhood in a rural community

Under the guidance and supervision of staff, graduate student interns will assist with real-estate pre-development tasks, including, touring local projects and collecting field work data; meeting project stakeholders; conducting market research; designing and implementing processes to solicit and incorporate community feedback on development plans; developing models to test financial feasibility; researching industry best practices; writing blog posts; and preparing presentations.

Qualifications: Graduate students in planning, business, public administration and/or related disciplines such as public health,social work, geography, landscape architecture, or architecture are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in acquiring practical experience in real estate development and finance, community development, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and downtown revitalization. Fellows will use GIS and Excel;prior experience (course work or professional experience) in these subject areas is helpful but not required.

Compensation& Expectations:$11,600 stipend and GSHIP for 40 hours/week, May 15th–August 11th, with 5 days paid vacation + UNC Holidays.Travel, including occasional overnight trips, may be required.Hiring Process: Submit your application materials online at https://dfi.sog.unc.edu/fellows-programby Friday, February 3rd.Interviews will occur throughout February; final hiring decisions expected by March 1st. Please direct any questions to Sarah Odioviaodio@sog.unc.edu. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Description Summary

Enterprise Community Partners, Southeast Market, seeks a program and research intern for to support our policy and programmatic efforts. This position is available in our Atlanta office and will have the opportunity to learn about the affordable housing field through a variety of projects. In addition, there is significant opportunity to attend virtual events and meetings and network with other affordable housing professionals.
Job Description

Responsibilities:

State & Local Policy

Attend virtual or in-person legislative meetings for Atlanta City Council and other applicable meetings of state and local governments, as necessary, and provide a summary of housing related content to the Southeast team;

Provide research and analysis on relevant polices, as requested;

Participate in the advocacy strategy to implement a dedicated revenue source for housing in Georgia;

Assist with coordinating coalition meetings with policy partners; and

Additional assistance with internal programs for the Southeast team, as requested.

Preservation

Support the development and launch of the Southeast Preservation Next Academy through content development, outreach support, and training delivery support.

Support the Preservation Next capital product pilot through owner outreach, project review, and research

Support Metro Atlanta Preservation Strategy development through meeting participation and support, presentation development, and best practice research.

Faith Based Development Initiative (FBDI)

Research and Case Making – Around the Context and Need

Assist with continuing to define the scale and urgency of the affordable housing problem that houses of worship can play a role in helping to solve in our targeted area.

Develop Case Studies/Presentations that can be utilized to inform and garner additional funding support for the FBDI. The case studies should lay out clearly the issues, opportunities and roadmap for successful interventions through the FBDI.

Technical Assistance Cohort and Webinars Planning

Assist with FBDI Intake Form process that is used to generate leads and prioritize outreach.

Assist with conducting and collecting organizational assessments completed by houses of worship to strengthen their ability to seek funding and Enterprise’s ability to assist them.

With staff, help coordinate and implement the FBDI Technical Assistance Cohorts (Atlanta and South Florida) including the FBDI Webinar Series, in order to educate and provide TA to houses of worship.

Qualifications:

An undergraduate degree is preferred.

This is an entry level opportunity; however, candidates should have some research and analysis experience through coursework or related work. A 1-3 page writing same is requested.

Interest in local housing policy and advocacy;

Strong research, writing and presentation skills;

Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as a team player; and

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

Associates/Senior Associates

Clarion Associates is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in zoning, community planning, sustainability and resilience, community equity, housing affordability and diversity, and historic preservation. We have offices in Denver and Chapel Hill and affiliated offices in Cincinnati and Philadelphia. We have assisted over 200 U.S. cities and counties to plan for their futures. Clarion is highly regarded as a firm that forms strong partnerships with each of our client communities. We tackle complex projects and find creative solutions that lead to adoption and implementation of our work. We are known for building public support for ambitious local planning and zoning efforts. Learn more at www.clarionassociates.com.

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

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

Strong candidates for the positions are:

• Willing to work hard to help foster positive change in America’s cities, counties, and
regions
• Team-oriented
• Detail-oriented
• Have excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Appreciate the ability to work on (and balance) a wide range of assignments
• Have a master’s degree in urban planning or a related field with a minimum of two years of professional work experience, or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of four years of professional
work experience; mid-career professionals are highly encouraged to apply
• Proficient in Word and Excel (Sketch-Up, ArcGIS, InDesign, and Illustrator are pluses but not required)
• Willing to travel both regionally and nationally to support our clients
• Enthusiastic about planning and land-use consulting – because the work we do matters, and it changes the future

Additional “great to have,” but non-essential skills and characteristics include:

• Spanish fluency
• Project management experience, including direct client contact and coordination of
subconsultants, and other professionals, as needed during all stages of project development
• A law or design degree, in addition to a planning degree
• Graphics and visualization expertise
• Prior experience working in consulting and/or a general interest in learning the business end of consulting

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is based on your experience, performance, and location. The salary range for Associates is generally $60,000-$80,000 and Senior Associates is generally $80,000 – $100,000. Clarion Associates offers competitive benefits to all full-time employees, including full health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision), 401K plan with a 3% annual employer contribution, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, ten days of PTO and eight personal days accrued annually to start (up to 20 days PTO based on tenure), eight paid holidays, coverage of AICP and other professional dues, and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarion Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter, no more than one page each, along with a writing sample of
no more than five pages, and two to three samples of your graphic abilities (if applicable) to
hiring@clarionassociates.com by February 28, 2022. Submissions will be reviewed as they arrive.

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Description:

The Town of Cary is seeking passionate and inquisitive professionals to share in our goal of creating the Local Government That Doesn’t Exist. At the Town of Cary, our employees work together to positively impact lives through exceptional service. We are recruiting for either a Planner I or Planner II to perform challenging professional work in a variety of assignments which may include plan and rezoning review, demographic research, sign permit review, zoning verification letters, researching ordinance information and working in areas of comprehensive planning. Position will involve written and oral communication to various audiences including Town Council, boards, commissions, and the public. This position will work both independently and in a team environment across multiple departments with some daily direction. Successful candidates will have the desire to collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment and must be able to adapt to change through continuous learning while empowering others through shared knowledge. This position is ideal for applicants wanting to gain experience in a variety of development related planning functions, in one of the premier local governments in the United States.

Work is performed under the general supervision of senior members of the staff and requires independent judgement and discretion in the performance of duties. Specific duties and requirements are determined by the area of assignment.

Typical Tasks:

– Reviews development plans and plats (major and minor) for non-residential, mixed-use, and residential sites;
– Applies ordinances regarding zoning and development;
– Assists in the facilitation of public meetings, open houses and inter-governmental meetings;
– Answers questions for citizens, developers, and other town staff regarding planning projects including land use and zoning matters;
– Assists in the research for various programs related to transit, land use, design guidelines, transportation-related plans and other small area plans;
– Uses GIS and other software programs;
– Issues sign permits for all permanent signs; works with sign contractors, developers and business owners on sign issues;
– Provides staff support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment; prepares variance and appeal requests and presents cases to the Board;
– Processes applications for special use permits, variance requests and development plans requiring approval through the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Coordinates with other staff members to prepare the required reports;
– Works with the Inspections and Permitting Department on verification of building setbacks as needed. Works with individual home owners and/or contractors on encroachment issues including variances and director’s modifications.
– Performs other job-related tasks as required.
– Specific duties may vary based on the area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices and techniques of land use planning, planning research, zoning, and annexations; general knowledge of municipal planning, landscape architecture practice, and urban design; general knowledge of the Development Ordinance and its applications; general knowledge of the sources of data and information; general knowledge of the use of personal computers and common office software; general knowledge of GIS systems; ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, blueprints, etc.; ability to plan, organize, supervise, and carry out complex research projects effectively and simultaneously; ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, and members of the general public.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field and some experience in professional planning. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for years of experience.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preference with be given to candidates that have the following:

– Ability to work on a variety of tasks while being extremely organized and detail oriented Desire to seek out, foster, and implement change
– Desire to build collaborative groups within the organization Ability to learn and adapt in an agile environment
– Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a customer service focus Plan review experience
– Permit application review experience (signs and zoning related)
– Experience reviewing rezoning requests
– Experience interpreting and researching ordinances
– Experience writing staff reports and making presentations to public officials
– American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Zoning Official (CZO), or other related professional certifications

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, educations verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Applicants, please go to the below link to apply for this position.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/3854497/planner-i-planner-ii

This job posting will close on 01/18/2023 at 11:59pm (EST)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below. Description: Under the close supervision of a Program Specialist 3 or 4, or other supervisory official in a statedepartment, institution or agency, assists in the professional, administrative and analytical work to promote theplanning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of various programs and services administeredby the Department of Assignment; assists in conducting the research and field work necessary to meet the needs ofthe appropriate state and/or local public or private agencies; does other related work.Specific to the Position: Since 1995, the Blue Acres program has worked to better protect public safety and theenvironment by relocating New Jersey families whose homes are subject to repeated flooding, and acquiringproperty for use as natural flood storage, parks, and community open space. Under New Jersey’s Chief ResilienceOfficer, the Blue Acres program is undergoing an evolution that would couple this disaster recovery function with acomprehensive, forward-looking approach to community that uses buyouts as one of many tools to enhance climateresilience. The appointee will support building the foundations of this program evolution by reviewing and researching bestpractices and innovative approaches around the intersection between property acquisition and climate resilienceplanning. The appointee will support the identification, development, and administration of relevant projects,contracts and federal grants, including but not limited to, HUD CDBG-DR and FEMA HMGP, that advance the goalsof the program. The appointee will participate in inclusive outreach and engagement with local government officials,community-based organizations, and homeowners to help navigate the State buyout process and strategic climateresilience planning as a whole.Preferred Skill Set: The ideal candidate will have experience or background in one or more of the following areas:utilizing complex datasets, performing analysis to support planning and grant decision making, and applying
metrics; strong writing and communication skills and the ability to understand, analyze, and communicate complextopics; governance, planning or policy, particularly in NJ; climate change and resilience principles; outreach andengagement best practices, particularly for socially vulnerable and underserved communities; open space sitedesign; and GIS.RequirementsEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees andtranscripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of thisposting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.Experience: One (1) year of experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying and/orevaluating agency programs and services.NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience on a year-for-year basis. NOTE: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position may besubstituted for the experience requirement indicated above.License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of avehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of employment toestablish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A.52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Departmentof Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of NewJersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.Veteran’s Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran’s Preference/status, you must establish Veteran’sPreference through the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran’sPreference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference/Note: All State employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 are required to submit proof of vaccination.Instructions will be provided if a firm offer of employment results from this NOV.Submit Letter of Interest, Resume, Unofficial Transcripts (if college degree is required), and the Personal Relationship Disclosure Statement by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date to:0eOLVVa 3ocLno&ommLVVLoner V 2IILceE-mail Address: ([ecuWLve.Resumes@dep.nj.govPlease include the title and posting # of this Notice of Vacancy in the subject line of your e-mail.Please indicate how you heard about the position in the body of the emailPosting Authorized By: Phiroza Stoneback, Manager Division of Human Resources
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request

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JOB SUMMARY: Applies demonstrated knowledge in demographic, economic, and other complex datasets to support agency activities including socioeconomic forecasting and modeling, land use monitoring, and routine community data and performance indicator tracking and reporting. Leads medium- to large-scale projects. Work is performed under the limited supervision from the Principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees development and maintenance of tools, techniques, and inventories utilized in agency long-range socioeconomic forecasting efforts, including regional demographic and economic projections as well as disaggregated projections at a localized scale using the UrbanSim land use model.
• Manages the Community Data Snapshots (CDS) project, which summarizes and communicates select demographic, economic, housing and transportation datasets at local geographies for municipal and neighborhood partners.
• Aids in data development projects which support agency socioeconomic forecast and modeling activities, including but not limited to: land use and development monitoring, employment estimation, and U.S. Census operations and products.
• Maintains CMAP’s role as a Census State Data Center (SDC) coordinating agency, serving as primary contact/liaison with state lead agency.
• Coordinates agency efforts to support the SDC program in the areas of municipal outreach, new geography delineation, data dissemination, and public promotion of Census activities.
• Conducts or leads complex analyses and investigations using GIS, scripting, statistical analysis, and other innovative techniques related to large urban datasets to inform internal and external decisions.
• Conducts advanced work to automate the production of data tables, maps, graphs, and other business intelligence products for a variety of audiences.
• Writes technical reports on demographic trends and projections for public consumption.
• Attends internal department meetings and internal and external committee meetings, outreach events, and workshops as assigned.
• Participates in other project teams as needed.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Attends internal department meetings and internal and external committee meetings, outreach events, and workshops as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered)

Required: A Bachelor’s degree in Demography, Economics, Social Science, Data Science, Statistics, Urban Planning, or a related discipline; exposure to and experience with data collection, large urban datasets, research, and quantitative analysis, through coursework, internships and/or professional experience; a minimum of three years of professional experience.
Preferred: A Master’s degree or a PhD in Demography, Economics, Social Science, Data Science, Statistics, Urban Planning, or a related discipline; a minimum of one year of professional experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES including competencies that may be representative but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Excellent ability to perform data processing, analytical tasks, and data visualization on large urban datasets using Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, R, SQL, and/or other scripting tools.
• A sound understanding of demographic techniques (including cohort-component methods) and employment estimation concepts (e.g., Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, NAICS classifications).
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Census Bureau products and programs as well as other demographic data sources.
• Excellent skills in principles of research, data collection and analysis, and preparation of technical reports.
• Excellent ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to external and internal audiences orally, in writing, in data visualizations, and in presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and work as part of a team is required.
• Sound proficiency in business technology, including communication and collaboration tools used in remote work environment (Teams, Zoom, etc.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of professional experience analyzing and presenting demographic data.
• Highly proficient programming skills.
• Expert level knowledge of one or more statistical or geospatial software programs such as: R, Python, ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or QGIS, and the ability to use the software independently to develop tools and devise methods and processes to resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated project management experience seeking continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent graphics, technical writing, and general writing skills including thorough documentation of all work products.

WORK ENVIRONMENT (environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.)
Work is typically performed in cubicles in an office environment, or remotely under limited supervision.

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The School of Government works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. The School offers up to 200 courses, webinars, and conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. Faculty members annually publish approximately 50 books, reports, articles, bulletins, and other instances of print and online content related to state and local government. The School is also home to a nationally ranked graduate program in public administration.

Position Summary

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Development Finance Initiative (DFI) at the School of Government partners with local governments in North Carolina and beyond to attract private investment for transformative projects by providing specialized finance and development expertise. DFI partners with communities on projects including: building reuse and downtown revitalization; master development planning and execution; community and neighborhood development; industrial shell buildings; small business loan programs; and affordable housing development. DFI has worked on over 250 projects since its inception in 2010. DFI projects have resulted in over one billion dollars in private investment. DFI is experiencing high demand for its services and, accordingly, is seeking to expand its talented team of mission-driven real estate development experts.

The Development Finance Initiative (DFI), a program of the School of Government, is recruiting a Real Estate Development Analyst for a full-time EHRA Non-Faculty appointment. The Real Estate Development Analyst position reports to the DFI Associate Director and will work in close collaboration with DFI Project Managers.

This position will perform advanced data extraction, manipulation, management, and sophisticated analysis for real estate development projects aimed at assisting local governments with recruiting tens of millions of dollars in private investment for projects that accomplish local community and economic development goals. This includes measuring job growth, demographic analysis, assessing housing needs, analyzing neighborhood or downtown tax parcel data, modeling public-private partnerships, and other types of analysis. Analysts will work with project leads to develop narratives about local market conditions and challenges while also participating in project strategy sessions.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a quantitative research environment, demonstrates intellectual curiosity, enjoys data visualization challenges, and is excited by real estate development practices, public-private partnerships, and community development strategies. Responsibilities will include the following: creating analytic data files using techniques to extract and aggregate community and market information; performing sophisticated geospatial analysis using GIS and parcel data; conducting market analyses and financial feasibility modeling; and designing and preparing reports and presentations. The position will also include oversight, training, and support of graduate student fellows in extracting, manipulating, managing, and analyzing data. The Real Estate Development Analyst will work with a team of analysts to standardize and improve analytical processes. The successful candidate will be highly organized, creative, extremely detail oriented, and self-driven. The candidate will also be an effective interpersonal communicator with demonstrated ability to respond to changing workloads and priorities.

The School of Government recognizes the importance of an educational and work environment in which all individuals are respected and valued. To that end, we are strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. For more information about the School’s commitment to diversity, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page: https://www.sog.unc.edu/resources/microsites/diversity-and-inclusion.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Directly related experience or demonstrated interest in mission-driven real estate development, affordable housing, and/or community economic development.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, creatively, and accurately in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and stringent deadlines.
• A high level of competency with GIS mapping: experience conducting geospatial analysis, site suitability, socio-economic, and demographic analysis.
• A high level of competency in Microsoft Excel.
• Data project management experience: extracting, cleaning, organizing, and merging raw or uncleaned data for analysis.
• A high level of competency with demographic and market data sources (such as but not limited to data products from the US Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or HUD CHAS data).
• Experience analyzing relevant qualitative datasets including but not limited to survey responses, zoning codes, or other local government ordinances.
• Strong data visualization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience distilling, translating, and communicating complex analysis into key findings for specific audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills (ability to manage sideways, comfort giving and receiving feedback, etc.) as well as an ability to interact effectively with colleagues who have a variety of working styles.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience in community development, real estate, or other related fields OR a Master’s degree in planning, geography, public administration, public policy, business administration or a related field.
• Experience with (or eagerness to learn) cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data in R.
• Strong financial modeling skills related to real estate development including experience modeling debt, cash flows, and tax credits (historic, low-income housing, mill, and/or new markets).
• Experience working directly for a local government or with local governments as clients, and/or with public-private partnerships.
• Experience conducting market research and analysis for real estate development including supply and demand for commercial space, housing, and/or hospitality.
• Advanced knowledge of real estate capital markets.

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. 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.

About Our Opportunity

The City of Asheville is seeking to fill a full-time, non-exempt Planning Technician position to join the Development Services Department. The purpose of this position is to combine administrative and technical tasks with special projects support while working closely with the public on a regular basis to provide customer service on planning and zoning issues.

Hiring Rate: $18.59 per hour
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

-Answers questions from the development community and the general public regarding basic technical review requirements and development activity.
-Maintains online systems and publicly available data to communicate regulatory process requirements and technical project details for site plan review.
-Reviews applications for major development review for completeness and compliance with submittal requirements.
-Processes and distributes online submissions of development applications for review by the Technical Review Committee.
-Acts as the Development Services Department’s web content manager.
-Conducts division-specific administrative work on an as-needed basis.
-Coordinates review of Technical Review Committee applications by organizing and routing materials, questions and communications.
-Guides customers of the Technical Review Process by coordinating pre-application meetings, providing timelines, facilitating contact with technical experts and acting as a point of contact for all review elements.
-Monitor the workflow progress of major development projects that have been approved by the Technical Review Committee and coordinate final inspections.
-Provides administrative support to the Technical Review Committee by processing pre-applications, applications, managing records, and distributing information to staff and public stakeholders.
-Provides as-needed assistance to the general public to answer permitting questions and assists the general public with various forms and applications pertaining to land use and zoning.
-Assists with special projects as assigned.
-Attends public meetings, assisting other planning staff as appropriate.
-Assists in the maintenance of Geographic Information Systems and acts as the alternate for the City’s Emergency Addressing Coordinator.
-Prepares public notices or property owner verifications.

Supplemental Functions:
-Performs other similar duties as required.

Education/Experience:
Associate degree or two-year technical college supplemented by vocational or technical training, with at least one (1) year of development review/zoning inspection experience.

Applicants with equivalent education/experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Working Conditions
Knowledge:

-Knowledge of planning principles and practices, including pertinent specialties.
-Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection.
-Knowledge of effective writing techniques.
-Statistical or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations.
-Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Google, Internet applications, and GIS.

Skills and Abilities:
-Ability to read, summarize and/or compare general workplace data and graphics, such as flow charts, maps, tables, etc.
-Ability to conduct research of existing, internal policies and procedures.
-Ability to share information with direct supervisor or coworkers; no formal report compiled.
-Ability to think creatively for work practices, programs and policies and is preferred for managing obstacles.
-Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
-Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
-Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
-Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
-Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks. Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.

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