To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and completed application to Ron Townley, Planning & Development Services Director at rtownley@ucpcog.org . This position will be open until filled.

REGIONAL PLANNER: The Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (Wilson, NC) is seeking a skilled professional to serve as a Regional Planner and assist the Planning & Development Services Department with meeting the priority needs of our 5-county region, member governments, and stakeholders to help ensure the growth of local and regional resources and improve communities quality of life. Responsibilities include performing grant writing and award administration, project implementation, facilitation, research and analysis, professional and technical planning, project budgeting and basic finance.

Specific tasks involve helping our successful team with grant and funding research, applications, and subsequent award administration and compliance, as well as project administration including fiscal tracking and reporting. Current focus of this position is on our award-winning municipal water and sewer system support including state funded CDBG, CWSRF, and DWSRF projects. Position includes developing and maintaining productive professional relationships, contractor management, as well as team coordination and occasional group facilitation. Other work can include opportunities in the general topical areas of economic and community development, land use planning, infrastructure, housing and the environment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong ability to work in an energetic and positive team-based environment as well as perform independently. Position requires the capability to meet the needs of multiple clients and stakeholders including local government leadership, federal and state funders, and community residents with a positive, optimistic attitude. Position requires a person with strong attention to details including regulatory compliance, stakeholder and project coordination, as well as fiscal and budgetary administration.

Minimum requirements: BA/BS in planning, administration or related field; relevant experience; excellent written & verbal communication skills; strong budget and computer skills including spreadsheets and Microsoft Office suite. Master’s degree and/or relevant professional certificates preferred. Salary range: $42,618 to $63,927 DOQ. Excellent fringe benefits. EOE. Open until filled.

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Summary

Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment matters.

Performs intermediate skilled technical work researching and conducting studies related to planning and zoning issues, assisting and providing information to the public, issuing zoning permits, reviewing plans, overseeing planning related committees and boards, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Planning & Inspections Director.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

• Receives and responds to questions regarding land use, planning and zoning issues, programs and services; responds to questions regarding plats, plans, rezonings, processes, setbacks, permits, signs, easements, ordinances, etc.
• Reviews and issues zoning permits for new residences, businesses and signs, etc.
• Performs research on ordinances, North Carolina general statutes and various planning and zoning issues.
• Conducts field inspections for compliance with zoning regulations and postings.
• Assigns new addresses and administers the addressing ordinance.
• Corresponds with Tax Department and Environmental Health to handle development issues.
• Prepares maps and GIS layers; utilizes other GIS data for use in mapping and analysis for planning/inspections and other departments.
• Conducts sign clean up initiative; issues notices of violation and removes non-compliant signs.
• Assists with the review of major and minor subdivisions; reviews subdivision plats.
• Prepares and provides various reports as needed; prepares and makes presentations; prepares and maintains files and records.
• Attends workshops for continuing education and study related to the Unified Development Ordinance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of the County’s zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes; general knowledge of the principles and practices of community and economic development and public sector planning; general knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the community and economic development and planning processes; general knowledge of the environmental and socioeconomic implications of the planning process; skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations; skill in conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and public presentations; ability to enforce codes with firmness and tact; ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies; ability to express ideas effectively in both oral and written formats; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, federal, state, regional, Town officials, and the general public.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires standing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and exposure to fumes or airborne particles; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in planning, geography, or related field and minimal experience in municipal planning, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements
Valid driver’s license.

The Town of Ashland, Virginia is seeking to fill the position of Senior Planner/GIS Analyst. Responsibilities include coordinating the development review process; the preparation, analysis and presentation of cases to the Planning Commission; conducting special planning studies as needed, including updating the Comprehensive Plan; and coordinating computerized land record management systems. The successful candidate must be multi-task oriented, effectively meet project deadlines, and work in a team atmosphere. A demonstrated ability to read and interpret codes, site plans and subdivision plats is required. The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in planning or related field and 4 years of progressively responsible experience in development review and GIS. Salary range for the position is $57,088 to $85,632 with the starting salary depending on qualifications. There is the potential to be hired at a lower grade with less experience.

The ideal candidate will be ethical, respectful, approachable, trustworthy, apolitical, and committed to service. He/she will be adaptable to changing needs, build partnerships and collaboration across agencies and organizations that have similar objectives, while seeking to enhance the Town’s ability to meet community needs. They must be able to show fairness as well as patience, humility, and a sense of humor while dealing with customers and co-workers.

Applications and a job description may be obtained at the Town of Ashland Municipal Building, 121 Thompson Street, or here http://ashlandva.gov/jobs.aspx.

Cover letter, Resume, and application can be mailed to Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Attn: W. Cornwell, Ashland, VA 23005, or emailed to wcornwell@ashlandva.gov. (Please note that a Town of Ashland application must be submitted in order to be considered.)

Informational inquires may be made to the Ashland Planning Department at namos@ashlandva.gov.

Ashland is an equal opportunity employer and has been recognized as an RTD Top Workplace for the last five years.

Open until filled with first review on 5/19/2021.

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Planning/Zoning Administrator – The Village of Marvin (pop. 7,200) is seeking a driven, strong leader with municipal planning experience for the full-time planning/zoning administrator position. Marvin is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the State, located 12 miles south of Charlotte in Union County. Relatively newly incorporated just 25 years ago, Marvin prides itself as a signature residential community while maintaining a low tax rate.

This position performs complex and professional level work tasks including but not limited to:

• Enforcement of the Village’s Land-Use Ordinance
• Long-range planning
• Comprehensive plan amendments
• Zoning, permitting and development review functions for commercial and residential development
• Overseeing Village’s planning projects and activities
• Revision of ordinances/text amendments
• Reparing staff reports and making presentations to boards
• Assisting with and overseeing various projects
• Preparation of agenda and information packets for the Planning Board/Design Review Board, Heritage District Committee, and Board of Adjustment (when necessary)
• Preparing agenda requests and staff analysis for Village Council
• Maintaining GIS layers
• Other work as necessary.

The position requires excellent organizational and writing skills, proficiency in computer applications/GIS, the ability to effectively communicate with town boards and the public. Work involves complex and sensitive issues requiring a high level of judgment and tact. Position will require attendance at typically 1-2 meetings per month, at night

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture or related field with a minimum of three or more years of progressively responsible planning experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Master’s degree preferred.; AICP or interest in acquiring AICP preferred; valid driver’s license. Criminal background check is required. This position is for exempt full time with flex/remote work schedule available. Night meetings are requirement (usually 2 per month).

Compensation: $49,000-$82,000 DOQ

Submit cover letter, salary history, and resume by June 4th, 2021 at 5:00pm to Christina Amos, Village Manager, 10004 New Town Rd., Marvin, NC 28173 or manager@marvinnc.gov. EOE.

New Castle County, DE’s Land Use Department is looking for a qualified professional to lead its planning analysis efforts. Come join a team that is working to improve the County’s overall comprehensive planning and analysis functions. This is an exciting time in the County’s planning history. We are looking to better link data and analysis to decision support, public engagement, policy and program tracking, and for improved information in general.

This position manages, produces, directs, and coordinates the research, data, and analysis activities associated with planning services and across other units of the Land Use Department; assists the Land Use Department General Manager in the overall activities of the Land Use Department; does related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive broad-base knowledge of and proficiency with data sources, analysis methods and GIS and related software that apply to population, housing, economic development, environmental, land use, development, and transportation trends and the ability to prepare visual and written interpretations and reports of such information, and understanding of the principles and practices of comprehensive planning and zoning, building codes,  construction techniques drainage engineering, and assessment practices; thorough knowledge of laws and regulations related to planning; ability to perform technical research work and to give reliable advice, best practices, and potential options to address difficult planning projects; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, elected officials, other agencies, the development community, and the public; ability to manage and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing; and ability to pass a Class III County physical examination. 

Summary

RTI’s Center for Health Analytics, Media, and Policy (CHAMP) is seeking a bachelor’s-level Quantitative Analyst with experience in geographic and spatial analyses focused on social determinants of health. The Center conducts contract and grant-funded work in health policy, public health, and health economics, with a primary focus on tobacco-related research. The successful applicant will play a role in the application of a variety of geographic, epidemiologic, economic, and health policy research methods in support of projects that evaluate the impact of state and federal tobacco control programs and policies, counter-tobacco media campaigns, and other behavioral health interventions. This position offers significant professional development opportunities with a leading research organization.

This position will start out remotely until our regional offices reopen (tentatively October 1^st) at which point it will be located in our Research Triangle Park, NC office.

Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze data from the U.S. Census Bureau, including the American Community Survey and Public Use Microdata Sample.
• Code, clean, and manage datasets using statistical software including R, SAS, Stata, Excel, and/or, Python.
• Support analyses of spatial data, including creating, cleaning, and maintaining data in a geographic information system (GIS), and implementing spatial analyses and modeling.
• Implement statistical models to perform econometric, epidemiological, and statistical analyses under the direction of senior staff.
• Prepare data visualizations including maps, tables, dashboards, and charts; write sections of reports.
• Review the health, geographic, economic, and social science literature to identify specific findings.
• Assist in the creation of scientific publications and technical reports by providing research support for senior staff.
• Compile meeting notes and manage basic project correspondence.

VHB’s Raleigh, NC team is looking for a talented transportation planning, engineering, or geography intern to join us this summer! This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork taking measurements, pictures, deploying cameras, visually confirming community resources and transportation facility operations.
• Use and create geospatial transportation data.
• Create text and spreadsheet documents and manipulate data.
• Effectively interact with VHB staff to advance projects in a timely manner.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience using various ArcGIS platforms.
• Ability to independently perform multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with coworkers.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with transportation planning and traffic engineering principles and resources.
• Team-oriented with a strong capability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in civil engineering, planning, geography, or related field.

Summary

The Zoning Technician performs entry-level professional planning work.  The Zoning Technician devotes a significant amount of time to routine technical tasks and assignments, processes a variety of zoning related requests, and regularly works with the public on zoning related issues.  This position conducts technical permit reviews and property data research to ensure compliance with County guidelines and the Unified Development Ordinance.  Work also involves transcribing meeting minutes.  The Zoning Technician must possess general computer skills and a demonstrated ability to utilize the internet, Microsoft Office, GIS, and excel spreadsheets.  Reports directly to the Planning Director.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in planning, geography, public administration, environmental science, landscape architecture, or a related field.  A GIS background and past knowledge and experience of planning preferred but not required.  Minimum one year of experience in planning, plans review, zoning administration, GIS, building code issuance, or surveying is desirable.  A bachelor’s degree is preferred; however, experience may be substituted for education.  Must possess valid Driver’s License.

Are you a data geek? Do you enjoy creating stories and visuals to simply explain complex concepts?

Urban3 (a data analytics firm) and Strong Towns (a national nonprofit) partner in many capacities including on data analysis, events and long-term projects. Together, Strong Towns and Urban3 are seeking one summer intern who will serve as a translator and liaison between these organizations, uniting their goals to produce content that speaks to a broad audience about issues of land use, transportation and economics.

The ideal candidate is a skilled writer with research experience and a visual mind who can also think quantitatively.  

This job will be a 10-week, 40 hour/week position that is entirely remote. The selected candidate will work closely with Strong Towns and Urban3 staff on a variety of communications platforms, including Slack and all GSuite programs. The intern will be overseen by an analyst in the Urban3 office as well as Strong Towns Program Director, Rachel Quednau.

Duties: 

• Write 1-3 articles for the Strong Towns website per week, covering issues related to Strong Towns’ and Urban3’s work.

• Develop 1-2 long-term, in-depth article series for the Strong Towns website over the course of the internship.

• Create multimedia work (such as podcasts, videos, data visualizations, etc.) for Strong Towns and Urban3.

• Participate in regular Strong Towns and Urban3 staff meetings.

• Facilitate collaboration between Strong Towns and Urban3 on projects and shared goals.

Applicants with experience in geography, mapping, GIS or economics will be strongly considered.

A small planning unit within the Raleigh office of Stewart Engineering is looking to hire an entry level planner with strong GIS and writing skills (transportation knowledge is useful but not mandatory).

At Stewart, you will be part of a growing Planning Discipline that works on many interesting and complex projects all across the state of North Carolina. You will be challenged with a diverse portfolio of projects varying from bridge replacements and intersection improvements to interchange reconfigurations and lengthy widening projects. You will be exposed to Stewart’s industry leading effort of bringing ADA compliance documentation to municipalities. Because of the diverse portfolio, you will gain a broad spectrum of experience in the various types of planning documentation. You will be encouraged to think creatively and make innovative suggestions on the projects you are involved in. This position requires someone who is energetic, self-directed, success focused and ready help us become the premier Transportation Planning Firm in the State.

Position Responsibilities: In this position, you will be working with a collaborative team of engineers and planners to deliver projects efficiently and effectively. Stewart is unique in the way our planners and designers work as a team throughout the project development process. One example of this is our feasibility study efforts that require planners and engineers to work hand-in-hand to deliver for our clients. This job might be for you if like to be challenged, like to coordinate with team members, like to thrive in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and like to think critically and solve problems. You will work with individuals who are passionate about their craft and being part of delivering environmentally sensitive transportation projects.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in GIS software
• Strong written and oral communications skills are required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to walk through difficult terrain for over one mile preferred.
• Working towards American Institute of Certified Planning (AICP) credentials
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in transportation planning.
• Experience working with NCDOT and NEPA projects preferred
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment

Our Team: The Transportation Team at Stewart is comprised of passionate engineers, designers and planners committed to delivering high quality, efficient and effective services to our clients. Our planning and engineering services include NEPA planning, community studies, public involvement, roadway and structure design, traffic management and utility coordination. We have a diverse portfolio of projects that include interchange reconfigurations, new location roadways, multi-lane widening, synchronized streets, intersection improvements, pedestrian bridge design and highway bridge and culvert design and replacement. Our strength is our collaborative approach to innovation in our planning, design and delivery methods used to serve our clients. Our diverse experience allows us to deliver projects from inception to completion with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Contact: Harrison Wenchell directly at hwenchell@gmail.com