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GIS Mapping Coordinator

December 2, 2024

GIS Mapping Coordinator

Firm Name
Clarion Associates
Firm Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Firm Website
https://clarionassociates.com/

Description

GIS Mapping Coordinator

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 Position
We are actively seeking a full-time GIS Mapping Coordinator to serve both our Chapel Hill and Denver offices. Successful candidates should have experience and interest in the following core job skills:

 GIS Database and File Management – The GIS Mapping Coordinator is responsible for working with client communities to receive, collect, transmit, organize, and inventory geospatial and related data. Experience preparing, maintaining, and using ESRI geodatabases is required.

Cartography – This core job skill involves development of professionally designed graphic representations of geospatial data, including maps, charts, and other graphic information displays to support the firm’s planning and zoning projects. A keen eye for design is required.

Land Use and Zoning Analysis – The Coordinator will prepare a wide array of geospatial analyses for planning and zoning projects, including analyses of community build-out, existing land use, future land use, zoning, natural assets, and preparation of land use scenarios, among others.

Drafting Technical Reports – This position requires technical writing to explain GIS methodologies, analyses, and findings, offered to a wide variety of audiences (community residents, local government staff, community stakeholders, and elected officials).

Development and Management of GIS-based Public Engagement Platforms – This core job skill involves building and managing mapping and data applications to support public engagement initiatives, including ESRI products such as StoryMaps, Dashboards, and Survey123.

Staying Current in Latest Cartographic and GIS-related Technologies – The coordinator researches new technologies and makes recommendations to the firm for software acquisition and implementation and advancement in the fields of GIS and cartography.

The Coordinator would also have the opportunity to provide other direct support for development of community plans and development codes as interested.

Strong candidates for the position:
• Are willing to work hard to help foster positive change in America’s cities, counties, and regions
• Are team-oriented
• Are detail-oriented
• Have excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Are able to work on (and balance) a wide range of assignments and concurrent projects
Have a master’s degree in geography, 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 three years of professional work experience; mid-career professionals are highly encouraged to apply                                                                                                                • Are proficient in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Word, and Excel. (Sketch-Up, InDesign, and Illustrator experience are pluses but not required)
Are 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:
• AICP credential
• Spanish fluency
• Graphic design
• Project management experience
• 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 and performance. The salary range for the GIS Mapping Coordinator is generally $60,000-$75,000. 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. A combination of in-person and remote work is offered.

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 technical writing sample of no more than five pages, and two to three samples of your GIS capabilities to hiring@clarionassociates.com by December 18, 2024. Submissions will be reviewed as they arrive and interviews may be scheduled prior to the scheduled application deadline.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  12/18/2024
Start Date
  01/02/2025
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Leigh Anne King
Contact Email
hiring@clarionassociates.com
Contact Phone
(919) 967-9188

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Community Development, Environmental Planning, GIS, Housing, Land Use, Resiliency, Transportation
Job Sector:
Private

Affordable Housing Asset Manager

October 29, 2024

Affordable Housing Asset Manager

Firm Name
Greenville Housing Fund
Firm Location
Greenville, SC
Firm Website
https://greenvillehousingfund.com

Description

The Affordable Housing Asset Manager is a newly created full-time position overseeing the financial and operating performance of affordable multi-family properties within 30 miles of downtown Greenville, SC. The ideal candidate will assess key property performance indicators, review financial statements and analyze variances, perform financial modeling to produce cash flow projections, and serve as GHF’s representative in communicating with lenders and the third-party property managers carrying out the operational and site functions at each property. Please see full job description attached.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  11/30/2024
Start Date
  12/03/2024
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Fran Fried
Contact Email
careers@greenvillehousingfund.com

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Housing, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Non Profit

Real Estate Project Manager

October 10, 2024

Real Estate Project Manager

Firm Name
Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID)
Firm Location
Dorchester, MA
Firm Website
https://annlsilverman.com/vietaidpm/

Description

The Real Estate Project Manager or Senior Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating all elements of real estate project development, with support from our Finance Staff and our consultants. They will also oversee ongoing property operations, refinancing, and capital improvements for our portfolio together with our Asset Manager and Trinity Management, our outsourced property management company.

The Project Manager’s duties will include:

  • site identification and acquisition through design;
  • public approval funding applications;
  • selecting debt and equity partners;
  • design development and construction bidding;
  • the selection of professional and construction firms;
  • and project management during construction.

Also, in consultation with our Asset Management consultant, the Real Estate Development (Senior) Project Manager oversees property management, working with our Management Company (Trinity) to approve budgets, establishing priorities and strategies for improved performance, and providing case-by-case guidance in unique situations.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest and your qualifications for this position, along with a resume to: http://annlsilverman.com/vietaidpm/. Questions should be addressed to: jobs@annlsilverman.com. Applications will be reviewed and acknowledged as they are received. VietAID seeks to fill this position as soon as possible.

Please note: If you do not have all the qualifications listed for this position, but are motivated to do this work, we encourage you to apply. Please tell us what you bring to the position and what you would need to learn in your cover letter.

VietAID is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and cultures. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The salary range for this full time position is $85,000-105,000.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  01/08/2025
Position Details: View complete job listing

Contact Information

Contact Name
Ann Silverman
Contact Email
jobs@annlsilverman.com

Job Category:
Community Development, Housing, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Non Profit

Assistant/Associate Professor

September 30, 2024

Assistant/Associate Professor

Firm Name
Department of City and Regional Planning
Firm Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Firm Website
https://planning.unc.edu/

Description

The Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for tenure-track faculty at the assistant or associate rank.

 

We are looking for a scholar whose research:

  • Is rigorous, innovative and impactful;
  • Focuses on one of these areas (or an intersection): affordable housing, real estate development, climate change and adaptation. Other areas to be considered will be natural hazards, housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, development finance, spatial analysis, and sustainable and resilient communities; and
  • Seeks to inform and influence urban/rural policy to expand access to opportunity for everyone.

We are looking for a teacher who:

  • Is engaging and committed to student success;
  • Will develop new courses, or modify existing courses to best leverage their talents and knowledge to enrich our curriculum;
  • Brings their research into the classroom, and vice-versa;
  • Wants to mentor and collaborate with students; and
  • Will teach a standard load (2 courses per semester).

We are looking for a colleague who:

  • Wants to collaborate with faculty and practitioners;
  • Is a good departmental citizen, brings forward good ideas will meaningfully contribute to advancing departmental and institutional initiatives; and
  • Is a good mentor to junior colleagues and/or a proactive mentee.

 

Apply by October 31: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288275

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  10/31/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Roberto Quercia
Contact Email
quercia@email.unc.edu
Contact Phone
(919) 962-4766

Job Category:
Environmental Planning, Housing, Real Estate, Resiliency
Job Sector:
Academia

Real Estate Development Analyst

September 4, 2024

Real Estate Development Analyst

Firm Name
Development Finance Initiative
Firm Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Firm Website
https://dfi.sog.unc.edu/

Description

Full job posting: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/287244

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.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  09/30/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Frank Muraca
Contact Email
muraca@sog.unc.edu

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, GIS, Housing, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Non Profit

Just Home Project Program Manager

August 29, 2024

Just Home Project Program Manager

Firm Name
Buncombe County
Firm Location
Asheville, NC
Firm Website
https://buncombecounty.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Buncombe_County_Careers/job/Asheville-NC/Just-Home-Project-Program-Manager_R04100

Description

Job Posting End Date: September 11, 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.
Buncombe County’s Planning Department is hiring a Program Manager to work on the Just Home Project. This position is full-time and will work 40 hours per week. The position is grant-funded and has a target end date of 3/31/2025 (unless extended).

Grant-funded employees may be eligible for:

Earned leave as set forth in the County’s Leave Policy from the date of hire.
Group Health Insurance, Group Dental Insurance, Vison Hardware and Flexible Spending Account Benefits and all other ancillary benefits the County may offer. These benefits become effective the first day of the month following hire.
Membership in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’
Retirement System upon date of hire.
Additional benefits as designated in the Benefits policy in the same manner as a regular employee.

In situations where the grant covers less than 100% of the grant funded employee costs, grant-funded employees are only eligible for benefits based on funding approval by the Buncombe County’s Board of Commissioners.

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position is to organize a collaborative planning process to draft a Housing Investment Action Plan that will develop solutions to shrink the local footprint of the criminal justice system by meaningfully impacting populations currently experiencing housing instability and jail involvement consistent with the Just Home Project, a Safety and Justice initiative supported by the MacArthur Foundation and Urban Institute.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three (3) years of experience related to the program field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Functions:

  • Initiate and execute the planning and coordination of Just Home Project activities and monitor to ensure the project remains on schedule.
  • Coordinate with site partners and community members to plan, implement and evaluate locally developed solutions that shrink the local footprint of the criminal justice system by meaningfully impacting populations currently experiencing housing instability and jail involvement.
  • Facilitate discussions with entities and individuals seeking to address the target population (persons experiencing housing instability and jail involvement) as well as people with lived experience, advocates, residents, business owners, and services provider staff when seeking to understand the service system, gaps, and opportunities.
  • Facilitate cross-sector relationships between Housing, Justice, Social Services, and Homelessness agencies, fundraising, and project evaluators.
  • Collect and analyze data/information relevant to the Just Home Project, prepare documents and reports for the projects and present oral and written analysis of data.
  • Develop, revise, and monitor Just Home Project budget and the outcomes (fiscal/performance).
  • Prepare Just Home Project related agreements including associated budgets and scopes of work.
  • Monitor Just Home Project grant funding recipient expenditures.
  • Serve as a primary contact and manage communication with the MacArthur Foundation and Urban Institute regarding programmatic and fiscal reporting, training, and technical assistance.
  • Supervise staff in the Community Development Division.
  • Make presentations to the Board of Commissioners.
  • Ensure successful outcomes of the planning phase related to Community Engagement, Target Population Analysis, Gap Barrier Analysis and Drafting the Housing Investment Action Plan.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of justice services and justice involved populations.
  • Knowledge of the programs and service delivery mechanisms in addressing housing instability for justice involved populations.
  • Knowledge of housing planning and community development specializations.
  • Knowledge of state and federal housing and community development programs.
  • Knowledge of site selection feasibility studies and site feasibility studies.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in housing finance.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of residential development underwriting (single family and multifamily rental and ownership), risk analysis, and management.
  • Knowledge of legal documents associated with lending.
  • Knowledge and skill in both project and performance management.
  • Knowledge of the general principles of financial management and generally accepted accounting principles and/or grants administration practices.
  • Knowledge of grant writing, acquisition, and management.
  • Knowledge of current federal, state and local government grant programs.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and faith-based organizations.
  • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.
  • Ability to collect and analyze data and conduct quality analyses and programmatic evaluations.
  • Ability to prepare written findings and present recommendations supported by facts and to prepare and analyze financial information involving existing issues pertaining to the subject area and to present it in oral and/or written form.

In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost-of-living increases and promotions.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee’s unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition, Buncombe County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.

Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Job Details

Job Type
 Temporary
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  09/11/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
William High

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Housing
Job Sector:
Public

Housing Programs Coordinator

August 16, 2024

Housing Programs Coordinator

Firm Name
Town of Chapel Hill, NC
Firm Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Firm Website
https://www.townofchapelhill.org/

Description

If you’re passionate about fostering inclusive communities where everyone has access to affordable housing and opportunities to thrive, the Town of Chapel Hill is excited to invite you to consider the role of Housing Programs Coordinator supporting the Affordable Housing and Community Connections Department.

This is an exciting time for the Town of Chapel Hill. We have recently combined our Public Housing, Affordable Housing, and Community Connections teams into one department. The Housing Programs Coordinator will work as part of the Affordable Housing division supporting the team to advance our mission of creating partnership, catalyzing affordable housing, and building community. The ideal candidate will bring experience in housing program administration, a passion for working with people, and an innovative and collaborative mindset.

About the Organization:

The Town operates under a Council-Manager form of government, with the Town Manager reporting to the Mayor and eight at-large Council members. The Town has an approved $150 million budget for Fiscal Year 23 – 24 with 715 benefitted full-time positions and 200 non-benefited positions.

The Town’s mission is Learning, Serving, and Working Together to Build a Community Where People Thrive. The Town’s RESPECT values (Responsibility, Equity, Safety, Professionalism, Ethics, Communication, and Teamwork) are a compass for accomplishing that mission.

The Town’s strategic focus areas include Environmental Stewardship, Economic and Financial Stewardship, Affordable Housing, Connected Community, Healthy and Inclusive Community, Safe Community, and Employee Recruitment and Retention. Find more information about the Town here.

About the Affordable Housing and Community Connections Department:
The Town’s Affordable Housing and Community Connections Department includes four divisions: public housing, affordable housing, community connections, and administration, which work collaboratively to execute the Town Council’s affordable housing and equitable community engagement goals. The department is committed to fostering an environment where everyone on the team is empowered to lead and achieve results consistent with the Council’s goals and the department’s work plan.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate has:

  • Project and Program Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including planning, implementation, and evaluation, while adhering to deadlines and budgets.
  • Knowledge of Affordable Housing: Understanding of affordable housing practices, programs, and policies.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders, including residents, Town leadership, and community organizations.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions to improve housing affordability, accessibility, and quality.
  • Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with contemporary software and tools for data analysis, financial management, and project tracking to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in department operations.
  • Cultural Competency: Sensitivity to the needs and experiences of diverse populations, including low-income individuals, communities of color, immigrant and refugee populations, and other historically under-engaged populations whom the department serves.

Essential Functions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Housing Programs Coordinator will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing affordable housing programs and projects, primarily including the Town’s Transitional Housing and Employee Housing Programs, and other programs as needs arise. This position is key to ensuring effective communication, resolving issues promptly, and supporting outreach efforts. The Coordinator serves as the main point of contact, recruits participants, addresses inquiries and concerns, and facilitates strong connections within the community. This role requires an energetic commitment to program administration, as well as the ability to work independently in both field and office settings.

Transitional Housing Program: This program offers a structured program of support to eligible low-income households who are transitioning from the Town’s public housing toward homeownership or renting on the private market. Typical duties include:

  • Overseeing the tenant application process and recruiting and selecting households for the program
  • Overseeing lease-up and certification, as well as move-in and move-outs
    Coordinating financial workshops for program participants
  • Providing consistent case management support for families, assisting program participants to adhere to terms of lease agreements, sharing information about community resources and services, and assisting families with accessing and applying for resources and assistance
  • Monitoring and overseeing unit renovation and repair, and acting as a liaison between maintenance and program participants
  • Overseeing the program budget in collaboration with administrative staff.

This position works closely with the public housing division for program referrals.

Employee Housing Program: This program provides financial support to income-eligible Town of Chapel Hill employees to be able to live closer to the community they serve by providing home buyer and rental assistance. Key duties include:

  • Overseeing the application process
  • Conducting program outreach throughout Town departments
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with landlords and lenders
  • Overseeing the program budget in collaboration with administrative staff
    Monitoring compliance with program guidelines and conducting program evaluation
  • The Town recently adopted an Affordable Housing Plan and Investment Strategy that supports the continuation, expansion, and creation of additional housing programs as resources allow. This position may be involved in the design and/or administration of future housing programs that the Town expands and/or creates.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.

Knowledge of or a willingness to learn:

  • Affordable housing programs
  • Property management
  • Administration of direct service programs serving low-income households
  • Contract management
  • Principles, practices, and trends in local government

Ability to:

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, community partners, and residents
  • Solve problems and make sound decisions, taking initiative independently while working as part of a highly collaborative team
  • Effectively organize work and prioritize tasks using a workplan system
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Ability to respond effectively to common inquiries or concerns from program participants
  • Model behaviors that are consistent with our values of RESPECT and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Physical Demands:

  • The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk with intermittent standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

Work Environment:

  • The work is typically performed in an office environment. Potential for hybrid work available.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social work, human services, or related field required. Master’s degree in public administration, social work, or related field preferred.
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Experience:

  • Two years of relevant experience required.
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

  • A valid NC driver’s license.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  08/19/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Maggie Simon
Contact Email
msimon@townofchapelhill.org

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Community Development, Housing, Other
Job Sector:
Public

Director I (Housing and Community Development)

August 16, 2024

Director I (Housing and Community Development)

Firm Name
City of Rocky Mount
Firm Location
Rocky Mount, NC
Firm Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockymountnc/jobs/4556147/director-i-housing-and-community-development?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Rocky Mount invites proven housing and community development leaders to apply for a unique opportunity to serve as the next Director of Housing and Community Development. The director is responsible for providing policy direction on all aspects of the city’s housing affordability and community development services. This includes overseeing the city’s Housing, Community Development and Community Engagement divisions within the department, with the goal of bringing measurable progress in community and housing infrastructure in all areas of the city.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

Established at the falls of the Tar River, Rocky Mount is a leading cultural, economic and education center of Eastern North Carolina. With lovely parks and greenways, this city of over 50,000 lies in two counties, Nash and Edgecombe, and is home to North Carolina Wesleyan College as well as Nash and Edgecombe Community Colleges. The 165,000 square-foot Rocky Mount Event Center is the region’s premier sports and entertainment venue and the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, which is housed in a lovingly renovated tobacco warehouse, serves as the community’s cultural gem. The city is served by three major highways: Interstate 95 to its west; Interstate 87 is its main east-west corridor and U.S. 301 (Wesleyan Boulevard) is the main north-south corridor. The city has easy access to Raleigh (55 miles) and the Research Triangle. It is also a two-hour drive from Wilmington and the beautiful North Carolina coast. Easy access to major highways and Raleigh-Durham International Airport makes Rocky Mount a great place to live and do business. With its temperate climate and proximity to both the North Carolina mountains and Atlantic Ocean beaches, Rocky Mount provides residents with the best of both worlds. Additional information about the city is available at https://rockymountnc.gov/.

ABOUT THE CITY GOVERNMENT:

The City of Rocky Mount operates under a council-manager form of government with a City Manager, two Assistant City Managers and 15 departments employing more than 800 employees. Rocky Mount is a member of ElectriCities, has a fixed route transit system, has seven National Historic Districts and four locally designated historic districts, and is host to an area event center, museum, and theater.

ABOUT THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:

The City of Rocky Mount’s Housing and Community Development Department is transforming to better address the needs of our community. Building on the foundation of our existing Community Development Division, we have introduced two new divisions: Housing, and Community Engagement. The Housing Division is dedicated to fostering affordable housing development through public/private partnerships, while the Community Engagement Division is focused on revitalizing neighborhoods and fostering strong relationships with residents and partners. Through this renewed approach, our department is committed to increasing the availability of housing options, improving housing choice and affordability, and restoring vibrancy to every neighborhood in Rocky Mount.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in public administration, community planning, public policy, or a closely related field, with a master’s degree preferred. Candidates must have five or more years of progressively responsible experience in community development and affordable housing. At least three years supervisory experience. Local, state, or federal government experience is preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate experience with and knowledge of community development service provisions, affordable housing financing, HUD entitlement programs and their regulatory compliance requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Possess knowledge of planning theory and practice, particularly as it relates to the built environment supporting community outcomes, health, and opportunities for workforce and community development.
  • Serve as an organizational and departmental representative by facilitating complex discussions with city management, City Council, advisory boards, media partners, and community organizations.
  • Oversee and negotiate contracts; provide and present communications and updates on department activities, positions, and project/program status.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and strategic collaboration skills, including ability to develop cultural competency of all city communities.
  • Oversee the administration of housing and community development programs and activities, ensuring equitable access, fiscal compliance, and programmatic integrity.

COMPENSATION:

Salary is negotiable based on education and experience. Benefit information can be found on the city’s website https://rockymountnc.gov/services-hr-employee-benefits/.

Applicants must complete an online application and upload a resume and cover letter to be considered. The application review will begin immediately.

To apply for this job, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockymountnc/jobs/4556147/director-i-housing-and-community-development?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  08/27/2024
Start Date
  07/16/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Charise Bullock

Job Category:
Community Development, Housing
Job Sector:
Public

Associate or Senior Associate

August 16, 2024

Associate or Senior Associate

Firm Name
BAE Urban Economics
Firm Location
Washington DC
Firm Website
https://bae1.com

Description

Associate or Senior Associate Position

BAE Urban Economics, Inc. is seeking an outstanding Associate or Senior Associate level staff person to join our Washington DC office.

BAE has a dynamic national consulting practice in urban development, public-private partnerships, revitalization strategies, affordable housing, economic development, fiscal impact, and public finance. Our primary client base is public agencies, especially cities and local government agencies. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in Berkeley, CA with five branch offices, including Washington DC. Additional information can be found at https://bae1.com/.

Associates work as part of a team to complete technical analyses and reports. Associates are expected to plan and execute analytical tasks, prioritize multiple assignments, and complete deliverables in a timely manner with creativity and attention to detail. We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate who is passionate about the work we do, enjoys intellectual challenge, and has a desire to learn and grow professionally.

The Associate position requires:

  • Master’s degree in city and regional planning, business administration, or another related field
  • 1-2 years relevant work experience
  • Understanding of the real estate development process
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills in cash flow analysis, fiscal impacts and demographic trends
  • Very strong professional writing skills
  • Driver’s license and ability to travel

The Senior Associate position requires the qualifications above plus an additional two to three years of professional experience equivalent to the Associate position.

Skills and experience with Word, Excel and GIS are desirable, as is a working knowledge of the greater Washington DC/Baltimore metropolitan area. BAE offers a competitive salary, a supportive and collaborative environment, excellent benefits, and advancement opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.

This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours per week. We can also provide employees the flexibility to work from home 2-3 days per week.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample or professional report to:
Mary Burkholder, Principal, at bae1@bae1.com.

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid

Contact Information

Contact Name
Mary Burkholder
Contact Email
bae1@bae1.com

Job Category:
Community Development, Economic Development, Housing, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Private

Public-Private Partnerships Coordinator

July 10, 2024

Public-Private Partnerships Coordinator

Firm Name
City of Raleigh, Housing and Neighborhoods Department
Firm Location
Raleigh, NC
Firm Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4515446/public-private-partnerships-coordinator

Description

The Public-Private Partnership Coordinator is responsible for spearheading public-private housing initiatives and City-led redevelopment projects that involve affordable housing components. The Public-Private Partnership Coordinator will lead various real estate development and construction projects to include redevelopment of City-owned land and capital improvements of City-owned affordable housing assets. This position must be self-directed, able to manage their projects and initiatives with limited supervision and to make program and policy recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have professional experience and interest in the following areas: real estate finance, deal structuring, development, lending, or valuation; housing market analysis; transit-oriented development; social impact investing or community development venture capital; permanent supportive housing; and public-private partnerships and development incentives.

Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4515446/public-private-partnerships-coordinator

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  07/26/2024

Contact Information

Contact Name
Erika Brandt
Contact Email
erika.brandt@raleighnc.gov
Contact Phone
(919) 996-6975

The contact is a Carolina Planning alum.

Job Category:
Community Development, Housing, Real Estate
Job Sector:
Public