Position Summary:
The Department of City and Regional Planning (DCRP) in the College of Arts at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position. We seek a scholar whose research focuses on housing and community economic development policies and planning and how these intersect with issues of race, class and other areas of planning such as, but not limited to, social equity, community development finance, and inclusive forms of real estate development. The successful candidate will contribute to the expansion of the housing and community development specialization and have the skills and lived experience to mentor our students and make meaningful contributions to the field of planning. Ideally, the successful candidate will also combine novel methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and/or community-based research methods. The successful candidate will be expected to develop or extend a record of scholarly contribution as well as contribute to teaching and service.

Educational Requirements
Candidates are required to have a doctorate in Planning, Public Policy, Sociology, Economics, or a related field by the start date of the appointment.

Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will have strong capacity and willingness to teach and mentor at all levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Special Instructions
The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity, research and teaching statements, 1 representative paper, graduate transcript, and list of 4 references. At least one of the referees should be able to comment on the applicant’s teaching ability. At the time of application, candidates will also be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of professional references (four are required). The recommenders that candidates identify will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their recommendation letters. Application materials and letters of recommendation must be submitted in electronic form only.
We will begin considering candidates on September 1, 2021, and will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

Please apply through the UNC Chapel Hill online application system: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/195599

White & Smith is a full service planning firm of planners and attorneys. We have been serving cities and counties around the country since 2005, when Mark White and Tyson Smith started the firm.

Projects for our local government clients include full code updates, form-based codes, housing, growth management, impact and development fees, subdivision codes, military, and land use compatibility.

We are looking for a part-time intern to assist in all areas of our work, focusing on code drafting and policy development. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in a jurisdiction or private firm, but prior experience is not necessary.

Minimum Qualifications A willingness to take on new challenges in planning is a must. It’s important to be self-motivated, self-directed, and to work with a high degree of detail and excellence. The ability to work independently without oversight is a must. An ability to work with government officials, staffs, private developers and landowners, and private sector partners is also important.

Application Please e-mail your letter of interest, resume, references, and sample graphics/work/writing samples to Tyson Smith, tsmith@planningandlaw.com.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is looking for a junior planner role to join the planning practice team. As a member of the planning practice team, you will do research on planning departments across the United States and assist in organizing a convening of planning directors to be scheduled for October 2021. The planning practice team values taking initiative and being detail-oriented. This is a paid internship opportunity.

Archway Communities is a non-profit affordable housing developer, owner, operator and service provider in the Denver Metro area. Our real estate team is led by a Carolina Planning alum (me!) and we’re looking to add a development project manager to help us tackle a busy and growing affordable housing development pipeline. Our current projects include LIHTC, homeownership, and supportive housing.

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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REGIONAL PLANNER 

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APPLICATION 

Main Objective: Determines the economic feasibility of affordable multi-family rental housing projects using local, state and federal subsidies; provides technical assistance to organizations developing applications; participates in the review and underwriting of project applications for housing tax credits, tax exempt bonds and agency funded loan programs.

Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution with a major in business administration, real estate finance, urban development or a related field and at least three years of experience in rental housing development, construction, management or mortgage underwriting, is required. An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Real estate development procedures; financial proformas; loan underwriting; management practices; federal, state, and local regulations regarding rental and subsidized housing occupancy; ability to interpret financial statements and legal documents. Strong and accurate attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication. Ability to work independently and prioritize competing tasks while maintaining a high degree of quality. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is needed.

In order to apply, you must click on the following link to submit an application, resume and cover letter. https://www.nchfa.org/JobApplication/Application/JobDetails/182

Abt Associates seeks an Associate and Senior Analyst in our Social & Economic Policy Division to bring subject matter expertise, and to design and lead Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded technical assistance (TA) projects related to housing, and community development planning and programs. This position will have a specific focus on helping state and local grantees plan, develop, and implement effective policies and programs related to HOME, CDBG, and Voucher programs.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The focus of the position will be tailored depending on the skills of the candidate. Potential job responsibilities include:

• Working cooperatively with communities and agencies to assess needs, develop and implement capacity building strategies to improve their community development efforts, and evaluate impact.
• Designing tools and guidance to be applied within specific engagements and shared nationally to support local efforts to address specific challenges related to improving housing assistance and production programs and developing long-term housing and community development solutions.
• Developing training curriculums, using virtual and in person modalities to expand the knowledge and skills of state and local grantees and subgrantee staff to effectively implement housing assistance and community development programs.
• Advancing equity through assisting communities to analyze their data to identify any disparities, make data informed decisions that advance equitable outcomes, and adopt policies and processes to support a more equitable system.
• Facilitating knowledge sharing to promote cross-learning within Abt and externally (e.g., communities, HUD, and our colleagues at other firms) to ensure all of those working to build capacity for strong program implementation can cultivate and apply the most effective strategies possible.

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Job Number
3010-000-0021-010

Group
Rental Investment

Grade
GN14

Salary Range
$51,895 – $74,128 – $93,346

Closing Date
Open Until Filled

Main Objective
Determines the economic feasibility of affordable multi-family rental housing projects using local, state and federal subsidies; provides technical assistance to organizations developing applications; participates in the review and underwriting of project applications for housing tax credits, tax exempt bonds and agency funded loan programs.

Education & Experience
A bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution with a major in business administration, real estate finance, urban development or a related field and at least three years of experience in rental housing development, construction, management or mortgage underwriting, is required. An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Real estate development procedures; financial proformas; loan underwriting; management practices; federal, state, and local regulations regarding rental and subsidized housing occupancy; ability to interpret financial statements and legal documents. Strong and accurate attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication. Ability to work independently and prioritize competing tasks while maintaining a high degree of quality. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is needed.

Resume
Required

Cover Letter
Required

Position Summary:

An advanced professional planning position responsible for researching and analyzing technical data in the field of city planning. Performs professional and technical work developing, researching, data collection, mapping and maintaining public planning studies and programs on land use, zoning, conservation, housing, transportation, population, coastal management, historic preservation and other areas of comprehensive planning activities.

Essential FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

• Receives, reviews for completion, and processes development applications including evaluation of site plans, subdivision plats, rezoning applications, right-of-way vacations and other land development proposals; ensures applications conform with the City’s development code, master plans, planning principles and the Comprehensive Plan.
• Prepares narrative staff reports and recommendations of complexity, such as Planned Developments and Rezonings detailing specific issues such as transfer of density units.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and prioritizes project milestones and deadlines.
• Acts as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans.
• Plans and implements neighborhood improvement projects, including program and project design, contract writing, and administration.
• Drafts legal notices, agreements, staff reports, Resolutions and Ordinances.
• Evaluates rezoning proposals, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances and other proposals.
• Collects, assembles, summarizes, and analyzes basic data involved in planning, such as land use, population, economic characteristics, traffic, services, historic preservation, land development, and other factors pertinent to a master planning or a comprehensive planning program.
• Coordinates and participates in the review and approval of building permit applications to ensure compliance with the City’s Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.
• Develops recommendations for current and long term planning projects; prepares technical studies and reports.
• Prepares and gives presentations to the City Council, CRA, Planning Commission, Committee, Development Review Committee, and Historic Preservation Advisory Board.
• Prepares and distributes the Planning Commission, Development Review, Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic Preservation Advisory board agenda packets in the absence of the department admin.
• Provides information, guidance, and advice to applicants and the general public in response to inquiries regarding land use, zoning, platting, development applications, and other planning matters.
• Reviews detailed accurate construction plan sets for City improvement projects.
• Researches and compiles existing parcel data such as paper copy and CAD survey data, plats, legal descriptions, and construction drawings to establish project limits for permit drawing submissions.
• Represents the Department at meetings and public hearings, as requested and prepares staff reports and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City’s career progression policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind
• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and receive direction from multiple people.
• Ability to initiate and take ownership of a task or project and see it through to completion.
• Excellent written and oral skills related to grammar, punctuation, diction, and style
• Ability to review project plans and specifications submitted by consultants for accuracy
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, surveying, economics, and business management
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, AutoCAD or GIS
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local codes, laws and regulations
• Knowledge of the economics, engineering, public finance, and other aspects applied to governmental planning.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection.
• Skilled in customer service, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both in person and in writing
• Statistical, algebraic, and geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, public policy, or related area of study
• Three (3) years’ experience in urban design/urban planning, practical experience or a multi-discipline engineering experience may be substituted for education or as approved by the Urban Design Director
• AICP preferred or ability to acquire such designation within eighteen months of employment
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license

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Job Title: Community Policy and Impact Coordinator
Status/Classification: Full-time, exempt
Supervisor(s): Director of Communications and Fund Development

AGENCY BACKGROUND
The San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (SFHDC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation formed in 1988 by primarily San Francisco African American community leaders who were interested in combating the widespread displacement of residents through “redevelopment programs” that disproportionately affected African Americans and other people of color. Focused on serving people of color, our mission is to foster financial stability through the development of affordable housing, the facilitation of home ownership and the economic empowerment and revitalization of Bayview Hunters Point and other neighborhoods of Southeast San Francisco.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary:
This new position will coordinate important internal and external activity related to data collection and analysis, program design and delivery, policy analysis and advocacy.

Key responsibilities:
• Serve in a key role that will work cross-departmentally to collect and analyze data that describes our work, our clients and residents and the outcomes that we are achieving together.
• Based on analysis of our program outputs and outcomes, assist in review and design of programs and services, especially looking at any gaps in services and necessary outcomes.
• Monitor and review proposed and adopted legislation, policies and other public documents that affect our work and our clients, and draft comments and responses that express our perspective
on how they affect our community.
• Keep abreast of local, state and national legislation, particularly those affecting affordable housing, community economic development, economic mobility, community health and low income people of color in general.
• Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with public, elected and appointed officials and their respective staff in order to foster an open dialogue with key influencers and shape public discourse.
• Participate in existing partnerships and coalitions in the housing and community development field, and represent the organization at meetings and events, as appropriate.
• Take the lead with organization-wide program data management efforts, including adaptation and use of customer relations management (CRM) software, and coordinate data learning with colleagues across departments.
• Coordinate planning for and scheduling of meetings and events related to public policy, community feedback and advocacy efforts.
• Prepare for, and attend with the CEO and other senior staff, meetings with local, regional, statewide and national officials.
• Provide the CEO and other leadership with detailed and thorough information, analysis, and recommendations related to policy positions.
• Produce written documents for internal and external use, including reports and policy statements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who you are:
• Minimum 2-5 years of related professional experience as a policy researcher or educator, advocate, and/or coalition builder. Experience with public policy development and systems change. Experience working with public/private sector leaders/decision-makers, and marketing or community programs is a plus.
• Lived experience that demonstrates ability to empathize with, understand and advocate for the diverse populations SFHDC serves.
• Experience and knowledge of Bay Area and/or California housing and related policy issues.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills that clearly and concisely present information to influence a varied audience.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with non-profit, government, community members and leaders, and philanthropic/corporate representatives.
• Able to dive deeply into data and anticipate information that others on the team might need.
• Willing to work outside regular hours when occasionally required for meetings or deadlines.
• Meets deadlines and completes tasks with a high degree of accuracy and dependability. Detail oriented and excellent proofreading skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; database and CRM software; use of online platforms and informational resources.
• Access to a car, California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in fields such as public policy, public administration, political science, government, housing, community development, urban planning, public health, economics, or other social sciences.

SALARY: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply: Please send a thoughtful cover letter outlining your experience and ability to shine in this role, along with your résumé and Employment Application to hr@sfhdc.org.