About Us
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) is an innovative consulting firm working in land use policy and urban planning, housing, economic and community development, real estate development, and public finance. Since 1983 we have served a wide variety of private and public sector clients throughout the United States with an emphasis on sustainable and equitable urban development and community resiliency.
EPS is seeking a qualified person to join our Denver team. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We offer an intellectually stimulating and challenging work environment, frequent client contact and exposure, rewarding project assignments, and advancement opportunity. We are committed to a healthy work-life balance and invest in our staff through on-the-job training, monthly “lunch-and-learns,” and staff retreats and social events, with the goal of developing well-rounded consultants experienced in the full range of services offered by the firm.
EPS promotes a collaborative professional environment and values diverse perspectives that strengthen our understanding of issues and enhances our services to our clients and their communities. We are passionate about work that results in strategies to promote great and sustainable places. We help communities expand in an equitable way by planning for healthy, diverse neighborhoods, balanced economic growth, affordable housing, enhanced transit and public services, and innovative land use investments.
Associate Position
An EPS Associate collaborates with EPS Principals, staff, and partner firms to complete consulting assignments related to urban issues including affordable housing, equitable urban investment, transit-oriented development, economic development and revitalization, fiscal and economic impacts, and open space and conservation planning. They prepare quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, participate in stakeholder engagement, and prepare written and spoken deliverables.
Qualifications and Skills
• Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, urban economics, real estate, public policy, or related field (or bachelor’s degree plus directly related work experience)
• 1 to 3 years of related experience in consulting or related public sector position
• Strong spreadsheet modeling and data analysis skills
• Knowledge of basic demographic and economic analysis techniques and data sources
• Basic knowledge of real estate market and financial analysis
• GIS/spatial analysis and graphics skills
• Strong problem solving and written and oral communication skills
• Interest in the economics of land use, evolution of places, and local economic and community development

Benefits
• Starting salary $65,000 to $75,000 dependent on qualifications and experience
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and paid time off
EPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
To apply send resume and cover letter to lsoister@epsdenver.com

Job Description

This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

The Housing and Neighborhoods Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all Raleigh residents through a variety of programs and activities throughout the city. The Department provides funding to create and preserve affordable housing and for services and programs benefitting low-to-moderate-income people. The Department enforces codes to ensure safe and decent housing and carries out neighborhood revitalization and community engagement and enrichment activities. The Multifamily Lending Coordinator’s role is key to the successful implementation of housing and community development programs and services.

About the Opportunity:
The Community and Small Business Development Division of the Housing and Neighborhoods Department administers the City’s housing and community development programs funded with local and federal funds, including gap financing loans for affordable multifamily housing development. The Division seeks a self-directed community development professional with excellent communication skills and a commitment to professional excellence to serve as its Multifamily Lending Coordinator. This position manages the Department’s multifamily gap financing programs, including drafting notices of funding availability and requests for proposals, coordinating inter-disciplinary review committees, leading regular interdisciplinary coordination calls for ongoing projects, and evaluating proposals, including financial underwriting. The Multifamily Lending Coordinator will make recommendations in the form of memoranda and presentations to go before City Council. This position will also move funded developments through the closing and construction processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience with multifamily development, lending, and/or valuation, with specific experience with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills (including public presentation skills), project management skills, time management skills, including planning, organizing, evaluating and implementation. and facility with data. The ideal candidate should also possess excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments, elected officials, the media, the public, and the development community. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft programs, specifically Excel, as well as Windows accessories and PowerPoint.  This position will be supervised by the Housing Programs Manager, but the ideal candidate will be self-directed, able to manage the programs in its portfolio with minimal supervision and capable of making program and policy recommendations.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Plan, manage, and oversee the City’s rental housing development finance programs, primarily the Joint Venture Rental Development Program. This position will also be tasked with standing up a funding program for Community Development Housing Organizations (CHDOs) using HOME and other federal funds.
• Evaluate proposals received for rental development projects requesting City funds and conducting underwriting analysis to make funding recommendations to City Council.
• Evaluate appropriateness of projects for federal or local funding, specifically for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). This requires possessing or obtaining working knowledge of HOME and CDBG regulation and program guidelines.
• Conduct Environmental Reviews as needed to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Recommend funding awards to Department leadership and City Council with clear, concise written memoranda and presentations.
• Manage loan closings for funded developments by collaborating with contracted outside counsel to review documents and working with Department finance staff to set up and process funding disbursements.
• Monitor approved developments through the construction process to ensure compliance with federal regulations such as Davis-Bacon, Section 3, Minority and Women-Owned Business requirements and other cross-cutting regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with development partners and Department staff to ensure beneficiary data for federally-funded projects is accurately entered into the Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS) and that deadlines for the commitment or expenditure of HUD funds are met.
• Collaborate with other staff to monitor post-construction compliance including evaluating requests for modifications to loans and coordinating between property managers and loan servicer to ensure balance accuracy and other servicing matters.
• Manage data for the City’s multifamily development portfolio including lending volume, unit production, and upcoming projects.
• Use data to respond to inquiries from staff leadership and City Council, and to make recommendations for program and policy updates.
• Maintain relationships with development partners and community organizations to stay aware of trends and upcoming projects.

 

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in real estate, urban planning, construction management, business administration or directly related field and five years of community development experience related to assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• AICP, NDC Housing Development Finance Professional Certification, or other related professional certifications

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS), a 47-year-old nonprofit, seeks a new Executive Director to lead our organization and its affiliates into our next 47 years.

INHS is an established and well-regarded organization dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods and communities, and helping people of modest incomes secure—and stay in—high-quality housing in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.

INHS began as a Neighborhood Housing Services program in 1976, aiming to stop neighborhood decline in the City of Ithaca’s blue-collar neighborhoods by renovating dilapidated homes and increasing low- and moderate-income homeownership. INHS later expanded into affordable rental housing production, lending, and property management. Our services have grown almost continuously since the early 1980s, as the affordable housing challenges in the region have increased, and our service area has expanded.

Today, INHS builds new affordable housing, renovates older homes, manages property, provides grants and low-interest loans for home purchase and renovation, counsels first-time homebuyers, and assists seniors with small home repairs.

Our new leader should have the following core qualifications:

• Strong people management and internal communication skills
• An ability to effectively collaborate with the board and with key community leaders
• Experience in fundraising from a variety of sources
• In depth understanding in at least one of the areas of affordable housing development, community development lending and CDFI compliance, property management, or asset management
• A grounding in financial management and a comprehensive understanding of how to maintain INHS’s financial health
• A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience, at least five of which will be at the senior management or Executive Director level, and
• A Master’s degree in city planning, business, real estate, or a related field, or the equivalent in additional work and training experience is preferred.

INHS offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes: 11 holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, contributions to a health plan and a SEP/IRA, as well as a 403b retirement plan. The salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-160,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

This is not a remote work position. The Executive Director is expected to both work and live in the region once they assume this position. For more information about INHS, see https://www.ithacanhs.org.

The Selection Process

Please submit a cover letter, detailing your interest and qualifications for this position and an up-to-date resume as one document to: Ann L Silverman Consulting, at https://annlsilverman.com/inhs-executive-director/. Questions can be addressed to: jobs@annlsilverman.com.

Note that if you have a strong interest in this position, but do not have all of the skills and experiences sought, we would still like to hear from you. In your cover letter, please describe what particular characteristics you bring to this position, and how you would propose to add to your skills. All applications will be reviewed and acknowledged as they are received. INHS seeks to fill this position by early 2024.

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

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Hiring Range: $60,264.00 – $79,841.00 Annually 

Summary
This position coordinates strategic affordable housing development projects and initiatives collaboratively with a high-performing, energetic, fun, and diverse team.

A successful candidate will need:

• A commitment to public service and contributing to positive community solutions
• Significant experience with affordable housing policy, development finance, and underwriting
• A strong desire to achieve results, along with the persistence and knowledge needed to move affordable housing projects through various Town and community processes
• Proven ability to identify, analyze and negotiate development opportunities and manage projects from start to finish
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills that will foster strong partnerships and effective teamwork with developers, community partners, and staff
• An innovative and collaborative mindset

Working for the Town of Chapel Hill

The Town of Chapel Hill is committed to talent development and will provide professional development opportunities to help employees build the portfolio of technical skills and experiences needed to advance their careers. Chapel Hill is a multicultural university town where a dynamic downtown and networked community inspire connections, innovation, technology, discovery, learning, and the arts.

Essential Functions
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, management, and oversight of affordable housing development projects on Town-owned land through public-private partnerships
• Identify and analyze potential affordable housing development opportunities and methods to increase and preserve the inventory of affordable housing serving a range of income levels, consistent with the Council’s goals
• Successfully select, manage and work collaboratively with development partners, outside consultants, legal counsel, and technical experts
• Serve as a liaison between affordable housing applicants and the Planning
• Department to support projects navigating the Town’s development review process
• Implement the Town’s inclusionary housing policies, working closely with market-rate residential developers to develop affordable housing proposals and monitor compliance once projects are approved
• Collaborate with team members to create and implement special projects and policies related to affordable housing
• Write communications, reports, and plans for Town staff, Council, Advisory Boards, and the public
• Provide staff support to Town Advisory Boards, affordable housing committees, and cross-departmental Town teams
• Perform other duties as required,

Supervisory Responsibilities

May require supervision of interns.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk in an office environment. The employee occasionally lifts light objects. Hybrid work may be permitted.

Knowledge of:

• Affordable housing development and finance
• Affordable housing and community development policies and programs
• Land use planning practices
• Resources available for housing development projects, at local, state, and federal levels
• Best practices and local government solutions related to: affordable and mixed-income housing development, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, and affordable housing development incentives

Ability to:

• Effectively manage complex projects
• Review, analyze, and create financial pro-formas detailing the feasibility of affordable housing projects and the need for gap financing
• Gather, analyze and interpret community data to provide context on need and impact of housing activities
• Manage workload with great organization, initiative, attention to detail and follow-through
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
• Use a computer and various word processing and database software applications, including Excel, Word
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with the Town legal, finance, development services and planning departments, as well as community members and community partners
• Work creatively within a regulation-driven, local government context
• Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT (Responsibility,
• Equity, Safety, Professionalism, Ethics, Communication, and Teamwork)

Minimum Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Education
A bachelor’s degree in real estate finance, public administration, public policy, planning, business, economics, or related field, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience
At least 3 years of demonstrated experience with affordable housing development is desired, including project feasibility, financing, and impact evaluation.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
A valid NC driver’s and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.

The Community and Small Business Development Division of the Housing and Neighborhoods Department administers the City’s housing and community development programs funded with local and federal funds, including gap financing loans for affordable multifamily housing development. The Division seeks a self-directed community development professional with excellent communication skills and a commitment to professional excellence to serve as its Multifamily Lending Coordinator. This position manages the Department’s multifamily gap financing programs, including drafting notices of funding availability and requests for proposals, coordinating inter-disciplinary review committees, leading regular interdisciplinary coordination calls for ongoing projects, and evaluating proposals, including financial underwriting. The Multifamily Lending Coordinator will make recommendations in the form of memoranda and presentations to go before City Council. This position will also move funded developments through the closing and construction processes.

Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4203198/multifamily-lending-coordinator

Position Overview:
Assist and support the nonprofit real estate team in all aspects of portfolio and asset management, coordination and supervision of property management, fulfilling reporting requirements and monitoring individual and portfolio performance. Portfolio includes multifamily affordable housing, supportive housing, and commercial properties.
The Associate Real Estate Asset Manager is a full-time position located in Durham, North Carolina. Salary range is $60,000 – $75,000 annually and benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Review properties to gain a thorough understanding of the “deal” including financing, regulatory requirements, reporting, and owner goals.
• Work with property management to manage day-to-day operations such as maintenance and tenant relations to ensure that the potential of the property’s value is maximized. Recommend strategies for maximizing value and returns for assets and monitor to ensure performance is meeting ownership objectives.
• Provide property management for three commercial office properties, including lease updates, tenant management, and maintenance and repairs.
• Review property rent roll and leasing reports monthly for accuracy.
• Create, implement, and maintain various tracking criteria related to property operations and performance.
• Oversee compliance of properties.
• Coordinate and oversee monthly/quarterly financial review of portfolio. Prepare reports about the status of real estate assets, including occupancy rates, rental income, operating expenses, and capital requirements.
• Prepare and review annual operating budgets and asset management plans. Compare projections to original proforma and analyze variances.
• Monitor reserve balances to ensure appropriate funding and draw down requests are made accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with real estate team, property management, finance staff, and leasing agents.
• Visit assigned sites and participate in site audits and property inspections, as requested.
• Assist with due diligence on potential acquisition opportunities and assist with preparation of proforma income statements for underwriting purposes.
• Other special projects and job-related duties, as assigned
Qualifications
• BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Real Estate
• 2-5 years of experience working in a related position (Acquisitions, Portfolio Management, etc.) with a strong understanding and knowledge of real estate. Preference for experience with affordable and/or supportive housing.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in financial modeling using Excel
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel
• Strong capacity to learn new software

To apply send your cover letter and resume to jobs@reinvestmentpartners.org

Reinvestment Partners is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.

Reinvestment Partners is seeking a Real Estate Project Manager to join our team in Durham, NC. The primary job responsibilities will be to plan, coordinate, implement and manage all activities related to the development of affordable housing from acquisition through construction completion and permanent loan conversion.

Reinvestment Partners is a nonprofit agency based in Durham, North Carolina, with a mission to foster healthy and just communities by empowering people, improving places, and influencing policy. We address the problems of poverty and social injustice in the areas of food, housing, community development, health, and financial services. Our real estate portfolio includes affordable multifamily properties and small commercial properties.

The Real Estate Project Manager is a full-time position located in Durham, North Carolina. Salary range is $75,000 – $85,000 annually and benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Real Estate project development group as they seek new opportunities including general construction advice, site visits, budgeting, solicitation of budget estimates from contractors, and solicitation of feasibility studies from design professionals.
• Evaluates the feasibility of potential development opportunities; conceptualizes a development program in concert with organizational mission and goals and makes recommendations to supervisor and senior team.
• Plans and implements review of all financial and physical due diligence needed to safeguard the organization’s investments in real estate.
• Prepares and monitors project budgets and cash flow projections in collaboration with real estate team; Establishes and monitors time and cost schedules.
• Researches sources of funding and prepares and submits funding applications in order to secure funding to support predevelopment, construction and permanent phases for development.
• Represents the Organization to stakeholders and the general public. Attends and participates community and government organization meetings as needed.
• Implements an approved selection process to recommend the hiring of development team members, contract consultants and financial partners appropriate to the subject project.
• Strategizes and participates with supervisor in the negotiation, coordination and preparation of various development-related contracts.
• Manages the design and construction teams including architects, general contractors, engineers, construction managers and other consultants to ensure adherence to project budget and schedule, cost containment and quality control. Resolves related problems and concerns. Conducts and arranges regular site inspections and construction draw meetings. Personally inspects active construction projects.
• Prepares and presents progress reports to supervisor, senior team, board of directors, board committees, and others as requested.
• Coordinates transfer process with Asset Management and Property Management staff after completion of construction and/or acquisitions of existing residential.
• Other tasks as assigned related to real estate development, policy development, organizational budgets, planning and administration.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to plan and manage the development of multifamily real estate projects. Knowledge of project management tools and principles.
• Strong analytical abilities, computation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make public presentations and to work successfully with community groups, government and private lenders, and low-income tenants.
• Knowledge of budgets and finance and cost management.
• Familiarity with various funding sources and application processes for affordable housing development.
• Basic knowledge of building construction. Ability to track and manage construction projects, subcontractors and project development participants.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
• Strong computer skills in office automation and various software applications using spreadsheets, word processing, and databases including MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project Manager and Adobe.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required. A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or Real Estate a plus.
• 4 years of experience in real estate construction.
• Project management, design, and construction management experience and skills involving development projects of significant size, complexity, and of institutional quality.
• Ability to analyze documents and manage construction budgets and cash flow related to development projects.

To apply send your cover letter and resume to jobs@reinvestmentpartners.org

Reinvestment Partners is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.

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Position Summary:

Self-Help is seeking a Commercial Lending Program Associate- Housing to join our Commercial Lending team in Durham, NC. Under the general supervision of the Commercial Lending Sector Leader – Housing, the Program Associate – Housing will lead and/or play a significant role in all phases of the Housing Sector program management. The Program Associate – Housing will carry out this role by performing a wide variety of project management tasks as needed by the team, such as overseeing affordable housing loan funds and grants management and compliance, managing internal and external partnerships, conducting key market research, facilitating internal training, and presenting to external audiences. This position will play a lead role on some projects and a supporting role on others and will be a key member of the Housing Sector team within Commercial Lending.

WHAT You’ll Do:

• Working independently and closely with the Housing Sector Leader, Program Associate will implement strategic projects and tasks designed to support and promote the preservation and creation of affordable and workforce housing.
• Develop outreach presentations and marketing materials to promote Self-Help’s housing lending programs; represent Self-Help at local and national affordable housing convenings.
• Represent Self-Help in meetings with key stakeholders such as local elected officials and government staff, policymakers, and strategic partners to promote Self-Help’s loan products for affordable housing.
• Independently and in collaboration with Development, Policy & Impact Team, maintain lending data for Self-Help’s conventional and subsidized housing lending programs, providing both internal and external reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals to support Self-Help’s housing efforts to include affordable housing loan funds, products to support innovative affordable housing solutions, and enhancements to more equitably serve minority and women-led borrowers. Monitor program and funder requirements to ensure goals are met.
• Execute periodic internal training sessions on the Housing Sector for the Commercial Lending team and other Self-Help staff, including local Credit Union leadership.
• Evaluate national trends and best practices to inform Self-Help’s engagement in NC, SC, FL, CA, WA, Chicago, and Atlanta metros and other geographies; promote innovation in lending products.
• Serve as a key point of contact for potential borrowers throughout the loan screening process.
• In collaboration with the Sector Leader, provide prompt responses to prospective borrowers, coordinate with loan teams, and provide referrals to other providers as appropriate.
• Conduct initial vetting of prospective borrowers through an initial analysis of capital sources, project and borrower financial capacity, project delivery and management expertise, collateral strength, and market conditions.
• Collaborate with Sector Leader or other lending staff to create letters of interest and term sheets for prospective borrowers and facilitate negotiation of terms.
• Support Commercial Loan officers with market data, product terms, and credit considerations throughout housing loan transactions.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Team to maintain and develop the Housing sections of Self-Help’s website to include fund, geographic, and product-specific pages.
• Engage with internal and external racial equity efforts, such as Self-Help’s Racial Wealth Gap Initiative, to inform housing lending products and practices.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

WHAT You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field OR equivalent related experience plus 3 years relevant experience.
• Strong commitment to our mission – creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities.
• Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration
• Strong quantitative aptitude including the ability to develop skills to complete the following: o Analyze financial statements and operating projections o Evaluate borrower, project, and market conditions to make sound borrower and programmatic recommendations based on risk assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in-person and virtually.
• Ability to form and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external partners.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and/or individuals.
• Ability to effectively initiate, organize and prioritize efforts and work independently to meet goals and objectives.
• Highly resourceful self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and good judgment.
• Strong technical aptitude to learn new systems; proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (or similar presentation software)
• Ability and willingness to travel ~15% of the time and work beyond normal work hours.
• Ability to demonstrate Self-Help’s Core Values: o Mission Before Self o Service with Excellence o Embracing & Promoting Change o Results Not Credit o Diversity as a Strength o Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact

Compensation:

Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package.

Application:

Visit our Careers Page to apply for this position. This position will remain posted until filled.

About Us:

Self-Help Credit Union was chartered in 1983 to build a network of branches that partner with working families and communities often underserved by the financial marketplace. With over $1.64 billion in assets and serving more than 91,000 members in 37 branches – eight in Florida, 22 in North Carolina, six in South Carolina, and one in Virginia – Self-Help Credit Union is one of the fastest-growing community development financial institutions in the country. It is part of the Self-Help family of non-profit organizations whose collective mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all. For over 40 years, the National Center for Community Self-Help and its affiliates have provided more than $10.5 billion in financing to help more than 150,000 borrowers buy homes, start and grow businesses, and strengthen community resources. For more information, please visit www.self-help.org.

Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.

Salary: $71,531.20 – $118,019.20 Annually
Closing Date: 08.27.2023

Description:

Cary is looking for a passionate and driven professional to share in our goal of creating the Local Government That Doesn’t Exist through innovation, evolution and excellence. We emphasize the importance of taking care of our employees and citizens. We strive to live inspired while working together to impact lives through exceptional service.

This senior level position will join the Planning and Development team to perform complex professional work with a focus on plan review for Cary’s most complex development projects. We are seeking candidates that have extensive experience reviewing or designing infill and redevelopment site plans, a mindset to help facilitate high quality projects, and demonstrated ability to facilitate issue resolution through internal and external collaboration.

We believe Cary offers the best benefits, which supports our diverse workforce, providing employees with choices. A competitive salary is offered depending on qualifications and experience. Our highly comprehensive total compensation package is unprecedented, allowing Cary to value and support our employee’s whole selves, and sets us apart as an employer of choice.

This is an exciting time to be a part of the transformational development occurring in Cary!

This position requires excellent written and verbal skills to communicate with various audiences including boards, commissions, development professionals, and the community. Successful candidates will collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment and must be able to adapt to change through continuous learning while empowering others through shared knowledge. Demonstrated knowledge of land use principles, zoning practices, urban design, mixed use concepts, architecture, and engineering are desired.

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

Typical Tasks:

Specific duties may vary depending on work demands:

– Development plan review for various levels of plan and rezoning types and complexities. Plan review requires the application of Cary’s policy documents, Land Development Ordinance and Community Appearance Manual. Plan review responsibilities involve collaboration and effective communication with other departments within Cary as well as the development community.
– Develops, interprets, amends, and enforces ordinances regarding zoning and development;
– Drafts Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals and manages consultants for specific projects;
– Assists in the planning and implementation of various programs related to transit, land use, design guidelines, transportation-related plans and other small area plans;
– Assists with the review of rezoning and annexation cases.
– Reviews permits including signs, zoning verification letters, and building permits.
– Provides staff support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment; process applications and prepares staff reports for variances, administrative appeals and appeals of civil penalties; presents cases to the Zoning Board of Adjustment;
– Responds to inquiries from citizens, businesses, landowners, developers and elected and appointed officials regarding matters such as population and demographics, status of current projects, interpretations of the Land Use Plan, zoning matters, current and proposed ordinances, area plans and studies and on issues related to environmental and historic preservation and development;
– Coordinates and organizes public meetings; participates in the facilitation of in-person and virtual public meetings, open houses, and inter-governmental meetings
– Assists in the development and implementation of Council initiatives and goals related to long- range planning; prepares, plans, develops and implements elements of the comprehensive plan
– Performs other job-related tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of land use planning, planning research, zoning, and annexations; thorough knowledge of municipal planning, landscape architecture principles and practice, and urban design; thorough knowledge of the Development Ordinance and its applications; bicycle and pedestrian planning; thorough knowledge of transit operations and planning; thorough knowledge of growth management methods and practices; thorough knowledge of statistical methods and their application; thorough knowledge of the sources of data and information; thorough knowledge of principles and practice of community facilitation and conflict resolution; thorough knowledge of the use of personal computers and computer software; ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, maps, 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 considerable experience in professional planning and development. Candidates may also have a background and/or related degree in the areas of site design, land development or construction management with a desire to learn planning.

Preferred candidates will have the following:
– 8-10 years of experience in public or private sector development
– Master’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, public administration, or engineering.
– Experience with land use principles, zoning practices, urban design, mixed use and redevelopment projects
– Experience with site plan review and/ or creation
– Experience interpreting and researching ordinances
– Proficiency navigating plan review software platforms and GIS
– Experience writing staff reports and making presentations
– Excellent communication skills
– Experience completing complex projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment
– Desire to build collaborative groups within the organization Ability to learn and adapt in an agile environment
– Ability to work on a variety of tasks while being extremely organized and detail-oriented 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, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

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

Applicants, please visit/click on the below link to apply for this position.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/4147695/senior-planner

This job posting will close on 08/27/2023 at 11:59pm (EST)

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PGAV Planners is seeking a creative, experienced Project Manager to join our team! Project Managers are responsible for managing projects from start to finish, within determined schedules and budgets, including interacting with clients one-on-one, writing reports, and presenting at public meetings.

The candidate can expect to work on comprehensive planning projects, corridor studies, community development projects, economic development plans, feasibility analyses, market analyses, development finance and tax revenue studies. In addition, employees are encouraged to be creative and pursue work of interest. We encourage employees to get involved in community efforts of their choosing and, as a collaborative team member, help guide the direction of our group.

The selected candidate will be a well-organized self-starter who can manage large scale, long-term projects and ensure a quick turnaround on important short-term deadlines. The candidate will also represent themselves and the firm well during client interactions, public presentations, and business development efforts.

As a company, PGAV creates an environment in which personal growth is as important as productivity. The office environment encourages collaboration through the open studio design, many break out spaces, weekly happy hours, and refreshments and snacks throughout the day.

Job requirements: Educational and/or professional background in City & Regional Planning, Economics, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related field and two to five years of relevant professional experience.

Application materials (resume, intro/cover letter, and any work samples you’re proud of) should be sent to Andy Struckhoff. If you have questions about this position and want to chat with a DCRP alum, reach out to jill.mead@pgav.com. Hope to hear from you!