The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is searching for a dedicated and experienced historic preservation planner in the Historic Preservation Unit of the Raleigh Urban Design Center (UDC), a division of the Department of City Planning.

Applicants must have specialized knowledge in the historic preservation program area.

This position guides staff and clients through the full life cycle of a development project from pre-submittal due diligence to final construction. Represents Town as a development liaison innovator with Town departments and private development industry ensuring innovative best management processes (BMP) are developed, coordinated, communicated and implemented. The position provides advanced level professional planning work and are considered subject matter experts with the highest level of knowledge, providing consultation to other planning staff and to management.

This is a mid-level project management position responsible for leading planning teams, managing planning and regulatory processes and projects. The Principal Planner will be developing & analyzing underlying quantitative data in support of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (Metropolitan Planning Organization or MPO for the Charlotte urbanized area).

This position will bridge the gap between CRTPO and transit agencies in the region, ensuring a closer connection on transit topics. Participation in the preparation, amendment, and modification of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), performance-based planning initiatives and other plans and programs are essential to the mission of an MPO.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the metropolitan planning process. This position may require occasional in-state travel and off-hours work scheduled during nights and weekends.

Come join the Applied Planning Intelligence unit in Metro’s Planning Office – a team delivering complex data analysis to inform executive decision-making and improve Metro’s performance for customers. The team integrates and leverages big data to develop actionable intelligence on ridership and the customer experience. Analyses touch on a wide range of topics, including service, performance, operations, fare policy, the customer experience, customer impacts of policy proposals, and more.

We are looking for candidates with critical thinking, data science, and research skills; experience working with transportation data and querying SQL databases; and a passion for improving public transit service for riders. The right candidates can transform a large dataset into useful information and help turn information into ideas and action. More than one position may be available depending on the qualifications of the candidates.

Volpe is seeking several Operation Research Analysts for TC V310 and V320 using analytical and communication skills to select and modify appropriate methods of operation, analyze results, and prepare reports.

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 four branch offices, including Washington DC. Additional information can be found at www.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:
• Masters 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 in GIS, IMPLAN and SPSS 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.

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

The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for building relationships across diverse cultures and stakeholders. These stakeholders include local government staff and elected officials, donors, staff, community partners, developers, tenants, and homeowners. The ED is responsible for advocating for affordable housing strategies and policies; providing leadership and support to the Board of Directors in attaining and allocating resources; implementing programs; establishing program oversight and evaluation and providing leadership and direction to staff.

The ED ensures the long-term sustainability and effective execution of CHT’s mission. The ED is the organizational leader, who must have a strong working relationship with the staff, particularly the Director of Operations and Finance who oversees the work of the organization, including programs, finance and staffing.

Performs professional work participating in a variety of assignments in the Planning Department. Work involves the application of professional knowledge and skills in various municipal planning situations. Employee prepares or assists in the preparation of reports and plans affording considerable opportunity for independent judgment in laying out work details and making technical determinations.

Vance County is currently seeking a Planning & Development Director to join our management team of professionals. The position is responsible for professional and managerial work planning, organizing and directing a department responsible for land use planning and zoning compliance for Vance County, building inspections, commercial plans review, building codes and ordinance enforcement and building permitting functions for the County and the City of Henderson.

The Analyst will be an integral member of our consulting team, working in collaboration to research and analyze economic, demographic and real estate market trends across the country. The successful candidate will synthesize data and interpret economic and real estate trends. The individual will be a contributing member of the forecasting team, leveraging proprietary models to predict market trends. The Analyst will work with project managers to produce written studies, white papers, public policy memos and market outlooks.