The Orange County Planning and Inspections Department has an immediate opening for a Planner II. Under the general supervision of the Planner III, an employee of this class is primarily responsible for long-range planning activities in the areas of transportation and land use, which includes conducting research and analysis and developing, amending, and implementing County plans and transportation improvement projects. Position is also responsible for providing staff support to County advisory boards and elected officials. Does related work as required.

Main Objective: Serves as an information resource to senior staff, the Executive Director, and the Board of Directors. Provides research, data analysis, and reporting services, and responds to the general public, governor’s office, legislative, and private/public partner inquiries. Maintains expertise on federal and state housing law, programs, and regulations, as well as a thorough understanding of Agency programs. Coordinates or leads inter-agency and intra-agency initiatives and activities. Stays current on the affordable housing needs of the state as well as available housing resources. Evaluates Agency programs for efficiency, effectiveness, alignment with Agency mission, and compliance with regulatory requirements, and recommends adjustments to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution required; Masters Degree in a related field preferred. Three years of experience in housing planning, finance or program operations is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Intermediate knowledge of Excel (to include pivot tables) and Word is required; knowledge of PowerPoint is required; knowledge of and ability to use e-mail is required; ability to perform internet searches is required; strong reading, writing and verbal skills are required; strong analytical skills to include the ability to perform statistical analysis of data is required; knowledge of housing industry and federal housing programs is required. Project management, facilitation, and public speaking skills are preferred. Basic knowledge of SharePoint and GIS preferred; familiarity with basic principles of graphic design and/or familiarity with software such as Publisher or Adobe InDesign preferred.

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

Apply online: http://www.nchfa.org/JobApplication/Application/JobDetails/159

Community Home Trust located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina seeks a visionary, kindhearted, passionate, innovative Executive Director with proven nonprofit leadership and management skills. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the following:
• Managing affordable housing programs, including but not limited to development, stewardship, rental, and real estate financing
• Building relationships and collaborating with local governments, community partners and developers
• Fundraising and cultivating donor relationships
• Expanding and developing nonprofit organizations
• Working with a diverse Board of Directors
• Working across multiple cultures to create inclusive and equitable programs
Community Home Trust (CHT) seeks to strengthen the Orange County community with permanently affordable housing opportunities. Through its homeownership program, homes can accrue limited appreciation each year, preserving affordability for future generations while allowing current homeowners to build equity. While CHT retains title to each property, ownership is conveyed using a renewable 99-year ground lease. Community Home Trust sold its first home in June 2000. The incomes of most CHT homeowners ranges from 65% to 115% of AMI.

The City of Houston’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCDD) seeks to create a city in which every resident has an affordable home in a community where they can thrive. Partnering with non-profit, governmental, and local entities, HCDD seeks to strengthen Houston’s neighborhoods, provide true housing choice and execute the Mayor’s vision for One Houston with complete communities throughout. Since Hurricane Harvey, HCDD is managing more than one billion dollars that are dedicated to helping low and moderate-income families recover.

To achieve this mission, the Planning and Grants Management Division is looking to fill an Administrative Coordinator (Senior Planner Disaster Recovery (DR)) position. We are seeking a well-qualified candidate to join a team of talented individuals committed to and responsible for HCDD’s disaster recovery planning efforts. This person will employ advanced planning principles, techniques, and theories to assist this team in continuing to deliver outstanding work on behalf of the City, HCDD, and the residents of Houston, through the management of HCDD’s disaster recovery grant related planning documents and activities. Candidates should possess exceptional writing and analytical abilities; data evaluation, interpretation, and presentation skills; and strong organization and prioritization skills. Highly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/2546738/administrative-coordinator-senior-planner-dr

The Town of Matthews has an exciting job opportunity available for a Senior Planner. Located in Mecklenburg County, Matthews is a growing Town of 32,000 located about 10 miles southeast of downtown Charlotte. The Senior Planner will be responsible for numerous planning activities in the department including management of the rezoning process, site plan review, long range planning, presentations to boards and committees and work on special projects as needed. Among the many planning related projects the Town is currently working on are an entertainment district adjacent to a regional sports complex, a downtown mobility study and station area planning for the proposed Silver Line light rail project.

The ideal candidate will possess more than five years of experience in the planning field and AICP certification. The hiring rate is negotiable up to $66,625 depending on experience. The Town offers a competitive benefits package including 401k and up to a 5% pay increase upon successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.

Successful candidates for this position should have strong experience in physical land use planning. We are looking for someone who also has experience in GIS to complement our team. A background in urban design, architecture, or landscape architecture, is also preferred, but not required.

The Planner oversees the operations and activities of the Planning division within the Community Development Department, supervises staff, and implements plans, policies, and developmental measures in order to assure orderly growth and development of current and long-range plans for the Town.

This position coordinates building construction and renovation projects for the department.

The Marian Cheek Jackson Center is seeking a full-time program director to support the Northside Neighborhood Initiative (NNI), a historic housing justice partnership dedicated to renewing and building the vibrant, affordable, and inclusive neighborhoods residents have long envisioned. The NNI Program Director will lead efforts to continue to retain long-term neighbors in historically African-American neighborhoods in Chapel Hill/Carrboro, to attract diverse neighbors invested in the Northside communities, and to balance a market currently tipped towards student rentals. The Program Director will also co-lead land bank and housing development strategy and spearhead student engagement initiatives.

This position coordinates building construction and renovation projects for the department.

Job Number – 201800139

– Performs technical work in the inspection and rehabilitation of dwelling units under the City’s Housing rehabilitation programs;
– Inspects dwellings of property owners seeking assistance from the City’s Housing Rehabilitation programs for compliance with applicable state and local codes and ordinances;
– Coordinates and oversees the repair of substandard or dilapidated dwellings;
– Determines those structures that are beyond economical repair;
– Prepares work write-ups and detailed cost estimates for improvement of structures;
– Schedules, attends, and conducts bid openings as needed; conducts pre-bids with contractor on-site; assists Senior community Development Planner with the bidding process
– Makes periodic inspections of rehabilitation work in progress;
– Coordinates lead abatement as needed;
– Answers requests for service and complaints by contractors and clients;
– Prepares and maintains records of inspections and related documentation