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.

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Healthy Places by Design (HPbD) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Fellow to support a project focused on rural community design and the built environment. This project involves conducting literature reviews, gathering information from various sources, assisting in the development of reports, and supporting the writing of recommendations and other project content. The ideal candidate will bring knowledge or interest in active transportation, rural community health, policy/systems change, and environmental design. This fellowship offers an opportunity to gain experience in applied public health research, rural design strategies, and the development of resources tailored to community health needs. The Research Fellow will work closely with HPbD staff, contributing directly to high-impact projects with national reach.

Essential Responsibilities:

Research & Content Organization:

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on topics related to rural community design, active transportation, policy/systems change, and the built environment in rural communities.
• Download, evaluate, and validate all sources for accuracy and credibility to ensure alignment with project standards.
• Gather, organize, and synthesize information from peer-reviewed studies, reports, and relevant grey literature to support project objectives.
• Maintain collected information in an accessible structure on HPbD’s SharePoint platform.

Content Development & Analysis:

• Assist in developing reports and summaries based on research findings, with an emphasis on rural health and environmental strategies.
• Review and contribute to writing summaries, recommendations, and other project content.
• Collaborate on the thematic analysis of qualitative data to inform HPbD’s content and project deliverables.

Project Support:

• Work with HPbD team members to ensure that research and findings align with the goals of the project.
• Provide support in preparing presentation materials, data summaries, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

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The purpose of this position is to serve as the main point of contact within the Planning and Economic Development Division for current and future residents, developers, surveyors, business owners, investors, and others. This position also provides administrative support for the Planning Division staff.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they believe they are unable to perform every task on a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The town will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

Join a small planning team in one of North Carolina’s fastest growing municipalities! You will serve as primary staff to the Mebane Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and assist this appointed commission with implementation of the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan, which was updated in March 2024.

As part of a smaller team, you will get to participate in all aspects of planning and development, including managing plan and plat review for significant development, helping community members navigate development ordinances, and presenting to the Planning Board. Additionally, the City of Mebane is in the early stages of updating its Comprehensive Land Development Plan. This is a major project for the Mebane Planning Department, and you will be able to participate in community engagement, drafting of the plan, and plan adoption.

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/y98rh3fp by Nov 15.

NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.
Don’t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at https://bit.ly/NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 300 reviews.

Salary: $44-588 – $78,028

The Challenge
We are looking for a Regional Transportation Planner to join our Integrated Mobility team.

In this role, you will
⦁ Provide technical assistance to multimodal transportation, planning, assistance to local/regional governments.
⦁ Coordinate with Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs), Municipal Planning Organizations (MPOs), and public transportation systems within your geographic area that includes a 25-county region of urban and rural locales.
⦁ Regularly coordinate with MPOs, RPOs, and local transportation groups.
⦁ Lead planning assistance.
⦁ Provide programmatic guidance.
⦁ Coordinate and implement activities related to federal and state planning programs.
⦁ Administer multimodal/bicycle/pedestrian plans, management and conduct planning projects for local governments and transportation systems.
⦁ Assist with technical research projects.
⦁ Create planning best practices, quarterly report reviews and tracking.
⦁ Understand federal and state program areas
⦁ Lead research, policy, and related projects.
⦁ Research state/federal laws and policies regarding multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian and transit travel.
⦁ Ensure our Division meets federal/state programmatic requirements.
⦁ Provide guidance to other NCDOT business units
⦁ Deliver public presentations about IMD’s work.
⦁ Provide strategic leadership and support to our Planner I when leading projects and facilitating complex assignments.
⦁ Work under our Regional Planning Manager in the Planning and Programming Section.
⦁ Travel throughout the Western NC Mountains region for partner and stakeholder engagement.

What You Bring
⦁ General knowledge of multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit planning principles, techniques, and procedures and their interrelationships.
⦁ General knowledge and understanding of Federal & State laws, guidelines, and funding programs related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation infrastructure and systems.
⦁ Demonstrated ability to concurrently manage multiple planning and research projects and studies.
⦁ Demonstrated ability to direct, organize, and oversee activities of consultants and research partners.
⦁ Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with state, federal, and local officials.

Education & Experience
⦁ Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics, and
⦁ 2+ years experience in the collection and analysis of economic and social data; or
⦁ An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note
⦁ Your office can be in Raleigh or at an NCDOT facility agreed upon by IMD and the Division of Highways Division Engineer in any of these counties: Yancey, Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, Catawba, McDowell, Rutherford, Polk, Haywood, Madison, Buncombe, Transylvania, Henderson, Jackson, Swain, Graham, Cherokee, Clay, or Macon.

Questions?
Call me: Faye T. McCullen at 919-707-4685.

Inspire me to join the Integrated Mobility team
Our team administers state and federal funds for public transportation, bike, and pedestrian programs and provides subject matter expertise related to multimodal transportation planning, innovation, technology, and emerging mobility trends.

Our core mission is to provide leadership for safe, affordable, and innovative multimodal transportation throughout North Carolina. Our team’s goals include eliminating transportation barriers, ensuring equal access to opportunities for all North Carolinians, enhancing quality of life by providing safe multimodal transportation choices, and ensuring safety for all road users.

We administer $100M+ annually in state and federal funds for public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian programs. We review 200+ applications each year for funding, provide grant funding to 150+ subrecipients, processes 1,000+ reimbursement claims, provide performance reports to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on 30+ active grants, and provides risk-based oversight of 100+ subrecipients to ensure compliance with federal/state requirements. Ensuring subrecipient compliance with all federal/state requirements is also a core responsibility.

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EDF Climate Corps Fellow
Environmental Defense Fund

Multiple locations, including New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; and other U.S. cities and towns.

Remote, hybrid, and on-site options available.
Job Type: 10-12 week summer fellowship

Are you a graduate student ready to make a real difference in the fight against climate change? We are looking for graduate students from a wide range of backgrounds who are motivated to join the climate workforce. EDF Climate Corps fellows work with companies, public institutions, and non-profits to identity opportunities to reduce emissions and drive sustainable change across their operations and supply chains.

Fellows are matched with host organizations based on interests, skills and host needs. You can view the full list of past organizations on our website (http://edfclimatecorps.org/projects/organizations). A list of 2025 host organizations will be available to well-qualified applicants. We prioritize projects that work on:

• Climate commitments and roadmaps
• Climate-smart food and ag systems
• Environmental and climate justice
• Renewables and energy efficiency
• Supplier engagement and Scope 3
• Sustainable finance
• Zero-emission vehicles and fleet transition

EDF Climate Corps provides…

Hands-on Impact: We prioritize projects with clear and actionable goals, so you have the biggest impact possible. We’ve placed over 1,900 fellows in organizations like Bank of America, Google, Hershey, PG&E Corporation, and Ulta Beauty.

Training & Development: Before you begin, you will attend our training- a week of professional development to equip you with the tools you’ll need for a successful fellowship and for your career as a climate professional. Throughout the summer, you’ll receive continuous support from subject matter experts, Climate Corps staff, and peers. After your fellowship, you will have access to continuing education and career support.

Network Building: You will have the opportunity to build connections through regional events, online community, and mentorship.

You’ll be a great fellow if you are….

• Enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree program at the time of the application [required]
• Eligible to work in the United States during the summer of 2025 [required]
• Able to participate in the approximately 40-hour Fellow Training Week in late May [required]
• A self-starter with project management, leadership skills, and a proven ability to align and collaborate across teams
• Able to present ideas and engage in discussions with stakeholders across all levels of an organization
• Comfortable using data to solve problems
• Have a passion for solving environmental challenges to build a vital earth for everyone

Depending on the available projects, skills in financial analysis, greenhouse gas accounting, and reporting frameworks are valuable assets.

Please note that our projects require a variety of talents, and we’re looking for fellows from a wide range of fields. As Climate Corps aims to strengthen the next generation of climate leaders to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future for all, we recognize that our individual and collective futures depend on the contributions of people from all backgrounds and identities to create lasting environmental solutions. We are proud of the diversity of our fellow cohorts and believes this makes our program stronger. Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation

A minimum of $1,400 per week for 10-12 weeks, plus $1,400 for participation in Fellow Training. Compensation and relocation support vary by host organization, and will be disclosed to qualified applicants in the project selection process.

Application Deadline

Please visit our website to complete your 2025 fellow application (https://environmentaldefensefund.my.site.com/EDFCCFellowPortal/s/login/). The application deadline is December 22, 2024 11:59 pm PT. For more information about the timeline and program, please visit the Climate Corps website (https://business.edf.org/categories/climate-corps/become-a-fellow/us-fellows/).

Questions? Please email our team at EDFClimateCorps.apply@edf.org.

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The Hanover County Planning Department is seeking a Planning or Landscape Architecture Intern to produce graphics, conduct research, and participate in community engagement activities for a period of six months.

The preferred incumbent will be able to understand and communicate basic Planning principles to a variety of audiences, create illustrative graphics, and conduct research. The Candidate must be able to plan and manage projects in conjunction with Supervisor, exercise good judgment, and have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

The Senior Planner is a member of the Comprehensive Planning team, which primarily manages long-range citywide, neighborhood, and corridor planning projects and staffs the rezoning, annexation, and demographic programs. Senior Planners provide advanced professional planning work and are considered subject matter experts with the highest level of knowledge, providing consultation to other planning staff and to management. They may serve as lead workers, project managers, and team members supporting Comprehensive Planning projects.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development of long-range and strategic planning.
• Provide planning and analytical support to annexation and rezoning programs, including management of caseload.
• Support the division’s projects, including acting as project manager and management of consultants.
• Coordinate, attend and facilitate meetings; prepare agendas and technical materials; review activity status, timelines and resource allocation; monitor and evaluate consultant work; prioritize and schedule work and activities.
• Prepare and present planning and development-related reports and technical program information to City Council, Boards, Commissions, and/or internal and external stakeholders and groups; provide technical consultation and serves as a liaison by providing information and responding to requests.
• Identify, develop, implement and maintain processes and practices that encourage, support and promote effective, comprehensive and meaningful citizen engagement.
• Assist in the development of long-range and strategic planning; participate in budget development, preparation, and administration.

Typical Qualifications

• Qualified applicants have either a bachelor’s degree in planning or public administration or other related field and five years of related professional planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Link to full job description and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4610413/senior-planner

As the Senior Planner for the Town of Holly Springs you will be a part of a team of planners that have a passion for collaboration, creativity, and innovation in a growing and dynamic community. Your role as Senior Planner will be to lead long-range planning projects focused on urban design, place-making, and mobility for the Development Services Department.

Holly Springs is a fast-growing community located in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. Our Town’s vision is to provide an unmatched quality of life that reflects the joys of small town living in a safe, family-friendly community that residents and businesses are proud to call home. The Senior Planner position is part of our Development Services Department that brings together planners, engineers, and building code officials to promote collaboration, innovation, and efficiency for the planning and development process. The work schedule is business hours with occasional evenings and weekends. The starting annual salary range is $79,323.67-$90,032.37 (Grade N) however commensurate on knowledge, skills, and experience.

What you will be doing:
• Leading a variety of comprehensive plans, small area plans, corridor plans, and special projects relating to land use, urban design, historic preservation, affordable housing, and sustainable development.
• Engaging with multidisciplinary partners on long-range planning projects such as transportation planning, parks and recreation planning, and utility planning.
• Leading workshops, meetings, community outreach events, and public hearings to engage with the community.
• Implementing the Comprehensive Plan through policy updates and the review of annexation and rezoning petitions.
• Assisting in the implantation of the Town Council’s strategic plan initiatives for the Development Services Department.
• Maintaining demographic statistical data, analyses, reports and graphics.
• Coaching, mentoring and providing direction to direct report team members.

What you will bring to our Development Services Team:
• A Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or a related field.
• 5 years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants with less experience may be considered.
• Knowledge and/or skills in urban design, land use, community development, and/or economic development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage or facilitate complex projects relating to land use and development programs such as comprehensive plans, small area plans, corridor plans, or other plans related to the growth, development, and redevelopment
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
Special Requirements
• Possession of AICP certification or ability to obtain certification

How to Apply:
• Complete an online application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollysprings/jobs/4608011/senior-planner?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
• Include a cover letter and resume.
• This is an immediate opening and the position is open until filled. First review of applications will occur beginning August 26, 2024.

What we provide:
• Remote work up to 2 days per week.
• Career learning and professional development.

An employee in this class performs journey-level planning work on a variety of projects for current and long-range planning efforts. Work involves conducting plan review, coordinating or participating in the Technical Review Committee; assisting citizens and developers with various issues; conducting studies for land use, zoning, annexation or other issues; and providing staff assistance to advisory boards and the public. Work is distinguished from the Planner position by the level related to the complexity of projects assigned and the independence allowed in the work. Work involves providing technical guidance to department staff, and considerable public contact often in sensitive or emotional issues requiring judgment, firmness, and tact. The role also includes developing a favorable relationship between the Town and the community.

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