The Piedmont Triad Regional Council is hiring! Consider a move to Kernersville, situated between Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. We would like to know what you can bring to our team working on regional planning.

You are the right person for the Regional Planner II if you are energetic, motivated, and work independently. The PTRC is the lead regional organization for the 12 counties of the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. Providing services and project management to member governments in the area of land development planning and zoning administration is a priority for the person in this position. Assisting with public engagement and local and multi-jurisdictional plan development and the update of zoning ordinances is an aspect of work.

The ideal candidate for the Regional Planner II is passionate about regional projects and supporting PTRC’s member governments. You will use your superb verbal and written communication skills to interact with a variety of individuals, including local government staff, granting agencies, the general public, and elected officials. Additional duties may include work on environmental initiatives, including air and water quality, support of transportation, trail, recreation or economic development initiatives and planning. You will be responsible for collecting, maintaining, and providing information on integrative planning projects for member governments, governmental agencies, and the general public. Occasionally, you will work with an intern and/or volunteer to carry out these services.

The candidate for the Regional Planner II would have a Master’s degree in planning or a related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning or related field. The candidate should also have accomplished an AICP professional certification and can distinguish themselves with a CZO, GISP, or additional certifications. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. General knowledge of local and regional land use planning principles and practices, along with intermediate knowledge of ArcGIS systems and software, including basic data processing using Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) would be ideal. Using your strong analytical and critical thinking skills while reviewing information for accuracy and consistency, interpreting regulations, and determining when to seek guidance from superiors is essential in this role.

If you are selected to fill the role of Regional Planner II, you will need to present a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, pass the pre-employment drug screen and background screening process. Travel throughout the 12-county region is required to carry out program duties. Other travel may be required on occasion. All of our PTRC staff is required to complete a six-month probationary employment period.

Salary is dependent on qualifications. Organization provides excellent benefits including NC Local Governmental Employee’s Retirement System (NCLGERS) and participates in the PSLFP. To apply, please visit https://www.ptrc.org/about/job-openings-careers.

The Center for Equity, Engagement, and Research (the Center) is a division of Detroit Future City, a Detroit-based think and do tank. The Center works to advance a vision of economic equity in Detroit in which all Detroiters are meeting their unique needs, prospering, and fully and fairly participating in all aspects of economic life within a thriving city and region. The Center for Equity, Engagement, and Research provides leadership, accountability, research, convening, and customized expertise to support stakeholders in collaboratively working to rectify legacy issues and justly attain economic equity in Detroit. We do this through research, advocacy, coalition building, backbone support, and incubation. The Center encourages diverse perspectives and backgrounds and believes that this strengthens our work.

The Research Assistant will be a part of the Center team and be a part of innovative research that advances economic equity in Detroit. The Research Assistant will contribute to the Center’s efforts through their data and research expertise, innovative spirit, communication, and dedication to Detroit. Under general supervision from a senior program manager, the Research Assistant position will be responsible for supporting research projects and data needs for the Center, as well as across the DFC organization. The deadline to apply is September 24, 2021. Please apply here. Please add your Resume/Cover Letter into the file upload space.

White & Smith is hiring a planner (AICP or CNU preferred) to support our code development and planning practice.

Experience with code drafting and/or graphics (including SketchUp and Illustrator) is required. Experience with public involvement plans and military planning is a plus.

Salary based on experience. Client travel required. Work location flexible.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, or ancestry.

For more information or to submit a resume, writing samples, and a reference list, please email Tyson Smith at tsmith@planningandlaw.com.

White & Smith is hiring a planner (AICP or CNU preferred) to support our code development and planning practice.

Experience with code drafting and/or graphics (including SketchUp and Illustrator) is required. Experience with public involvement plans and military planning is a plus.

Salary based on experience. Client travel required. Work location flexible.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, or ancestry.

For more information or to submit a resume, please email Tyson Smith at tsmith@planningandlaw.com.

The selected candidate will lead interdisciplinary teams, including staff, consultants, and agency partners, in the development of comprehensive master and sector plans, planning studies, and comprehensive zoning map amendments. This work involves managing community outreach and engagement, interagency coordination, and communication of complex and sensitive information to multiple audiences to complete assigned duties.

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 City of Brevard Planning Department is a small but busy and multifaceted team which is currently looking for their newest team member. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where your work will cross all disciplinary boundaries from zoning administration to long-range planning, developing a wide breadth of knowledge. Responsibilities may include managing city projects, negotiating easements and overseeing the construction of greenway trails, as well as floodplain development, grant writing, code enforcement, preparing reports for City Council, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and various committees, and giving presentations at public meetings. The position will also review and evaluate development plans and subdivision plats, interpret and apply the Unified Development Ordinance and other regulations, offer consultations to developers and citizens helping them to make good decisions about the use of their property while safeguarding our natural resources. Throughout our work, we strive to make connections between people, places, urban form, nature, and the built environment by continually evaluating and updating adopted plans and refining land use regulations and Code of Ordinances. The department relies on teamwork to work toward common goals and encourages independent thinking and initiative and the ability to use theoretical and practical aspects of urban planning to benefit the organization and the citizenry at large.

About the City of Brevard
Nestled in a quiet valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a family-oriented small town with abundant cultural and natural resources. Visitors from around the world come for the shops, music, festivals, waterfalls, trails, rivers, quiet forests, and our easy-going small-town charm. If you like mountain biking, hiking, fly fishing, camping, rock climbing, or a myriad of other outdoor activities, Brevard is the place for you. Brevard is widely known as the “Cycling Capital of the South” and has taken the lead on securing funding, overseeing design and construction of the Brevard-Transylvania County portion of the 19.4-mile Ecusta Trail in addition to the completion of the Estatoe Trail. Additionally, the City recently approved a new Downtown Master Plan and is currently working on updating its Comprehensive Land Use Plan and a new Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The goal is to continually improve downtown and to build and connect all sections of the Brevard Area Trail System (BATS) identifying new meaningful connections along the way. With an incredible climate (average temperature of 71 degrees) and exceptional quality of life, development is booming. Be sure to bring your raincoat, too. Brevard averages 67-inches of rain annually.

Education & Experience
Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in with a degree in planning, public administration or related field and experience in municipal planning, zoning administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree and ACIP preferred. Special Requirements: NC Driver’s License; Ability to obtain Certified Zoning Official and Certified Floodplain Administrator within 4 years of employment.

Salary & Benefits
Hiring Range: $42,572 to $60,000.

The City offers a generous benefit package including membership in the NC Local Government Retirement System; 401k match; 100% employee-only paid health, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid sick days, onsite Employee Health and Wellness Center, fitness reimbursement program, and a variety of voluntary products to meet your needs.

How to Apply
If interested please complete the City of Brevard application at https://www.cityofbrevard.com/Jobs.aspx

First review of applications will be August 6, 2021. Position open until filled.

The City of Brevard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Renaissance exists for one reason: to create cities that work.

We do this by developing visions, policies, plans and other strategies that help foster the evolution of built environment that results in more equitable, connected, prosperous and sustainable places. Our work is supported by analytically based decision-support tools and people-center engagement and storytelling approaches. And right now…we are growing. We have several new projects underway that present great opportunities to impact the places we live and work as well as provide opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Renaissance Planning Group (www.citiesthatwork.com) is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Urban Designer for our Tampa, Orlando, or Charlottesville, VA Office. The successful candidate will become part of the company’s dynamic team of planners with a focus on illustrating the ‘what-if’ design and visualizations for the evolution of the built environment at the site, streetscape, corridor and city-wide scales. This role will also support graphic design needs firmwide aimed at enhancing the visual quality and richness of our multimedia communication work products.

Renaissance takes a truly holistic approach to community planning. We work directly with the public, stakeholders, agency staff, and elected officials to help reframe issues and get agencies or communities unstuck. Our technical expertise comes from professionals with diverse experiences in transportation planning, land use and growth management policy, urban design and landscape architecture, computer science, geography, and multimedia communications. We seek people with insatiable curiosity, self-starter mindsets, collaborative natures, innate leadership capabilities and personal integrity. A summary of the key qualifications for the urban designer position is highlighted below.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engage and collaborate with staff on data-driven design efforts to conceptualize the urban design and landscape elements of the built environment at the site and corridor scales. Help visualize city-wide design elements of place at the regional and systems level scales. Support the creation of compelling graphics that illustrate different scenarios related to city form.
• Help translate design concepts into recommendations for regulatory policies and project development.
• Help support the entire graphic design cycle of projects including defining visual communication needs, interim and final work products in print and digital formats inclusive of illustrative mapping, project websites, reports, display boards, PowerPoint presentations, informational flyers, etc.
• Develop tight and accountable relationships with key internal stakeholders including the marketing team and project managers.
• Manage and deliver work products within tight deadlines and competing schedules to create error-free, high-quality work products calibrated to different levels of project budgets.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Visioning and master planning at various geographic scales.
• Computer-aided visualizations and written information to convey design concepts of the built environment.
• Working knowledge of the city planning and city system elements that influence the design of places relative to multimodal transportation networks, building form and massing, green infrastructure, open space, etc.
• Working knowledge of the latest design techniques to advance more sustainable and resilient city patterns.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
• High proficiency in ESRI’s City Engine platform and/or strong interest in advancing proficiency and application of this program to a wide range of planning projects.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills required.
• Excellence in verbal and written communication, presentation skills and relationship management.
• A digital portfolio review will be requested. Portfolio should reflect the concepts in urban design and/or landscape architecture as well as visually compelling graphic design examples

Training and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in is required. Experience in transportation or community planning is preferred.
• Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) designation preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience and relevant expertise. Renaissance Planning offers a competitive benefits program inclusive of healthcare, 401(k) with employer match, and a profit-sharing plan. Opportunities for employee ownership with tenure.

Renaissance Planning seeks individuals that take initiative, are self-directed, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. If you are passionate about what you do and wish to join a growing team of outstanding professionals, we would love the opportunity to talk with you.

Renaissance exists for one reason: to create cities that work.

We do this by developing visions, policies, plans and other strategies that help foster the evolution of built environment that results in more equitable, connected, prosperous and sustainable places. Our work is supported by analytically based decision-support tools and people-center engagement and storytelling approaches. And right now…we are growing. We have several new projects underway that present great opportunities to impact the places we live and work as well as provide opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Renaissance Planning (www.citiesthatwork.com) is currently seeking a curious, enthusiastic and motivated transportation planning professional for our Orlando, Tampa or Miami office. The successful candidate will become part of the company’s dynamic team dedicated to growing the Florida-based multimodal transportation and community planning practice. This position will immediately support ongoing work in multimodal systems and corridor planning with the Florida Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, cities and counties.

Renaissance takes a truly holistic approach to community planning at the streetscape, corridor, subarea and regional scales. We work directly with the public, stakeholders, agency staff, and elected officials to help reframe issues and get agencies or communities unstuck. Our technical expertise comes from professionals with diverse experiences in transportation planning, land use and growth management policy, urban design and landscape architecture, computer science, geography, and multimedia communications. We seek people with insatiable curiosity, self-starter mindsets, collaborative natures, innate leadership capabilities and personal integrity. A summary of the key qualifications for the transportation planner position is highlighted below.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the work efforts of integrated multimodal transportation planning projects in a team environment.
• Foster long term client relationships.
• Lead business development efforts to expand the Florida-based multimodal transportation planning practice.
• Mentor staff and strengthen cross-office collaborations to leverage companywide capabilities and talents across all projects.
• Actively engage in professional organizations and thought leadership within the field.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A firm understanding of the multimodal transportation planning and public decision-making processes necessary to create systemwide, subarea, and corridor-level plans and project priorities.
• Technical expertise in one or more of the following: transportation planning, transportation engineering, travel demand forecasting, environmental analyses, growth management policy, or other related disciplinary expertise.
• Proficiency in utilizing software/tools for transportation analyses (such as ArcGIS, Cube Voyager, and STOPS modeling platforms) and an interest in advancing new tools/approaches.
• Proficiency in writing compelling content in multimedia formats that clarify key findings and include adequate technical depth.
  Adept at synthesizing complex technical information into clear, engaging presentations for a wide range of audiences.

Training and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Policy, or relevant field required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation or community planning is required.
• Certification or licensure in related fields (AICP, CTP, PTP, and/or PE) preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience and relevant expertise. Renaissance Planning offers a competitive benefits program inclusive of healthcare, 401(k) with employer match, and a profit-sharing plan. Opportunities for employee ownership with tenure.

Renaissance Planning seeks individuals that take initiative, are self-directed, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. If you are passionate about what you do and wish to join a growing team of outstanding professionals, we would love the opportunity to talk with you.

Renaissance exists for one reason: to create cities that work.
We do this by developing visions, policies, plans and other strategies that help foster the evolution of built environment that results in more equitable, connected, prosperous and sustainable places. Our work is supported by analytically based decision-support tools and people-center engagement and storytelling approaches. And right now…we are growing. We have several new projects underway that present great opportunities to impact the places we live and work as well as provide opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
Renaissance Planning Group (www.citiesthatwork.com) is currently seeking a curious, enthusiastic and motivated city planner for our Tampa, Durham or Charlottesville office. The successful candidate will become part of the company’s dynamic team dedicated to growing our integrated land use and multimodal transportation practice across the southeast. This position will immediately support ongoing project work in the areas of land use, multimodal transportation analysis and policy development with an equity and sustainability lens. It will also involve best practices research and coordination support for a wide range of community engagement activities.
Renaissance takes a truly holistic approach to city planning at the streetscape, corridor, subarea and regional scales. We work directly with the public, stakeholders, agency staff, and elected officials to help reframe issues, evaluate options, and identify solutions that optimize the built environment in support of advancing a wide range of community goals. Our technical expertise comes from professionals with diverse experiences in transportation planning, land use and growth management policy, urban design and landscape architecture, computer science, geography, and multimedia communications. We seek people with insatiable curiosity, self-starter mindsets, collaborative natures, innate leadership capabilities and personal integrity. A summary of the key qualifications for the planner position is highlighted below.

Primary Responsibilities
Support research and analysis work efforts to support integrated multimodal transportation and land use planning projects in a team environment.
Develop synthesis materials in written, visual and presentation formats.
Develop strong interpersonal relationships to advance team-based problem solving and work product development.
Support business development efforts firmwide with research, content creation, technical writing and editing.
Actively engage in professional organizations and continuing education within the field.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A theoretical understanding of city systems.
A conceptual understanding of multimodal transportation and land use planning within the public decision-making processes necessary to create systemwide, subarea, and corridor-level plans and project priorities.
Technical expertise in one or more of the following: transportation planning, transportation engineering, city planning, public policy, environmental studies, or other related disciplinary expertise.
Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Suite and Adobe Suite of software programs for documentation.
Proficiency in writing compelling content in multimedia formats that clarify key findings and include adequate technical depth.
Adept at synthesizing complex technical information into clear, engaging presentations for a wide range of audiences.

Training and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Policy, or relevant field required. Master’s degree is preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in transportation or community planning is required.
Certification or licensure in related fields (AICP, CTP, PTP, and/or PE) preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience and relevant expertise. Renaissance Planning offers a competitive benefits program inclusive of healthcare, 401(k) with employer match, and a profit-sharing plan. Opportunities for employee ownership with tenure.

Renaissance Planning seeks individuals that take initiative, are self-directed, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. If you are passionate about what you do and wish to join a growing team of outstanding professionals, we would love the opportunity to talk with you.