Archway Communities is a non-profit affordable housing developer, owner, operator and service provider in the Denver Metro area. Our real estate team is led by a Carolina Planning alum (me!) and we’re looking to add a development project manager to help us tackle a busy and growing affordable housing development pipeline. Our current projects include LIHTC, homeownership, and supportive housing.

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Stantec’s Community Development group is seeking a summer resilience planning intern for our Raleigh, North Carolina office. Our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary, national team specializes in community resilience including hazard mitigation planning, climate adaptation plans and policies, risk assessment, and strategy development. We help communities understand, communicate, and reduce their current and future hazard risks and vulnerabilities.

Your Key Responsibilities:
Interns will be encouraged to develop their resilience planning skills while supporting our team with research, presentation development, meeting documentation, plan drafting, and miscellaneous project needs.

The Stantec Community Development group is seeking a Resilience Planner (Entry Level) who is an energetic and creative individual for a full-time position. As a Resilience Planner within our Community business line, you will have the opportunity to be a part of Stantec’s growing national resilience practice. Your experience supporting development of resilient and forward-looking programs, policies, and plans will compliment Stantec’s multi-disciplinary technical expertise and national resilience team to build communities that thrive in the wake of shocks or stresses. We help communities understand, communicate, and reduce their current and future hazard risks and vulnerabilities.

In this role, your strong understanding of comprehensive community resilience, hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, risk communication, and stakeholder engagement will help guide Stantec’s team to provide exceptional deliverables through project life cycles, achieve client satisfaction, and maintain profitability for the projects we execute. In addition, you will collaborate with our national resilience leaders.

The Senior Environmental Planner will be the lead for local and regional land use planning expertise within the Council’s Regulatory Review Unit. The Senior Environmental Planner will also support Division-wide projects and initiatives. Such projects and initiatives may include developing Delta Plan amendments; developing CEQA compliance documents; and conducting research, analyses, and stakeholder outreach on environmental justice, climate change adaptation, and other priority topics related to Delta management. Occasional travel to/within the Delta may be required.

We are a busy and growing practice and seek to add a dynamic Associate to our team who can work on a variety of public engagement, mobility, equity, sustainability, and urban planning projects. Job description below.

We believe our work is enhanced by diverse experiences and perspectives. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, and LGBTQIA people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Description

The City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro. All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desires.

Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment which fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents.

If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share in, please consider the opportunity below.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm with some evening work.

Brief Description of Work:

This position serves as Redevelopment Planner with the primary responsibility of supporting a range of redevelopment projects, community planning activities, and neighborhood revitalization. The Planner in this position works closely with neighborhood groups, development and lending communities, diverse stakeholder populations, and other City departments to develop plans and implement redevelopment activities. They also support technical assistance and capacity building for developers as required and assist in oversight of development projects. This includes identification and management of resources, procurement of professional services and oversight of professional service contracts. The Planner in this position also develops and executes a wide range of engagement strategies to solicit, collect, and analyze stakeholder feedback related to planning efforts and implementation projects and makes presentations to various community groups, boards, commissions, and others regarding development and redevelopment area projects and plans. Lastly, this planner will assist with the development of neighborhood and corridor plans and performs other planning and redevelopment related activities as assigned. This Planner must have a basic understanding of land use planning, land use law, and development regulations. Public speaking, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Business, Urban Design, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration with 4-6 years of “related” experience working in Planning, Business, Urban Design, Architecture, Geography, or the Public Administration field
• Experience working with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license.

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s Degree in Planning, Business, Urban Design, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration, or related field with 1 to 3 years of related experience in Planning, Business, Urban Design, Architecture, Geography, or the Public Administration field
• Experience with ARC-GIS, Sketch-up or the Adobe Creative Suite
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or other planning-related professional certification

Position Overview
Performs highly skilled, professional and administrative work in the Planning and Development Services Department pertaining to land use and zoning and provides a broad scope of planning services for the City. Administers specified planning activities, performs studies, presents staff reports and supervises other staff in such endeavors as needed. Provides staff oversight and administrative assistance to various boards and commissions. Enforces the City zoning and development ordinances.

This position serves the role of Zoning Administrator for the City and department head in the absence of the Planning Director. Works under general supervision of the Planning Director.

General Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance to the general public and other governmental agencies on planning, land use, nuisance, and related matters.
• Assists property owners and others in completing various forms and applications.
• Coordinates and maintains close working relationships with multiple city departments, county and state agencies and private entities.
• Works closely with Stanly County Central Permitting to process and approve inter-agency development coordination forms and final certificates of occupancy.
• Researches, coordinates, prepares and presents amendments to city land use and development ordinances at the request of the Planning Director.
• Researches, coordinates and prepares grant proposals for various planning and development programs and projects administered by the City; maintains files and data;
• Serves as administrator and/or secretary to the Planning and Zoning Board, Historic Resources Commission and other boards and commissions as assigned.
• Performs research as necessary to gather and analyze statistical narrative data in preparation for the Planning and Zoning Board, Historic Resources Commission and City Council and appears before such Boards as needed.
• Visits subdivisions and/or tracts of land under consideration of rezoning, variance, conditional use permits, etc., to determine applicability of various city ordinances;
• Administers and enforces the City watershed ordinance.
• Leads in the coordination of updates to and creation of long-range planning projects and documents such as the City’s Land Use Plan and various associated elements.
• Lead responsibility for special projects of a sensitive and comprehensive nature, and/or responsibility to direct a major complex planning project.
• Investigates zoning violations and/or nuisance complaints such as weeded lots, junk cars, sign violations, etc., and takes appropriate action to alleviate the violation.
• Takes an active role in the review of site plans, subdivisions and other development plans, ensuring compliance with City zoning ordinances and state statutes.
• Serves on other boards, panels and groups as deemed necessary by the Planning Director.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications
Desirable Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning or related field and a minimum of 3 years work experience in city planning, local government or other similar position providing the candidate with a background in land use, zoning, long range planning and code enforcement is required. Candidates with 5 years or more of relevant experience, additional supervisory experience and/or a Master’s Degree in Planning or related fields are preferred.

Special Requirements

• Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina.
• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (ACIP) and/or NC Association of Zoning Officials (CZO) or the ability to obtain such certification soon after hiring is preferred.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and completed application to Ron Townley, Planning & Development Services Director at rtownley@ucpcog.org . This position will be open until filled.

REGIONAL PLANNER: The Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (Wilson, NC) is seeking a skilled professional to serve as a Regional Planner and assist the Planning & Development Services Department with meeting the priority needs of our 5-county region, member governments, and stakeholders to help ensure the growth of local and regional resources and improve communities quality of life. Responsibilities include performing grant writing and award administration, project implementation, facilitation, research and analysis, professional and technical planning, project budgeting and basic finance.

Specific tasks involve helping our successful team with grant and funding research, applications, and subsequent award administration and compliance, as well as project administration including fiscal tracking and reporting. Current focus of this position is on our award-winning municipal water and sewer system support including state funded CDBG, CWSRF, and DWSRF projects. Position includes developing and maintaining productive professional relationships, contractor management, as well as team coordination and occasional group facilitation. Other work can include opportunities in the general topical areas of economic and community development, land use planning, infrastructure, housing and the environment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong ability to work in an energetic and positive team-based environment as well as perform independently. Position requires the capability to meet the needs of multiple clients and stakeholders including local government leadership, federal and state funders, and community residents with a positive, optimistic attitude. Position requires a person with strong attention to details including regulatory compliance, stakeholder and project coordination, as well as fiscal and budgetary administration.

Minimum requirements: BA/BS in planning, administration or related field; relevant experience; excellent written & verbal communication skills; strong budget and computer skills including spreadsheets and Microsoft Office suite. Master’s degree and/or relevant professional certificates preferred. Salary range: $42,618 to $63,927 DOQ. Excellent fringe benefits. EOE. Open until filled.

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General Definition and Conditions of Work

• Performs intermediate professional and administrative work interpreting and enforcing the zoning ordinance and town codes and participating in current planning activities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Development Review Administrator.
  • This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. Essential Functions
• Administering and interpreting the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and related plans and polices, and town code; reviewing and evaluating land use and building permit applications; advising the public on zoning and development issues; maintaining appropriate records and files; preparing reports.
• Reviews and evaluates land use and building permit application materials, subdivision plats and construction plans;
• Researches, analyzes and interprets land use data project materials, permits and plans; determines effects of constraints and regulations on development opportunities;
• Discusses, explains and interprets zoning regulations and permitted land uses with the public and land developers;
• Evaluates permits, plats and plans for accuracy, completeness and compliance with Land Use Ordinance;
• Issues zoning permits when application is complete; coordinates permit review and scheduling processes;
• Discusses results of evaluations of complex zoning permit applications, special use applications and conditional use applications with Development Review Administrator;
• Serves as liaison with department directors, county and State agencies and private consultants during review process;
• Compiles and assesses comments and communicates item to applicant;
• Responds to inquiries concerning permissible uses, procedures and schedules; interprets applicable ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Inspects development projects for compliance with Land Use Ordinance and permit requirements;
• Informs party of violation; issues “stop work” orders when necessary;
• Provides staff support to the Board of Adjustment, Appearance Commission, and Northern Transition Area Advisory
• Commission; ensures applications are complete and accurate; prepares staff reports;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of ordinances governing zoning and related codes; general knowledge of legal procedures as related to the enforcement of laws and ordinances; thorough knowledge of planning theory and principles; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, building contractors, government officials and the general public; ability to interpret and enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, architecture, engineering or related field and considerable experience in zoning enforcement and urban planning.

General Statement

To perform professional planning, grant writing and award administration, project implementation, facilitation, research and analysis to meet the priority needs of the region, organization, department, member governments and ensure the orderly growth of local and regional resources.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class provides professional planning and project assistance to member governments and for partnerships working on efforts collaboratively. Work includes tasks such as grant and funding research, applications, and subsequent award administration and compliance, as well as general project administration. Work includes developing and maintaining productive professional client relationships and group facilitation in the general topical areas of land use planning, infrastructure, as well as economic and community development. Position may serveas planner and land use administrator for contracting communities, conducting planning, land use and zoning studies, administering ordinances and staffing the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment; serving as staff support for area and regional commissions and boards, and may also include other services for the community such as serving as a compliance officer, reviewing applications for permits, and facilitating public processes.Work may include tasks such as basic GIS mapping, organizing and analyzing data, ordinances, laws, policies, and developing recommendations, evaluating programs and preparing and presenting reports; and providing technical assistance to local governmentsand regional stakeholders. The employee must exercise good judgement, accuracy and attention to detail in work,and must also exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with COG, county and municipal officials, and the general public. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning and Development Director and is evaluated through conferences, observation, reports, progress on projects, and feedback from the clients. Illustrative Examples of Work

• Conducts planning and project administrationin the interrelated disciplines of municipal and regional planning, economic development, community development, infrastructure and the environment. Specific areas of work may include but not be limited to land use, municipal water and sewer, parks and recreation, broadband, housing, food and agriculture, energy, transportation, energy, brownfields, water and air quality, and more.
• Notifies partnership and member governments of grant opportunities; writes and administers grants on behalf of the members or partnership or for the Region; completes reports to comply with grant requirements.
• Conducts, coordinates, prepares, presents, and participates in planning, land use, water quality, and zoning studies for communities; develops recommendations on code and zoning ordinances as assigned; conducts research on ordinances; reviews and drafts ordinances and map amendments.
• Staffs and/or serves as a technical advisor to assigned Planning Board and Board of Adjustment for contracted communities; prepares agenda items; makes presentations.
• Reviews applications for zoning permits and advises citizens on approval; advises public on compliance issues; answers questions from the public regarding land development issues.
• Serves as staff to assigned regional commissions, preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, maintaining email correspondence and client and public communications.
• Helps prepare and monitor assigned project budgets and related financial accounts including reviewing and verifying contractor invoices.
• Conducts research; gathers and normalizes data on a variety of factors; may prepare or provide GIS maps as requested;
• Assists with publicity and public communication efforts including social media, web pages, press releases, departmental and organizational publications, public speaking and formal presentations.
• As related to projects: attends meetings of elected and appointed officials, committees, work groups, and project teams; develops and maintains relationships with state and federal agencies; makes presentations; provides workshops.
• Attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions in the region, state, and nationally;
• Prepares this position’s portion of required monthly and annual reports as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and research methods related to urban, municipal and regional planning, economic and community development, land use concepts, as well as their socio-economic implications.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of regional issues, plans and programsand their impact on local governments,their communities, and the environment.
• General knowledge of the application of personal computers to document preparation, produce GIS maps and research, and other related applications, and skill in their operation
• Ability to research, apply for and administer grants and successfully complete their related tasks on projects.
• Ability to simultaneously administer multiple local and regional projects across a variety of topics with various professional stakeholders, including facilitation of project teams and public input groups.
• Ability to study and develop adequate knowledge of new subject areas of local and regional priority.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with elected and appointed officials, funders, regulators, executives and managers, peers, community leaders, as well as citizens from multiple socio and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra-and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities with whom position interacts.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment, on committees, and in partnerships on a variety of projects from multiple funding sources simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral, written and mathematical forms including through personal, computer, on-line and virtual formats including to interpret and explain plans, data, regulations, policies, planning, zoning, and local ordinances to officials and the general public, and to make public presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information, and to prepared technical reports.
• Ability to apply time management and prioritization skills in a multi project and deadline environment.
• Ability to effectively deploy technology for efficient work strategies.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and appropriate minutes.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in planning, public administration or a related field and relevant experience in municipal and/or regional planning; or a Master’s degree in planning, public administration or related field and some experience in municipal and/or reginal planning or an equivalent combination of education and experience. AICP and/or other relevant Certifications preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

Work is generally sedentary requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Employee must have visual acuity to be able to prepare and analyze data and figures for accounting, perform extensive reading, operate a computer and other office equipment, determine accuracy and thoroughness of work, observe general surroundings and activities. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Physical activities may include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering and grasping.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office with a controlled environment without exposure to harmful conditions. Position is subject to meetings outside the normal 8-hour day environment and may include travel to facilities, working after hours.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Disclaimer

This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, authorities and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. UCPCOG reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification