Under the general direction of the Aeronautics Division Chief, the incumbent performs a variety of complex planning and technical functions including administering California Airport Noise Regulations, evaluating aircraft noise studies, and preparing recommendations for noise variance issues. From the perspective of noise impacts, safety, and other environmental hazards incumbent will lead California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reviews at Agency level, for Caltrans funded projects, and airport permit applications. The incumbent will be the program lead and subject matter expert on sustainable fuels and equity considerations for Aeronautics. The incumbent has a deep commitment to Caltrans’ strategic goals and vision, providing excellent customer service, and advancing equity through all efforts.

The incumbent has a deep commitment to Caltrans’ strategic goals and vision, providing excellent customer service, and advancing equity through all efforts.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Planner Exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

The job application portal can be found here: https://jobs.transportation.org/job/caltrans-sacramento-california-usa-16-jc-415015-aviation-environmental-specialist/.

This role provides the opportunity to help shape development along the Bay shoreline, explore how to expand public access and encourage the development of new shoreline public access facilities. As BCDC’s Shoreline Development Analyst, you will analyze and provide recommendations to the Executive Director and the Commission on proposals involving a wide range of development types, including: mixed-use residential and commercial developments, shoreline parks and open spaces, San Francisco Bay Trail extensions and improvements, marine industrial facilities, transportation facilities, and more! You will also look at the resiliency of proposed shoreline development to future flooding from sea level rise and help permit applicants ensure that their project can adapt to rising tides.

See exam bulletin for eligibility requirements and exam instructions – https://calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/0PBJJ.PDF

: The Principal Shoreline Development Analyst is a unique position that takes an active role in shaping the development of the San Francisco Bay shoreline as well as in supervising and molding BCDC’s Shoreline Development permitting program. As a permit analyst, you will interact with project proponents, fellow agencies, and a wide range of BCDC staff to shepherd projects through the permitting process. This is a highly collaborative position, both internally and externally, where you will be working with policies such as the Bay Plan’s public access, climate change, and environmental justice policies to create world-class public spaces that provide resilient, sustainable, and equitable opportunities for the public to enjoy and experience the Bay. You will have the opportunity to manage many of the most high-profile and complex permitting and regulatory matters before the Commission and work closely with the Shoreline Development Program Manager to help lead the day-to-day operations of the Shoreline Development Permits team.

General Statement of Duties

Performs and coordinates with professional planning and zoning and economic development program duties for the Town.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs marketing work and assists with planning and zoning duties. Work includes receiving complaints. The employee may be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, vicious animals, and irate citizens. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Town Planning and Zoning Administrator and is evaluated through conferences, review of assigned projects, and reactions of the public and property owners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Serves as Staff Coordinator to Williamston Downtown, Inc.
  Implement marketing directives as set forth by plans and Board directives.
• Assist with receiving permits and site plan review of building permit applications, special use request and subdivision plats for code compliance; checks proposed structure or additions against zoning requirements; communicates needed changes.
• Assists with staff support to the Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board.
• Assist external consultants in long range planning studies.
  Implement the daily operations of the Downtown Revitalization efforts.
• Facilitates special Town events such as Williamston Yard of the Month, Third Thursday, and park improvements and other downtown events or festivals.
• Assists with daily inquiries from the public on interpretation of planning and zoning questions; refers technical and precedent setting questions to Town Planning and Zoning Administrator.

Additional Job Duties:

• Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of zoning, interpretation, and codes.
• Considerable knowledge of the Town’s zoning and development codes and ordinances and
  other related local ordinances.
• Working knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services related to the Planning and Zoning code enforcement processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices and applicable laws regarding planning, subdivisions, building permits, and development regulation.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to research and reporting work activities and records preparation and maintenance including GIS, spreadsheets, presentation and other software and peripherals.
• Ability to interpret local ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in conflict resolution.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to document and complete required records and reports.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of walking, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, operate a motor vehicle, perform field site inspections, and use measurement devices. The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in marketing, urban and regional planning, or related field and some experience in marketing or planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Zoning Officer certification from the School of Government.

MAIL: NC State PD-107 Application, Cover Letter, and Resume to:

Human Resources Administrator
“Planning and Marketing Position”
Town of Williamston
P.O. Box 506, 102 E Main Street
Williamston, NC 27892

General Statement of Duties

Performs responsible managerial, administrative and supervisory work in directing the activities and personnel of the Town’s Planning Department.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class plans, manages, and reviews the planning activities including current and long range planning, economic development, and downtown revitalization programs involving the physical, economic and social future of the Town. Work involves professional planner responsibilities in the formation, installation, modification and improvement of the Town’s growth and development. Duties include staffing and consulting with boards and committees on development issues in the Town including zoning, economic development, community appearance, long range planning, downtown revitalization, land development and related issues. Work involves coordination with a variety of other local and state jurisdictions and agencies and considerable knowledge of the planning field and local ordinances, and extensive public contact skills. Work is performed in an office environment under the direction of the Town Board of Commissioners and Town Administrator and is evaluated through conferences, reports, and progress on planning and economic development issues and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Manages the Town’s economic development program; works with developers interested in locating in Town on commercial and residential development opportunities.
• Manages zoning issues regarding compliance issues; provides technical expertise and advice to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment.
• Researches, writes and recommends ordinances and grants related to long range planning, growth and development issues; applies for grants for Town projects and manages the grant process and compliance matters.
• Plans and manages special projects; researches complex planning problems; prepares a variety of comprehensive reports and makes presentation of findings and recommendations to the Board and other agencies and committees.
• Represents the Town at various meetings and events and serves as technical support regarding planning, development and transportation issues.
• Manages and coordinates the activities related to the annual Downtown Street Festival.
• Works with the Board of Commissioners to develop and revise Town policies related to long range comprehensive plan goals and other plans and documents adopted by the Town.
• Provides periodic updates and advice on planning and economic development work to the Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, and various appointed boards and committees; deals with the public on controversial issues.
• Hires, trains, provide work assignment and performance coaching and evaluation to assigned staff.
• Develops and recommends budget for department staff, equipment, materials and supplies, and monitors expenditures.

Additional Job Duties:

• Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, land use, and zoning related to long range planning, current planning, economic development, and the comprehensive planning process.
• Considerable knowledge of computer applications related to GIS, planning, data base and statistical analysis.
• Considerable knowledge of the laws and regulations in building inspections and local code enforcement.
• Knowledge of modern and effective supervisory principles and practices including leadership, communications, motivations, performance coaching and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the Town’s personnel, purchasing and budgeting policies and procedures.
• Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, problem solving, public speaking and meeting facilitation.
• Skill in working with committees, tasks forces, state and federal agencies, and other groups and in making public presentations.
• Ability to organize work, set and follow effective priorities, and coordinate work with others to obtain desired outcomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms; to interpret planning, zoning and building inspection policies to officials and the general public.
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information, and to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to evaluate the feasibility of planning alternatives in relation to trends, costs and social pressures and needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, developers, property owners, other Town staff, officials, and the general public.

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, accounting, and operate a computer terminal.
• Subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
• Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of fingering, talking, hearing, standing and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. .

Desirable Education and Experience
Completion of a four-year degree in urban and regional planning or related field and considerable experience of an increasingly responsible nature including supervisory and management experience in municipal or regional planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Prefer certification or ability to obtain from the American Institute of Certified Planners.

MAIL: NC State PD-107 Application, Cover Letter, and Resume to:
Human Resources Administrator
“Planning and Zoning Administrator Position”
Town of Williamston
PO Box 506, 102 E Main Street
Williamston, NC 27892

This Principal Planner works in the Planning and Development Department as part of the Comprehensive Planning team. This position will serve as the project lead for the upcoming effort to create a new comprehensive plan for the city. The Comprehensive Planning team primarily manages long-range citywide, neighborhood, and corridor planning projects and staffs the rezoning, annexation, and demographic programs. Comprehensive Planning is a 12-member team that includes a planning manager, two supervisors, six senior planners, and two planners in addition to the advertised position. Current projects include station area planning for Raleigh’s western and southern BRT corridors.

This Planning Manager is the lead 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. Comprehensive Planning is a 12-member team that includes two supervisors, a principal planner, six senior planners, and two planners in addition to the advertised position. Current projects include station area planning for Raleigh’s western and southern BRT corridors and an upcoming new comprehensive plan.

This Planner will be a member of the Comprehensive Planning team, which primarily manages long-range citywide, neighborhood, and corridor planning projects; data and demographics research; and staffs the rezoning and annexation programs.

Clarion Associates is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in community planning and zoning and plan implementation. This work covers a variety of topics, such as land use, design, community equity, affordable housing, sustainability, resiliency, and historic preservation. We have offices in Chapel Hill and Denver, and affiliated offices in Cincinnati and Philadelphia. This position would be based out of the Chapel Hill office under a hybrid (in-person and remote) work approach. Fully remote work may be considered.

Clarion has assisted over 200 U.S. cities and counties to plan for their futures and implement those plans creatively, efficiently, and effectively. We are highly regarded as a firm that forms strong partnerships with each of our communities to tackle complex planning projects and resolve them in ways that get adopted, get implemented, and build public support for ambitious local planning efforts. You can learn more about us at www.clarionassociates.com.

This intern position will support our extensive plan development and plan implementation practice areas. Work will involve research, preparation of plan documents, public engagement assistance, mapping and analysis, support for drafting of zoning ordinances, and research on equity, affordable housing, sustainability, and resiliency issues.

Pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning is required, and one to two years relevant practice experience is helpful. Joint planning and law students are encouraged to apply. Excellent computer, written, and oral communication skills are essential. Experience with Microsoft Office and Teams, ArcGIS Pro, Google SketchUp, and Adobe Suite preferred but not required. Clarion offers competitive compensation. The duration of the internship will be based on the school schedule of hired intern(s) and can continue into the fall and spring semesters.

Please submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a resume, 3) three professional and academic references, 4) a writing sample, and 5) an example of mapping/graphics related work to: chapelhillhiring@clarionassociates.com by January 31, 2024. No phone calls please.