The Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department is seeking a Planner to join the Entitlement Services Division. This position will have a range of responsibilities in conjunction with the City of Charlotte’s first Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The position will be a member of the department’s UDO team working with a nationally recognized consultant to develop, adopt, and implement the UDO.

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies. Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

SUMMARY: The department’s vision is to collaborate with community partners; guide growth with innovative and creative solutions; sustain our natural environment and community character; and design vibrant and inclusive places. The Department includes over 100 members organized into divisions covering Entitlements, Land Development, CRTPO, Long Range & Strategic Planning and Urban Design.

This position will have a range of responsibilities in conjunction with the completion, adoption and implementation of the City’s first Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). These responsibilities may include some or all of the following: technical writing, research and analysis of regulations, review and analysis of proposed regulations, initiatives to support implementation of adopted regulations, meeting facilitation, making presentations, website management, and geographic information services support.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Thorough understanding of planning policy and implementation of policy through regulations;
• Familiarity with Charlotte’s development regulations and regulatory approaches in other communities, especially within North Carolina;
• Public engagement experience;
• Ability to confidently communicate, with excellent public speaking and writing skills;
• Skilled in facilitation of multi-disciplinary teams;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use ArcGIS 10.2;
• Website management skills; and

Attached is a description of the position. Applications must be submitted online by going to https://www.jobapscloud.com/oec/Charlotte/

The posting will be removed January 28, 2021.

• You have the unique and exciting opportunity to work with amazing colleagues, partners and landowners to help African American woodland owners in the South fully participate in the forest sustainability community.
• You will contribute to lasting on-the-ground impact and help achieve meaningful outcomes around land tenure, conservation, and financial sustainability for African American landowners.
• You will work with all levels of the organization.
• Your contributions and leadership will be appreciated.  Our staff is passionate, dedicated, and good at what they do and will be deeply appreciative of your efforts to create and preserve an environment that is both fun and fair.
• We offer a flexible work environment that respects your life outside of work.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• AFF offers a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package.
• The ideal candidate can be home-based anywhere in the Southeast United States.

• Project management
• Experience managing reporting
• Experience working effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to identify key metrics and track success
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Experience working with diverse partners and community members

• Experience working with a program serving minorities highly desired
• Experience managing program budgets highly desired

• A commitment to equity and justice in landownership and conservation

• Both personable and flexible with the ability to work under pressure and adapt based on what is learned through experience

• A sound work ethic with the ability to act both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong initiative; a self-starter with tenacity, resilience, and high energy.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a wide variety of constituencies, including co-workers, business and community leaders, partners, donors, board members, volunteers, public officials, and the public at large, in a wide variety of settings.
• A client service orientation
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to effectively plan and problem solve

• Results-oriented with a keen understanding of the steps necessary to achieve goals on deadline and within budget

• Time management skills, with the ability to prioritize, coordinate and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Ability to work with multi-generational partners

As an Program Analyst (Data Analytics), referred to here as Data Scientist, you will provide technical expertise improving the way it serves the public in support of agency missions and the Evidence Act. You will apply analytical methods to solving problems, communicate analyses findings to policy makers, and providing additional insight and evidence into policy making processes that better serve the American People.

Announcement number: DE-10950134-21-CN
Control number: 588499000

Responsibilities

The City of Hickory is currently seeking to fill the position of Senior Planner. The position will be part of both current and long range planning projects.  Hickory currently has a number of large public and private projects underway, with several more in the initial planning stages.

Attached below is a complete description, or more information can be found at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hickory

For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality. Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory at www.hickorync.gov/employment or www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a “Well Crafted” City.

In 2012, Hickory recognized the need to develop a plan to economically revitalize the City. This culminated in a $40 million dollar bond referendum, which was overwhelmingly approved by our citizens. The approved bonds were intended to cover a Citywalk, Riverwalk, Bookwalk, and streetscape improvements, which are collectively known as the Hickory Trail. The bonds also cover the construction of a class A business park, which is currently under development know with commitments from three large multi-national corporations.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Provides customer service; provides information regarding regulatory matters.
• Meets with developers and property owners to provide guidance and advice regarding standards and procedures; reviews and approves commercial and residential building site plans for compliance with zoning ordinances; reviews zoning compliance applications for existing buildings that change occupant or use; reviews signage permits.
• Conducts staff reports and preparation of analysis and recommendations regarding rezoning, special uses and other development related petitions and requests.
• Provides staff support to various City appointed advisory committees, boards and neighborhood associations.
• Presents analyses and recommendations to the Hickory Regional Planning Commission, Hickory Board of Adjustment, Hickory City Council and other relevant bodies.
• Provides collaborative review input regarding property subdivision, planned developments, and site plans.
• Serves as professional staff to the City’s Historic Preservation Commission.
• Reviews and makes determinations concerning applications for zoning compliance permits.
• Identifies and secures appropriate grant funding.
• Work on special projects including planning studies, neighborhood planning, comprehensive planning, and on-going bond projects.

Performs technical and specialized professional planning duties for communities in the region or for region-wide projects.

Distinguishing Features of the Class: An employee in this class performs technical and professional planning work for the region, with tasks such as serving
as a project manager on specialized project or projects covering a portion or the region or for region-wide services; providing contracted services such as researching planning issues, preparing zoning and development ordinances, or facilitating public hearings or other means of public input; or supporting other staff through technical research and writing. Employees work on one or more areas of expertise including community planning and zoning, water, forest and land quality and restoration process, economic development, alternative and clean energy, solid waste, brownfields, or transportation (roads and alternatives). Work includes tasks such as gathering statistics and field data; analyzing data, ordinances, laws and policies and developing recommendations; preparing or requesting GIS data and maps; providing technical assistance to the local government members; planning and participating in various public participation processes; supporting groups and committees made up of citizen and public officials; evaluating programs and preparing and presenting reports; and complying with grant reporting regulations. Work may also include services for the community such as serving as a compliance officer, reviewing applications for permits, and checking work of contractors. Work requires thorough knowledge of the area of expertise to which assigned and of planning concepts, as well as independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties. Work is performed primarily in an inside environment but also requires field work and travel within, and occasionally outside, the region. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through conferences, observation, reports, progress on projects, and feedback from the clients.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Serves as a specialist in a technical area of expertise or as a generalist in broad areas of the planning process; works on projects as assigned.
• Leads or participates in projects in technical areas such as community planning and zoning, water, forest and land quality and restoration process, economic development, alternative and clean energy, solid waste, brownfields, or transportation (roads and alternatives); conducts studies for communities through contracts or complying with grant requirements for multi-jurisdiction projects.; develops recommendations on code and zoning ordinances as assigned; conducts research on ordinances; reviews and drafts reports; presents recommendations.
• Conducts specialized research; gathers and analyzes relevant data for projects; documents services and benefits; drafts feasibility reports;
• Prepares maps using GIS technology; obtains datasets from various data sources for map creation; maintains and updates multilayer GIS database for communities; works with GIS Analyst in gathering, analyzing and using data to display information.
• Serves as a technical advisor to groups such as local governing and planning boards and citizen working groups; makes presentations to groups; supports community events.
• Reviews applications for permits and advises communities on approval; advises public on design and compliance issues; meets on-site with citizens and developers to review codes and regulations.
• Provides technical assistance to member agency staffs.
• Conducts public meetings; facilitates input; provides technical guidance.
• Creates hazard mitigation plans.
• Serves as administrator for local projects as required including recommending contracts, reviewing programs to insure compliance, making inspections, meeting with contractors on program requirements, submitting pay requests and reviewing and approving contractor change orders for projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices, and research methods related to urban and regional planning.
• Considerable knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of regional issues, plans and programs.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of personal computers to document preparation, GIS research, spreadsheet analysis, presentation software, and other related applications.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information, and to prepared technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the feasibility of planning alternatives in relation to trends, costs and social pressures and needs.

How to Apply?

To apply for any positions at Land of Sky Regional Council, please send a completed Land of Sky Regional Council job application, a resume and a cover letter. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be accepted. EOE/AA/ADA Employer

Land of Sky Regional Council Job Application (Download and save the application before completing)

Email cover letter, resume and application to:
Info@landofsky.org

Mail or drop off cover letter, resume and application at:
Land of Sky Regional Council
339 New Leicester Hwy., Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806
Fax to: 828-251-6353

***  Due to the change in schedules for some students this semester, the scholarship application submittal deadline has been extended to February 15, 2021  ***

The North Carolina Association of Floodplain Managers (NCAFPM) is excited to announce its academic scholarship program for 2021.  NCAFPM (http://www.ncafpm.org/) is a non-profit organization established in 1989 consisting of engineers, planners, geographers and mapping specialists, land surveyors, emergency management coordinators, municipality and community officials, and private sector individuals.  NCAFPM is dedicated to promoting public awareness of proper floodplain management and mitigation, promoting professional development, enhancing education and outreach, improving floodplain mapping, and reviewing and commenting on pertinent legislation such as the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Two (2) $1,250 scholarships will be awarded by NCAFPM to the most deserving applicants based on the materials submitted with the application package. This is a one-time award for the selected applicants. Interested college students should review the eligibility requirements and submittals requested on the application materials (scholarship application and reference form) that can be downloaded from the NCAFPM website at the link below.

Eligibility:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
• Be a current full-time undergraduate student in a two- or four-year degree program at a college or university within the State of North Carolina, and within a program related to the disciplines of floodplain management (water resources, engineering, planning and zoning, environmental sciences, coastal management, resiliency, hazard mitigation, emergency management, geography/GIS, surveying and UAS technology, etc.)

In addition, NCAFPM strongly encourages application submissions by students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) within a baccalaureate degree program, as well as by students enrolled at a technical community college within an associate degree program.

The scholarship application forms can be downloaded from the NCAFPM website at: http://ncafpm.org/scholarship.html

Submit all application materials electronically to the email address ncafpm-scholarships@ncafpm.org.  All application documents must be submitted and received electronically by January 31, 2021. (Updated: ***  Due to the change in schedules for some students this semester, the scholarship application submittal deadline has been extended to February 15, 2021  ***)

Jamestown (pop. 4,300+) is seeking a qualified Planner for its beautiful community located in southwest Guilford County in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The town operates as a full-services government and has excellent schools, parks, and a rapidly growing community with new residential and commercial development. The Planner will work collaboratively with the Planning Director and other town staff with active involvement and influence in a broad variety of work areas.

The position offers experience in many aspects of local government and includes engagement with citizens, developers, local officials, and state and regional agencies. This will be a unique opportunity for the perfect candidate to be involved in a myriad of planning opportunities, project management, development projects and community engagement assignments. The ideal applicant is self-motivated, well organized, thrives in a collaborative but small-staff environment, and can think both linearly and strategically.

DETAILS: Jamestown’s Planner will be a new position and is precipitated by the ongoing growth in our community. The Planner position will primarily perform professional planning services, but may also act in a supporting role with other departments in the Town. The Planner will report to the Planning Director. The position requires extensive knowledge of land- use planning. The Planner will be responsible for effective implementation of the development ordinance and guiding short- and long-term planning needs. Duties involve: reviewing applications, permits, plats, and development plans; zoning interpretations; preparing materials for agenda packets; presenting cases to appropriate boards and Council, which involves some evening work; oversight of code enforcement; oversight of GIS database and mapping; providing assistance to the public; and, other work as needed to deliver expected departmental services to stakeholders. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required with a proven ability to work effectively with both private and public sectors. Jamestown contracts for building inspections and some environmental services. The town provides public water and sewer to most locations within its jurisdiction. Watershed protection is enforced by planning staff.

A Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field is required, but a Master’s degree in planning or a related field is strongly preferred, with 5+ years of planning experience and a progression of increased planning responsibilities, with small-town experience a plus. A competitive benefits package is offered with a $50,000-60,000 (grade 14) hiring salary range, depending on experience.

For more information, please see our full brochure here. The town is an equal opportunity employer and the position is open until filled. Applications received on or before Feb. 1, 2021, will receive full consideration.

Please mail (e-mail submissions will not be considered) a cover letter, resume, and salary history to:
Town of Jamestown Planner Search
Attn: Sharen Apple
PO Box 848
Jamestown, NC 27282

The Village of Marvin, NC is hiring for a Part-Time Planning Assistant and we have decided to extend the deadline for applications. It is now due January 11. The Village of Marvin (pop. 7,200) is seeking a driven, self-motivated individual for a part-time planning assistant position. Marvin is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the State located 12 miles south of Charlotte in Union County. Relatively newly incorporated just 25 years ago, Marvin prides itself as a signature residential community while maintaining a low tax rate.

This Planning Assistant position would be asked to help in most functions of the Planning Department, which performs complex and professional level work tasks including but not limited to: enforcement of the Village’s Land-Use Ordinance; long-range planning; comprehensive plan amendments; zoning, permitting and development review functions for commercial and residential development; overseeing Village’s planning projects and activities; revision of ordinances/text amendments; preparing staff reports and making presentations to boards; assisting with and overseeing various projects; preparation of agenda and information packets for the Planning Board/Design Review Board and Board of Adjustment (when necessary); preparing agenda requests and staff analysis for Village Council; maintaining GIS layers; and other work as necessary.

The position requires excellent organizational and writing skills, proficiency in computer applications/GIS, the ability to effectively communicate with town boards and the public. Work involves complex and sensitive issues requiring a high level of judgment and tact. Position may require attendance at typically 1-2 meetings per month, at night. The Village Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The Planning Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in city/regional planning, engineering, or closely related field with at least one years’ experience in municipal planning, zoning, public policy, or land development (Master’s degree can substitute for one year experience); AICP or interest in acquiring AICP preferred; valid driver’s license. Criminal background check is required. This position is for 20 hours a week, hours and days are flexible and is inclusive of any night meetings. Compensation: $15 – $21 / hour DOQ. Remote work is encouraged and preferred.

Submit cover letter, salary history, and resume by January 11, 2021 at 5:00pm to Christina Amos, Village Manager, 10004 New Town Rd., Marvin, NC 28173 or manager@marvinnc.gov. EOE.

Performs administrative technical work and coordinating in the field the interpretation and enforcement of applicable codes and requirements related to the City of Belmont as set forth by the State of North Carolina and its Stormwater Phase II programs. The purpose is to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the Stormwater Services and its billing database. Other Stormwater requirements will include documentations through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with knowledgeable references with computer software packages and computer database entries such as OASIS. Performs related work as directed. Work is performed under the regular
supervision of the City Engineer/Assistant City Engineer or Public Works Director.

An employee in this class ensures billing accuracies relating to residential or commercial properties and their impervious area of a developed parcel and calculates the service charge (Stormwater Fees) based on that total area; tracks all modifications made in the database and other databases that affect Stormwater services and billing. Submits changes in the Stormwater billing structure to the accounting technician for the purpose of accurate file keeping. Conducts field appraisals to verify and update existing parcel records and appraisal data. Assists customer service representatives and accounting clerk in explaining service changes to inquiring customers; Assists various county staff if called upon in generating and preparing reports from OASIS database and/or other databases for Stormwater information.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts field inspections and records all relative found information through Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Engineering, Planning and Zoning and Public Works for the purpose of documentation of the City’s mapping and aerial photography, etc. Research billing cases to identify any problems or related problems in need of re-working or additional research; prepares listing of all billing cases for city records and accounting purposes.
• Monitors and enters property data from county records updates files for new parcels. Interprets Stormwater data and reviews all stormwater activities relating to local, State and Federal requirements.
• Assists in developing guidelines and researching multiple property areas; including creeks, streams, tributaries, storm pipes, street catch basins and other problem areas relating to stormwater runoff and its impact on the City’s major river basins.
• Assists with research of parcel identification; handles tracking and identifying properties where incomplete information is available;provides information about stormwater bills, verification of ownership or address or square footage, legal description and other important factors relating to enforcement of the Stormwater permitting. Accurate mapping, record keeping and documentation a must.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit Application with resume online at www.cityofbelmont.org or mail application and resume to: City of Belmont, Attn: HR Dept., PO Box 431, Belmont NC 28012.

About Us: In working to put communities and citizens first, the City of Charlotte’s Department of Planning, Design, and Development is committed to creating great places. The Department of Planning, Design, and Development is chiefly responsible for collaborating with community partners, guiding growth, sustaining the natural environment while also designing vibrant and inclusive avenues for citizen enjoyment.

About the Position: The Senior Project Management position responsible for leading efforts to translate planning concepts and regulatory processes and initiatives to the public, social media postings, and managing related community outreach.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree with five (5) years of professional experience;  Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred

Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in planning or related field with experience in journalism, communications or public relations with seven (7) years of relevant experience.

SR. PLANNING PROJECT MANAGER (PLANNING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH) #2012-211510-02
Apply online here: https://www.jobapscloud.com/oec/Charlotte/Jobs/Bulletin?R1=2012&R2=211510&R3=02