In the position of Senior Advisor, you will be responsible for serving as a primary source of high-level policy advice and expertise to Executive-level personnel on complex programmatic matters relative to the Agency. Typical duties include:

Planning, initiating, and coordinating comprehensive management and program evaluation studies
Refining and adjusting internal guidelines, as needed, and recommending the development of new or substantially modified policies, methods, and systems to support operational needs
Evaluating results and preparing well-documented recommendations for major program and related policy changes
Representing the Executive in senior level working groups that span matters of FEMA-wide policy to include legislated initiatives and resource investments
Maintaining continuing liaison with officials of other Federal, state, and local agencies; other professional organizations; research scholars; and social science professionals in private and academic settings to develop operationally beneficial information and resource sharing

Under the general supervision of the Planner III, an employee of this class is primarily responsible for long-range planning activities in the areas of transportation and land use, which includes conducting research and analysis and developing, amending, and implementing County plans and transportation improvement projects. Position is also responsible for providing staff support to County advisory boards and elected officials. Does related work as required.

The purpose of this position is to perform technical and professional planning duties in support of the departments. Successful performance facilitates and promotes well planned city development and growth.

The work consists of varied administrative and technical duties. The unique nature of each case contributes to the complexity of the work.

Equinox is looking for a Landscape Architect or Planner that will contribute to the preparation of recreation plans at the local and regional level for greenway, trail, and park projects. They will also be involved in master plans for multimodal improvement projects and water/natural resource efforts. This person will conduct data collection, develop documents for planning projects that are graphic rich, and assist with client and stakeholder coordination and public outreach.

The ideal candidate shall demonstrate the following qualifications:

-Ability to make visually appealing and easy to read maps with GIS including the ability to organize and analyze data in GIS (ESRI programs)
-Excellent command of Adobe suite (i.e. InDesign, Acrobat, etc.)
-Ability to write clear, understandable, and highly readable planning documents
-Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of an organization
-Ability to organize work and effectively manage time
-Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
-Experience with public process and relevant tools
-Experience with Microsoft suite (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
-0-6 years of professional work experience
-A professional Landscape Architecture (or other relevant) degree from and accredited college or university

In addition to knowledge, skill, and ability, Equinox is looking for an individual that embraces both our mission and our core values of Balance, Quality, Community, Relationships, and Prosperity. This position will require some overnight travel.

Do you want to make a difference in the Town of Chapel Hill?

Collaboration, curiosity, and a passion for place-making are key. You’ll work with a wide range of leaders, developers, builders, community organizations, and residents.

Together, you’ll enhance the Town and set the course for a new era in this dynamic, growing community.

If you are a high performing problem solver, with the technical skills to deliver, apply at www.townofchapelhill.org/jobs

About Us
The Town of Chapel Hill is dedicated to providing quality service for residents and visitors to our beautiful Town located in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is a thriving town that values and respects a diverse community, workforce, and ideas. We provide an equitable and fair employment environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

Hiring Range: $50,886 – $70,855

Applications: Priority will be given to applications received on or before 7/29/19. Position will remain open until filled.

This position guides staff and clients through the full life cycle of a development project from pre-submittal due diligence to final construction. Represents Town as a development liaison innovator with Town departments and private development industry ensuring innovative best management processes (BMP) are developed, coordinated, communicated and implemented. The position provides advanced level professional planning work and are considered subject matter experts with the highest level of knowledge, providing consultation to other planning staff and to management.

– Analyzes plans and makes recommendations related to physical, social and economic development of the community and its neighborhoods
– Provides a point of high level pre-planning/project management and technical knowledge for process and permit related questions for internal and external clients from regulatory review to construction.
– Advises representatives from developers, architects, engineers, planners, property owners, town departments, town manager’s office, other governmental agencies and contractors on technical matters to verify data, coordinate various stages of work, and explain the Town’s processes, codes and procedures.
– Provides planning expertise to support land development plan review from preliminary to permit issuance in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and adopted policies. Services can range from pre-submittal conferences, sketch review, when required.
– Performs complex office-based and field research which includes making site visits to neighborhoods.
– Prepares demographic information; prepares general or detailed design studies; prepares reports for Town Council consideration
– Providing GIS administration and maintenance of data sets and maps;
– Preparing spatial analysis and reports;
– Administering and managing changes to zoning maps and jurisdictional boundaries;
– Evaluating and analyzing zoning requests

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
– Working understanding of: Subdivision, Site plans, infrastructure improvement plans, recorded maps, building construction plans and shop drawings.
– Federal, state and town codes, ordinances and regulations in processing land development and building permit applications as well as Town policies, development goals, processes, procedures, and standards as they apply to the development approval process
– Documents submitted in support of applications in compliance with federal, state and town laws, codes, ordinances and regulations. Customer service principles, theories and practices
– Planning, engineering, architectural, construction, and development terminology, practices, procedures and basic principles including development financing and construction practices.
– Land use and development approval processes, budget, cost estimation and capital improvement processes.
– Mathematics in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics related to regulatory review and permit processing.
– Planning and zoning principles, techniques, theory, and practices

The Economic Development Manager will work under the supervision of the Associate Director of Economic Development to manage NCGrowth’s economic development research projects. The Economic Development Manager will have knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques for supporting business growth, facilitating entrepreneurship, and developing strategic plans. The Manager will be responsible for project management, supervising graduate student analysts, economic development research design and analysis, partnership development, and grant reporting.

Position Number 20020017

This position requires excellent oral and written communication, knowledge of economic development principles and trends, knowledge of research methods and study design including data collection/analysis and interpreting/reporting results, ability to manage resources and monitor activities associated with the progression of multiple concurrent projects and programs, and ability to instruct, train and supervise graduate student analysts.

This year we celebrate the Kenan-Flagler Business School’s Centennial year. We opened our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarded our first degrees to 12 students in 1921. Today we offer Undergraduate Business, MBA, Master of Accounting, PhD and Executive Development programs. You’ll find our 37,000 graduates in 50 U.S. states and 86 countries. Our faculty, who represent 21 countries, are world-class researchers and teachers.

While much has changed since our founding, you can trace our tradition of educational innovation and core values — which both reflect and form our unique culture — to our earliest days. Business and the liberal arts have become the foundation for our educational approach – preparing students with the enduring knowledge and skills they need to navigate a complex future. We are an institution that, for 100 years, has provided a high quality business education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, transforming the lives of students, preparing them to graduate to become extraordinary leaders in their communities, and employees helping students to achieve that goal while perpetuating the impact a Carolina education has on people’s lives and on society.

NCGrowth is a university center that helps businesses and communities create good jobs and equitable opportunities through applied research and technical assistance. In partnership with other universities and community organizations, we provide technical assistance to businesses and governments on economic development and entrepreneurship projects. Since 2012 we have helped to create over 400 jobs and worked with more than 70 clients. To learn more, please visit our website www.NCGrowth.unc.edu.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Salary: Hiring Range $52,835 to $58,255 Depending on Qualifications
The Cape Fear Council of Governments (CFCOG) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Regional Planner. The CFCOG is a vibrant regional planning organization located in beautiful Wilmington, NC. We serve the local governments in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties in a fast-growing coastal region of nearly 500,000 residents. The Regional Planner position will be highly independent and will be responsible for administration of Cape Fear Rural Transportation Planning Organization (CFRPO), assisting in the creation of high-quality comprehensive land use plans or land development regulations, and providing technical assistance to member governments. The successful candidate must be able to work on multiple projects at one time, while still being able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Duties include land use and development related services, coordination of the transportation planning process for the CFRPO planning area, and management of the CFRPO’s NCDOT Prioritization process. The position may be responsible for performing contract planning services for local governments in the area, including staffing local planning departments on an interim or part-time basis. The position may also be responsible for applying for and administering grants on behalf of the CFCOG or its member governments.
A Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field is required. A Master’s degree, AICP, and CZO certification is preferred. The ability to communicate effectively with the general public and public officials are a prerequisite, and experience collecting, analyzing, and mapping geographic data is preferred. Travel within the CFCOG’s four-county region and attendance of some evening meetings will be required.
The CFCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package, including full medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and participation in the NC Local Government Retirement System.

Please submit a resume, references, and a CFCOG employment application to Wes MacLeod, Director of Local Government Services, by email at wmacleod@capefearcog.org no later than September 1
st, 2019.

The City of Marion is accepting applications for Development Review Administrator [planner I equivalent] to join our planning and development services team.

Marion (pop. 8,000) is located in McDowell County, and within a 30-minute drive of Asheville and Hickory on Interstate 40. Named 2018 Best Small Town in North Carolina by the NC Rural Center, our small vibrant gateway community is adjacent to some of NC’s best natural treasures that offer a wide range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Marion’s close proximity to nationally recognized destinations, natural attractions, and low cost of living makes the community a great place to live, work, and play!

The purpose of this position is to perform complex technical, administrative, and investigative tasks while working closely with the public on a regular basis to provide customer service on development matters to ensure compliance with the City code of ordinances that regulate development and public safety.

An employee in this class performs development review and code enforcement work that provides coordinated guidance and administration of development within the City to protect the public health and general welfare of citizens. Work involves the detailed review and analysis of applications for site plan approval, subdivision plats, floodplain development,and other related development review processes. Assists development professionals and the general public with development and public safety issues; conducts research on policy and best practices for development and other public safety related matters; develops various types of maps, charts, photographs, and other visual aids using general accepted software to substantiate and illustrate data in written reports; and provides development consultation and enforcement assistance to other City departments. Work involves providing technical guidance with considerable public interaction on issues requiring good judgement, firmness, and tact. Work is performed under general supervisor of the Planning and Development Director and is evaluated through periodic conferences and observation of duties performed.

– Performs site plan review for compliance with City code regulations, technical documents, and adopted plans.Prepares comment letters and issues permits to development professionals and the general public.Conducts subdivision plat review. Researches nonconforming lots, historical subdivisions and plats, land uses, easements and other factors that influencel and modification.
– Provides on-call assistance to development professionals, city staff, and the general public to answer development-related questions and assists development professionals and the general public with various forms and applications pertaining to development review.
– Performson-site code compliance inspections that include, but are not limited to,floodplain management, subdivision, zoning, signage, dilapidated housing, public health and safety nuisances,and other unsafe conditions on private property.

Starting salary range $34,989 to $45,000 depending upon experience and qualifications.

For more information and to download an application please visit http://marionnc.org/Marion/pages/employment.php.

For all other inquires please contact Heather Cotton, Planning and Development Director at (828) 652-3551 or hcotton@marionnc.org.

The Mid-Carolina Council of Governments (MCCOG) is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the regional agency serving Cumberland, Harnett and Sampson Counties as well as the twenty-one cities and towns in those counties. This vibrant region is home to well over 500,000 people. The Council of Governments offices are located in Downtown Fayetteville, NC. The MCCOG houses the Area Agency on Aging and the Rural Planning Organization in addition to the other planning services provided.

The Executive Director serves as the leader and manager for organization. The Director has responsibility for staffing decisions, budget development and execution and managing the operations. The position is appointed by the Board of Directors which will annually set goals which will be the basis for the Director’s evaluation. He or she will direct the development of staff recommendations for consideration of the Board. The new Director will be expected to aggressively work to expand the services provided and seek additional funding to support service delivery.

The Regional Council is looking for a candidate with outstanding leadership, management, analytical and communication skills. A master’s degree in Planning, Public Administration or a related field is preferred with at least five years of management experience. Three additional years of management experience with a bachelor’s degree can substitute for a master’s degree. Professional planning recognition through the American Institute of Certified Planners is desirable but not required.

The candidate must be able to show previous positive leadership experience in a role of significant responsibility as well as skill as a manager of professional employees. He or she also needs to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication ability, including skill in presenting to large and small groups. Further, the ability to analyze complex situations and develop thoughtful and appropriate recommendations is a must. The new Director will also be a good listener and understand others’ perspectives.

Interested individuals should email a resume and cover letter to Jim Bourey at: Jim.bourey@mcgillassociates.com

Only electronic submittals will be accepted. While this position will be open until filled, reviews of the applications will be considered when they are received,and potential candidates must apply by August30th to be included in the group of potential candidates that will be forwarded to the Selection Committee for consideration to move forward in the process.

Pender County is excited to announce an opportunity to fill a Current Planner position. As one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina, this position works with a team in a dynamic setting to accomplish the goals of the department with several long-term projects underway.

Performs professional work facilitating land development and growth policies; assessing current development projects; developing and maintaining regulatory ordinances; interpreting and administering development compliance with current zoning codes, subdivision ordinances, flood codes, and related regulations; providing information to the public; preparing various planning maps, files, and records; and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Senior Planner.

Job Number: 2018–00250

Essential Functions
– Reviews proposed development plans, subdivision plats and master plans for conformity to County regulations.
– Researches, analyzes and implements current planning regulations and codes.
– Point of contact to assist the public with applications and inquiries concerning development plans, zoning and flood codes and other related matters.
– Compiles technical data, writes reports, makes maps and provides support to various County boards; makes related presentations occasionally in meetings occurring after normal business hours.
– Must be proficient with to produce, interpret and analyze project maps and data utilizing geographic information systems software.
– Drafts and submits public advertising notices in conformance with state statutes.
– Corresponds and coordinates with staff and representatives on projects for the various County boards.
– Assists permitting, code enforcement and inspections with project and general planning related questions.
– Monitors project progress with on-site field inspections.
– Utilizes existing tracking systems for development records including special use permits, variances and subdivisions.
– Serves as Local Permit Officer for the Division of Coastal Management.