Stewart’s Municipal Planning & Mobility group offers long-range and land use planning, mobility/bike/ped planning, small area studies, current planning, ordinance updates, and other services to municipalities and counties across the state, and we’re hiring for two positions in our Raleigh office! If you are a interested in the opportunity to reshape development patterns and impact the built environment, please take a look at the job descriptions for Planner II and Project Planner at http://stewartinc.com/company/careers/, and scroll down to our group.

This position coordinates building construction and renovation projects for the department.

Job Number – 201800139

– Performs technical work in the inspection and rehabilitation of dwelling units under the City’s Housing rehabilitation programs;
– Inspects dwellings of property owners seeking assistance from the City’s Housing Rehabilitation programs for compliance with applicable state and local codes and ordinances;
– Coordinates and oversees the repair of substandard or dilapidated dwellings;
– Determines those structures that are beyond economical repair;
– Prepares work write-ups and detailed cost estimates for improvement of structures;
– Schedules, attends, and conducts bid openings as needed; conducts pre-bids with contractor on-site; assists Senior community Development Planner with the bidding process
– Makes periodic inspections of rehabilitation work in progress;
– Coordinates lead abatement as needed;
– Answers requests for service and complaints by contractors and clients;
– Prepares and maintains records of inspections and related documentation

Cabarrus County Government currently has a Senior Zoning Enforcement Officer position available.

Job Number: FY19-00246

This position is responsible for enforcing the county zoning ordinance; processing zoning violations; attending court; assisting with floodplain administration/NFIP/CRS programs; reviewing commercial site plans; serving as the primary point of contact for plan review; performing site inspections; answering questions about zoning regulations in person and over the phone; issuing zoning permits; coordinating pre-app meetings for new projects; processing permit applications; presenting cases to the Board of Adjustment, and other duties as assigned.

Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or related field, considerable experience as a Zoning Enforcement Officer and certification as a North Carolina Certified Zoning Official (CZO).

Enforcing Zoning Ordinance and various environmental codes; providing technical assistance to developers and the public; inspecting properties; maintaining records; preparing reports.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

– Uses Accela permitting system to track daily work and enter case notes.
– Answers questions concerning zoning regulations in person and via phone.
– Performs proactive zoning enforcement.
– Receives and interprets complaints; inspects properties for suspected zoning violations reported by others or observed.
– Researches Zoning Ordinance to determine if a violation exists.
– Takes action to correct complaints.
– Prepares letters and citations in Accela as required.
– Communicates verbally or by writing with violator and persons submitting complaints.
– De-escalates irate customers.
– Answers floodplain and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Map questions.
– Evaluates zoning permit applications; ascertains if application conforms to Zoning Ordinance.
– Checks setbacks for residential site and accessory structures in response to complaints.
– Performs property and deed research
– Interprets zoning maps, easements and rights-of-way; conveys information concerning allowed uses in zones.
– Conducts commercial site plan review for issuing permits; inspects finished site for compliance with approved plans.

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.

Job Number: 201800137

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

Planner Position:
– Reviews all site plans, new subdivision proposals, and street closings; meets with developers, engineers, and surveyors to discuss proposals; serves on Technical Review Committee; advises developers and the general public in regards to requirements and protocols.
– Prepares legal ads for publication; ensures the placement of rezoning notice and street closing notice signs.
– Prepares case write ups and supporting documentation.
– Prepares necessary graphic displays for public hearings; prepares resolutions and ordinances; records ordinances and plats and Register of Deeds.
– Maintains appropriate files and records.
– Updates all GIS data sets used to produce department maps; prepare special maps and graphics as needed; produces standards maps for the public.
– Administers the floodplain ordinance and the Community Ratings System; interprets ordinance to the general public; maintains appropriate records; prepares and mails annual letters to flood hazard area property owners and insurers, banks, and real estate offices.
– Administers zoning code and subdivision regulations pertaining to variance requests; advises developers and general public of proper procedures; reviews applications; prepares adjoining property notices; makes public presentations to the Board of Adjustment; writes Board orders.
– Responds to inquiries from developers, citizens, and staff regarding planning, zoning, subdivision, and land development.
– Conducts training sessions on topics related to planning, zoning, subdivision, and land development, as needed.
– Prepares technical studies and reports for the City Council, Board of Adjustment, Planning & Design Review Board, and City Manager.

Senior Planner Position:

– Essential duties for a senior planner in the Planning Program Area include the preparation of short and long-range development and improvement plans; preparing graphic materials; conducting research; interpreting zoning and related codes.
– Essential duties for a senior planner in the Land Development Program Area include the review of site plans; subdivision plans, administration of zoning, subdivision and floodplain development regulations; preparing staff reports.
– Manages or assists in the development of studies, analyses and recommendations in connection with the current and long-range development plans for the City.
– Gathers, selects, compiles and analyzes data pertaining to characteristics of the area.
– Analyzes demographic and geographic information regarding population estimation and projections.
– Creates maps and graphs for analysis, demonstration and publication;
– Composes amendments for ordinances.
Attends committee, board and related meetings; represents the City relating to planning issues.
– Researches, analyzes and reviews subdivision and site plan proposals; ensures proposals contains information required by City ordinances.
– Analyzes rezoning requests; works with petitioners, residents and planning commissioners to render written analysis.
Conducts field surveys for rezoning or subdivisions; identifies current land use, surrounding land uses, traffic patterns near site and general development activity of surrounding area.
– Explains and interprets zoning and subdivision regulations to the public and elected officials.
– Explains planning problems and procedures to the general public and elected officials.
– Prepares various grant applications.
– Management of Department and consultant projects and contracts.

Planner:
– Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
– Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.
– Preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire:CFM
– Preferred, but not required:AICP and/or CZO

Senior Planner:
– Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
– Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.

JOB PURPOSE: The Planner II, under general supervision, performs professional planning, administrative and research work in the County Planning Department pertaining to comprehensive and small area planning, subdivision development, transportation planning and storm water regulations.

Salary: $45,470 – $52,289

Work environment: Office environment with some outdoor assignments.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers and the public regarding County development regulations, subdivision regulations, site development and other planning issues. Confers with and advises consultants, community member stakeholders, County staff, and other relevant stakeholders on neighborhood plans, comprehensive plans, historic presentation, transportation plans and other planning issues.
• Inspects properties and structures for compliance with current County codes and regulations; identify corrective actions to be taken by owner.
• Reviews development proposals and applications for compliance with adopted plans, proposed plans, appropriate land-use policies and regulations in collaboration with other County and State review agencies; prepare reports on recommendations.
• Participates in community development planning.
• Prepares and presents staff reports for the Planning Board and County Commissioners; communicate at public hearings and write in a clear, concise and accurate manner. Attend evening and weekend meetings as assigned.
• Prepares and manage grants for planning projects, plan implementation projects, historic presentation projects and similar special projects.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Participates on various committees, interdepartmental coordination efforts and advisory boards as directed; undertake research; prepare reports and maps.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations and read and interpret laws underlying general plans and land divisions.
• Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations, work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service.
Will be expected to perform other assignments and projects as needed and trained to support the Planning Department.

Education & Experience: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or a closely related field. Two to five years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Prior experience and knowledge of planning and development principles and practices and current, comprehensive and transportation planning principles and procedures.

Computer Skills: Prior intermediate level experience with computers, calculators, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Prior GIS related experience.

License/Credentials: Possession of a valid NC driver’s license and the ability to maintain a safe driving history as defined by Alamance County policy.

TO APPLY: https://alamance.applicantpool.com/jobs/356349.html

The Director of Planning and Inspections serves as the leader and administrative manager for the Department.
The Director has responsibility for staffing decisions, budget development and execution and managing the operations. The position is appointed by the County Manager and serves at the pleasure of the Manager.
This position will direct the development of staff recommendations for consideration of the County Administration, Joint Planning Board and County Commission and represent the County on various committees and in public meetings.

Salary: $81,143.72 to $136,564.37

To Apply: Cover letters and resumes must be attached to the online application in NEOGOV. Only electronic submittals will be accepted.
While this position will be open until filled, reviews of the applications will be considered when they are recieved and potential candidates must apply by July 22, 2019 to be included in the group of potential candidates that will be forwarded to the County Administration for consideration to move forward in the process.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cumberlandcountync/jobs/2485523/planning-inspections-director-pos119000001?keywords=planning&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Data Systems Manager: help improve transportation and safety data and data systems in cities and states across the nation!

See full description and apply by July 19 at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/164788.

This position would entail coordinating transportation and safety data collection, data systems architecture design, data management and curation, data integration, data quality, and evaluation and analysis to help improve data and data systems in cities and states across the nation.

-Design and conduct data collection and analysis projects addressing road safety, including projects focused on the acquisition, management, and quality of crash, roadway, traffic, and other safety data sources. This may involve study conceptualization/design, data collection management, data analysis and modeling, data management and governance, data workflows and publication of findings.
-Manage project resources, supervise project activities, and maintain client/sponsor relations.
-Investigate innovative new data analysis approaches leveraging solutions such as Natural Language Procession (NLP) or Artificial Intelligence tools.
-Develop information systems that contribute to the safety research and policy agenda at both the state and national level.
-Develop and foster collaborations with other researchers and faculty on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus and partner institutions.
-Mentor and support the development of junior researchers at the Center.

A master’s or PhD degree in an appropriate discipline is required, including (but not limited to), computer science, information science, information technology, data science, management information systems, geographic information systems (GIS), civil engineering, planning, or a related field.

Candidates for this position must have:
– Five or more years of data systems experience, preferably in the transportation field.
– Experience managing and curating data for sharing and online data analysis.
– Experience providing data for quantitative analysis, natural language processing and/or other artificial intelligence models.
– Experience working with clients and other stakeholders in defining data workflow requirements for data sharing and analysis.
Preferred but not required:
– Experience with tools such as Python/R/Hadoop or other NoSQL databases.
– Experience obtaining funding and managing projects, transportation focused projects preferred.
– Experience working with federal, state, and/or local agencies.

Mid-Level/Senior Research Associate: passion and experience in transportation safety and pedestrian and bicycle research to sustain and grow existing research programs.

See full description and apply by August 2 at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/165473.

The position is a full-time, non-tenure track appointment. The successful candidate will bring passion and experience in transportation safety and pedestrian and bicycle transportation research and provide leadership for such programs at HSRC. This individual will work with other senior HSRC leadership and the pedestrian and bicycle research staff to sustain and grow existing research programs, to develop new programs of research and training to address emerging issues and technology, and to foster the research culture of HSRC by mentoring junior researchers at the Center. The individual selected will be responsible for developing research ideas, designing studies, managing projects and programs, and developing proposals to secure funding for future work.

Major Responsibilities
– Lead cutting edge research and transportation projects and programs
o Design and conduct research addressing pedestrian and bicycle transportation safety, planning/design, data collection, and program/facility evaluation. This may involve study conceptualization/design, data collection management, data analysis and modeling, and publication of findings.
o Manage project resources, supervise project activities, and maintain client/sponsor relations.
o Disseminate research findings or information through training courses, workshops, webinars, or other formats to a range of technical and non-technical audiences. This may involve leading or supporting development and delivery of curricula related to safety, roadway planning/design, and pedestrian and bicycle related topics.
o Participate in the national and international pedestrian and bicycle safety community by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings at conferences.

– Provide leadership within HSRC and the broader transportation research community
o Contribute to the pedestrian and bicycle safety research and policy agenda at both the state and national level, as a leader in appropriate professional organizations, advisory groups, and steering committees.
o Develop and foster collaborations with other researchers and faculty on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus and partner institutions.
o Mentor and support the development of junior researchers at the Center.

A master’s or PhD degree in an appropriate discipline, including (but not limited to) civil engineering or planning or a related field is required.

A master’s degree and experience in conducting applied research, including research with an emphasis on transportation safety is required. A doctorate in an appropriate discipline, including (but not limited to) civil engineering or planning or a related field is strongly preferred. In addition, the candidate must have 5 or more years of experience managing research projects involving multidisciplinary staff. The successful candidate will have a national scholarly reputation, an established record of publication, and a strong track record of work with federal and/or state agencies. The individual will have experience acquiring and conducting funded research, as well as a breadth of knowledge related to issues in transportation safety such as roadway design, pedestrian and bicycle-related data, performance measurement, and demand modeling. A solid grounding in applied research design and statistical analysis techniques is encouraged. Experience obtaining funding from both DOT agencies and non-DOT sponsors is highly desired.

Research Associate: an energetic, strategic, multi-tasker for a pedestrian and bicycle transportation-focused position that bridges research and practice.

See the full description and apply by Aug 14 at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/166037

This position focuses on pedestrian and bicyclist safety and mobility, with some parts of the work focused specifically on child and youth issues. Bridging both the realms of research and practice, the position requires an energetic, strategic, multi-tasker with a diverse skill set. Responsibilities will include assisting with development and implementation of research projects, such as writing literature reviews, conducting qualitative interviews, contributing to analysis and writing reports as well as involvement in the planning and delivery of practitioner-focused technical assistance using a combination of written, oral and web-based strategies. The position requires someone passionate about supporting transportation and other safety and health professionals in using evidence-based approaches in their work. Examples of projects currently underway include (but not limited to) the Vision Zero for Youth initiative and the creation of a US-based and international award to disseminate youth-focused approaches to advancing safety for all road users and demonstration site evaluation, development of a tool to help prioritize youth travel-related pedestrian and bicycle improvements, planning and delivery of webinars on a range of pedestrian and bicyclist topics geared to professionals through our US Federal Highway Administration-funded Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. Interactions with HSRC colleagues, other UNC departments, external partners, project sponsors and the general public will all be required to carry-out their work. Travel to professional meetings, conferences, training and special events will be expected. Candidates for this position should expect to work on several projects at any given time, and with more than one project leader, so the ability to adapt to changing teams is expected. The position is a full-time, non-tenure track appointment.

Master’s degree in transportation planning, public health, psychology, education or a related field.

Five to eight years of related experience.
Strong project management skills, evidence of written and oral communication skills and the ability to function as part of a team as well as work independently to accomplish project goals are all expected for this position.

TO APPLY: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/166037

Initial Hiring Process:
Talent comes from many places, even those where we might not think to look, and so we’ve created a process that is broad, inclusive, and as free of human bias as we can reasonably make possible. We’re looking for the person with the right set of skills and approach. As such, our hiring process focuses on skills and approach.

We don’t want to see your resume, or even know who you are, until we determine that your skills and approach might be a good fit for our team. If you mail us your resume, or contact us with your credentials, you’ll be signaling to us that you are not a good fit for the way we work. Beyond that, we encourage anyone with an interest in this position — regardless of any other factor — to apply.

Application Deadline: Friday, July 19, 2019 at 5PM CT

Strong Towns, a nationally-recognized non-profit organization, is seeking a dynamic individual to help us grow our movement by managing our content production and project workflow.
The mission of Strong Towns is to support a model of development that allows America’s cities, towns and neighborhoods to grow financially strong and resilient. We have nearly 3,000 members worldwide, including at least one in each U.S. state. Our influential media site reaches over 1.5 million people annually and is shaping the national conversation on growth, development and the future of cities.
We need someone to work with our content team to help us manage our content production workflow. Such a person will:
 Have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
 Be self-driven and motivated by the Strong Towns mission.
 Have the ability to work quickly and independently to meet deadlines.
 Be comfortable working with web publishing, page layout, and project management software.
 Be a creative and strategic thinker who enjoys working collaboratively with thought leaders.
 Be able to work collaboratively with a team across digital platforms.

The Content Manager is part of a Content Team that includes the organization’s President, Senior Editor, Outreach Manager, and Community Builder. Working with this Team, the position includes, but is not limited to, the following:
 Manage the Strong Towns Content Calendar to ensure that the organization is meeting production schedules and content goals.
 Coordinate the production of content and special features, including working with writers, graphic designers, audio editor, and others involved in preparing content for Strong Towns.
Performing the layout and design of Strong Towns web-published content within the Squarespace platform. Assisting and directing the layout and design of content when produced on other platforms.
 Final copyediting of all content published by Strong Towns.
 The preparation of briefs and other short content pieces.
 The creation of landing pages and other content aggregation platforms.
 Analyzing data collected in Google Analytics, Chartbeat, CrazyEgg, and other platforms to
respond to audience feedback and advise the Team on strategy.
 Work directly with the President and the Senior Editor to implement the Strong Towns Strategic
Plan and achieve the organization’s goals, as established by the Board of Directors.

This is a full-time position that pays up to $38,000 per year. In addition, Strong Towns provides paid time off, a defined contribution for health coverage, and a matching contribution for retirement.

TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this position, please visit www.strongtowns.org/employment to start the application process. We are looking to fill this position by August 9, 2019.