General Overview:
The Shared‐Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a non‐profit public interest organization promoting multi‐modal transportation systems that work for all. Through pilot projects, research, capacity‐building, and advocacy, SUMC helps communities realize a vision of an equitable and sustainable mobility future.

SUMC is looking for a Partnerships & Engagement Intern. SUMC is expanding to serve a growing ecosystem of public agencies, mobility companies, community organizations, and tribes interested in collaborating towards mobility equity and climate goals. The Partnerships & Engagement team is responsible for SUMC’s communications, partnerships, and convening activities, including the annual National Shared Mobility Summit, as well as execution of the Shared Mobility 2030 Action Agenda, a network of practitioners taking collective action on an ambitious 8‐year plan for transformation of the transportation sector.

Position Overview:
The Partnerships & Engagement (P&E) Intern is a temporary position supporting our communications and event planning efforts. SUMC interns are responsible for a wide range of duties in a thoughtful, creative, fast‐paced atmosphere. The position requires basic knowledge of design platforms; social media applications; event administration and event logistics; and strong organizational and writing skills.

Responsibilities:
Intern responsibilities may include tasks around events, communications, external relations, and partnerships, such as:

• Events: Planning and logistics for SUMC events such as the 2023 National Shared Mobility Summit and smaller open houses, webinars, and other gatherings.
• Communications: Preparing internal and external communications about shared mobility, sustainability and equity. These may include but are not limited to: articles and blog posts, news gathering, assisting with communication design, production and other visual needs, and social media writing;
• External Relations: Writing press releases and assisting with public relations research and outreach;
• Partnership Programs: Developing research on the needs and interests of leaders in the shared mobility industry.

In all of these areas, the students will gain applicable experience and expertise they can add to their portfolio, as well experience working with teams in a digital/virtual environment and on a national level.

Qualifications:
Graduate students or B.A. in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Urban Planning, English, Business, or related programs.

The intern should be a flexible team player who is adept at research and writing and knowledgeable about transportation.

Diversity Policy:
The Shared‐Use Mobility Center is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to inclusion in transportation, and we strive to reflect that mission in the composition of our staff. Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, women, and older adult candidates are especially encouraged to submit applications.

The Shared‐Use Mobility Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant. Employment opportunities at SUMC are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment candidates are considered without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or, any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and writing sample that highlights your relevant skills for the Partnerships and Engagement Internship opening at https://sharedusemobilityctr.bamboohr.com/jobs/

We encourage candidates to discuss their personal connections to transportation equity in their cover letters. No phone calls, please.

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Organizational Background
Health by Design collaborates across sectors and disciplines to ensure communities in Indiana and beyond have neighborhoods, public spaces, and infrastructure that promote healthy, active living. Health by Design envisions healthy, thriving people in equitable, vibrant communities. Coalition partners work by advocating for policy change, building community capacity, convening diverse partners, educating on best practices, evaluating impact, facilitating dialogue, promoting smart design, and providing technical assistance.
Health by Design is committed to embedding health equity its systems, practices, policies, and activities and has expanded Healthy Communities efforts to include upstream strategies that address complex system change. The recently updated 2022-2023 Strategic Plan retained our five guiding principles and four core program areas: walking, biking, transit, and land use. Additional information can be found at
www.healthbydesignonline.org.

Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter, detailing your relevant experience and salary expectations by February 17, 2023, to Megan Bolton (mbolton@hbdin.org) including ‘WBP Manager/Coordinator’ in the subject line. Questions may be directed to Megan, by email only.

Position Description
The Walk & Bike Program (WBP) Manager/Coordinator position will have shared responsibility for the ongoing development, management, administration and evaluation of Health by Design’s walking, biking, transit, and land use initiatives.

The WBP Manager/Coordinator will work primarily within the City of Indianapolis-Marion County, with a focus on equity, safety, access, and connectivity. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Safe Routes to School and daily destinations, Parks, and Transit activities; implementation of the pedestrian master plan; first-mile, last-mile connections to transit; Complete Streets implementation; Americans with Disabilities Act planning, compliance, and implementation; pedestrian and bicycle crash analysis
and interventions; sustainability and resiliency planning; and community outreach, engagement, and education activities.

This position will work with coalition partners and stakeholders in Indianapolis/Marion County and, at times, communities throughout the state of Indiana.

This position will guide management and implementation of Health by Design’s recently awarded grant through the Indiana Department of Health, Indiana Health Issues and Challenges Grant Program. This position may also have shared responsibility for the ongoing development, management, administration, and evaluation of Health by Design’s broader active transportation and safety initiatives locally and or statewide.

This position will work with coalition partners and stakeholders at the state level and in select communities throughout the state of Indiana. It will require in-state travel and, at times, out of state travel may be necessary for training opportunities. Some evening and weekend hours will be necessary. Compensation will be $55,000 – 65,000 annually, depending on education and experience. The organization offers excellent benefits including insurance, dental, paid personal time off and holidays. This position relies on long-term funding through grants and contracts.

Education & Experience
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with at least five years of related work and/or volunteer experience; a master’s degree may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma and seven years related work and/or volunteer experience in the areas below may also be substituted. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience in one or more disciplines related to the broad definition of health and/or the built environment (e.g. public health, transportation, housing, planning/design/engineering, community economic development, public policy/affairs/ administration, social work, etc.). Experience working with and managing grants, preparing project reports, and working with public agencies would be helpful.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse community partners; a deep understanding of the principles of equity, inclusiveness, and power across multiple dimensions (such as race, ethnicity, ability, gender, sexual orientation, income, and place); and life and/or professional experience working across those dimensions.

Health by Design is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your education and experience don’t align directly with all stated expectations, please apply anyway.

Position Duties

The WBP Manager/Coordinator will plan, implement, and lead Health by Design’s walking, rolling, and biking initiatives within the City of Indianapolis-Marion County. This may include projects focused on:

• Complete Streets
• Active living
• Safe Routes to School, Parks, Transit, and other daily destinations
• Vision Zero
• Land Use and Placemaking
• Tactical Urbanism
• Indy Walkways

Projects will include Safe System strategies and emphasize policy and system level change. Responsibilities will include activities across the broad categories of assessment & information gathering; outreach, engagement & communications; public engagement; training & technical assistance; interventions & implementation; and evaluation & sustainability.

• The WBP Manager/Coordinator, at the direction of the leadership team, will develop, coordinate, implement, and lead efforts, including but not limited to:
• Document and track meetings, activities, updates, and events across the state
• Build relationships and work local partners to advance our work
• Advance formal and informal policy and system changes supporting long term walk and bike work
• Identify and develop surveys, other tools, data sources, and technology for tracking and monitoring activities, impact, and outcomes
• Develop and implement an overall evaluation plans
• Providing technical assistance via email, telephone, and in person to neighborhoods and partners seeking help on resolving issues and removing barriers to safe, equitable, accessible transportation
  • Conducting needs assessment and information gathering processes, including: • Audits of the safety, accessibility and connectivity of neighborhoods, schools, transit stops and other key destinations.
  • Pedestrian and bicycle related counts, rates, and crash numbers
  • Collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of quantitative and qualitative data
  • Geographic data and mapping
  • Leading public outreach and engagement efforts, working with neighborhood groups, community partners, businesses, school and school district staff, residents, and others
  • Planning educational and training events
  • Providing support to City of Indianapolis and Marion County Public Health Department staff

The WBP Manager/Coordinator will work with the Program & Policy Manager, HbD staff and partners, to support organizational and project communications strategies, including emails and project communications; content for newsletters, materials, presentations, and social media tools; presenting at meetings and conferences; and media advocacy.

The WBP Manager/Coordinator will support and assist Health by Design’s broader efforts including strategic plan implementation, committee and action team activities, events, and advocacy.

The WBP Manager will monitor, track, evaluate and report activities and impact.

The WBP Manager/Coordinator will represent Health by Design at partner meetings and events, and be responsible for other duties, as assigned.

Job Description
We are currently looking for a Customer Success Manager (CSM) with a passion for providing hands-on software and economic analysis support to clients. IMPLAN has a team of CSMs that are individually assigned clients and who personally serve as their primary support resource. CSMs play a pivotal role in ensuring clients’ success and satisfaction with IMPLAN as both a product and a company on a daily basis. This person is expected to deliver customer outcomes by developing a clear adoption and retention strategy for the clients in the verticals assigned to them.

Primary Responsibilities
The Customer Success Manager will be required to develop a deep understanding of IMPLAN data and all IMPLAN products. The position requires a passion for supporting a high-touch product and fostering relationships with clients, while effectively promoting sales retention and encouraging revenue growth. Their commitment to customer success is evidenced by their attention to clients’ needs, their provision of accurate and relevant solutions, and their fostering of meaningful business relationships. This candidate is also a flexible individual who excels in an open and fast-paced team environment, can work on multiple concurrent projects across the organization, and is an excellent communicator.

• Become a subject matter expert on the application and the analytical needs and challenges of clients throughout their assigned verticals
• Onboard all new customers in the assigned sales verticals by providing thorough and personalized orientation with regards to using the IMPLAN software
• Establish and maintain relationships with all clients in the assigned sales verticals including from the individual contributor to the executive level
• Achieve and maintain the target renewal retention for customers in assigned verticals
• Provide ongoing analytical support to clients across multiple communication platforms, including phone, e-mail, video conferencing, and the IMPLAN support ticketing system
• Successfully balance taking incoming orders and managing a high rate of renewals in the assigned sales verticals
• Identify expansion opportunities (upsell/cross sell) to grow customer spend
• Partner with the Education, Product, Marketing, and Data teams and serve as the voice of the customer

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to multi-task and work with multiple software platforms simultaneously
• Strong skills in logic and problem solving, conceptual thinking, and deductive reasoning
• Strong research skills and experience with complex analytical problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfort and familiarity with a team-based work environment
• Ability to self-direct and prioritize with minimal supervision
• Willingness to adapt and be challenged
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suites
• Fluency in English

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in a software customer success, sales, or customer service position and a history of providing customer support
• Experience using the IMPLAN software or an understanding of input-output modeling and social accounting matrices
• Experience with Salesforce CRM, Zendesk, and ChurnZero
• Familiarity with web meeting tools, including RingCentral, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
• Foreign language skills

Required Education

• Completion or nearing completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Economic Development, Planning, Public Policy, Urban Studies, or a closely related field
• 2+ years in a software customer success, sales, or customer service position and a history of providing customer support

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the role. Additional responsibilities and duties may change a) at any time and b) without notice.

What We Offer
At IMPLAN, we have crafted a collaborative and welcoming workplace focused on achieving the specific goals laid out by our community. We are always seeking agile, engaged, and high caliber people to join our team. We offer a comfortable office environment, free snacks and drinks, company social outings, and a workweek that ends at 3 p.m. on Fridays. Benefits offered include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, and Basic Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement 401k plan with Company Match
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 10 Company Paid Holidays

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume to careers@implan.com.

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.

Our Mission: To create shared prosperity across New York City’s five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs.

Are you passionate about public service and New York City? Do you want to have a hand in shaping our city’s skyline and future? We are seeking passionate Summer Interns to join our dynamic team of skilled and dedicated New Yorkers committed to making New York City a more prosperous place to live and work.

Spending your summer as an intern with NYCEDC could be a springboard to an amazing career. Click here to learn more about our divisions and the variety of work that we do across the five boroughs.

Our Internship Program: Our 2023 Summer Internship Program is a paid 12-week internship program, scheduled to begin on June 6, 2023. Interns are expected to work full-time throughout the summer.

Summer interns will join an intern class consisting of undergraduate and graduate students to work on exciting projects in one of EDC’s many dynamic departments. Summer Interns will also participate in training programs, networking events, and other professional development opportunities over the course of the program.

Our Summer 2023 Internship Program application deadline is Monday, January 30. All materials must be submitted by EOD that date – incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Department Overview: The Economic Research & Policy department performs industry and economic research to provide insights into key policy issues, conducts economic analysis of NYC projects, and tracks economic trends for the Mayor, policymakers, and the public as a whole. The team also supports NYCEDC in the evaluation of projects by setting up tools to assess, measure, and report on ideation and results. ERP advances high-impact thought leadership on inclusive and innovation-driven economic development.

Intern Responsibilities: The intern role entails creating, organizing, and maintaining databases of key economic indicators and processing these data for critical research requests. This role is ideal employment for people with long-term academic/research pursuits. Duties will include:

• Organize, update, and analyze economic data for requests from other NYCEDC departments and in support of the department’s ongoing research
• Support department staff in researching, preparing data, and drafting publications, including short-form and long-form reports
• Contact data sources to resolve questions and inconsistencies, or to find missing data
• Participate in collaborative discussions and learning opportunities around coding and economic modeling
• Engage in department brainstorming sessions around current economic topics and potential research questions

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program; recent graduates are also encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for the mission of NYCEDC
• Proven ability in using database and presentation tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines
• Proactive and able to work in collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Must be able to work full-time and complete the entirety of the 12-week program
• Must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as defined by the CDC, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability

Salary Target: $18/hour (undergraduate-level students); $23/hour (graduate-level students)

About Us: NYCEDC is New York City’s primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. Our mission is to create shared prosperity across New York City’s five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs. We do this by developing, managing, and implementing expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment and strengthen the city’s competitive position.

NYCEDC is dedicated to the creation of a dynamic, equitable, and sustainable urban economy. We are making sure that whatever happens next, happens right here in New York City—and that all New Yorkers are a part of it.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our diversity and inclusion mission is to attract, retain, and engage a diverse workforce comprised of talented people. NYCEDC employees can expect to work as part of a highly engaged, passionate and inclusive workforce where everyone’s contributions are valued, respected, and make an impact on one of the best and most diverse cities in the world!

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.

innovative mindset of those around you and using technology/data as a tool to explore “What If…”? Are you driven by impact? Do you seek to join a dynamic team and to work in one of the fastest growing and most collaborative cities in the US?

Come join the City of Raleigh’s Office of Strategy & Innovation (aka Office of Yes, And!) as our new Smart City Manager Smart City Manager Smart City Manager Smart City Manager. We are bold thinkers who thrive on creating impact with the big, hairy, audacious goal of serving as a model for inclusive innovation and achieving the seemingly impossible. Join our team and have the unique opportunity to shape the direction of our Smart Raleigh Plan and to help us advance the City of Raleigh’s vision to pursue world-class quality of life by actively collaborating with our community towards a fulfilling and inspired future for all.

The Office of Strategy & Innovation seeks to catalyze public sector innovation, government transformation, and civic/public/private collaboration. The Smart City Manager will be part of a collaborative team responsible for leading organization-wide strategy, innovation, and smart city efforts. Working closely with the Senior Manager of Strategy & Innovation and other senior leadership, the Smart City Manager will play a critical role in identifying, vetting, and piloting opportunities for smart city advancements and fostering public/private collaboration.

We are seeking a team member who will bring knowledge and experience in strategically utilizing technology to bring efficiencies, enhance effectiveness of services for the public, and exploring the unknown. Successful Smart City Manager has a demonstrated track record working with diverse stakeholders and will thrive in analyzing underlying business problems, identifying solutions, developing approaches, working collaboratively, and getting others excited about what they do.

Position reports to the Sr Manager of Strategy & Innovation and offers teleworking for approximately 40% of the work week. Are you excited about the position and its responsibilities but not sure if you are 100% qualified? Do you feel you can work to help us achieve our vision? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, we encourage you to apply! You won’t won’t want to miss the opportunity to be part of the City of Raleigh.

Description:

The Town of Cary is seeking passionate and inquisitive professionals to share in our goal of creating the Local Government That Doesn’t Exist. At the Town of Cary, our employees work together to positively impact lives through exceptional service. We are recruiting for either a Planner I or Planner II to perform challenging professional work in a variety of assignments which may include plan and rezoning review, demographic research, sign permit review, zoning verification letters, researching ordinance information and working in areas of comprehensive planning. Position will involve written and oral communication to various audiences including Town Council, boards, commissions, and the public. This position will work both independently and in a team environment across multiple departments with some daily direction. Successful candidates will have the desire to collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment and must be able to adapt to change through continuous learning while empowering others through shared knowledge. This position is ideal for applicants wanting to gain experience in a variety of development related planning functions, in one of the premier local governments in the United States.

Work is performed under the general supervision of senior members of the staff and requires independent judgement and discretion in the performance of duties. Specific duties and requirements are determined by the area of assignment.

Typical Tasks:

– Reviews development plans and plats (major and minor) for non-residential, mixed-use, and residential sites;
– Applies ordinances regarding zoning and development;
– Assists in the facilitation of public meetings, open houses and inter-governmental meetings;
– Answers questions for citizens, developers, and other town staff regarding planning projects including land use and zoning matters;
– Assists in the research for various programs related to transit, land use, design guidelines, transportation-related plans and other small area plans;
– Uses GIS and other software programs;
– Issues sign permits for all permanent signs; works with sign contractors, developers and business owners on sign issues;
– Provides staff support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment; prepares variance and appeal requests and presents cases to the Board;
– Processes applications for special use permits, variance requests and development plans requiring approval through the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Coordinates with other staff members to prepare the required reports;
– Works with the Inspections and Permitting Department on verification of building setbacks as needed. Works with individual home owners and/or contractors on encroachment issues including variances and director’s modifications.
– Performs other job-related tasks as required.
– Specific duties may vary based on the area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices and techniques of land use planning, planning research, zoning, and annexations; general knowledge of municipal planning, landscape architecture practice, and urban design; general knowledge of the Development Ordinance and its applications; general knowledge of the sources of data and information; general knowledge of the use of personal computers and common office software; general knowledge of GIS systems; ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, blueprints, etc.; ability to plan, organize, supervise, and carry out complex research projects effectively and simultaneously; ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, and members of the general public.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field and some experience in professional planning. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for years of experience.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preference with be given to candidates that have the following:

– Ability to work on a variety of tasks while being extremely organized and detail oriented Desire to seek out, foster, and implement change
– Desire to build collaborative groups within the organization Ability to learn and adapt in an agile environment
– Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a customer service focus Plan review experience
– Permit application review experience (signs and zoning related)
– Experience reviewing rezoning requests
– Experience interpreting and researching ordinances
– Experience writing staff reports and making presentations to public officials
– American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Zoning Official (CZO), or other related professional certifications

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, educations verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Applicants, please go to the below link to apply for this position.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/3854497/planner-i-planner-ii

This job posting will close on 01/18/2023 at 11:59pm (EST)

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Description:

Oaks and Spokes is a community-building, educational, and advocacy organization dedicated to supporting bicycling in Raleigh, North Carolina. With over 200 members and 1000+ supporters, we facilitate people being on bikes in whatever way works best for them. We host social rides, support bike education in local schools, as well as serve as the voice of Raleigh’ bike community, working with professional staff and elected leaders at the local and state levels to ensure that our infrastructure supports all modes, ages, and abilities.

We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with a Board of Directors and several contracted support roles, including an Interim Director and Safe Routes to School Grant Coordinator. Our Strategic Plan outlines our goals to grow as an organization in a sustainable and intentional manner to better serve our community of people on bikes (and people not yet on bikes!).

About the Role: This is a full-time staff position. You will serve as the Executive Director of the organization and be responsible for managing both the day-to-day activities of the organization and directing the growth of the organization, in order to achieve our capacity and policy goals as they relate to fostering a community of biking in Raleigh.

Specifically, your duties will include:

Serving as the face of the organization with external partners, including the City of Raleigh and the North Carolina Department of Transportation, as well as other non-profit organizations and private real estate development companies.
Working with the board and external partners to create “tactical urbanism” pop-up bike infrastructure in coordination with the City of Raleigh.
Develop and execute a multi-year fundraising and membership plan to support the organization’s goals, including directly soliciting financial contributions from individuals and businesses.
Managing the day-to-day operations of the organization, including any additional staff or independent contractors (or other vendors) that the organization may engage to support its work.
Facilitate and staff major and minor organizational events, including monthly board meetings, social rides, fundraisers, the annual members’ party, and other in-person and virtual events.
Administer all external grants for the organization, including applications, deliverables, and reporting.
Work closely with our volunteer Board of Directors to encourage a spirit of participation and community involvement among the organization’s leadership and membership.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in planning, business, nonprofit management, or other related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 1 year of experience working with a nonprofit organization or similar small organization, including some experience in development, grant writing/reporting, or management.
Direct familiarity and comfort with bicycling as a mode of transportation and recreation.
A can-do attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves, even if it means trying something you haven’t done before.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in a senior role with a non-profit, governmental, or private organization.
Demonstrated ability to guide an organization through significant growth and change
Familiarity with the policy and funding mechanisms for transportation infrastructure at the local and state level, as well as best practices for biking infrastructure as a form of travel in the United States and other countries.
Familiarity and experience with the Raleigh bike community and bike infrastructure in Raleigh.

Benefits and Compensation: This is a salaried position in the range of $50-70,000/year for base salary, depending on qualifications and experience. There will be an annual incentive compensation/bonus depending on your performance and the performance of the organization. This position will include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as 401(k) pre-tax contributions with the potential for employer matching depending on the performance of the organization.

Oaks and Spokes is an equal opportunity employer, and individuals from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@oaksandspokes.com.

Position Summary
The Conservation Planner is a mid-level position who plays an integral role in TLC’s land protection program. The Planner will serve as the project manager for new and existing conservation plans and initiatives. The preferred candidate will have experience creating and utilizing planning data to develop strategies to achieve the goals of TLC’s strategic action plan as well as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for producing maps; and some knowledge of the cultural and natural resources. The position will also serve as the TLC liaison for various planning initiatives across the Triangle and work closely with local governments, resource partners, and community members on conservation initiatives.

Essential Duties Include
– Community Outreach
– Plan and help lead stakeholder and community input sessions
– Assist with building and maintaining relationships with partner agencies, organizations, and communities.
– Assist with education and outreach pertaining to land protection work including special events, public relations, plan review, and workshops.

Facilitation
– Coordination of all phases of land protection prioritization including outreach strategies, landowner contact, project evaluation, strategic land protection planning, and grant writing.
– Work on planning projects such as farmland plans and regional initiatives.
– Serve as the liaison between local government, land developers, and TLC.

Advanced GIS
– Provide support in the process of updating existing GIS models and developing new models.
– Developing conservation plans and strategies to support the strategic action plan.
– Manage GIS data and use it to track progress towards achieving the goals in TLC’s strategic action plan.
– Help support the development of concept plans and designs for future preserves and priority areas.

Communications and Planning
– Draft and coordinate strategic conservation plans for TLC Initiatives. – Support partnerships like the Upper Neuse Watershed Protection Program and Jordan Lake One Water Program.
– Grant writing as necessary to support project and planning work.

Essential Experience, Technical Skills and Competencies
– Bachelor’s degree in planning, geographic information systems, geography, environmental management, environmental science, landscape architecture or a closely related field and two years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
– Extensive knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, model builder, spatial analyst, network analyst), and ability to learn new trends and technology in GIS applications. Experience customizing ArcGIS using Python a plus.
– Knowledge of advanced spatial analysis and modeling techniques (e.g., site suitability analysis, least cost path analysis, species distribution modeling, hydrology/watershed modeling, etc.).
• Technical writing experience drafting plans, analytical summary tables, and graphics.
• Experience conducting community outreach and working with technical advisory groups and stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation skills, and ability to make technical information accessible to nontechnical audiences.
• Background in natural resource conservation, climate science, and earth science.
• Exceptional critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; the ability to focus on solutions.
• Awareness of and willingness to actively participate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts with a commitment to seeing how our work can be more equitable and support those efforts.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision as well as collaboratively in an environment that stresses teamwork.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks, work with different personalities and manage tight timelines with accuracy.
• Project management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• A service-oriented mindset with the desire to help others succeed.

How to apply
Applications should be submitted via email as a single pdf to hr@triangleland.org with the subject line “[Position] Application.” The following documents should be included:
1) letter of interest/cover letter
2) maximum two-page resume
3) map work sample (ideally from a conservation planning project)
4) three professional references.
References will not be contacted without notifying you first. All applicants will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to move forward, HR will contact you. We do not accept online application submission from Indeed, LinkedIn, or Simply Hired. Please no contact from recruiters. And please no emails, phone calls, or drop-ins for application status updates. No paper submissions.

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JOB SUMMARY: Applies demonstrated knowledge in demographic, economic, and other complex datasets to support agency activities including socioeconomic forecasting and modeling, land use monitoring, and routine community data and performance indicator tracking and reporting. Leads medium- to large-scale projects. Work is performed under the limited supervision from the Principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees development and maintenance of tools, techniques, and inventories utilized in agency long-range socioeconomic forecasting efforts, including regional demographic and economic projections as well as disaggregated projections at a localized scale using the UrbanSim land use model.
• Manages the Community Data Snapshots (CDS) project, which summarizes and communicates select demographic, economic, housing and transportation datasets at local geographies for municipal and neighborhood partners.
• Aids in data development projects which support agency socioeconomic forecast and modeling activities, including but not limited to: land use and development monitoring, employment estimation, and U.S. Census operations and products.
• Maintains CMAP’s role as a Census State Data Center (SDC) coordinating agency, serving as primary contact/liaison with state lead agency.
• Coordinates agency efforts to support the SDC program in the areas of municipal outreach, new geography delineation, data dissemination, and public promotion of Census activities.
• Conducts or leads complex analyses and investigations using GIS, scripting, statistical analysis, and other innovative techniques related to large urban datasets to inform internal and external decisions.
• Conducts advanced work to automate the production of data tables, maps, graphs, and other business intelligence products for a variety of audiences.
• Writes technical reports on demographic trends and projections for public consumption.
• Attends internal department meetings and internal and external committee meetings, outreach events, and workshops as assigned.
• Participates in other project teams as needed.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Attends internal department meetings and internal and external committee meetings, outreach events, and workshops as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered)

Required: A Bachelor’s degree in Demography, Economics, Social Science, Data Science, Statistics, Urban Planning, or a related discipline; exposure to and experience with data collection, large urban datasets, research, and quantitative analysis, through coursework, internships and/or professional experience; a minimum of three years of professional experience.
Preferred: A Master’s degree or a PhD in Demography, Economics, Social Science, Data Science, Statistics, Urban Planning, or a related discipline; a minimum of one year of professional experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES including competencies that may be representative but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Excellent ability to perform data processing, analytical tasks, and data visualization on large urban datasets using Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, Python, R, SQL, and/or other scripting tools.
• A sound understanding of demographic techniques (including cohort-component methods) and employment estimation concepts (e.g., Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, NAICS classifications).
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Census Bureau products and programs as well as other demographic data sources.
• Excellent skills in principles of research, data collection and analysis, and preparation of technical reports.
• Excellent ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to external and internal audiences orally, in writing, in data visualizations, and in presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and work as part of a team is required.
• Sound proficiency in business technology, including communication and collaboration tools used in remote work environment (Teams, Zoom, etc.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of professional experience analyzing and presenting demographic data.
• Highly proficient programming skills.
• Expert level knowledge of one or more statistical or geospatial software programs such as: R, Python, ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or QGIS, and the ability to use the software independently to develop tools and devise methods and processes to resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated project management experience seeking continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent graphics, technical writing, and general writing skills including thorough documentation of all work products.

WORK ENVIRONMENT (environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.)
Work is typically performed in cubicles in an office environment, or remotely under limited supervision.

Description:

The Town of Cary is looking for a passionate and driven professional to share in our goal of creating the Local Government That Doesn’t Exist in innovative and exciting ways! Through the value of People First, we emphasize the importance of taking care of our employees and citizens. We strive to live inspired while working together to impact lives through exceptional service.

Cary offers the best benefits in support of our diverse workforce, providing employees with choices. A competitive salary is offered depending on qualifications and experience. Our highly comprehensive total compensation package is unprecedented, allowing Cary to value and support our employee’s whole selves, and sets us apart as an employer of choice.

It is an exciting time to be a part of our organization! If you are committed to excellence and providing high quality service and desire growth opportunities and a great place to work, this may be the opportunity for you!

The Senior Planner performs complex professional work in a variety of assignments. We are looking to add someone to our team who can contribute to and has experience in managing and presenting rezoning and annexation cases; reviewing and facilitation of infill and redevelopment projects; managing and presenting ordinance amendments; and working in areas of comprehensive and strategic planning. This position requires excellent written, presentation, and facilitation skills to communicate with various audiences including Town Council, boards, commissions, development partners, and the community. Public speaking is a vital component of this position. You must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment across multiple departments with limited daily direction. Successful candidates will collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment and must be able to adapt to change through continuous learning while empowering others through shared knowledge. Demonstrated knowledge of land use principles, zoning practices, urban design, mixed use concepts, infill and redevelopment are desired.

Work is performed under the general supervision of senior members of the staff and requires independent judgment and discretion in the performance of duties. Specific duties and requirements are determined by the area of assignment.

Typical Tasks:
Specific duties may vary depending on work demands:

– Processes applications for rezoning and annexation requests; coordinates with other staff members to prepare the required reports; serves as a case manager and point of contact for applicants and citizens; presents cases to the Town Council and Planning and Zoning Board;

– Develops, interprets, amends, and enforces ordinances regarding zoning and development;

– Coordinates and organizes public meetings; participates in the facilitation of in-person and virtual public meetings, open houses, and inter-governmental meetings;

– Drafts Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals and manages consultants for specific projects;

– Assists in the development and implementation of Council initiatives and goals related to long-range planning; prepares, plans, develops and implements elements of the comprehensive plan;

– Assists in the planning and implementation of various programs related to transit, land use, design guidelines, transportation-related plans and other small area plans;

– Oversees and administers Master Sign Plans;

– Provides staff support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment; process applications and prepares staff reports for variances, administrative appeals and appeals of civil penalties; presents cases to the Zoning Board of Adjustment;

– Prepares zoning verification letters;

– Analyzes and reports on housing trends, demographics, population changes, census data and other related information to provide background for current planning activities and special projects;

– Responds to inquiries from citizens, businesses, landowners, developers and elected and appointed officials regarding matters such as population and demographics, status of current projects, interpretations of the Land Use Plan, zoning matters, current and proposed ordinances, area plans and studies and on issues related to environmental and historic preservation and development;

– Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of land use planning, planning research, zoning, and annexations; thorough knowledge of municipal planning, landscape architecture principles and practice, and urban design; thorough knowledge of the Development Ordinance and its applications; bicycle and pedestrian planning; thorough knowledge of transit operations and planning; thorough knowledge of growth management methods and practices; thorough knowledge of statistical methods and their application; thorough knowledge of the sources of data and information; thorough knowledge of principles and practice of community facilitation and conflict resolution; thorough knowledge of the use of personal computers and computer software; ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, maps, etc.; ability to plan, organize, supervise and carry out complex research projects effectively and simultaneously; ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, and members of the general public.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field and considerable experience in professional planning. A master’s degree in a closely related field may be credited toward some years of experience.

– Experience with public speaking including displaying confidence, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage with an audience

– Experience with land use principles, zoning practices, urban design, mixed use and redevelopment projects

– Development plan review experience

– Experience reviewing rezoning requests

– Experience with current planning permitting processes, such as signs, special use permits and zoning verification letters

– Experience interpreting and researching ordinances

– Experience writing staff reports and making presentations to public officials

– Strong written and verbal presentation skills

– Desire to seek out, foster and implement change

– Desire to build collaborative groups within the organization

– Ability to learn and adapt in an agile environment

– Ability to work on a variety of tasks while being extremely organized and detail-oriented

– American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Zoning Official (CZO) or other related professional certifications

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Applicants, please click on the below link to apply for this position.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/3759500/code-enforcement-official-multi-trade-i-iii

This job posting will close on 10/25/2022 at 11:59pm (EST)

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