A Community Planner within FEMA’s Region 3 engages communities regarding risk reduction strategies and provides technical advice and guidance in the development of mitigation strategies through planning to reduce vulnerability to future hazards. The ideal candidate has experience interpreting and applying land use and planning laws, regulations, and policies, conducting reviews of regional, district and/or community plans, and consulting with stakeholders regarding on community planning.

In this Community Planner position, you will be responsible for coordinating and providing technical assistance and training to state and local officials as applicable to the preparation, revision, and updating of hazard mitigation plans to comply with federal requirements, regulations, policies, and guidance

Typical assignments include:

• Providing written recommendations for plan improvements.
• Tracking assigned plans through all elements of the review process, including data entry and drafting of review and approval letters.
• Coordinating with regional Community and Hazard Mitigation Planners.
• Coordinating and providing training and technical assistance.
• Supporting other Mitigation activities as required, including Floodplain Management and Insurance, RiskMAP, outreach, and grants.

Please refer to the full Job Announcement on USA Jobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/791056300

Planner or Senior Planner

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is seeking to hire a full-time planner or senior planner to assist with equitable municipal and regional planning. Planners at CCRPC work on a variety of projects in a diverse set of topic areas. Our work program includes writing comprehensive plans, developing municipal bylaw amendments, updating and implementing the regional plan, grant writing, and conducting project management for a wide array of municipal and regional projects related to land use, transportation, natural resources, emergency management, energy, and climate change. Proficiency in geographical information systems (GIS) is desired, but not required. Community engagement including justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion is major part of this position’s work.

The individual selected must be a self-starter, able to work independently and stick to deadlines. Regular night meeting attendance is expected. A valid driver’s license is required. Salary is dependent upon qualifications within the ranges ($50,000 – $72,800 for Planner and $65,000 – $88,400 for Senior Planner). Salary ranges will increase on July 1, 2024 based on a salary survey currently being conducted by CCRPC.

Please send a letter of interest and resume (with references and contact information) in one pdf to Charlie Baker, Executive Director at: cbaker@ccrpcvt.org. We will begin reviewing resumes on May 22, 2024. This position will remain open until filled. Job descriptions can be found at https://www.ccrpcvt.org/about-us/news/jobs/.

The CCRPC believes a diverse and culturally proficient staff are pivotal to creating an environment free of inequities. Accordingly, the CCRPC seeks to provide our membership and community with services enhanced by the professional contributions of culturally competent representatives of different races, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, physical ability, age, and sexual orientation. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. CCRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At CCRPC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles.

Self-Help is seeking a Senior Associate of Capital Development to join our team in Durham, NC. The Senior Associate, Capital Development is responsible for managing debt and equity fundraising initiatives to support Self-Help’s programs and impact, including identifying and securing new capital and fostering relationships with key funding partners and peers. This position will manage compliance and impact for active funding streams, ensuring Self-Help meets external deliverables and internal funding goals. Finally, this position will serve as a project manager and facilitator to align Capital Development activities with the needs and priorities of leadership and lending teams across the organization.

WHAT You’ll need:

• Master’s degree in public policy, planning, business, or finance or equivalent related field experience.
• 5 years of experience in capital development, legal, lending, real estate development or financial management or equivalent related field experience
• Experience working with tax credit programs a plus.
• Strong commitment to our mission – creating and protecting economic opportunity with and in traditionally underserved communities.
• Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and/or projects to meet deadlines.
• Ability to self-motivate, identify challenges and opportunities, and coordinate team responses.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to promote Self-Help through writing, presentations, and networking.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability and willingness to work beyond normal work hours as needed and travel up to 20%.
• Ability to demonstrate Self-Help’s Core Values:
  • Mission Before Self
  • Service With Excellence
  • Embracing & Promoting Change
  • Results Not Credit
  • Diversity as a Strength
  • Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact

Our mission is creating and protecting ownership and economic opportunity for all, especially people of color, women, rural residents and low-wealth families and communities.

Self-Help Credit Union has branches in NC, SC, FL and VA, and we offer remote services like online and mobile banking to make joining us easy no matter where you live.

view the full job description here: Senior Associate Capital Development | Self-Help Careers (ultipro.com)

The Transit Fellow Program is an opportunity for current or future students with an interest in the transit industry to gain valuable, real-world experience. The Fellow will work closely with the Transit Technology Senior Program Manager to implement the strategies of NVTC’s Northern Virginia Zero-Emission Bus Strategic Plan. They will also assist other staff, as needed. We are seeking applicants to begin the Fellowship in late spring or early summer, with a flexible start date based on school calendar. This Fellowship can be extended into the fall.

You can read the full job description, including directions on how to apply, here: https://novatransit.org/employment-opportunities/transit-fellow-spring-2024/

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

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

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

Brizaga is seeking a creative and self-driven team player to join our team at the forefront of the climate change and flood resilience industry. The Resilience Planner will lead and manage resilience planning projects, including but not limited to vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans.

Please view the attached position announcement for a full description and application information.