Who We Seek
An experienced, energetic, self-directed individual for the position of Senior Planner to perform difficult planning work in directing the activities related to promoting energy efficiency, sustainable development and transportation environmental issues. Projects will primarily focus on serving as the coordinator for the Triangle Clean Cities Coalition and as such is responsible for developing public private partnerships and working with member local governments to increase awareness about and use of alternative fuels. The employee meets with local and state officials, staff and business interests and designs, coordinates and initiates programs and activities. Activities include annual conferences and
workshops, coalition organization and administration, state legislative initiatives and developing and administering state and federally funded projects to develop refueling infrastructure, purchase alternative fuel and alternative fuel vehicles. Work also includes supervising the work of other staff. Work is primarily in an inside environment with minimal supervision from the Energy and Transportation Program Manager. Regional work is interfaced with the national Clean Cities program administered through the U.S. Department of Energy.

Description of Work
The Senior Planner is part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary organization engaged in long-term, regional-scale issues and shorter-term local government member technical assistance that integrates TJCOG’s focus areas of water resources, resiliency, transportation and mobility, housing, aging and human services, member engagement, technical assistance, strategy/innovation, and data. The position provides technical expertise to staff and stakeholders through services such as data collection and analysis, program development and management, supporting the administration of transportation related programs and committees, and supporting the development of internal and external initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The Senior Planner will understand the importance of positive relationships with local communities and agencies in the region and exhibit strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Position requires project management skills and the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and problem solve.

The position will require knowledge of principles and practices of planning as applied to land use planning and transportation systems as well as general planning principles. General knowledge of local government, laws, and services pertinent to planning processes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at the federal, state, regional, local levels and with elected officials. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to lead various meetings and events, make presentations and answer questions at public or project meetings. Ability to prepare presentations and prepare or coordinate the preparation of charts, maps, graphs and other illustrative materials for communication to elected officials, the public and other stakeholders. Ability to perform a variety of duties including research, drafting plans and reports, grant development and administration, etc. Demonstrated skill in reading and interpreting maps, land design plans and related spatially-focused materials. Demonstration of graphic design skills desired.

Major Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Performing intermediate professional planning, research, analytical and technical duties in the Triangle J Council of Governments’ Focus Areas.
• Managing and working within teams, made up of Triangle J Council of Governments and partner representatives, on a variety of planning initiatives.
• Planning and coordinating meetings, workshops, and other events.
• Researching trends and emerging issues on program activities and preparing and presenting reports and program recommendations.
• Clearly communicating internally and externally on program areas.
• Providing technical assistance in a variety of planning areas.

Education and Experience
Required: A master’s degree in planning, public policy, urban design, geography, public administration, or a related field with some experience are the anticipated qualifications. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a related field and extensive experience along with demonstrated advanced knowledge may also qualify.

Starting Salary & Benefits
Hiring range: $55,740 – $58,527

Benefits: The Triangle J Council of Governments offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave; NC Local Government Retirement System; 401(k); health, dental, vision and life insurance; health spending account, flexible spending account for child/dependent care expenses; flexible schedules and hybrid work environment.

Our Organization
Providing a platform for collaboration among local governments, stakeholders, and partners in our diverse region of NC. See the kind of work we do here.

How to Apply
1. Download TJCOG employment application at: https://www.tjcog.org/about/our-job-opportunities

2. Send completed application package (cover letter, completed application and resume) by email to employment@tjcog.org with the subject Senior Planner.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position is open until filled; initial review of applications begins April 4, 2022.

All employment offers will be within the stated hiring rage.

TJCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and designated Best Workplace for Commuters.

• Collecting, preparing, verifying, and analyzing data supporting transportation planning and travel analysis
• Processing and interpreting transportation data and creating data visualizations
• Integrating analysis results into project or policy analyses
• Documenting methodologies and results
• Assisting with project research
• Preparation of materials for, and participation in meetings
• Other tasks as assigned by senior staff members

As part of the District’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) cooperative agreement with the Howard University Transportation Research Center (HUTRC), DDOT engages full-time students as interns from universities in the DC Metropolitan Area and all over the country to promote the advancement of engineering and policy research. HUTRC recruits the interns and manages the program on DDOT’s behalf. In 2022, the DDOT Internship Summer Program will start around June 6th and run for 10 weeks, while the Semester Program will start on August 15th and run until the end of the year.

Applicants for the internship positions must be currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited college or university and be enrolled full-time in a degree program related to the posted internship. All students participating in the summer program must be fully vaccinated* against COVID-19, and agree to follow all COVID-19 safety guidelines throughout the duration of the internship. Proof of vaccination will be required.

Bike Durham is a local non-profit sustainable transportation advocacy organization. Our vision is a transportation system that is safe, affordable, and sustainable for everyone, regardless of who they are or where they live. Through events, advocacy, and education, we empower everyone to walk, bike, or ride transit more often.

Bike Durham is seeking to contract with an individual to coordinate community outreach activities for a safe streets project in the Old West Durham and Watts Hospital-Hillandale neighborhoods this spring. We project that the work will be an estimated 250-300 hours (20-25 hours per week), beginning as soon as possible and completed by May 31.

The planned activities include:
Initial neighborhood meetings – large and small forums to hear from one another, identifying and documenting areas of concern and opportunity. This will include activities specifically directed at engaging youth, as well as adults.
Neighbor Walk Audits of the identified areas of concern and opportunity
Neighborhood Planning meetings – Plan for and select application of tactical urbanism or possible Shared Street Implementations to calm traffic in the neighborhoods

This position(s) will work closely with the Bike Durham executive director, volunteer leaders of the Old West Durham and Watts Hospital-Hillandale Neighborhood Associations, and City of Durham Transportation department staff.

Who We are Looking For
We are looking for an independent contractor(s) with the following qualifications:

Experience
Previous paid or volunteer experience with community outreach in diverse communities
Meeting organization and facilitation experience
Experience working on traffic safety issues preferred, but not required

Personal Attributes
Enthusiasm to work with residents and business owners
Desire to engage diverse communities in discussion of traffic safety issues
Outgoing personality and ability to build relationships and trust with diverse communities reflected in Durham
Experience and comfort working in racially and economically diverse communities
Ability to plan, execute, manage and evaluate programs
Ability to organize and empower volunteers
Ability to represent Bike Durham at public meetings and events
Strong verbal and written communication
Self-motivator who is able and excited to work in a less structured environment
Works independently and collaboratively
Excellent time management skills and the ability to execute plans under tight deadlines
Has integrity, dedication, drive, diplomacy

Preferred Attributes (not required)
Experience with, or knowledge of, walk audits
Knowledge of, or relationship with, safe walking or bicycling street design
Experience using software such as: ActionNetwork, Microsoft, and Google Suite
Knowledge of the communities in Durham
Proficiency in Spanish is desired

Compensation, Hours, and Term
Bike Durham is seeking an independent contractor(s) to fulfill this role at a rate of $20 per hour for 300 hours. Since this is a contract position, we are not able to offer any benefits. We estimate that delivering on our scope of services will require an average of 20-25 hours per week for 10-12 weeks. The daily schedule will be flexible and set by the independent contractor(s) considering the needs of the Old West Durham and Watts Hospital-Hillandale neighborhoods. Our funding comes through a grant with the Duke Office of Community Affairs. The term of this contract will run through May 31, 2022.

To Submit Your Qualifications
Please send a one-page cover letter, a resume, and three references to contracts@bikedurham.org. We will not contact your references without your permission.
In your cover letter please explain your qualifications for this work, why you are interested in this contract with Bike Durham, and your relevant past experience. Please combine all three documents into a single pdf and save with your name “Safe_Streets” in the file name.
We will accept submissions of qualifications on a rolling basis and hope to contract with the most qualified contractor before March 11, 2022.

The Transit & Public Engagement Planner position at the French Broad River MPO/Land of Sky Regional Council manages the transit and public engagement tasks and responsibilities at the MPO, provides assistance to member governments, and works on other regional planning efforts at the MPO and Council as needed. Preferred candidates for this position are hard working individuals with a background in planning, excellent communication skills, and technical analysis capabilities. http://www.landofsky.org/employment.html

The National Greenway Manager is a full-time position that is responsible for overseeing the Alliance’s trail development projects and programs. The right candidate will have relevant advocacy and policy experience, at least 4+ years managing remote teams, and a passion for creating culturally inclusive public space. Must have a demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and understanding of key tools to advance transportation equity. This position can be based in the Durham, NC HQ office or remote, with flexibility to be based along the East Coast Greenway corridor.

The National Greenway Manager works under the direction of the Deputy Director in coordination with other East Coast Greenway Alliance staff.

Key areas of responsibility include:
– Advocacy and public policy initiatives
– Staff management & Internal operations
– Program delivery

For details and to apply, visit: https://greenway.applytojob.com/apply/nX3fvoAf4S/National-Greenway-Manager

Description:

NelsonNygaard has just posted listings for 5 transportation planning internships for our Summer Internship Program, as well as Associate 1 Transportation Engineer and a Transportation Engineering Intern in our Seattle office.

For over 30 years, NelsonNygaard has led the transportation planning field with our values and innovation. We’ve always been guided by the principle of putting people first—designing transportation systems for people, not just cars. This principle also extends to how we operate as a firm. We were founded by two women who believed in the benefits of a more egalitarian workplace, where leadership and creativity can blossom at all levels and where diversity is a core strength. Today, we are 150 talented and dedicated people in nine offices across the country who continue to live by those values. What unites us at NelsonNygaard is the belief that transportation can change the world and our steadfast commitment to make the world more just, more sustainable, more connected, and more beautiful.

Within our internship program, there is 1 Transportation Engineering opening in Seattle WA and 5 Transportation Planning openings in Portland OR, Austin TX, Seattle WA, Boston MA, and Oakland CA. Interns will be expected to work in office at least 3 days a week. Interns who have recently completed or are enrolled in an undergraduate program are paid $20/hour; interns enrolled in a graduate program will be paid $25/hour.

Applications can be completed at the following address:

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PER1007PWILL/JobBoard/b9e0921b-1230-465f-9436-edd64e872518/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=

General Definition and Conditions of Work
Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work serving as liaison to various transportation related organizations, boards and commissions, preparing and presenting related agenda items and materials, administering residential traffic management plan and bicycle transportation planning process, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Planning Administrator.

Essential Functions

• Serves as staff liaison to the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization.
• Serves as staff support to the Town’s Transportation Advisory Board.
• Prepares and presents agenda materials for Town Council meetings.
• Administers the Residential Traffic Management Plan.
• Manages the bicycle transportation planning process.
• Co-manages the design process for bicycle and pedestrian transportation infrastructure projects
• Prepares applications for bike/ped programs such as American League of Bicycles-Bicycle Friendly Communities, grant funding and related programs.
• Co-manages the Greenways Commission and the greenways planning process.
• Serves as liaison to the Public Transit Committees affiliated with local and regional transit providers.
• Responds to traffic and parking concerns.
• Reviews site plans for new development projects.
• Works with the North Carolina Department of Transportation staff on a variety of transportation issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of ordinances governing land use and related codes; thorough knowledge of theory and techniques of transportation planning and including transportation funding; general knowledge of planning theory and principles; some knowledge of and experience in the principles and practices of urban planning, design and of the relationship between land use, zoning, and transportation; general knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis; ability to communicate ideas effectively in both oral and written formats; ability to prepare and present technical reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, associates and the general public, staff advisory boards and special committees.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work occasionally requires standing, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms and tasting or smelling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Valid driver’s license in the State of North Carolina.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in transportation planning, transportation engineering, or related field and considerable experience in the transportation field involving assessment of site conditions and site analysis and project management (including conceptual and preliminary design of transportation infrastructure), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE RESUME AND COVER LETTER

General Definition of Work
Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work serving as liaison to various transportation related organizations, boards and commissions, preparing and presenting related agenda items and materials, administering residential traffic management plan and bicycle transportation planning process, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Planning Administrator.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions
Serves as staff liaison to the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Serves as staff support to the Town’s Transportation Advisory Board.
Prepares and presents agenda materials for Town Council meetings.
Administers the Residential Traffic Management Plan.
Manages the bicycle transportation planning process.
Co-manages the design process for bicycle and pedestrian transportation infrastructure projects
Prepares applications for bike/ped programs such as American League of Bicycles-Bicycle Friendly Communities, grant funding and related programs.
Co-manages the Greenways Commission and the greenways planning process.
Serves as liaison to the Public Transit Committees affiliated with local and regional transit providers.
Responds to traffic and parking concerns.
Reviews site plans for new development projects.
Works with the North Carolina Department of Transportation staff on a variety of transportation issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of ordinances governing land use and related codes; thorough knowledge of theory and techniques of transportation planning and including transportation funding; general knowledge of planning theory and principles; some knowledge of and experience in the principles and practices of urban planning, design and of the relationship between land use, zoning, and transportation; general knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis; ability to communicate ideas effectively in both oral and written formats; ability to prepare and present technical reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, associates and the general public, staff advisory boards and special committees.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in transportation planning, transportation engineering, or related field and considerable experience in the transportation field involving assessment of site conditions and site analysis and project management (including conceptual and preliminary design of transportation infrastructure), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work occasionally requires standing, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms and tasting or smelling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements
Valid driver’s license in the State of North Carolina.

Please apply by visiting the Town of Carrboro career portal: https://nc-carrboro.civicplushrms.com/careers/