Employees in this class perform professional transportation planning work in current and long-range planning projects for the urbanized area. Employees in this class perform responsible journey level planning work to provide coordinated transportation projects and options for Cumberland County as well as the surrounding urbanized area.

McAdams is adding to our growing greenway practice and is searching for the right planner to join our team. If you are active in the field of bicycle + pedestrian planning and design and want to make a difference in creating sustainable, livable communities – McAdams is the right team for you.

An employee in this class performs technical and professional transportation planning work for the region, with tasks such as attending various regional or state transportation planning meetings, special traffic and corridor studies, various data gathering and analysis; facilitating public hearings or other means of public input; and supporting other staff through technical research and writing. Work includes tasks such as gathering statistics and field data; analyzing data, preparing reports; developing recommendations; preparing GIS data and maps; providing technical assistance to the local government members; planning and participating in various public participation processes; supporting groups and committees made up of citizen and public officials; evaluating programs and preparing and presenting reports; and complying with grant reporting regulations. Work requires considerable knowledge of rural transportation planning and of planning concepts as well as independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties. Work is performed primarily in an inside environment but also requires field work and travel within, and occasionally outside, the region. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through conferences, observation, reports, progress on projects, and feedback from the clients.

The Destination Sales and Marketing Group, Ltd. (DS&MG) is a business services company that operates and manages transportation option programs in Arlington, VA. DS&MG has led the way in the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) industry since 1998 and has a solid reputation as a firm that creates innovative programming with measurable results. DS&MG operates programs including Arlington County Commuter Services’ Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP), BikeArlington, Mobility Lab, WalkArlington, and Capital Bikeshare as well as outreach for Vanpool Connect and Northern Virginia Transportation Commission’s I-66 Commuter Choice – Inside the Beltway program. We educate and assist our clients in offering their employees, residents, tenants, and visitor programs and amenities that support travel choice.

WalkArlington is Arlington County’s walking education and encouragement program, started in 2009. Active modes of transportation, including walking, biking, and rolling are central to Arlington’s vision of an equitable transportation system that enhances the overall quality of life for those who live, work and play here. WalkArlington supports the County’s vision by working collaboratively with local citizens, businesses, stakeholders, and County departments to offer programs that promote active transportation choices.

Position Summary

We are seeking a transportation, urban planning, community outreach, or marketing professional to promote walking as part of an Active Transportation team for local government. The WalkArlington Program Manager will direct all WalkArlington outreach and promotions in support of program mission in this full-time position. They will also collaborate regularly with other active transportation (BikeArlington) and TDM (Arlington Transportation Partners & Mobility Lab) staff on mutually beneficial projects. They will report to the Active Transportation Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all WalkArlington education, outreach programming, and events.
• Explore strategic and creative ways to employ walks, events, and tactical urbanism to promote innovations in active transportation.
• Work with the Marketing Team to create and implement integrated marketing campaigns to support outreach programs and to promote walking and walkability utilizing social media, digital campaigns, blogs, newsletters, video, websites, and other creative modes to reach the community.
• Manage the community on WalkArlington’s social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and develop and implement strategic campaigns to increase engagement with content and programming.
• Represent Arlington County on pedestrian-related task forces and committees, at professional gatherings, and on panels through participation in tours, community meetings, and national conferences.
• Expand and maintain ongoing partnerships with County departments, County Board, schools, and community organizations for maximum opportunities and leverage.
• Coordinate with vendors (i.e., printers, promotional, videographers, and photographers) to establish quotes, production schedules, and delivery of materials.
• Track outreach for monthly reports: inquiries, events, community outreach, materials distribution, social media, website, and press.

Required Skills & Experience

• A minimum of a 4-year college degree preferably in communications, planning, or a related discipline with 3-5 years of experience in a related position, preferably in a non-profit, government, or business development environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated excellence in writing and editing marketing and communications materials
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and able to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable with web-based project management tools and collaboration technologies.
• Strategic marketing/communications experience.
• Results-driven, proactive, and able to work independently and with a team.
• Responsive and proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Experience in managing and collaborating with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Experience with/awareness of the Arlington community is a plus.
• Interest in walking, transportation demand management, pedestrian safety, and urban transportation.

Submission Details

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to Katy Lang katy.lang@walkarlington.com. Submissions without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Please write Program Manager – WalkArlington in the subject line.

The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, seeks a proactive and creative collaborator to be our next Planning Director. The Director will lead a team of competent and dedicated staff in responding to the community vision around challenges of growth. With an organizational culture of collaboration and teams, the Town of Chapel Hill is committed to citizen engagement and the Planning department plays a critical role in working with a diverse and participatory community, regional partners, the University System, and the Council to achieve strategic goals.

Performs highly skilled, professional and administrative work in the Planning and Development Services Department pertaining to land use and zoning and provides a broad scope of planning services for the City. Administers specified planning activities, performs studies, presents staff reports and supervises other staff in such endeavors as needed. Provides staff oversight and administrative assistance to various boards and commissions. Enforces the City zoning and development ordinances.

This position serves the role of Zoning Administrator for the City and department head in the absence of the Planning Director. Works under general supervision of the Planning Director.

As a member of the Engineering and development review team, this position will be responsible for a wide range of transportation, development, and land use planning assignments. The successful candidate will administer and work on periodic updates to the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP), as well as other planning documents; assist in short and long range plans based on future land use plan; review site plans, preliminary subdivisions, and construction plans for compliance with applicable transportation-related plans and ordinances; coordinate and review Transportation Impact Analysis reports for proposed development projects; provide assistance to citizens, developers, and public officials regarding transportation-related matters; participate in cross-jurisdictional transportation-related meetings (i.e. CAMPO, Wake Transit, NCDOT); perform other tasks as assigned. Requires knowledge of transportation planning, coordination of data collection and other research topics such as traffic counts, regional model data, coordination with neighboring jurisdictions on transportation planning issues, and concepts, principles, techniques and legal aspects of municipal planning. Position also requires ability to read and interpret ordinances, specifications, and plans; and strong organizational and communications skills. Requires Bachelor’s degree in city and regional planning, transportation planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, or a related field, and 1-2 years of experience in transportation planning. The hiring salary range is $53,334-61,00 DOQ with an annual pay for performance salary review, a very competitive benefits package, and a 5% Town contribution to 401(K).

Seeking a research analyst. The ideal applicant should have a background in technology and public policy, as well as exceptional writing skills. Individuals with a strong interest in public policy issues related to artificial intelligence, open data, and the Internet of Things, are especially encouraged to apply. This position will be based in Washington, DC and will report to the Center’s director.

seeking a research assistant for tech policy issues. The ideal applicant should have a demonstrated interest in tech policy, as well as exceptional writing and copyediting abilities. Individuals with a strong interest in Internet policy debates, including privacy, security, and platform regulation, are especially encouraged to apply. This position will report to the vice president of ITIF.

This position works directly with other professional planning staff to perform work in administering the Town’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). This highly skilled position requires the ability to apply the UDO to specific situations and provide accurate and well-organized analysis to customers, applicants and various Town boards including the Planning Board, Board of Zoning Adjustment, Historic District Commission, Appearance Commission and Town Council. The ideal applicant’s skill set will also include the ability to work independently to conduct research on a variety of topics, meet multiple overlapping deadlines and communicate effectively and clearly with parties representing diverse interests and motivations. Clear and professional written and verbal communication, including comfort with public speaking, is very important. A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in planning or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in an unrelated field plus two or more years of professional experience in a related field is typically required, but an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be considered.