The Department of Community and Regional Planning (CRP) in the College of Design at Iowa State University is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 16, 2020. The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the department and the College of Design through teaching core planning courses and electives at the graduate and undergraduate levels. We are seeking an individual who will contribute to research and teaching in a broadly defined area of environmental planning and sustainable/resilient communities. Areas of research and teaching interest include (but are not limited to) environmental sustainability, food systems, renewable energy, natural resource management, environmental policy, climate change, infrastructure and transportation. The planning department is a key component of a university-wide graduate program in sustainable agriculture and transportation planning. The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen connections between CRP, sustainable agriculture and/or transportation programs. Teaching, demonstrated or interest in, is of particular importance to the search committee, as the successful candidate will be responsible for developing successful courses with large enrollments.

A Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant was awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to the Isothermal Rural Planning Organization to carry out the responsibilities described in this description across Rutherford County elementary and middle schools.

The Program Coordinator (66% of the time) will carry out the responsibilities and activities of the Safe Routes to School grant on behalf of the Isothermal Rural Planning Organization (IRPO), which is part of the Isothermal Planning and Development Commission (IPDC) in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

The Program Coordinator will develop, administer and coordinate a variety of school-based programs supporting IRPO’s SRTS goals across Rutherford County. The Program Coordinator will plan, organize and implement SRTS programs at Rutherford County elementary and middle schools; support school sites’ SRTS efforts; collaborate with the school district to develop sequential classroom-based lessons supporting the SRTS program; communicate and coordinate with community organizations, law enforcement, advocacy groups and city/county officials, and develop a variety of other SRTS initiatives.

Key responsibilities include program development/planning, program administration, marketing/outreach, education and training, event promotion, volunteer coordination, and program evaluation.

The RPO Planner (34% of the time) will work with the Director to develop a robust counting program, primarily for bicyclists and pedestrians but also for vehicles. So, the Planner will report monthly on permanent bike/ped counters, as well as set-up and do counts as requested by the membership.

The RPO Planner will also serve as the point person for all or some of non-highway modes (bicycle, pedestrian, aviation and transit), depending on applicant interest and the needs of the RPO. The position will work with the membership to develop non-highway plans and project ideas, that may be submitted as part of Prioritization process.

The Town of Surf City serves an approximate population of 3,500. The town is a rapidly growing hub community situated between Wilmington N.C. and Jacksonville N.C. The town is a resort community which experiences the population drastically increased during the summer months. The Planner oversees the operations and activities of the Planning division within the Community Development Department, supervises staff, and implements plans, policies, and developmental measures in order to assure orderly growth and development of current and long-range plans for the Town.

The Volpe Center is seeking Technology Policy Analysts located in various organizational elements of the Volpe Center, including both the Innovative Research Program Office and the Technology, Innovation and Policy Division.

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.

This position acts as the City’s chief transportation planner, providing strategic and dynamic leadership for the City’s systems-level transportation planning efforts, including consideration of how transportation decisions relate to land use and economic development in the city and region.

You will provide leadership for several projects that support the Mayor’s vision for a multi-modal city that provides safe and efficient transportation for all Houstonians. You will direct efforts to support all modes of transportation, including transit, bicycling, and walking. You will be a member of the Department’s senior leadership team and work closely with City staff and partner agencies. You will communicate complex transportation planning programs, studies, and projects to a wide audience. You will coordinate daily with transportation partner such as Houston Public Works, METRO and TxDOT. You will regularly use your project management and leadership skills.

You should be creative and bring a new perspective to age-old problems. You are naturally curious and have a strong desire to learn and grow in your profession. You must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills; experience working with the public/clients/team to resolve problems; and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

This position will manage policy and ordinance development for the Department, including stakeholder engagement and implementation. In addition, this position is the Department’s point of contact for all legislative and other matters relating to the Mayor’s office of Government Relations. This position also manages the City of Houston’s Historic Preservation Program, providing direct supervision to the Historic Preservation Officer and a team of approximately 5 preservation planners.

You will provide leadership and/or participate on teams that support the Mayor’s vision for one complete city, including but not limited to the Complete Communities initiative. You will be a member of the Department’s senior leadership team and work closely with City staff and partner agencies. You will communicate complex planning programs, studies, and projects to a wide audience. You will regularly use your project management and leadership skills.

You should be creative and bring a new perspective to age-old problems. You are naturally curious and have a strong desire to learn and grow in your profession. You are detail-oriented and able to demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. You have experience working with the public/clients/team to resolve problems and have the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

This position will require that you bring your passion for public service and historic preservation to the team every day. Your responsibilities will include managing medium- and small-scaled projects that improve our community and the lives of those living in it. You will work directly with stakeholders ranging from the public, other agencies and elected or appointed official. You and the team will conduct research, analyze data, report results and make recommendations. Your days will vary. One day you might be in the field meeting with property owners about improvements they want to do to their structure, the next you will be analyzing the results from a petition for the creation of a new historic district. The next might be spent preparing a staff report for the upcoming Houston Archeological and Historical Commission (HAHC).

This Planner II position provides support to the team through technical reviews, research and analysis of planning data for activities relating to the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Planning activities include but are not limited to certificates of appropriateness, landmark designations, historic districts, design guidelines, historic tax exemptions, technical assistance and consultation, and community educational outreach.

This position will require that you bring your passion for public service and historic preservation to the team every day. Your responsibilities will include managing medium- and small-scaled projects that improve our community and the lives of those living in it. You will work directly with stakeholders ranging from the public, other agencies and elected or appointed official. You and the team will conduct research, analyze data, report results and make recommendations. Your days will vary. One day you might be in the field meeting with property owners about improvements they want to do to their structure, the next you will be analyzing the results from a petition for the creation of a new historic district. The next might be spent preparing a staff report for the upcoming Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC).

This Planner I position provides support to the team through technical reviews, research and analysis of planning data for activities relating to the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Planning activities include but are not limited to certificates of appropriateness, landmark designations, historic districts, design guidelines, historic tax exemptions, technical assistance and consultation, and community educational outreach.

The position requires moderate analytical skills, judgment, public speaking abilities, and professional planning skills; as well as a basic understanding of transportation planning methods.