Project Planner

Salary: Hiring Range: $50,000 – $60,000, based on qualifications
Location: Fayetteville, NC (hybrid/flexible work schedule)
Job Type: Regular, Full-time
Department: Local Government Services – Planning
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Description:

Mid-Carolina Regional Council is a voluntary coalition of local governments and functions as a multicounty Planning, development, and human resources organization. Mid-Carolina Council serves local governments throughout Harnett, Sampson, and Cumberland Counties. To assist member governments across the region with resiliency and disaster recovery efforts, Mid-Carolina is looking for a motivated and passionate professional to serve as the Project Planner in the Local Government Services division.

This position will work closely with the Planning team and will be supervised by the Planning Director. The role will focus on assisting member governments with development of long-term recovery and resiliency strategies through grant submittals and administration, regional planning, technical assistance, and regulatory work. Additionally, this position will oversee the administration of grant programs that may be unrelated to resiliency but necessary to the organization’s member governments.

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Oversee Mid-Carolina’s Recovery and Resiliency Funding efforts, as well as BRIC grants, FEMA grants, and more.
• Proactively seek funding opportunities for member governments based on specific needs identified.
• Prepare and submit grant application packages for needs identified.
• Develop RFPs and enter contract negotiations with consultants in response and recovery efforts.
• Serve as Project Manager for a variety of resiliency and disaster recovery efforts across the region.
• Conduct research and analyze strategies related to hazard mitigation, recovery, and resiliency efforts.
• Work alongside local, state, and federal resiliency partners and organizations.
• Assist local member governments in technical services.
• Create recommendations, plans, presentations, and reports for member governments and partner organizations.
• Provides GIS support to staff and member government agencies.
• Performs other job-related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. This role has the potential to transition and cross-train into the duties of a Planner I role as needs arise and based upon program funding and subsequent workload of grant programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Emergency Management, Urban & Regional Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, or similar field, and a minimum of one year of related professional experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

Licensing/Certifications:

None required, though candidates can distinguish themselves with related certifications.

Additional Information:

Knowledge of:

• Local and regional resilience and hazard mitigation planning, principles, and practices.

Skill in:

• Preparation of charts and graphs.
• Interpretation of statistical data.
• Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing competing demands.
• Preparing technical documents, reports, and presentations.
• Providing clear and concise oral and written reports of activities to internal and external agencies.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with members of the public, elected officials, appointed officials, and the Council’s strategic partners effectively and tactfully.

Supplemental Information:

Location:

This position is based out of Mid-Carolina Regional Council’s office located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Due to the nature of the position to work throughout the three-county region, the position will be hybrid/flexible.

Travel:

This position will require driving a personal vehicle throughout the region to attend meetings, conferences, and any other related functions. Mileage will be reimbursed by Mid-Carolina Regional Council. Applicants must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid state driver’s license.

Evening Meetings:

This position will occasionally require attendance at evening meetings throughout the region. These meetings will primarily consist of local government Board meetings or stakeholder/steering committee meetings related to ongoing resiliency efforts and grant administration.

Benefits:

Mid-Carolina Regional Council offers employees a competitive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about the benefits offered, please contact Haley Hogg, Planning Director, at hhogg@mccog.org.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Haley Hogg, Planning Director, at hhogg@mccog.org. Only materials submitted to this address will be considered for this role