BRIDGE Housing Corporation--Residency

BRIDGE Housing Corporation, a nonprofit affordable housing developer in San Francisco, CA, is beginning the selection process of our next Terner Resident. The Resident would spend 2 years with the organization working on housing policy research and development.
Contact:
Rebecca Selleck
Terner Residency Program Coordinator
BRIDGE Housing Corporation
Direct 415-321-3513
Main 415-989-1111 x7802
Fax 415-495-4898

Institute for the Environment

David Salvesen is looking for a graduate student to help with a short-term project on school siting. The project would involve analyzing state and local policies related to siting schools. The project would begin right away and end July 31st. Pay is $16/hr up to 20 hours/week. Please contact David Salvesen at the Institute for the Environment if interested.
Contact info: 962-7045; salvesen@unc.edu

Town of Holly Springs, North Carolina

Department of Planning & Zoning

Zoning Enforcement Officer (temporary part-time)

The Department of Planning & Zoning seeks an independent self-starter that possesses strong written/oral communication skills, self-confidence, and the ability to interpret and firmly enforce relevant ordinances with tact and courtesy. The Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) will complete a variety of site work including front line zoning enforcement tasks enforcing the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and other land development requirements to investigate violation complaints, collect evidence, and issue Notices of Violation and civil penalties; complete property posting and documenting of public hearing signs; and complete inspections to verify compliance with issued UDO Permits. The ZEO may also assist with the processing of applications for UDO Permits and other duties as assigned. Some public speaking required. Technical judgment is required to interpret provisions of the codes and ordinances and property research. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in dealing with the general public.

Graduation from high school and three years of experience in zoning investigations, zoning enforcement, building permits, urban planning, or related work; OR, Associate degree in related field; OR, equivalent education and/or experience. Prefer graduation from a four-year college with a degree in planning; public administration or criminal justice; and, a working knowledge of the principles and practices of land development and enforcement actions necessary to insure compliance with land development regulation.

The hiring salary is $10/hr depending upon qualifications with an anticipated work schedule of 20 hours/week. To apply, submit Town Application and Resume to the Human Resources Director, Town of Holly Springs, P.O. Box 8, 128 S. Main Street, Holly Springs, NC, 27540/ (919) 557-3911. The Town’s application package is available on our webpage at: www.hollyspringsnc.us Holly Springs is an EOE. Position open until filled. First referral date 1/2/2008.

Orange County Environment and Resource Conservation

ORANGE COUNTY ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION
STARTS DECEMBER 10, 2007

This is a temporary part-time position, working 10-15 hours per week. The position is available December 10, 2007 and is funded through June 30, 2008 (and may be funded beyond that date, subject to future budget approvals). Rate of pay is $13.00/hour.
EXPECTED PRIORITY PROJECTS include:
• Lands Legacy Program (assist staff with stewardship and research for the County's award-winning land conservation program to acquire and protect natural and cultural resource lands)
• Natural and Cultural Systems Element, Orange County Comprehensive Plan (creation of a new policy guide for natural and cultural resources for Orange County)
• Orange County Environmental Stewardship Action Committee (help staff a network of County department representatives to evaluate and measure progress on County's environmental responsibility goal)
• Air Quality (assist staff with the Joint Orange County-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction and Action Plan Project)
• Water Resources and Farmland Preservation projects (assistance as needed)
Work includes research, field work, preparation of reports and issue papers, and other duties as assigned. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs important, familiarity with ARC-View GIS desirable. Knowledge of land stewardship issues a plus. May work up to 40 hours per week during summer and academic breaks. Flexible schedule.

Interested applicants should submit cover letter & resume by e-mail, fax or mail to the address below. Informal interviews will be conducted of screened applicants.

Send to: David Stancil, AICP
Environment and Resource Conservation Director
PO Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone: 245-2590, FAX: 644-3351
Dstancil@co.orange.nc.us

Application Deadline: December 3, 2007 (5:00 PM)