Job Description

CATEGORY: Planning

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) seeks a diligent, independent member to join our team for the position of Water Resources Planner.

Your efforts can help to ensure clean drinking water for over 1.6 million people. The Piedmont Triad is home to three of North Carolina\'s major river basins. Additional water resources planning helps to ensure tributaries and riparian assets improve water quality and support local food production and manufacturing, recreation and tourism, as well as native wildlife. If this work interests you then you should consider a career conveniently located in Kernersville with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC). The PTRC is the lead regional organization for the 12 counties of the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. Primary duties include:

• Providing services to member governments in the area of water quality and watershed planning on specific projects in the 3 watersheds in the region, stormwater plans and other state and federal funded water and air quality efforts.
• Assisting the Stormwater Program coordinator on the strategy around stormwater education and media services.
• Applying for and Managing grants to support water quality planning, stormwater and utility system improvements.
• Administration of Upper Cape Fear River Basin Association for permitted wastewater utilities.

Additional duties may include supporting project managers on other environmental initiatives including disaster resilience, air quality, long-range land development plans; transportation, pedestrian, and bicycle plans; and greenway and open space preservation plans. Individual should provide technical assistance with grant writing and project management for water related projects. Employee will occasionally work with an intern and/or volunteers, e.g. community partners or non-profits) to carry out these services and will be required to work in the field, on-site some days.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor\'s degree in natural resource management, environmental services, planning or a related field with minimum of 3 years\' experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Position requires superb verbal and written communication skills to interact with a variety of individuals including co-workers, local government staff, granting agencies, general public, and elected officials. Successful candidate will possess general knowledge of local and regional planning principles and practices and demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff and contractors. Ability to work independently, while managing several projects; review information for accuracy and consistency; interpret regulations; determine when to seek guidance from superiors; and possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Familiarity with data processing using Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) necessary. Knowledge and skills using ArcGIS are desirable. Successful candidate must pass organization\'s pre-employment drug screen and organization\'s background screening process. Valid NC driver\'s license required. Travel throughout 12-county region is required to carry out program duties. Other travel may be required on occasion.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: At the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC), we work to implement creative regional solutions to improve the lives of the community. When you visit our vibrant office conveniently located in Kernersville, the center of the Triad, you find our passionate staff members working diligently to fulfill our mission. Our office is on the southside of the Interstate 40 at the NC Highway 66 interchange. It is a 20-minute drive to downtown Greensboro, Winston Salem, or High Point. Our location is equipped with an electric charging station.

Our organization has seven core departments; Area Agency on Aging, Criminal Justice, Economic Development, Community Development Services, Management Services, Regional Planning, and Workforce Development. Our staff in each department specializes in serving its niche of the Triad community.

PTRC employees are constantly looking for ways to innovate and expand our programs. We look for ways to enrich our lives in and outside of the workplace. If you are passionate about serving the public and desire to grow and expand your skillset, the PTRC could be an excellent fit for you!

The PTRC hires and retains staff that is at the top of their field.

SALARY RANGE: Starting salary $50,233.28 is dependent upon credentials and experience. PTRC offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including Local Governmental Employees Retirement System (LGERS).

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time

LOCATION: NC, Kernersville

OPEN DATE: 6/22/2023

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Piedmont Triad Regional Council