POSITION SUMMARY:
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults, and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is performed through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information, and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.
ARC has an established track record of moving the region forward in the face of significant challenges such as water planning and management. The agency is influential with local governments that collectively stand to significantly impact the region's climate resiliency. In this way, ARC is uniquely positioned to offer a powerful combination of knowledge and resources to make a difference.
The Planning Administrator (Climate Lead) will be responsible for supporting strategy development and managing the execution of ARC’s approach to climate change, resilience, and adaptation planning for the Atlanta region. The Planning Administrator will work cross-collaboratively with ARC leadership and various departments across the agency. The Planning Administrator will work with local governments and stakeholder groups to share knowledge and opportunities for incorporating strategies on a local and regional scale.
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ARC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability in employment or the provision of services.