Senior County Planning & Climate Implementation Consultant

Oorwin AI; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Ibrido; USD 83.000 - 131.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Oorwin AI seeks a Senior County Planning & Climate Implementation Consultant to support Allegheny County’s Plan Implementation, CAP, and Mon Valley Forward initiatives. The role focuses on strategic planning, climate resiliency, funding and grants, and GIS-driven analysis to guide local government planning and stakeholder engagement.

The consultant will conduct emissions modeling, develop implementation roadmaps, craft educational materials, and coordinate community outreach across multiple

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Sustainability, Public Policy, Public Administration, Geography, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant professional consulting or planning experience.
• Experience supporting government, municipal, county, regional, or public-sector planning initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and program implementation.
• Strong research, analytical, and report-writing capabilities.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and community outreach.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Support implementation of Allegheny County's comprehensive and sustainability plans.
• Assess departmental responsibilities, staffing, and operational capabilities.
• Develop strategic recommendations and implementation roadmaps.
• Conduct organizational and operational assessments.
• Support County staff with research, analysis, and strategic planning.
• Develop branding and communication campaigns related to climate action.
• Create educational materials for residents, businesses, municipalities, and stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate community engagement events.
• Develop presentations, outreach materials, and public-facing content.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and engagement sessions.
• Identify funding opportunities and monitor grant programs.
• Prepare funding research and opportunity reports.
• Maintain carbon emissions inventories and modeling.
• Develop model ordinances and planning guidance.

Conoscenze

Strategic planning

County planning

Climate action planning

Grant writing

Grant management

Funding research

Carbon emissions modeling

GIS / geospatial analysis

Community engagement

Public outreach

Feasibility studies

Policy development

Program implementation

Technical reporting

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Master's degree in Urban Planning or related discipline

Strumenti

ArcGIS

GIS software

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior County Planning & Climate Implementation Consultant

Job Id : OOJ - 8082

Posted Date : 10/06/2026

Experience : 5-10

Job Type : Contractual

Location : Pittsburgh, PA

Overview :

County Planning & Climate Implementation Consultant

Position: County Planning & Climate Implementation Consultant
Project: Allegheny County Plan Implementation
RFSQ: RFSQ 3602
Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Onsite as Required
Engagement Type: Contract

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced County Planning & Climate Implementation Consultant to support Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) and the Department of Sustainability (DOS) in implementing the County's comprehensive plan, Allegheny Forward, the Climate Action Plan (CAP), and Mon Valley Forward initiatives.

The consultant will provide strategic planning, climate resiliency, research, funding and grant support, community engagement, carbon emissions analysis, local government planning, and GIS/geospatial expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Implementation

• Support implementation of Allegheny County's comprehensive and sustainability plans.
• Assess departmental responsibilities, staffing, and operational capabilities.
• Develop strategic recommendations and implementation roadmaps.
• Conduct organizational and operational assessments.
• Support County staff with research, analysis, and strategic planning.

Climate Action & Resiliency

• Support implementation of Climate Action Plan mitigation and resiliency initiatives.
• Develop climate-action strategies and implementation plans.
• Conduct research and technical analysis related to climate mitigation and adaptation.
• Develop educational and technical materials related to climate action.
• Support community and stakeholder engagement activities.

Marketing, Engagement & Education

• Develop branding and communication campaigns related to climate action.
• Create educational materials for residents, businesses, municipalities, and stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate community engagement events.
• Develop presentations, outreach materials, and public-facing content.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and engagement sessions.

Finance, Funding & Grants

• Identify federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities.
• Monitor funding programs relevant to County planning and climate initiatives.
• Support grant application development and submission.
• Assist with grant administration and compliance.
• Develop funding strategies for implementation projects.
• Prepare funding research and opportunity reports.

Carbon Emissions Modeling

• Update and maintain carbon emissions inventories.
• Develop emissions projections and scenario analyses.
• Support identification and evaluation of emissions-reduction strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, dashboards, and presentations.

Local Government Planning

• Assist municipalities with implementation of County planning priorities.
• Develop model ordinances and planning guidance.
• Research best practices in local government planning and sustainability.
• Develop training programs and technical assistance materials.

GIS & Geospatial Analysis

• Conduct GIS and spatial analysis supporting County planning initiatives.
• Develop maps and geospatial datasets.
• Analyze geographic, demographic, environmental, and infrastructure data.
• Develop visualizations and mapping products for stakeholders and decision-makers.

Research & Feasibility Studies

• Conduct policy, market, technical, and program research.
• Prepare feasibility studies and implementation assessments.
• Analyze alternatives and develop recommendations.
• Research best practices and comparable programs from other jurisdictions.
• Prepare reports and executive summaries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Sustainability, Public Policy, Public Administration, Geography, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant professional consulting or planning experience.
• Experience supporting government, municipal, county, regional, or public-sector planning initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and program implementation.
• Strong research, analytical, and report-writing capabilities.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and community outreach.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Sustainability, Public Policy, or related discipline.
• Experience working with county or municipal governments.
• Experience with climate action plans and climate resiliency programs.
• Experience with greenhouse gas/carbon emissions inventories and modeling.
• Experience with federal and state grant programs.
• Grant writing and grant-management experience.
• GIS experience, including ArcGIS or comparable platforms.
• Experience developing public dashboards and geospatial visualizations.
• Experience developing municipal ordinances and planning guidance.
• Experience with MWDBE/community engagement initiatives.

Primary Skills

Strategic Planning, County/Municipal Planning, Climate Action Planning, Climate Resiliency, Sustainability, Grant Writing, Grant Management, Funding Research, Carbon Emissions Modeling, GIS, Geospatial Analysis, Community Engagement, Public Outreach, Feasibility Studies, Research & Analysis, Policy Development, Program Implementation

• Environmental Sustainability
• Government Consulting
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement
• Carbon & GHG Analysis
• GIS & Spatial Analysis
• Policy & Ordinance Development
• Research & Feasibility Analysis
• Program Management
• Technical Writing
• Public-Sector Consulting

The consultant may be responsible for:

• Strategic planning assessments and implementation plans
• Climate action and resiliency recommendations
• Community engagement strategies and event plans
• Educational and marketing materials
• Funding opportunity assessments
• Grant applications and grant-management support
• Carbon emissions inventories and analyses
• Feasibility studies
• Model ordinances and municipal planning guidance
• Training programs and workshops
• GIS maps and public dashboards
• Research reports and executive presentations

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior public-sector planning and sustainability consultant with experience combining strategic planning, climate action, grant/funding strategy, community engagement, carbon analysis, and GIS. Experience working directly with county or municipal governments and implementing comprehensive or climate action plans is highly desirable.

Skills :

Strategic Planning,County/Municipal Planning,Climate Action Planning,Climate Resiliency,Sustainability,Grant Writing,Grant Management,Funding Research,Carbon Emissions Modeling,GIS,Geospatial Analysis,Community Engagement,Public Outreach,Feasibility Studies,Policy Development,Program Implementation