Senior Planner

The City of Raleigh is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Senior Planner who will be devoted to paraprofessional and professional support of municipal planning for a variety of operations and functions. This position would be a part of the Land Development Administration within the Planning and Development Department. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• The primary purpose of the position is to administer Unified Development Ordinance regulations and oversee the proper and lawful recordation of final plat legal instruments to ensure orderly and accurate real estate property records are established and maintained for parcel recombination and subdivisions of land, dedications of public and private easements, and other real estate matters of public record within the City’s jurisdiction
• Responsibilities also include the review of zoning and sign permits; and providing customer support and education to developers, builders, professional designers, and citizens to encourage development in accordance with City policies and ordinances
• Facilitates communications and project work with internal and external stakeholders; coordinates and develops work plans; monitors project status; provides updates and recommendations to leadership
• Serves as a liaison and representative of assigned area and coordinates and supports partnerships with other departments, external organizations, and community groups
• Provides planning and analytical support related to programs, projects, and planning function of area of assignment; assists in managing and coordinating project/programs work and support activities
• Facilitates communications and project work with internal and external stakeholders; coordinates and develops work plans; monitors project status; provides updates and recommendations to leadership
• Evaluates land development processes and permitting procedures; recommends improvements; facilitates and assists in implementing new processes and approved program changes. Assists with special project administration and coordination
• Researches and gathers information related to planning reports; prepares reports, maps, charts, data, presentations and/or other materials derived from research and analysis
• Identifies, develops, implements, and maintains processes and practices that encourage, support and promote effective, comprehensive and meaningful citizen engagement