Planner

Rockingham County

Wentworth, NC United States

This position performs intermediate skilled technical work researching and conducting studies related to planning andzoning issues, assisting and providing information to the public, issuing zoning permits, reviewing plans, overseeingplanning related committees and boards, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under themoderate supervision of the Planning & Inspections Director.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examples of Duties
Receives and responds to questions regarding land use, planning and zoning issues, programs and services;responds to questions regarding plats, plans, rezonings, planning processes, permits, signs, easements, etc.Responds to inquiries about ordinances etc.
Reviews and issues zoning permits for new residences, businesses and signs, land use approvals, etc.
Performs research on ordinances, North Carolina general statutes and various planning and zoning issues.
Conducts field inspections for compliance with zoning regulations and postings.
Assigns new addresses and administers the addressing ordinance.
Corresponds with Tax Department and Environmental Health to handle development issues.
Prepares maps and GIS layers; utilizes other GIS data for use in mapping and analysis for planning/inspections andother departments.
Conducts sign clean up initiative; issues notices of violation and removes non-compliant signs.
Reviews major and minor subdivisions and development plans. .
Prepares and provides various reports as needed; prepares and makes presentations; prepares and maintains filesand records.
Acts as secretary to planning related boards and committees and other positions as assigned by the Director.
Attends workshops for continuing education and study related to the Unified Development Ordinance.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of the County's zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes; general knowledge of theprinciples and practices of community and economic development and public sector planning; general knowledge ofgovernmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the community and economic development and planningprocesses; general knowledge of the environmental and socioeconomic implications of the planning process; skill in thecollection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations; skill in conflict resolution, meetingfacilitation, and public presentations; ability to enforce codes with firmness and tact; ability to propose creative solutions toproperty requests, ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies; ability to express ideas effectively in both oral andwritten formats; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, federal, state,regional, Town officials, and the general public.


Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearingand repetitive motions, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires standing, using hands to finger, handle or feel,climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling andlifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas bymeans of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requirespreparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment andobserving general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions andoccasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and exposure to fumes or airborne particles; work is generally ina moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with coursework in planning, geography, or related field and minimal experience in municipal planning,or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements
Valid driver's license.

Experience Level
Entry (0-1 year)
AICP Level
--
Specialty
Land Use and Development Regulation and Zoning
Salary Range
50,793

Contact Information

Stephanie Kingston
Wentworth, NC
27320
United States
Resource URL
Phone
(336) 342-8116