Cary is seeking a passionate planning professional to join the Planning and Community Development Department as a Planner II or Senior Planner. This role performs advanced professional work with a focus on complex planning and development related projects. Candidates should have experience with development plan review, land development ordinance amendments, reviewing infill and redevelopment sites, a mindset to help facilitate high-quality projects, and demonstrated ability to facilitate issue resolution through internal and external collaboration.

This position requires excellent written and verbal skills to communicate with various audiences including boards, commissions, development professionals, and the members of the community. Successful candidates will collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment and must be able to adapt to change through continuous learning while empowering others through shared knowledge. Demonstrated knowledge of land use principles, zoning practices, urban design, mixed-use concepts, architecture, and engineering are desired.  

Approximately 75–80% of this position’s duties and responsibilities involve reviewing development plans and plats for compliance with applicable ordinances, regulations, and adopted plans.