Distinguishing Job Features: 

• Review, analyze, and respond to project applications, ensuring compliance with ordinances and standards and making recommendations that balance and optimize the needs of all users and of the community at large. (ie. plats, permits, site plans, variance requests and rezonings)
• Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.
• Writes, or assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls.
• Assists with updates and maintenance of Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations.
• Attend and present at public meetings (evenings), assisting other planning staff as appropriate.
• Responds to questions from the public regarding zoning and plan review matters.
• Serve as a mentor to other Planners and Planning Technicians, including not limited to assistance with site plan reviews, text amendments, and zoning inspections.

Qualifications: 

R E Q U I R E D   K N O W L E D G E , S K I L L S , A N D   A B I L I T I E S
bility to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
Knowledge of current planning and design principles, practices, trends, regulations, standards and
measurements. principles and practices of municipal planning and local government administration.
Knowledge of State and local laws relating to planning and land use regulations.
Knowledge in the use of ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to exercise good organization and time management skills; work effectively with a diverse group of
customers such as developers, design professionals, contractors, and citizens.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment; problem solve and apply creativity in
decision making.

A C C E P T A B L E   E X P E R I E N C E

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in planning, public administration, architecture, geography or a closely related field. Senior Planners should have five years of progressively responsible experience in planning and policy. A minimum of three years experience may be considered for applicants with a Masters in Urban Planning , Public Administration, or other related field.

C E R T I F I C A T E S , L I C E N S E , R E G I S T R A T I O N S

Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a North Carolina driver’s license within four months. At least one planning-related certification is required, additional preferred. Senior Planners must possess, or have the ability to obtain, AICP certification in less than one year.

P H Y S I C A L   D E M A N D S

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls and to
reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust
focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift and/or carry 25 pounds.

W O R K   E N V I R O N M E N T

The work environment is an indoor office with a moderately quiet noise level. Employee must be able to attend meetings at various sites within the City and periodic night meetings. Occasional remote work is permitted.