JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Tasks for Senior Planner Position:

• Receives, processes and reviews a variety of land development applications for compliance with development regulations, including subdivision plans, group development plans and site plans;
• Acts as case manager and coordinates land development reviews with the Technical Review Committee, and provides guidance to committee members;
• Receives, processes and evaluates applications for certificates of appropriateness;
• Acts as case manager and coordinates applications for the Historic Preservation Commission, and provides guidance to the board;
• Coordinates historic preservation efforts with county and state historic preservation agencies;
• Reviews applicable permit records for compliance with development regulations, including commercial construction, signage, and zoning;
• Assists in the review and processing of guidance, board action and land development records;
• Explains development regulations and procedures to developers, architects, engineers, and applicants and guides them through the development review process;
• Provides information to the public regarding development regulations and explains the development review process;
• Provides information and guidance to City and department personnel;
• Conducts field surveys, collects data and information, analyzes and summarizes existing conditions, derives conclusions, makes recommendations, and prepares written technical reports;
• Attends meetings and makes oral presentations;
• May be required to drive to various locations to accomplish assignments;
• Assists division head and City staff as needed;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies;
• Assists with address assignment.

Qualifications

• Formal Education
  • Master's degree in planning, geography, public administration or closely related field with two (2) years of relevant planning experience; OR
  • Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, public administration or closely related field with four (4) years of relevant planning experience.

• Knowledge
  • Well-developed knowledge of urban planning principles, practices and techniques;
  • In-depth knowledge of zoning and land development practices;
  • In-depth knowledge of historic preservation guidelines/regulations and best practices;
  • Knowledge of state and local laws and regulations applicable to work responsibilities;
  • Knowledge of principles, methodology and practices of research, data collection and analysis; and
  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications applicable to work responsibilities, including the use of geographic information applications in planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• NC Certified Zoning Official (CZO) certification