Planner Ii​/Senior Planner

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.

Work is performed under the general supervision of senior staff and requires independent judgment and discretion in the performance of duties. Specific duties and requirements are determined by the area of assignment.

Cary places a special emphasis on taking care of their employees and citizens. We offer best benefits, which support our diverse workforce, providing employees with choices. A competitive salary is offered depending on qualifications and experience. Our highly comprehensive total compensation package is unprecedented, allowing Cary to value and support our employees’ whole selves, and sets us apart as an employer of choice.

At Cary, we strive to live inspired and work together to impact lives through exceptional service. With significant transformational development underway, this is an exciting moment to join our team. As a Planner II or Senior Planner, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Cary and supporting our growing and vibrant community!

Anticipated hiring range: $72,592.00 - $

Cary is seeking a development plan reviewer for this position to work on a variety of projects and reviews which may include the following:

• Review development plans and plats for various land uses and levels of complexity. Reviews require the application of Cary’s policies, Land Development Ordinance and Community Appearance Manual. Plan review responsibilities involve collaboration and effective communication with other departments within Cary as well as the development community.
• Performs Preliminary Development Plan review for rezoning cases when applicable including greenfield as well as complex infill and redevelopment projects.
• Case management responsibilities also require collaborative staff report preparation, and preparing and presenting to various audiences including members of the public, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Support for other boards may include working with the Historic Preservation Commission.
• Develops, interprets, amends, and enforces ordinances regarding zoning and development standards;
• Reviews permits including signs, zoning verification letters, and building permits;
• Responds to inquiries from citizens, businesses, landowners, developers and elected and appointed officials regarding matters such as status of current projects, interpretations of the Land Use Plan, zoning matters, current and proposed ordinances, area plans and studies and on issues related to development;
• Assists in the development and…