Senior Planner

* Salary Grade SG 408*
* Recruitment range starting at: $70,355.00
* ** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience *
* * Work Location is Town Hall Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Senior Planner for the Planning Department
. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full‑time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long‑time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is;

a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

• Conducts reviews for compliance to the Town’s Unified Development Ordinance for requirements for planning projects including but not limited to: principal and secondary use establishment, zoning district compliance, use‑specific standards, landscape standards (perimeter, streetscape, parking lot), design standards for multi‑family and commercial buildings, onsite pedestrian and vehicular circulation flows, open space set asides (passive and active types), and site lighting requirements.
• Performs high‑level reviews for Conditional Rezoning applications including but not limited to: establishment of minimum development standards (e.g. setbacks and building heights), points of access, enhancing onsite pedestrian connectivity, high‑quality building development, and robust landscaping on the project site.
• Prepares applications and presentations to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Town Council on a regular basis, such as Conditional Rezonings, Text Amendments, and Variances.
• Effectively communicates and interprets town land use regulations and policies to customers in an effective manner for land use applications.
• Performs the review of site plans for development projects ranging in complexity, from minor subdivision to concept plans for conditional rezonings.
• Assists with the Town’s Code Enforcement and Abatement efforts by providing guidance and expertise regarding interpretation and implementation of the Town’s Unified Development Ordinance and Code of Ordinances.
• Provides expertise to applicants seeking conditional approvals from Town Council by articulating necessary requirements as well as political viability of projects.
• Prepares for projects in advance of formal submittals by researching sites, applicable codes, and processes and provides this information to applicants, such as through the pre‑application meeting.
• Conducts thorough analysis of submitted projects by evaluating and determining compliance to the Town’s Unified Development Ordinance and prior applicable land use regulations.
• Understands the big picture when reviewing master plans and concept plans that impact larger areas of the Town.
• Participates in internal or external planning efforts that may involve offsite meetings and can positively represent and actively communicate the Town’s interests.
• Communicates and advises applicants that may be controversial when going through the public engagement process.
• Seeks guidance and leadership when needed to help navigate problems of all manners to come up with solutions and courses of action for success.
• Serve as a mentor, leader, and team player for the department, Town, development and business community, and residents of Clayton.

• Knowledge of North Carolina State Statutes Chapter 160D and how these statutes apply to local government planning practice and regulations.
• Knowledge of planning best practices as articulated by current thinkers advancing the profession.
• Knowledge…