Senior Planner - Planning & Development

The purpose of this position is to provide planning services for current and long range planning projects.

• Provides development assistance and review by interpreting zoning and codes, advising developers on appropriate measures and processes, coordinating with reviewing departments to ensure compliance with development ordinance, issuing development permits, and conducting zoning inspections.
• Creates and implements long-range plans and participates in a variety of meetings to gather and disseminate information related to applicable planning projects or programs.
• Advises consultants on various issues related to projects and reviews planning documents to ensure adherence to applicable guidelines, standards, and provisions.
• Prepares a variety of reports for various Federal, State, and local agencies by gathering, preparing, editing, and circulating information; drafts resolutions, ordinances, reports, memorandums, and other professional documents to elected officials, administration, business leaders, internal staff, and members of the community.
• Participates in planning projects by preparing maps, communicating with developers and investors, participating in community input sessions, and serving as main point of contact for development projects.
• Prepares a variety of marketing materials, including newsletters, advertisements, brochures, and other related materials.
• Provides excellent customer service; handles complaints and grievance from the public.
• Provides feedback on budget development.
• Provides assistance with Certified Local Government (CLG) requirements relative to the Historic Preservation Commission.
• Participates in the training of Planning and Zoning, Historic Preservation and Board of Adjustment commissioners.

• Performs other similar duties as required.

Knowledge:

• Modern planning principle and practices
• Social, economic, and business implications of planning
• Construction and/or development procedures
• Research methods and techniques
• Project management principles and practices
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Customer service principles
• Applicable Federal, State, and local programs and their requirements, specifically HUD
• Technical writing methods and techniques

Licensing and

Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants must meet the City's criteria for an acceptable driving record.

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
• Light Work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree.