Senior Planner

Job Title

Compensation Range: $61,152.00 - $82,998.24

This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise.

You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

• Integrity:
  Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership:
  Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer a generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

Performs responsible professional and technical work in the development services division of the Planning and Development Department, primarily coordinating the review of development applications. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Development Administrator.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

Please Note:

To be considered, please submit a COVER LETTER in addition to your resume.

• Receives, processes and reviews a variety of land development applications for compliance with development regulations, including subdivision plans, group development plans, site plans, zoning compliance, sign permits, etc.;
• Acts as case manager and coordinates land development reviews with the Technical Review Committee, and provides guidance to committee members on the review and approval of development projects;
• Reviews applicable permit records for compliance with development regulations, including commercial construction, signage, and zoning;
• 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;
• Serve as a mentor in the training of Planners to conduct project reviews and board support;
• Assists with address assignment.
• 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 in the review and processing of guidance, board action and land development records.

Additional Tasks:

• Acts as case manager and coordinates applications for the Historic Preservation Commission, and provides guidance to the board;
• Receives, processes and evaluates applications for Certificates of Appropriateness;
• Coordinates historic preservation efforts with county and state historic preservation agencies;
• Attends meetings and makes oral presentations;

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Valid driver's license in North Carolina or another state.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• 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…