Planner

Please see the job posting below for a Planner position with Onslow County Planning & Development.  The Land Use Division reviews proposed plans to ensure consistency with Onslow County’s adopted plans and compliance with development regulations, including waterfront development regulations (CAMA-Coastal Area Management Act), the Flood Damage Prevention, the Subdivision and the Zoning Ordinances.  Staff collaborates with a variety of groups on transportation, land use, environmental, and quality of life issues, seeking outcomes that provide the greatest long-term benefit to the public. The Land Use Division is also responsible for enforcing the County’s Solid Waste Management and Minimum Housing Ordinances.  The Division’s primary customer base includes citizens, property owners, developers, real estate professionals, engineers, surveyors, builders, and various local and state agencies.

Performs professional work assisting with the administration of County land use regulations and performing various planning activities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Land Use Administrator.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs reviews of proposed zoning permits, floodplain development permits, rezoning requests, and subdivision applications to ensure compliance with County plans and ordinances.
• Assists on matters of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment.
• Participates in the formulation and maintenance of County plans and ordinances.
• Serves as the Floodplain Administrator; participates in oversight of the Community Ranking System and National Flood Insurance Program.
• Maintains awareness of legislative activity that impacts land use and development.
• Provides assistance to the public interpreting zoning, subdivision and floodplain development ordinances.
• Administers planning and development and hazard mitigation grant programs.
• Makes presentations to boards and public groups.
• Coordinates planning activities with local, state and federal agencies.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of land development and zoning activities; thorough knowledge of zoning and code enforcement practices; ability to operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and applicable office productivity software; ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports; ability to prepare and present technical information clearly to the public; ability to be firm and tactful in enforcing ordinances and regulations; ability to prepare budgets and provide fiscal analysis of proposals; ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans and architectural designs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, contractors, architects, land developers, associates and the general public.