Job Description

The Urban Design/Planning Intern will work under the City of Raleigh Department of Planning and Development’s Urban Projects Division in Downtown Raleigh. The Urban Projects is a newer division of the Planning & Development Department, dedicated to catalyzing and accelerating the transition from plan vision to physical reality through internal coordination, external partnerships, and problem solving. The intern will be a temporary employee of the City of Raleigh working at an hourly wage without benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Urban Design/Planning Intern will assist senior staff at the Urban Projects Division with the development of design and planning related research, reports, illustrative plans, 3-dimensional analysis and modeling studies, and assist with other related divisional tasks as needed. The intern may also be involved in supporting project assignments associated with planning studies and reports, including area studies, corridor plans, redevelopment plans and streetscape design as part of the Planning and Development Department team. Specific skillsets sought include knowledge of the design of the physical environment, creation of visual illustrations and 3D modeling, communicating design ideas into concept plans, ability to conduct independent research on urban design topics and develop reports and graphics on assigned topics.

Through a combination of workshops, mentorship, hands-on projects, and networking opportunities, the intern will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in various roles within the public sector. Students will work closely with experienced municipal government professionals, contribute to important projects, and develop valuable skills in public administration. The intern experience includes a staff mentor and broad exposure to a wide range of public planning-related processes, including governing body, board/commission, and internal departmental meetings.

Typical Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and a student in good academic standing
• Preference for students enrolled in a program leading to a degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, and/or City Planning
• Experience working collaboratively in a project team environment with planning scale and site plan scale projects is highly desired
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Google SketchUp Pro, Google Earth, and CAD software as well as an ability to graphically illustrate design solutions by hand
• A strong working knowledge of GIS/Arcview and Office suite software is also desired
• No previous office experience required

View the full job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4436803/urban-design-planning-intern

Clarion Associates is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in community planning and zoning and plan implementation. This work covers a variety of topics, such as land use, design, community equity, affordable housing, sustainability, resiliency, and historic preservation. We have offices in Chapel Hill and Denver, and affiliated offices in Cincinnati and Philadelphia. This position would be based out of the Chapel Hill office under a hybrid (in-person and remote) work approach. Fully remote work may be considered.

Clarion has assisted over 200 U.S. cities and counties to plan for their futures and implement those plans creatively, efficiently, and effectively. We are highly regarded as a firm that forms strong partnerships with each of our communities to tackle complex planning projects and resolve them in ways that get adopted, get implemented, and build public support for ambitious local planning efforts. You can learn more about us at www.clarionassociates.com.

This intern position will support our extensive plan development and plan implementation practice areas. Work will involve research, preparation of plan documents, public engagement assistance, mapping and analysis, support for drafting of zoning ordinances, and research on equity, affordable housing, sustainability, and resiliency issues.

Pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban planning is required, and one to two years relevant practice experience is helpful. Joint planning and law students are encouraged to apply. Excellent computer, written, and oral communication skills are essential. Experience with Microsoft Office and Teams, ArcGIS Pro, Google SketchUp, and Adobe Suite preferred but not required. Clarion offers competitive compensation. The duration of the internship will be based on the school schedule of hired intern(s) and can continue into the fall and spring semesters.

Please submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a resume, 3) three professional and academic references, 4) a writing sample, and 5) an example of mapping/graphics related work to: chapelhillhiring@clarionassociates.com by January 31, 2024. No phone calls please.

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $21.44 – $24.13
Hours: 8:30am to 12:30pm, or flexible 20hrs/wk, but no more than 1,000hrs/yr

Duties / Responsibilities
Responsible for the timely review of Minor Certificates of Appropriateness.
Assists Senior Planner with development of Historic Preservation projects such as Historic Districts and Heritage Neighborhoods.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Associate’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, construction or related field OR equivalent experience.
Two years of data entry, transaction processing, and/or customer service experience.

Additional Preferred Skills
Familiar with historic preservation practices.
Experience with web based technology.
Experience with MS Office applications.

The City-County Planning Department helps plan and direct Durham’s vision for growth that supports a high quality of life, a robust economy, and a sustainable, inclusive, equitable and accessible Durham for generations to come. We work collaboratively with other agencies and the community in a fast-paced, innovative environment looking for solutions to today’s land-use and community planning challenges. If you’re talented, creative, and focused on customer service, join our team!

The Planning Department is committed to improving racial equity, including hiring staff that reflects our community’s demographics and those with strong ties to Durham. Working in the field of planning, we recognize the historic inequities that have been designed into the fabric of our cities and are committed to doing our part in changing that. Creating a more equitable community and recognizing the strength in diversity is a core part of our work in the Planning Department. We believe our work is best fulfilled when our workplace reflects a diversity of perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that creating an environment for diversity to thrive requires an enduring and evolving commitment to inclusion in our department’s culture, values, and behaviors. We encourage people with lived experiences and diverse perspectives and identities to apply including people of color, people who have experienced or are experiencing housing insecurity, people with low-wealth, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Apply to this position here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/4330202/planning-specialist-historic-preservation.

• Work with project teams to define requirements
• Ideate solutions with the Strategies team
• Participate in pin-ups and team discussions
• Assist teams in maintaining and updating outreach initiatives
• Conduct research into tools
• Support in-house research initiatives
• Assist with user research & listening sessions
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, quality testing and retrospectives
• Take tickets on software development sprints and help complete tasks
• Help produce marketing materials for tools
• Assist with data processing and visualization
• Conduct spatial analysis on projects

Interested? Here is what you need to know:

• 10-12 week program from June 3rd, 2024 – August 30th, 2024 (end dates will be determined based on academic need/requirements but start date is firm)
• Applications close/due: Friday, January 19
• Interviews: ~2/5 – 2/16
• Notifications: ~2/19 – 2/26
• $25/hr
• The strategies internship will be at either our headquarters in Boston, MA or Denver, CO – depending on candidates preference.*Please note that while we’ll try our best to adhere to these dates, slight changes based on amount of applications, total interviews, etc. may potentially delay response times*

Qualifications:

– All years/classes (undergraduate and postgraduate) are encouraged to apply – including recently graduated and masters students

Candidates must upload:

• Resume
• Portfolio/Work Samples
• One faculty letter of recommendation (sent to: recommendations@sasaki.com)
• Brief, one page explanation of goals and expectations for internship

Please Note:

• You MUST apply through this career page!

-We make no promise your application will be reviewed if not submitted through the Sasaki career portal you are currently on – with the four components listed above.

Complete applications are due by 1/19/24. Please ignore any other posting expiration date on any site that is not Sasaki.com. If a posting does expire elsewhere, it will still be available and accessible at Sasaki.com.

Apply by December 3, 2023!

The Town of Garner is seeking an experienced Assistant Planning Director to develop, coordinate, and conduct the Town’s comprehensive planning (“Garner Forward”) and master plan review programs focused on implementing the Town’s overall vision as represented by the Town of Garner Strategic Plan.

The Assistant Planning Director will perform work that involves direct supervision of planning staff; advising the Town Council and Planning Commission in a leading role; providing high-level urban design direction to staff and developers as informed by the adopted comprehensive plan; and filling in for the Planning Director in their absence. The position requires considerable public contact, often in sensitive or emotional issues requiring sound judgement, firmness, and tact. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning Director.

Examples of Duties:

• Advises the Planning Director, Town Managers, Town Council, Planning Commission and others on comprehensive planning, master planned rezoning, demographic analysis, land use and transportation matters.
• Assumes responsibilities of Planning Director in their absence, including the signing of final plats certifying compliance with Unified Development Ordinance regulations.
• Manages all long-range plans and related activities under the umbrella of “Garner Forward” and ensures coordination with regional partners and neighboring local jurisdictions.
• Supervises subordinate staff – including the completion of staff performance reviews; delegating work; mentoring and encouraging professional growth and development.
• Sets the bar for subordinate staff in regard to teamwork by filling in as needed during periods of employee leave and position vacancies.
• Represents the Town as the voting member of both the Technical Coordinating Committee and the Transit Planning Advisory Committee of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), and directs participation of subordinate staff in CAMPO subcommittees and special studies as needed.
• Coordinates with the Town Clerk to manage the Town’s annexation petition process.
• Maintains a close working relationship with the Garner Town Engineer and Assistant Town Engineer (Engineering Department Director and Assistant Director).
• Leads and/or delegates review of conditional master planned and other rezoning requests.
• Presents rezoning cases and/or provides support to presenting staff at Planning Commission and Town Council meetings and hearings.
• Ensures coordination with partner agencies including, but not limited to, the US Census Bureau, NC Secretary of State, NC Department of Transportation, State Demographer’s Office, Wake County Housing and Community Revitalization Division, Wake County Planning, GoRaleigh, GoTriangle, and the Wake County Public School System.
• Prepares job postings, conducts interviews, and completes personnel action forms for new hires as assigned.
• Attends a number of evening meetings.
• Provides high-level direction for the proper maintenance and retention of department data (GIS, digital and physical) managed by subordinate staff.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture or closely related field from accredited college or university and at least six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public sector planning or contracted public planning service.
• Applicants must have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Applicants must be able to obtain AICP within one (1) year of hire.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and good driving history.
• Preference will be given to applicants that have a Master’s degree in Urban Planning or closely related field.
• Preference will be given to applicants that have a current AICP designation.

Job Description

The Public Art Community Engagement Coordinator works collaboratively with the public art team, the Public Art and Design Board, and Raleigh Arts Commission to create opportunities to spark engagement around public art projects. The coordinator also plans community events, organizes listening and visioning sessions, facilitates artist workshops and produces community-involved art projects. Working collaboratively with artists, community members, project partners and stakeholders, the coordinator will be responsible for planning and developing engagement strategies that align with best practices for equity, access, and inclusion.

This position is also responsible for gathering, documenting and reporting of input and feedback gathered from community engagement events, surveys, etc. As determined by the public art team, this individual will coordinate the documentation of oral history projects and historic assets gathered during the public art process and work with City staff to ensure it is preserved appropriately and available to the public.

Successful candidates will be enthusiastic about being a collaborative member of a team developing a public art program with a strong community-centered practice. The position requires a focus on project administration, event planning, communications, and community organizing. Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task is essential. Experience working collaboratively with artists, communities, local organizations, individuals, and community stakeholders and the ability to work with a focus on equity, access and inclusion is required. Experience in managing creative projects based in equity, social practice and/or community preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the public art director to advance the overall mission and goals of the public art program and the implementation of innovative practices and research related to social practice arts, creative place-making, and community engagement.
• Work collaboratively with public art staff to develop equitable engagement activities including, but not limited to, virtual and in person community meetings, workshops, community created art projects, and discussions.
• Plan events and coordinate logistics with community stakeholders and artists. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of in-person and virtual community events and activities. This includes planning logistics, creating marketing content, sending out invitations and communications in advance, creating presentations and agendas, acquiring supplies, event set up, technology set up, leading meetings, facilitation, public speaking, and break-down.
• Leverage community partnerships, local media and other unique resources to connect to new audiences.
• Identify and solicit stakeholders and communities who may be potential partners for collaboration and engagement opportunities.
• Create, distribute and track surveys.
• Create and manage publicinput.com project pages, including responding to public comments, and feedback.
• Gather data from in-person and virtual events that will inform public art projects, then convey that data and information to public artists and the public art team.
• Work with Raleigh Arts Communications teams to manage the planning and implementation of community engagement and outreach promotions via online, social media, print, etc.
• Work with Raleigh Arts Communications teams to create postcards, posters, door hangers, and flyers used for information gathering or information distribution.
• Utilize and report on analytics that measure various aspects of the program in order to identify trends and inform strategy. (e.g. event attendance, demographics).
• Work cooperatively with other departments to effectively plan and improve public art project engagement and outreach methods.
• Work with the public art director to assess the success of specific outreach strategies/programs and identify areas for improvement.
• Work with the public art director to hire contractors/artist-organizers to work alongside the project in community engagement events, onsite community artwork events, storytelling events, etc.
• Manage and coordinate accessibility resources as needed for public meetings, including: language interpreters, sign language interpreters, audio descriptions, etc.
• Create presentations, meeting agendas, meeting notes, reports and other documentation.
• Track engagement data and process reports to share with the public art team and other City staff as needed.
• Manage community engagement budgets.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience
Master’s degree in community development, social work, cultural heritage management, public history, education, fine arts, arts administration or museum studies.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications
Valid NC Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Additional Information

Knowledge Of:

• Concepts, methods and standards of public art, event planning, and community engagement.
• Principles and practices of program administration and management.
• Best practices, trends and emerging technologies related to public art, community engagement and cultivating and preserving tangible and intangible cultural resources. Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
• Managing project budgets and timelines.
• Grant writing.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.

Abilities:

• Proven track-record of work in community engagement, arts programming, special event planning, and community relationship building.
• Experience working with artists and/or arts organizations and/or entertainment programming.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint in particular).
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish language).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and analytical skills.
• Comfort speaking / presenting to community groups, boards and commissions.
• Prioritize tasks based on project deadlines.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Multi-task and think critically.
• Work independently, as well as within a collaborative team, with initiative.
• Engage others and encourages others to share information.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings, as required.

 Skilled In:

• Project management or program management.
• Planning and managing events.
• Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
• Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
• Compiling and sorting data and articulating issues and recommendations.
• Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial information and statistics.
• Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
• Developing policies and procedures.
• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed (based on assignment).
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

INTRODUCTION
The Planning, Design and Development Department is a public planning agency established in 1954 as a joint City-County Department to provide integrated planning service to the City of Charlotte and unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County. In 2003 the City and County amended their Inter-local Cooperative Agreement to make the Planning Department a City Department while still providing planning services to both jurisdictions. The Department is responsible for managing the following divisions: Land Development, Long Range Planning, Entitlement Services, Design and Preservation, Community Tree Canopy Preservation, and Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization. The Department also oversees the CLT Development Center, which is a collaborative effort of seven city departments to streamline the land development permitting process. Additionally, the planning department works with a 14-member appointed planning commission that advises on planning and zoning issues. To ensure the entire community is well-prepared for the future, Department staff also work with the Charlotte City Council, the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board, neighborhood and business groups, and other advisory boards including the Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Historic District Commission and the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization.

OVERVIEW
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

SUMMARY
The City of Charlotte is recruiting for a Deputy Director for the Planning, Design and Development Department with a verifiable and highly successful track record of leadership success in fast-paced, high growth, and progressive urban environments. The successful candidate will have a wide background and extensive experience in the planning, design and development process including long range planning, regulations, zoning, permitting, and community development with a public or private agency. This senior level executive will be results-driven, with well-grounded and ethical decision-making abilities, and superior interpersonal and communication skills. Strong leadership and planning expertise to carry out the Planning Department’s vision, mission, plans, and programs is required. This position serves as the back-up to the Planning Director in their absence.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities may include:

• Provides leadership and direction to staff in the formulation and evaluation of planning programs and initiatives.
• Serves as a technical advisor to the Planning Director, City Council, City Manager, and Planning Commission on a broad range of planning projects and issues; prepares and submits reports and recommendations for management consideration.
• Works with the Director and the Business and Executive Services Division Manager to develop administrative policies and operating procedures to develop and implement department goals and work plan
• Responsible for more in-depth knowledge of specific projects assigned to them and assisting the Director in coordinating the management of contracts and deliverables, directing responses to media requests, managing department divisions, managing the department budget including user fees, ensuring deadlines are being met on high-profile projects, mentoring senior leadership team members and addressing human resource needs
• Builds and maintains respectful, positive working relationships with staff, supervisors, outside agencies and the public using principles of good customer service; provides effective conflict resolution, as needed.
• At the discretion of the Director may also be required to provide supervision to other divisions of the department.
• Assists the Director in public activities or meetings and oversees coordination of other service areas as directed. Performs other job related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Four-Year degree in Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related degree, with a strong preference that it be supplemented by a Master’s Degree in above fields of study.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible planning experience in multiple planning areas with five (5) years of supervisory experience in the planning field preferred
• Strong leadership skills with ability to plan, prioritize and organize work in a team environment.
• Considerable knowledge of the theory, principles and techniques of the planning profession and development process
• Extensive experience in the entire planning process that includes long range planning, developing regulations, and permitting
• Knowledge of real estate terminology, laws, practices, principles, and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholder groups both internal and external including other city departments, neighborhood groups, community members, and the development industry
• Considerable knowledge and experience in developing a budget that includes assessing fees
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the editing, oversight or preparation of technical reports, and the presentation of information to government entities and various committees
• Ability to understand and manage high-profile, sensitive or controversial political situations
• Highly collaborative management style with demonstrated emotional intelligence and strong people skills
• Considerable experience in employee supervision and mentoring
• AICP or other certifications (AIA, GISP, LEED, PE, etc.) preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Four-Year degree in Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related degree, with a strong preference that it be supplemented by a Master’s Degree in above fields of study.

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible planning experience in multiple planning areas with five (5) years of supervisory experience in the planning field preferred

The City of Morganton is a vibrant and energized city of 17,000 citizens located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a track record of innovation, creativity, positive results, and a progressive mindset. The City is looking for a self-starting planning professional who is motivated, well-organized, and flexible. If you’re a planner who is comfortable with the status quo, you will not be a good fit for our organization. We require someone who desires professional challenges, is able to find creative solutions, and has a strong sense of commitment to the community. The ability to interpret and follow regulatory requirements, paired with the willingness to explore development options to promote project implementation, is essential to be successful – rather than stopping at what we can’t do, we keep moving, building partnerships and focusing on what can be done.

This position performs planning work that provides coordinated guidance and regulation of the growth and development of the City. Work includes:

• Performing the detailed review and analysis of applications for zoning and subdivision approval; including review of site plans, landscaping plans, elevations and plats, as well as certificates of non-conformity and variances;
• Responsibility for thorough documentation and detailed record keeping of applications, map amendments, text amendments, subdivisions, and related plans and documents;
• Providing clear and courteous advice to property owners, developers, citizens, and other City departments on matters related to zoning codes and ordinances;
• Conducting research on zoning, annexation, and other issues; and
• Supervising the Zoning Technician/Code Enforcement Officer

Work involves providing technical guidance with considerable public contact on issues requiring judgment, firmness, customer service and tact – strong communication skills (both oral and written) are a must. The ability to operate independently and frequently switch between tasks is essential. This position requires knowledge and expertise typically found in a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field along with three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional planning experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in planning). Must possess or have ability to obtain a valid NC Driver’s License and AICP certification.

Pay range is $53,275 – $79,912 with starting rate dependent on experience. Open until filled. EOE

The City of Asheville is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Planning Technician to join the Planning and Urban Design Department. The purpose of this position is to combine administrative and technical tasks with special projects support while working closely with the public on a regular basis to provide customer service on planning and zoning issues.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm/ Hybrid Schedule available

Starting Rate of Pay: $21.13

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs customer service functions in person, by telephone, and by email: provides information and assistance related to department services, activities, procedures, fees, forms, or other issues; assists the public in completing applications and other forms as needed; responds to and researches questions, complaints, and problems and initiates problem resolution.

Receives and processes submissions from developers for projects that qualify for technical and administrative review: reviews documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance to established rules; distributes documents to appropriate staff; maintains files and plans in department database; updates and maintains related website content and ensures public access to files; schedules, facilitates, and/or attends early assistance, pre-application and technical reviews meetings; takes notes; coordinates administrative aspects of meetings, including follow-up if necessary; manages and distributes related records; and coordinates pre-construction meetings and final inspections for developments.

Receives and coordinates financial surety requests: reviews information for completeness and accuracy; maintains records of active bonds; and coordinates with applicants, developers, and financial institutions to accept and release bonds.

Coordinates and administers logistics, and agendas, meeting minutes, and web site information related to the boards and commissions administered by Urban Planning and Design Department, such as the Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic Resources Commission, and Urban Forestry Commission, Design Review Committee or other similar boards.

Conducts simple zoning compliance and permit reviews. May review development applications related to minor works in local historic districts or similar development-related applications

Provides on-call assistance to the general public and staff to answer permitting questions and assists with various forms and applications pertaining to land use, land disturbance, and zoning.

Provides administrative support to assigned boards and commissions in support of the designated staff liaison; updates website, public meeting notice, meeting agenda and documentation, and maintains board records and other documentation.

Communicates and provides technical assistance to homeowners, engineers, architects, designers, site inspectors, planning and zoning personnel, City officials and the general public; responds to inquiries about individual projects and provides general information about city zoning codes.

Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, developers, the public, outside agencies and organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, development applications and plans, plan revisions, bond and financial surety requests, meeting agenda and notes, GIS data and maps, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Provides complex administrative support to the Planning and Urban Design Department for developing, tracking, coordinating various mailing documents, data, plans and reports. Manages database for compliance information and assists in development of reports. Provides feedback and process improvements.

Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Conducts division specific administrative work on an as needed basis.

Performs other related duties as required.

Salary: $71,531.20 – $118,019.20 Annually
Closing Date: 08.27.2023

Description:

Cary is looking for a passionate and driven professional to share in our goal of creating the Local Government That Doesn’t Exist through innovation, evolution and excellence. We emphasize the importance of taking care of our employees and citizens. We strive to live inspired while working together to impact lives through exceptional service.

This senior level position will join the Planning and Development team to perform complex professional work with a focus on plan review for Cary’s most complex development projects. We are seeking candidates that have extensive experience reviewing or designing infill and redevelopment site plans, a mindset to help facilitate high quality projects, and demonstrated ability to facilitate issue resolution through internal and external collaboration.

We believe Cary offers the best benefits, which supports 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 employee’s whole selves, and sets us apart as an employer of choice.

This is an exciting time to be a part of the transformational development occurring in Cary!

This position requires excellent written and verbal skills to communicate with various audiences including boards, commissions, development professionals, and 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 members of the staff and requires independent judgment and discretion in the performance of duties. Specific duties and requirements are determined by the area of assignment.

Typical Tasks:

Specific duties may vary depending on work demands:

– Development plan review for various levels of plan and rezoning types and complexities. Plan review requires the application of Cary’s policy documents, 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.
– Develops, interprets, amends, and enforces ordinances regarding zoning and development;
– Drafts Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals and manages consultants for specific projects;
– Assists in the planning and implementation of various programs related to transit, land use, design guidelines, transportation-related plans and other small area plans;
– Assists with the review of rezoning and annexation cases.
– Reviews permits including signs, zoning verification letters, and building permits.
– Provides staff support to the Zoning Board of Adjustment; process applications and prepares staff reports for variances, administrative appeals and appeals of civil penalties; presents cases to the Zoning Board of Adjustment;
– Responds to inquiries from citizens, businesses, landowners, developers and elected and appointed officials regarding matters such as population and demographics, 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 environmental and historic preservation and development;
– Coordinates and organizes public meetings; participates in the facilitation of in-person and virtual public meetings, open houses, and inter-governmental meetings
– Assists in the development and implementation of Council initiatives and goals related to long- range planning; prepares, plans, develops and implements elements of the comprehensive plan
– Performs other job-related tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of land use planning, planning research, zoning, and annexations; thorough knowledge of municipal planning, landscape architecture principles and practice, and urban design; thorough knowledge of the Development Ordinance and its applications; bicycle and pedestrian planning; thorough knowledge of transit operations and planning; thorough knowledge of growth management methods and practices; thorough knowledge of statistical methods and their application; thorough knowledge of the sources of data and information; thorough knowledge of principles and practice of community facilitation and conflict resolution; thorough knowledge of the use of personal computers and computer software; ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, maps, etc.; ability to plan, organize, supervise and carry out complex research projects effectively and simultaneously; ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, and members of the general public.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field and considerable experience in professional planning and development. Candidates may also have a background and/or related degree in the areas of site design, land development or construction management with a desire to learn planning.

Preferred candidates will have the following:
– 8-10 years of experience in public or private sector development
– Master’s degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, public administration, or engineering.
– Experience with land use principles, zoning practices, urban design, mixed use and redevelopment projects
– Experience with site plan review and/ or creation
– Experience interpreting and researching ordinances
– Proficiency navigating plan review software platforms and GIS
– Experience writing staff reports and making presentations
– Excellent communication skills
– Experience completing complex projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment
– Desire to build collaborative groups within the organization Ability to learn and adapt in an agile environment
– Ability to work on a variety of tasks while being extremely organized and detail-oriented American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Zoning Official (CZO) or other related professional certifications

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Applicants, please visit/click on the below link to apply for this position.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/4147695/senior-planner

This job posting will close on 08/27/2023 at 11:59pm (EST)