Work involves the detailed analysis of applications for zoning map and text amendments, special use permits, variances and appeals/interpretations.
Work also involves the preparation of detailed staff reports, board memos and other professional documents summarizing case files.
Make presentation of staff recommendations and possible scenarios for development.
Aid the public including property owners, developers, surveyors and engineers, business owners, real estate brokers and other in-house sections in understanding the local development approval process(es) and ordinances applicable to their projects.
Serve as the point of contact for a municipality and make presentations on current planning matters to their governing board.

This is a newly created position within the City Reidsville with room for growth and professional development. The position performs a variety of skilled and professional work pertaining to planning, zoning and code enforcement. Handles specified zoning and planning activities such as site plan or subdivision reviews. Assists with permits, research, and report writing. Serves as relief/back-up to the Permitting Assistant. Work requires knowledge of principles and practices of professional planning methods and techniques, and strong public contact skills. Work involves complex and sensitive issues requiring a high level of judgement and tact, as well as the ability to clearly communicate and work with citizens, board members and elected officials. Work involves providing guidance for the orderly long-range growth and current development of the City. Work may involve representing the City in intergovernmental activities such as working with infrastructure, environmental and land use issues with other government representatives. Work is supervised by the Community Development Manager and is reviewed through conferences, observation, review of completed product, and feedback from citizens.

The Town of Garner is seeking a Planning Technician to join our growing team to provide critical assistance and support to the Planning and Zoning section of the Planning Department. This position will work closely with the general public, property owners, builders, real estate agents, developers, and others who inquire about the Town’s land use, zoning, and transportation related activities and permit requirements. Work will involve interpreting the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), determining zoning and issuing a variety of permits.

The Town of Harrisburg, NC is currently seeking a Senior Planner. This position performs intermediate to complex planning work for current and long-range planning efforts. Work includes reviewing comprehensive plan amendments, re-zonings, subdivision, and development plans for compliance with town regulations; conducting site inspections for zoning, landscape and architectural requirements; preparing staff reports and making presentations to various boards; and assisting with special projects. The Senior Planner will also participate in the development review process by meeting with developers and architects; reviewing various aspects of land and site development projects; coordinating the review process with other internal departments for review and recommendations; assisting with preparation of agenda and information packets for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment for rezonings, annexations, subdivisions, text amendments, and other requests required for Board and Council review and approval; maintain GIS data layers for multiple department projects; create data and display in map form for Town departments; and work with various data types, processing information for elected and appointed boards to assist with decision making. The Senior Planner serves as the staff liaison to the Town Council, Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. Work requires considerable knowledge of GIS systems including application of software, hardware, and peripherals to planning needs; ability to read and understand the Town’s development and zoning ordinances; skill in public speaking and meeting facilitation; and skill in communicating ordinance requirements to the public, developers, builders, real estate brokers, property owners, etc. The work is supervised by the Planning and Economic Development Director and is evaluated through conferences, accuracy, and effectiveness of work results, and feedback from officials and the public. Salary range of $54,793-$80,885, dependent upon qualifications. Graduation from a college or university with a degree in urban planning, architecture or a related field; preferably a master’s degree in planning or closely related field. Also requires a minimum of three to five years-experience in local government planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Certified Zoning Official and American Institute of Certified Planners certification preferred. Must have a valid NC Driver’s License. Submit resume, references and salary requirements to resumes@harrisburgnc.org. Open until filled. EOE.

Rockingham County is looking for a Planner. Linked below is the job description and salary, as well as information about the County. This position is a perfect opportunity to experience every aspect of the planning profession in an idyllic rural setting.

Located in the City of Wentworth, 35 minutes north of Greensboro, we are experiencing major growth from neighboring cities. The planner we hire will join a hardworking team actively engaged in current development as well as long range planning. They will have the opportunity to help us shape and implement a new Land Use Plan and UDO to better manage our continued growth.

As a basic human need, home is the foundation for life. At HCD, our mission is to promote safe, affordable homes and strong, vibrant communities throughout California, and right now is an exciting time to join Team HCD. We’re experiencing a historical level of growth and we want you to be a part of it!

HCD currently has 18 positions open:

Service Contracts Analyst
Legislative Analyst
Assistant Deputy Director, Operations
Assistant Deputy Director, Finance
Codes and Standards Administrator II (Riverside location)
Codes and Standards Administrator I
Housing Accessibility Specialist
Senior Building Inspector (Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego counties, and surrounding areas)
Senior Building Inspector (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo counties, and surrounding areas)
Housing and Community Development Representative I/II, Financial Assistance – Federal Programs
Housing and Community Development Specialist I, Financial Assistance – Asset Management
Senior Housing and Community Development Specialist II, Housing Policy and Program Support
Office Technician, Administration and Management
Registration and Titling Program Technician II (Riverside Location)
Data and Evaluation Specialist I, Financial Assistance – Program Design and Implementation
Legislative Specialist/Manager I
State Grant Manager I
Legislative Coordinator/Manager II

The Mid-East Commission Planning, Economic Development, and Community Services Department, located in Washington, North Carolina serving a five county region, is seeking a qualified individual with education and experience in the areas of, Land Use Planning, Zoning Administration, Transportation Planning and Water Quality Planning, to fill the position of Planner. The Planner position, under the supervision of the Department Director, performs professional planning work for the COG. Work primarily includes conducting planning, zoning, land use, open space, water quality and assistance to the COG members, as well as coordination of Rural Transportation Planning Organizations (RPO). Work requires thorough knowledge of the planning field and is characterized by independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties. Work is performed primarily in an inside environment. The employee may serve as a lead worker or project manager. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Director of Planning, Economic Development and Community Services and is evaluated through conferences, observation, reports, progress on projects, and feedback from the clients.

The Center for Workforce and Economic Opportunity (CWEO) at the Atlanta Fed is hiring the inaugural Fellow. The research center at the Fed focuses on understanding the labor market trends and potential policies and programs that can help expand worker and economic opportunities. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions or candidates that you think would be interested in the position (ultimately candidates will have to submit materials to the link below).

The Atlanta Fed has been building efforts in workforce development, economic opportunity and employment policy across the country and Federal Reserve System for several years. This includes the recent Investing in America’s Workforce initiative, which a number of members of this message board contributed to. The CWEO is undergoing a relatively significant expansion including launching a new engagement arm to activate research that happens at the Center. Personally, I can say that for people interested in this type of research, the Fed has been a welcoming place and has valued the perspectives that planners bring to understanding community and economic development and provided support and opportunities for research and writing.

In this moment of growth and opportunity for the Carolina Federation,Down Home North
Carolina, and our allies, we are looking to hire a data organizer to support the growing data
management needs for program work across the state.

We are seeking a data organizer who would

● be thrilled to help grow innovative political organizations across North Carolina
● fit our culture of courageous leadership and playful camaraderie, and
● share our deep love of people and ferocious commitment to power and transformation.

The data organizer will work directly with the organizing staff of the Carolina Federation and
Down Home North Carolina to support mutli-racial, multi-issue grassroots political power in our
state. While our work is deeply relational at its core, we seek to utilize the most effective
technical tools and tactics possible to build our membership base and reach voters in our
communities. The data organizer’s primarily role is to support this continued integration of our
data-driven electoral work with our relational organizing work.

In this moment of growth and opportunity for the Carolina Federation, we are looking to add one or
more dynamic regional organizers to our staff team. We are seeking organizers who would:

● be thrilled to help grow an innovative political organization across North Carolina
● fit our culture of courageous leadership and playful camaraderie, and
● share our deep love of people and ferocious commitment to power and transformation.

Our regional organizers will work directly with both our co-directors and our local grassroots leaders to
develop new multi-racial, multi-issue local political organizations as affiliates of the Carolina Federation.
Regional organizers will support these affiliates in their organizational structure, core member
recruitment and intensive leadership development training. Through this work, regional organizers will
also contribute to the continued development of the Carolina Federation’s core leadership team and to
the overall shared culture of our organization.