WARREN COUNTY
Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement

POSITION: Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement Director

DUTIES: Direct & coordinate all planning/zoning functions, programs, & activities for the county; supervise Code Enforcement & GIS staff; work to achieve county community, economic development and land use planning goals; establish department goals & policies through meetings & communications with the County Manager, Board of Commissioners, & Planning Board; supervise & participate in the preparation of various presentations, reports, ordinances, & zoning requests; participate with other department directors in conducting multi-department assignments; provide guidance & assistance to staff; evaluate work performance of staff; serve as professional advisor to Planning Board and Board of Adjustments; discuss projects over the telephone & in-person with developers, engineers, surveyors, lawyers, real estate agents, & other interested parties; work with committees & staff to carry out goals & policies; direct the preparation of annual department budget; monitor expenditures; supervise staff administration of various ordinances; perform related tasks as required; reports to the County Manager.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from and accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban And Regional Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, and at least five (5) years of Planning and Code Enforcement experience, with at least three (3)
years of supervisory experience or Senior Level Planning experience in a municipal or county Planning Department preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. American Institute Of Certified Planners (AICP) and Master’s Degree preferred. A valid NC driver’s license is required. Starting salary DOQ with a full competitive benefits package.

NOTE: Great opportunity for professional development and leadership role. Warren County recently updated our Comprehensive Development Plan and implementation of included recommendations will be a priority for the long-term growth and development of the County and an opportunity for a new Director. Warren County is easily accessible to RTP and the larger Raleigh and Durham metro area.

SALARY: $66,562-$103,171 annually (depending on qualifications)

Warren County applications will be accepted UNTIL FILLED at the Division of Workforce Solutions, formerly the Employment Security Commission, 210 West Ridgeway, Warrenton, North Carolina 27589 or at the Human Resources Department, 602 W. Ridgeway Street, Warrenton, NC 27589. Applications are available at www.warrencountync.com.

The Urbanism + Planning group of AECOM is actively seeking a creative and enthusiastic Urban Planner for employment in the Washington, DC office. The Urban planner will serve on multi-disciplinary planning efforts in the region’s most treasured places, from national parks to emerging neighborhoods. As part of a highly collaborative team of urban designers, planners, and landscape architects, the Urban Planner will develop planning documents and facilitate stakeholder engagement efforts to help municipal, federal, and private sector clients advance transformational projects in the region including monuments and memorials, civic buildings, trail systems, multimodal infrastructure, and mixed-use development.

This position is expected to begin Fall 2023.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Compile data and conduct research in support of planning initiatives.
• Create innovative and informative graphics and maps.
• Write, design, and format sections of planning reports and documents.
• Produce material for project meetings and workshops.
• Organize and participate in stakeholder engagement activities.
• Communicate effectively with team and client stakeholders.
• Ensure quality of work meets AECOM standards.
• Manage time independently and effectively.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field + 2 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Experience with ArcGIS and data analysis required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Apt at developing high quality and creative graphics and document layouts.
• Ability to manage discrete project tasks as required.
• Understanding of NEPA and municipal planning processes, as well Washington, D.C. regional context.
• AICP certification (or certification track) preferred.
• Positive outlook and can-do attitude approach to tasks and teamwork.
• Exceptional writing, research, analysis and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities.
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
• Efficient and organized worker with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in Washington, DC. The selected candidate must be available to work in Washington, DC on a scheduled basis.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10093455
Business Line: B&P – Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Planning

Work Location Model: Hybrid

ICF’s Disaster Management (DM) Division seeks a Mitigation and Resilience Analyst to support our growing portfolio of nation-wide hazard mitigation planning, federal grant assistance and floodplain management projects. The DM Division supports U.S. federal agencies; state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) governments; and non-governmental partners to design and implement plans, policies, and programs that promote local pre-disaster mitigation action and support long-term housing, economic and infrastructure recovery post-disaster. Our primary clients are SLTT governments who apply for and administer Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) disaster recovery and hazard mitigation programs, and we are swiftly expanding to cover funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

 

This entry-level position will have multi-faceted responsibilities related to technical delivery and client engagement. The successful candidate should be equipped to support our clients with grant writing, report development, technical assessments, and policy research related to hazard mitigation planning and climate adaptation upon arrival. Furthermore, ICF seeks a team-oriented self-starter that will work proactively alongside colleagues, clients, and other contractors as directed to deliver quality products and services.

 

This is a remote-based position with preferred locations in North Carolina and the National Capital Region (i.e., Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Southern Maryland). The ideal candidate must be able to travel up to 20% domestically based on current and prospective clients. 

 

Our work is done in a professional, collaborative, and engaging environment that enables individuals to pursue their passions while maximizing value for our clients. This position offers a flexible work schedule, upward mobility opportunities, agency to build and foster your own client relationships, and guidance and mentorship from a world-class team of professionals.

 

Key Responsibilities
•    Conducting open-source research, document reviews and data analysis to support local hazard mitigation planning and grant application development for resilience projects.
•    Performing benefit-cost analysis to determine the future risk reduction benefits of hazard mitigation actions and comparing those benefits with projected costs.
•    Developing written products (e.g., standard operating procedures, checklists, reports, etc.) and tools (e.g., dashboards, graphics, etc.) to support the design and implementation of client projects.
•    Assisting with development of agendas, presentations, and reports to support client engagement and project implementation activities.
•    Interfacing with clients and other contractors to solicit information and communicate deadlines.
•    Utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) to create layered maps that help clients understand trends, relationships, and geographic context.
•    Assist with business development activities, including supporting special initiatives and market research.

 

Resumes must reflect the required qualifications for consideration.

 

Basic Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in planning, Public and/or Environmental Justice or Policy, Business, or similar field
•    1+ years’ grant writing or policy experience for federal grant programs
•    1+ years’ experience executing technical assessments related to hazard mitigation, including policy analysis, risk and vulnerability assessments, or benefit-cost analysis.

 

Preferred Qualifications (May give candidates an edge and preference for consideration)
•    Master’s degree in Planning, Public and/or Environmental Justice/Policy, Business, or similar field
•    Experience with FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (e.g., HMGP, FMA, BRIC) or HUD CDBG-DR and/or MIT programs, including experience using the FEMA BCA Toolkit
•    Experience with data visualization and dashboard development for topics related to hazard mitigation and resilience.
•    Ability to effectively convey technical information to broad and diverse audiences through written and verbal communication.
•    Grant application and management experience for infrastructure projects
•    Experience developing hazard mitigation plans or long-term recovery strategies.
•    Working knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
•    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience

 

Desired Professional Skills
•    Able to prioritize and balance workload across multiple projects with short-term deadlines.
•    Team-oriented professional who proactively engages other team members to ensure quality of delivery.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Values and demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior in all things.
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

 

Working at ICF

 

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

 

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

 

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.

 

Pay Range – There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$42,424.00 – $72,121.00

 

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

The City of Takoma Park is looking for a Planning Intern seeking experience in community planning, transportation planning, GIS-mapping, public outreach, and more. Our planning staff is small and interns play an important role in the City’s efforts to improve the quality of life for its residents and take the lead on projects. City government offices are located in the Takoma Park Community Center, at 7500 Maple Avenue – a ten-minute walk from the Takoma Metro Station, on multiple bus lines, and accessible by bike and Capital Bikeshare. The Planning Internship opportunity is open for qualified candidates, 30-40 hours/week, up to 12 months. The City telework policy allows remote work up to 60% time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required to be successful are:

• A strong interest in active transportation, equitable community development, smart growth, or inclusive public space planning;
• Flexibility and desire to work on a wide range of planning projects, as needed;
• Experience interfacing with public constituents in diverse communities;
  Basic proficiency with data management software such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or Seamless Docs;
• Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva;
• Proficiency with GIS mapping software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or R;
• Strong writing, digital communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivated, problem solver, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Minimum requirements include:

Graduated with a master’s degree within the past two years, or currently enrolled in a graduate program in urban and regional planning, community planning, architecture, urban design, urban studies, economics, real estate development, geography, or another related field; or comparable work experience.

Preferred candidates may possess the following:

• Foreign language skills (specifically Spanish, French, or Amharic);
• Demonstrated knowledge of equitable outreach and engagement principles and practices;
• Advanced proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva;
• Advanced proficiency with GIS mapping software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or R;
• Valid U.S. driver’s license (and comfort driving a municipal vehicle).

The hourly wage for this position is expected to be between $17.00 and $19.00 per hour and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. The City telework policy allows remote work up to 60% time.

In addition to a resume that includes prior work experience and/or education, please provide a cover letter that includes an explanation of why you are interested in the position, as well as a two-page writing sample, a sample of your GIS work, and your university transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable) which can be uploaded under “documents” in the application. Submissions without these documents will not be considered. Additional documents (design portfolio, map products, etc.) may also be submitted.

A first review of applications is expected to begin on May 10, 2023, and job will remain open until filled.

Please note that COVID vaccinations are now mandatory for all City staff, and will be confirmed with other pre-employment screenings once an offer has been extended.

The City of Takoma Park is a small jurisdiction in Montgomery County, Maryland bordering the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County. Inhabited by a diverse and politically active population of 17,000 residents, Takoma Park is known for its progressive policies, historic tree-lined neighborhoods, independent businesses, and a rich arts community. We are proud to be a workforce of almost 200 full-time and part-time employees that are as diverse as the community we serve. We strive to maintain excellent customer service and responsiveness to our residents and everyone we work with. It is with this in mind that we seek to improve by championing quality and efficiency through a dedicated workforce and cooperative spirit.

The City of Takoma Park is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the residents we serve and the area in which we live. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where employees of diverse backgrounds can thrive and make a positive impact in the services we provide.

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 Research Triangle Foundation, the 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that serves as the steward and administrator of Research Triangle Park, is hiring a mid-level planner. This is a dynamic role that touches a full range of topics in planning, including economic development, transportation, land use, real estate development, sustainability, and housing. With RTP’s unique role and structure, this position will work closely and regularly coordinate with our local government and regional partners.

Founded in 1959, RTP is one of our nation’s oldest business parks, and, at 7,000 acres, is the largest business park in North America. Building on the success of our economic development mission for our first 60 years, we are in the midst of a wide-ranging, long-range planning process to position RTP for continued success for its next 60 years. This position will play a key role in supporting the finalization and implementation of this planning process.

Additionally, this position will be responsible for:

• Collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting on key economic development indicators related to RTP companies, economic activity, and economic impact
• Collecting, managing, and organizing GIS data for Park assets, including creating and maintaining RTP maps
• Assisting in the development and implementation of the annual budget for RTP’s special tax district
• Scoping and managing capital projects, including greenway trail projects and transportation improvements in RTP
• Developing, monitoring, and implementing a capital improvement plan and specific capital projects related to RTP’s three parks and recreation facilities
• Procuring and managing consultants and contractors on the implementation of planning efforts and capital projects throughout RTP
• Engaging with Park companies to identify and advance key strategic priorities
• Supporting the Senior Director of Planning on long- and short-range planning efforts, including strategic initiatives internal and external to RTF

The hiring range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000, depending upon experience and qualifications. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Salary: $71,531.20 – $118,019.20 Annually
Closing Date: 9/24/2023

Cary is seeking an experienced, collaborative, innovative Development Liaison to perform professional work serving as a primary point of contact for customers; coordinating and explaining Town development processes and requirements in an understandable, professional and customer-friendly manner to both internal and external stakeholders.

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!

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Development Review Manager and requires independent judgment and discretion in the performance of duties.

To apply and learn more, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/4183477/development-liaison

Typical Tasks:

• Serves as a liaison between the Town and the business community, developers, architects, engineers, landowners, attorneys, citizens and contractors who are conducting development-related business;
• Consults with the general public, contractors, design professionals, homeowners, elected officials and other staff regarding interpretations of Town ordinances, state building codes, development plan reviews, application processes and permitting and inspections procedures;
• Initiates and ensures close coordination with staff located in various departments throughout the organization;
• Helps troubleshoot issues and works to find potential solutions to concerns related to Town regulations, staff decisions and processes in an effort to resolve issues while serving the public interest;
• Coordinates and presents development cases to Town Council; prepares associated staff reports and presentations;
  Benefits
• Mediates unresolved matters between Town staff and external customers, confirming requirements are presented in an understandable approach; ensures feedback loops are provided frequently and efficiently;
• Communicates with various individuals and groups about policies, procedures, and complex issues helping stakeholders navigate various processes such as development and construction in a customer-friendly and professional manner;
• Coordinates and facilitates discovery meetings with relevant staff from appropriate Town departments and outside agencies to provide efficient and effective responses to customer concerns in a timely manner;
• Maintains and develops comprehensive outcome tracking for assigned projects and Town communications associated with the assigned projects;
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices and techniques of municipal development and construction processes;
• Thorough knowledge of municipal planning;
• Thorough knowledge of the development requirements of each Town department and of outside agencies;
• Thorough knowledge of regulations associated with the development process especially in the area of state building code and the Town’s land development ordinance;
• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public, contractors, design professionals, property owners, elected officials, other Town staff and outside agencies with a very high degree of customer service;
• Ability to understand complex technical requirements;
• Ability to perform comprehensive research on a wide variety of municipal development activities;
• Ability to coordinate with other Town departments;
• Ability to prepare and deliver public presentations;
• 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 public administration, planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, construction management or a closely related field. Considerable experience in planning, development, engineering, inspections, or a closely related field is required.

Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are necessary and important for this role. A passion and strong belief in the importance of good customer service is essential. Candidate must also have the ability to balance multiple tasks and projects, while simultaneously being flexible and adaptive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• Experience in land planning, development and construction processes.
• Experience in development plan review and project management.
• Experience researching and applying ordinances and/or building codes.
• Experience making public presentations.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, a North Carolina Department of Insurance Standard Building certification, or a professional license in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or Land Surveying.

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 and acceptable driving record.

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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

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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.

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