The Senior Planner is a member of the Comprehensive Planning team, which primarily manages long-range citywide, neighborhood, and corridor planning projects and staffs the rezoning, annexation, and demographic programs. More information and application available here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/fulltime/jobs/4528734/senior-planner

Salary: $58,843.20 – $97,094.40
Closing date: 06/30/2024
Apply by visiting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/4529238/planner-i

Description:

Cary is recruiting a collaborative, innovative and passionate Planner I to join our team. Cary is focused on the goal of creating “The Local Government That Doesn’t Exist” by exceeding standards for how municipalities should operate. We embody excellence and professionalism by demonstrating leading practices and partnering effectively with our community. We are looking for a planning professional to help us build on our legacy of excellence while recognizing there is always room for growth and innovation. High-performing candidates who are adaptive, ready to engage in problem solving, dare to think differently, have the technical skills to deliver, and want to make a difference in their community are encouraged to apply.

Cary NC, a progressive community of over 180,000 people is actively working on implementing the most ambitious long- range planning effort in our history – the Imagine Cary Community Plan. The plan sets out a long-term vision, policies, and strategic actions for Cary through 2040. The Imagine Cary Plan seeks to focus the most intense development in strategic locations, encourage mixed use, redevelopment, infill, and revitalization while maintaining that much of Cary will stay suburban in nature. We are seeking a collaborative and passionate planning professional to join our innovative team to bring the vision in the Imagine Cary Community Plan to life, as well as to collaborate in a fast-paced, evolving environment while adapting to change through continuous learning.

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 a Principal Planner and requires independent judgment and discretion in the performance of duties.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $58,843.20 – $70,345.60

Typical Tasks:

– Reviews and approves development plans and implements the Town’s architectural, landscaping, lighting, and site design standards;
– Assists in the writing and preparation of staff reports and supporting materials for boards, commissions, and Town Council;
– Applies the Town’s Land Development Ordinance (LDO) and provides technical support to citizens and developers regarding zoning and development-related matters; performs technical research on issues;
– Research best practices in development regulations, including other municipalities’ ordinances in support of potential Town ordinance amendments; assists in the preparation of staff reports for amendments;
– Provides assistance with the review of rezonings and annexations;
– Provides assistance for public hearings, neighborhood meetings, and open houses as needed;
– Clerk for one or more of the following boards: the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Board, and/or Historic Preservation Commission including meeting preparation and coordination, scheduling monthly meetings, and preparing meeting minutes;
– Update Planning and Development webpages for public hearing notices and calendar events; ensure that the website is edited for accuracy and appropriate communication to the public, along with required public notices are posted;
– Coordinate and plan virtual neighborhood meetings and prepare presentation materials;
– Review various permits including building permits, sign permits, accessory use permits, and zoning verification letters;
– Assign street names and addresses for new development projects and assist with address changes;
– Perform other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices and techniques of land use planning, planning research, zoning, and annexations; general knowledge of municipal planning, landscape architecture practice, and urban design; general knowledge of local development ordinances and development process; general knowledge of annexations laws; general knowledge of statistical methods and their application; general knowledge of the sources of data and information; ability to use GIS to research land/property records; ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, etc.; ability to plan, organize, carry out complex research projects effectively and simultaneously; ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, developers, and members of the general public.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

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, geographic information systems, public administration or closely related field and some experience in planning, public administration, or landscape architecture.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

– Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail;
– Self-starter and ability to work well under pressure;
– Experience with Microsoft Office products and agenda/minutes software.
– Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with a focus on customer service;
– Desire to seek out, foster and implement process improvements;
– Desire to build collaborative groups within the organization;
– Ability to learn and adapt in an agile environment;
– Ability to take accurate meeting minutes;
– General knowledge of governmental laws and services that pertain to the community, economic viability and the planning process;
– Experience with development plan review;
– Researching and applying local planning ordinances

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include a criminal check and education verification) prior to employment.

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

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

*Are you confident, innovative, detail-oriented, and have the ability to problem solve?
*Are you a leader and looking to mentor and manage a dynamic planning team?
*Are you interested in shaping the future of a growing City?

If so, we want you to join our team as a Planning Services Administrator!

What you will do:

The Planning Services Administrator serves to manage, mentor, and supervise staff within the Planning Division of the City of Burlington’s Planning Department. The duties are primarily associated with the oversight of the City’s short/long-range planning efforts, administering development ordinances, staff support for related boards, preparing text amendments, planning staff administration and personnel development. The staff person may also function as a deputy for the Planning Director, as needed.

Here’s a link to the job brochure: PSA Recruitment Brochure Optimized.pdf

Link to the job posting:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonnc/jobs/4528651/planning-services-administrator

About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Planning Technician for the Planning and Urban Design Department.

What you’ll be doing:

• Performs customer service functions in person, by telephone, and by email.
• Receives and processes submissions from developers for projects that qualify for technical and administrative review.
• Receives and coordinates financial surety requests.
  Coordinates and administers logistics, and agendas, meeting minutes, and web site information.
• Conducts simple zoning compliance and permit reviews.
• 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.
• Communicates and provides technical assistance to homeowners, engineers, architects, designers, site inspectors, planning and zoning personnel, City officials and the general public.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits:

• A full suite of personal benefits including Medical, Dental, and life insurance options.
• Enrollment in the North Carolina Pension and 401K programs
• Hybrid work schedule available.

About you:

What you Bring

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Good Customer Service and Communication experience
• Aptitude in navigating city code and policy standards a plus!

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• Associate’s Degree in Geography, Planning, or a related field.
• One year of customer service, administrative, or clerical experience.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know:
Rate of Pay $21.13 per hour
Schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Planner or Senior Planner

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is seeking to hire a full-time planner or senior planner to assist with equitable municipal and regional planning. Planners at CCRPC work on a variety of projects in a diverse set of topic areas. Our work program includes writing comprehensive plans, developing municipal bylaw amendments, updating and implementing the regional plan, grant writing, and conducting project management for a wide array of municipal and regional projects related to land use, transportation, natural resources, emergency management, energy, and climate change. Proficiency in geographical information systems (GIS) is desired, but not required. Community engagement including justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion is major part of this position’s work.

The individual selected must be a self-starter, able to work independently and stick to deadlines. Regular night meeting attendance is expected. A valid driver’s license is required. Salary is dependent upon qualifications within the ranges ($50,000 – $72,800 for Planner and $65,000 – $88,400 for Senior Planner). Salary ranges will increase on July 1, 2024 based on a salary survey currently being conducted by CCRPC.

Please send a letter of interest and resume (with references and contact information) in one pdf to Charlie Baker, Executive Director at: cbaker@ccrpcvt.org. We will begin reviewing resumes on May 22, 2024. This position will remain open until filled. Job descriptions can be found at https://www.ccrpcvt.org/about-us/news/jobs/.

The CCRPC believes a diverse and culturally proficient staff are pivotal to creating an environment free of inequities. Accordingly, the CCRPC seeks to provide our membership and community with services enhanced by the professional contributions of culturally competent representatives of different races, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, physical ability, age, and sexual orientation. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse community populations and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired. CCRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At CCRPC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles.

The Planner I performs entry level planning work implementing a variety of planning activities focused on development review and current planning requiring a general level of independence.

An employee in this class is responsible for reviewing plats, processing annexation petitions, assisting residents and developers with various issues, reviewing administrative permits such as minor architectural applications and sign permits. Work involves providing technical guidance to department staff and the public requiring empathy, tact, and firmness. Work in this class requires developing solutions in partnership with others to problems and performing an entry level of interpretation of ordinances, laws, etc. The employee works under the general supervision of the Assistant Planning Director. Work requires a high level of discretion and often requires the use and handling of confidential information.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Reviews final plats;
• Reviews sign permit applications;
• Reviews plots plans;
• Reviews annexation petitions;
• Reviews minor architectural applications;
• Issues zoning verification letters;
• Performs site compliance inspections;
• Researches, investigates, and prepares written reports on planning policies and issues;
• Helps citizens and developers on zoning and related matters;
• Assists other planning staff with special projects;
• Assists with covering the front desk; and
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of planning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of current literature and best practices in the field of planning.
• Knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the planning process.
• Knowledge of effective writing techniques.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which include Microsoft Office, internet applications, and GIS
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, partner agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public.
• Critical thinking skills to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.

Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in urban and regional planning, geography, architecture, historic preservation, engineering or related field with considerable professional planning experience.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Certified Zoning Official certification required or must be obtained within one year of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, do extensive reading, operate a computer terminal, use measurement devices, and do visual inspections in the field.

This Planning Manager is the lead member of the Comprehensive Planning team, which primarily manages long-range citywide, neighborhood, and corridor planning projects and staffs the rezoning, annexation, and demographic programs. Comprehensive Planning is a 12-member team that includes two supervisors, a principal planner, six senior planners, and two planners in addition to the advertised position. Current projects include station area planning for Raleigh’s western and southern BRT corridors and an upcoming new comprehensive plan.

View the full job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/4346126/planning-manager

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. . 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 learn, interpret and follow regulatory requirements, paired with the willingness to explore development options to achieve a successful project, is essential to be effective – rather than stopping at what we can’t do, we build partnerships and focus 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;
Responsibility for thorough documentation and detailed record keeping of applications, subdivisions, and planning advice provided;
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.
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 an equivalent combination of experience in planning; education, and training. Must possess or have ability to obtain a valid NC Driver’s License and we encourage pursuit of AICP certification.

Pay range is $48,000 – $70,000, dependent on experience. Open until filled, with first review of applications beginning February 19, 2024.

The City of Shelby currently has an opening on the management team for Planning and Community Development Director. To be successful on this team, the right candidate needs to have a solid foundational understanding of planning and development regulations, experience in long range planning projects, the ability to interpret and understand development ordinances, and effective skills to manage and motivate their departmental team.

Currently the City (population 22,000) has several exciting projects underway. More than 3,500 homes have recently been approved for construction or through zoning changes. We are in the early stages of completely revamping our Comprehensive Land Use Plan with intentions to overhaul our Unified Development Ordinance afterward. We are in the process of building a 13-mile rail trail, revitalizing a former hotel downtown, and renovating the historic Webbley home. With a bustling uptown, growing business park, existing trail network, and other upcoming amenities, you can help plan the future Shelby you want to call home as the next Planning and Community Development Director. We are committed to continuing the kind of work that makes Shelby, NC the number one micropolitan in the state and ninth in the nation (Site Selection Magazine, 2023).

If you have a degree in urban planning or related field (Master’s degree preferred) and experience in city, regional, and/or urban planning, we want you to join our team. The City of Shelby offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The City is prepared to offer a competitive annual salary that reflects the ideal candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Please see the full ad and details at https://tinyurl.com/shelby-planning.
The City of Shelby is an equal opportunity employer.