This position in the City of Burlington’s Planning Department serves to inform citizens and others of the, processes, best practices, and principals of land use and development in Burlington.

An employee in this class is a responsible to prioritize efficient, effective, and responsive customer service to the development community, citizens and the organization. They are accountable for providing technical information to the permitting of land uses within the City and the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Work requires functioning within established guidelines, protocol, and procedure that is consistently implemented and based on a cohesive interpretation of the City’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Code of Ordinances. This position is collaborative in nature yet demands individual competency. This position reports to the Planning Manager and is evaluated through report reviews, quality and effectiveness of work completed, and compliance with established policy and procedures. This classification is considered Exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Contributes to interpreting and enforcing the Burlington Unified Development Ordinance and Code of Ordinances.
• Serves as the first point-of-contact when engaging the development community, the public and City staff for land use and zoning related matters.
• Reviews land use entitlements, requests, and permits for completeness and conformance with ordinance requirements and guidelines.
• Explains land use regulations in a consistent manner based on precedence of interpretation and established land use principles to the public and others.
• Guides property owners and developers through the process of developing property in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations including the subdivision of property.
• Reviews site plans, subdivisions, building permits, construction plans and other compliance requirements
• Performs research and conducts field investigations to resolve matters of non-compliance.
• Serves as staff liaison and advisor to the Board of Adjustment, meets with applicants, prepares agendas, case files, presentations, staff reports, and all necessary documents to the departments various Boards, Commissions, and also City Council.
• Creates new approaches to permitting and development review
• Represents the City and the Department in a professional manner.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to land use and zoning administration.
• Considerable knowledge of land use development, subdivisions, and enforcement.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Earth, and Bluebeam.
• Considerable knowledge of Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet specific deadlines.
• Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to operate equipment, organize and prioritize work, compile information and records, and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and all City staff.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration or a related field, and at least four years of experience in planning, zoning or a substantially equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree is preferred.

Moore County is currently accepting applications online for a Senior Planner position.  Please see the attached posting to view job duties, knowledge and skill requirements, education and experience requirements etc.  Applications  can be submitted online at https://www.moorecountync.gov/human-resources/careers.

Performs difficult professional work handling a variety of assignments in the Planning and Transportation Department including: interpreting and enforcing zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations and watershed protection ordinance, wireless telecommunication ordinances, preparing ordinance amendments, attending meetings, conducting research, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Director, and/or Assistant Director, and/or Planning Supervisor.

Pender County is actively recruiting for a highly motivated individual to fill the Senior Planner position.  This position is supervisory in nature and is expected to lead a team of talented planning professionals to assist in implementing the county’s long-term vision and goals while working alongside and under the limited supervision of the Planning and Community Development Director.

Pender County remains one of the fastest growing counties in the State.  It’s access to natural amenities and quality of life attract new residents from across the State and Country.  This growth, like the southeastern NC region as a whole, is expected to continue in the foreseeable future, amplifying the need for someone looking for a challenge in their career!

The County recently adopted an update to its comprehensive plan (Pender 2.0) with various action items, goals, and policies for implementation. There are numerous long-term projects the Department is working on, including multiple long-range planning items, an update to our Unified Development Ordinance, and many large-scale development projects. Outside of that major task, efforts to build resiliency, mitigate from recent and future natural hazards, and manage both rural and rapidly-urbanizing populations are key components to the position.

Essential Functions

The City of Raleigh is seeking applicants for a Development Review Planner in the Land Development Division of the Planning and Development Department. This class is the second level in a five-level Planning Series devoted to paraprofessional and professional support of municipal planning for a variety of operations and functions. The primary purpose of the position is to administer Unified Development Ordinance regulations and oversee the proper and lawful recordation of final plat legal instruments to ensure orderly and accurate real estate property records are established and maintained for parcel recombination and subdivisions of land, dedications of public and private easements, and other real estate matters of public record within the City’s jurisdiction. Responsibilities also include the review of zoning and sign permits; and providing customer support and education to developers, builders, professional designers, and citizens to encourage development in accordance with City policies and ordinances.

For additional information and to apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/jobs/2934925/development-review-planner

The Education and Outreach Committee of APA-NC is happy to announce that we are seeking planners for a new volunteer program!

The program is called Exploring Planning Careers and is designed to help undergraduate students learn about what planners do. When you join the program, we will match you with an undergraduate student who is considering planning as a career choice. The program will follow the academic year. We are getting a late start this year, but we hope to have our first cohort ready for the spring semester. The recommended time commitment is to meet with a student once or twice a month, though planners and students are free to schedule discussions with whatever frequency makes sense for you. The attached documents provide more information about the program.

If you are interested in participating, please visit this link to fill out a brief information form: https://forms.gle/PRCGpHPBNKw5bT8R6.

This link is also contained in the attached press release if you would like to distribute within your organization. Invitations for students are being sent to a limited set of colleges and universities across North Carolina. We look forward to expanding this list if we have sufficient interest from the planning community. We will be matching students with planners in late January. Feel free to reach out to the committee members below with any questions.

APA-NC Education and Outreach Committee Co-chairs
John Anagnost: john.anagnost@raleighnc.gov
Charles Dillard: charles.dillard@raleighnc.gov

The Town of Jamestown is seeking a Planner.  We are a growing community located within the heart of the Triad, conveniently located between Greensboro and High Point.  Jamestown still maintains a small-town atmosphere and currently has a population of approximately 4,300.  The Town is facing some growth challenges in the near future with a proposed 467-acre, 1200+ unit Planned Unit Development and subsequent annexation.  We are also in the process of updating our Comprehensive Plan and ordinances to comply with Chapter 160D.

The Town is seeking a self-motivated, well-organized individual who thrives in a collaborative but small-staff environment.  The ideal candidate would be able to act in a supporting role to various departments throughout the Town, including Public Services and Administration.  The Planner will be responsible for

 the effective implementation of the development ordinance and guiding short- and long-term planning needs. Duties involve: reviewing applications, permits, plats, and development plans; zoning interpretations; preparing materials for agenda packets; presenting cases to appropriate boards and Council, which involves some evening work; oversight of code enforcement; oversight of GIS database and mapping; assisting the public; and, other work as needed to deliver expected departmental services to stakeholders. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required with a proven ability to work effectively with both private and public sectors.  Experience in a smaller jurisdiction is a plus.

Additional information may be found in the attached advertisements.  Priority consideration will be given to those who return the requested information on or before Feb. 1, 2021, but the position will be considered open until filled.  The initial hiring salary range is expected between $50,000-$60,000, depending on qualifications.  Additional information may be found here:  https://www.jamestown-nc.gov/news-and-notices/employment-opportunities

Applications should be returned to:
Sharen Apple, HR
Town of Jamestown
PO Box 848
Jamestown, NC  27282

The Jackson County Planning Department is looking to fill a Planner I vacancy. This is a great opportunity for planning professionals that would like to live, work, and play in the mountains of Southwestern North Carolina.

Jackson County is comprised of 494 square miles of breathtaking mountain vistas and over 200 named rivers and streams accentuated by picturesque waterfalls in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Not only does the County possess great natural beauty, it is also home to several unique small mountain towns and communities. These areas include popular tourist destinations like the Town of Dillsboro, luxurious second home communities like Cashiers, and the County’s economic centers like the Town of Sylva and the Cullowhee community, home of Western Carolina University. As important as our geography and natural beauty is, it is the people and their rich cultural traditions that have defined Jackson County’s past and will define its future. A large part of the great cultural traditions is that of the Native American history, as Jackson County is a part of the ancestral lands of the Cherokee Nation. Today, it is home to a part of the tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Responsible for performing professional planning, research, analytical, and technical duties in the County Planning Department to ensure orderly growth of the County and efficient administration of County resources. Position reviews, approves, and/or certifies development and permit applications, plan, plats, projects, programs, to ensure compliance with County land use regulations; compiles maintains, and analyzes data and information pertaining to population growth, land use, economic development, and related areas; and/or certifies plans, plats, projects, and programs to ensure compliance with local and state regulations, ordinances, and policies

Please see this great new entry-level opportunity with City of Asheville’s Development Services Department.  We’ve got a great team and are looking for a new team member!

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.  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.

Job Number: 2020-00145

We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time Residential Review Specialist within the Development Services Department. The purpose of this position is to perform complex development review, permitting, inspection and enforcement work for residential projects relating to City Code of Ordinances, United Development Ordinance, Flood Plain Ordinance and other land development regulations for the City’s Development Services Department.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am -5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week). This position is open until filled with applications being reviewed weekly. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides Single-Family Permit Review by reviewing zoning, driveway and land disturbance compliance for new construction and additions to single family residences.
• Perform detailed review and assessment of Single-Family (Residential) permit applications and site plans, and coordinate design revisions and required information with the development team. Conduct site visits as appropriate and make recommendations to the Site Development Engineering Coordinator and to other City management and staff, as needed.
• Decide final approval or disapproval of Grading, Zoning, Flood, and Residential Driveway Permits. Prepare accompanying permit documents specifying applicable regulatory conditions and requirements.
• Conduct frequent scheduled and impromptu meetings, and regular coordination, with customers, developers, property owners, design professionals, consultants, contractors, the general public, regulatory agency representatives and other City staff regarding specific projects and general topics.
• Provides on-call assistance to the general public to answer permitting questions and assists the general public with various forms and applications pertaining to land use, land disturbance, flood, driveways, and zoning.
• Know, understand and clearly explain land disturbance, soil erosion, flood, land use, and zoning regulations to customers.
• Receive, research and respond in a timely manner to customer questions, complaints and other general inquiries related to land disturbance, soil erosion, Stormwater and flood concerns.
• Utilize technology as appropriate to conduct all duties of the position including but not limited to computers, telephones, scanner/copiers, hand tools, and other equipment, as well as computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, file management, internet, permit processing, database and/or geographic information systems.

Supplemental Functions:

• Perform other similar duties as required.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience Requirements: 
Associate degree or two-year technical college with at least one (1) year of development review/zoning inspection experience required.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

Applicants will equivalent combination of experience and/or education may be considered. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of the analytical, technical or professional discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of procedures and practices to analyze and resolve unusual or difficult problems.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to interpret processes and use complex workplace data and graphics, such as flow charts, maps, tables, etc.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive research of policies and procedures, best practices and innovative techniques.
• Ability to read, summarize and/or compare general workplace data and graphics, such as flow charts, mas, tables, etc.
• Ability to conduct research of existing, internal policies and procedures.
• Ability to think creatively for work practices, programs and policies and is preferred for managing obstacles.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
• Ability to to share information with direct supervisor or coworkers; no formal report compiled.
• Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks. Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering and geomatics firm located in North Carolina and Texas. We seek a partnership with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what makes McAdams different! We bring “experiences” to the forefront of everything we do, and that takes special people.

Position Purpose
Land Planners at McAdams collaborate with Planning and Design team and other market sectors within the firm to lead planning and entitlement projects while producing high quality designs, site layouts, due diligence reports, graphics, and materials related to development applications. Land Planners complete design and entitlement efforts for a wide variety of projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, institutional and healthcare. This role is expected to interface effectively with clients, both internal and external, and represent the project team during public meetings, rezoning hearings and with elected officials and others.

Candidates will be asked to provide work samples / portfolio electronically when submitting their resume.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters of Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or related field from an accredited program.
• 5 to 8 years of related experience or in similar role.
• Ability to work within a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively with project team and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills.
• Strong desire to be an integral part of a high growth firm and to develop and manage client experience.
• Be committed to team success as well as personal career growth.
• Possess excellent public speaking skills and demonstrated success in achieving entitlements from elected and appointed officials.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferences

• RLA Licensure or AICP Certification

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US.  McAdams does not sponsor applicants for employment-based visas.
We participate in E-Verify. Information from all employees’ Form I-9 is used to confirm work authorization.
EOE: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.  We are equal opportunity employers.  Decisions regarding hiring, promotions and terminations are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (over 40), disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected status.