Examples of Duties

• Employees supervise the daily activities and services of an assigned Planning Program/Area
• Develop work plans, objectives and target dates for the assigned program; prioritize work; identify program needs; ensure programs and activities comply with County programs and applicable State and/or federal requirements
• Participate on Departmental planning, goal setting, and budgeting
• Supervise program staff
• Perform a variety of duties associated with supervising staff to include hiring, assigning work, ensuring professional development and training, establishing performance standards, evaluating work, and providing guidance,
• Serve as a liaison to various local, State and federal agencies regarding assigned program
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a college or university with a degree in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, engineering, community development, or a related field, and four years of experience in governmental planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Within 60 days of hire, must obtain and show proof of a valid NC Driver’s License and must maintain an acceptable driving record while employed. Driving is an essential function of this position. Background check and negative drug test are required.
• College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the County’s zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes, especially in their assigned program area
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of community and economic development and public sector planning and/or landscape design
• Knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the community and economic development and planning processes
• Knowledge of the environmental and socio-economic implications of the planning process
• Knowledge of GIS systems including application of software, hardware and peripherals to planning needs
• Skills in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations
• Skills in conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and public presentations
• Ability to supervise and provide constructive feedback
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, federal, State, regional, County officials, and the general public
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies
• Ability to express ideas effectively. AICP certification is preferred.

York County is located in the beautiful Piedmont region of South Carolina – approximately 30 minutes south of downtown Charlotte, NC. With a population of more than 275,000, it’s one of the fastest growing counties in the state. Encompassing approximately 682 square miles, the County has a diverse landscape including rural areas, small charming towns, lakefront neighborhoods, and family-friendly communities.  The County has begun the process to hire a new Zoning Administrator. This position is responsible for managing a division that includes residential and commercial plan review, zoning code enforcement, and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The purpose of this position is to oversee zoning requirements and keep supervisors, other departments, and County staff informed of review process. This position is also responsible for presenting new ideas and revisions to amend the Zoning Ordinance. Research methods other jurisdictions use to handle similar issues, and attend meetings with the general public and county officials. Report to direct supervisor of the progress made on these items. Responsible for serving as staff liaison to the Zoning Board of Appeals. This position supervises eight employees.

ESSENTIAL TASKS: The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Oversee all residential and non-residential development as it pertains to zoning requirements
• Interpret and make determinations on language in the Code of Ordinances as it relates to individual properties, residential projects and non-residential projects
• Review and present requests for variances, administrative appeals, special exceptions, to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Manage and supervise subordinate staff of five directly and three staff members indirectly
• Coordinate and conduct meetings regarding current and potential projects taking place in the county with the development community
• Handle requests from the general public regarding zoning requirements and ordinances
• Manage code enforcement staff and coordinate with them on code violation issues throughout the county
• Review and propose changes to the Code of Ordinances as needed
• Coordinate and conduct meetings and workshops for the general public to inform them of changes in the Code of Ordinances, projects that may be of high interest, etc.
• Coordinate and conduct workshops to inform public officials such as County Council, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals on pending ordinance changes and projects of special interest

For more information and application procedures, please visit the County’s website at https://www.yorkcountygov.com/755/Employment-Opportunities.

Salary Range – $60,811 – $85,136.

The closing date is October 28, 2020.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

The Town of Sunset Beach, North Carolina (Permanent population 4,481; seasonal 15,000+) seeks a full-time qualified professional to fill the position of Director of Planning.

Responsibilities: Perform complex work in the direction of all planning functions including, but not limited to, planning, zoning and subdivision regulations. Requires the ability to interpret and analyze technical data and prepare oral and written reports. Requires a thorough knowledge of state statutes, procedures, and requirements relating to municipal government and CAMA Regulations. Serves as technical advisor to the Town Administrator, Town Council, Planning Board and Board of Adjustment.
Performs code related enforcement as required. Performs management level project development and implementation, budget development and management, staff development and supervision. Performs data collection, grant applications, analysis, and policy formulation. Performs related duties as assigned. Requires excellent communication and organizational skills.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, and Urban Studies required. A Master’s degree in Geography, Planning or related field is preferred.

1. Five years of increasingly responsible experience in administering planning and zoning regulations for a municipal government. Experience should be progressively responsible including project management and supervisory experience,
2. Previous municipal management and coastal experience preferred,
3. AICP membership preferred or ability to obtain within one-year of employment,
4. Certified Zoning Official and Certified Floodplain Manager preferred. Candidates with experience in economic development and commercial development recruitment are strongly encouraged to apply.

Send: Employment application, confidential resume, letter of interest, sample staff report, salary history, and 3-5 professional references in one word or PDF document to: Lisa Anglin, Assistant Town Administrator at langlin@sunsetbeachnc.gov. Website: www.sunsetbeachnc.gov.

Submit your applicant materials by Noon, October 23, 2020. EOE

The Town of Zebulon is hiring a Planner/GIS Technician. The position is open until filled and we will begin review of applications on October 23.

Description: Under the supervision of the Assistant Planning Director, performs highly responsible professional and technical level work in the field of geographic information systems, mapping, planning, zoning, and developmental plan review. Acts as a resource providing information and assistance to developers, the business community and the general public on all planning related matters.  Assists the Code Enforcement Officer and Permit Technician.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for all aspects of GIS to include mapping, verification of data accuracy, and maintenance of database information.
• Researches and analyzes information necessary to prepare specific documents, reports, plans and maps as related to planning department.
• Assists with preparation, implementation and amendment of the Unified Development Ordinance, Comprehensive Master Plan, and Transportation Plan.
• Confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding town development policies and standards.
• Receives and responds to citizen inquiries, explain possible violations, suggest corrective actions to appropriate parties and facilitate solutions.
• Assists in the preparation of staff reports or components thereof for the Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, and Board of Adjustment.
• Provides technical review and coordination of plat review and approval, coordinates filing and recording of plats.
• Assists Code Enforcement and Permit Technician by researching, interpreting and analyzing zoning and ordinance questions and issues.
• Develops effective working relationships with and represents the Town to other towns, county and state agencies related to current planning tasks, properly directing requests and working towards solutions.
• Reports re-zonings and annexations to the appropriate agencies and coordinate data exchanges with Wake County, town departments and other parties as needed.

(This listing is intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are a representation, not an all-inclusive listing, of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

• This position requires a thorough knowledge of planning and development principles.
• Working knowledge of ESRI, Energov, Adobe, Microsoft programs and similar software packages.
• Basic understanding of common construction practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form.
• Employee occasionally works outside and is subject to weather conditions.
• Must deal tactfully and courteously with the public, yet exhibit considerable firmness and fairness in administration of regulations.
• Possess significant computer skills as they relate to geographic information systems, general office functions and common office equipment and programs.

 Desirable Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in urban planning, geography, landscape architecture, GIS or a related field.
• Previous planning and GIS experience is preferred.
• Valid NC State Driver’s License.

For full information on the position or to apply go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofzebulon.

The City of Concord is now hiring for Senior Planner. The purpose of this position is to provide planning services for current and long range planning projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides development assistance and review by interpreting zoning and codes, advising developers on appropriate measures and processes, coordinating with reviewing departments to ensure compliance with development ordinance, issuing development permits, and conducting zoning inspections.
• Creates and implements long-range plans and participates in a variety of meetings to gather and disseminate information related to applicable planning projects or programs.
• Creates, manages, and edits geographic information system data by utilizing software to maintain and update existing data, including zoning layers and city limits, and creates custom map products and analytical reports
• Advises consultants on various issues related to projects and reviews planning documents to ensure adherence to applicable guidelines, standards, and provisions.
• Prepares a variety of reports for various Federal, State, and local agencies by gathering, preparing, editing, and disseminating information; drafts resolutions, ordinances, reports, memorandums, and other professional documents to elected officials, administration, business leaders, internal staff, and members of the community.
• Coordinates planning projects by creating conceptual site plans, preparing maps, communicating with developers and investors, organizing and participating in community input sessions, seeking grant opportunities, conducting site analysis on potential community development properties, and serving as main point of contact for development projects.
• Prepares a variety of marketing materials, including newsletters, advertisements, brochures, and other related collateral material.

Job Specifications and Qualifications (Knowledge areas):

• Modern planning principle and practices
• Social, economic, and business implications of planning
• Available community services
• Construction and/or development procedures
• Research methods and techniques
• Project management principles and practices
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Customer service principles
• Applicable Federal, State, and local programs and their requirements, specifically HUD
• Community development and housing issues
• Public and private funding sources of community development programs
• Federal program administration regulations and reporting procedures
• Technical writing methods and techniques
• Home marketing concepts
• Operating a computer and applicable software applications
• Preparing comprehensive plans and studies
• Compiling and analyzing data
• Composing technical reports
• Managing projects
• Preparing a variety of business correspondence
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
• Marketing new and existing houses that are for sale
• Conducting research
• Developing plans
• Preparing reports
• Coordinating citizen activities
• Preparing agreements and contracts
• Analyzing real estate sites

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Political Science, Geography, Public Administration, Architecture, or Economics from an accredited college or university, with at least three (3) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Apply online at http://concordnc.gov

Are you up for a planning career shift from current planning to long range planning? Are you a private consultant who has experience leading plans across the country but are ready to focus in on one community? If so, apply to be Burlington’s next Principal Planner – Long Range Planning. You’ll join a small team of professionals who are working hard to make Burlington a place we’re proud to call home. Feel free to ask any questions and please forward onto anyone you think may be interested.

Job Number: 2020-00103

An employee in this class has broad responsibilities in long range planning related to the City’s comprehensive plan, Destination Burlington, and long-range development goals. Coordinates special planning efforts such as small area studies and growth analysis, corridor overlays, land use analysis, etc. Work may include evaluating long range efforts related to the comprehensive plan and presenting City leaders planning needs that address an active versus passive approach to future issues and anticipating problems. Employee exercises decision making regarding the allocation of time and resources to project management, including the comprehensive plan and other adopted planning policies.  Position requires the ability to coordinate with and provide support to boards and commissions and the public, and attend meetings as needed. Work performance is evaluated through daily discussions and under the regular supervision of the Planning Manager. This classification is considered non-exempt in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the initiatives in the comprehensive plan, Destination Burlington, are kept at the forefront of planning efforts;
• Managing comprehensive planning initiatives in an orderly and thoughtful way which will require coordination with other departments, legal, management, and City Council;
• Providing assistance and guidance to other planning and city staff related to long-range planning;
• Revising City policies and preparing reports regarding long range planning efforts;
• Conducting small area studies to help the city plan for organized and methodical/logical growth considering all aspects (land use, transportation, utilities, annexation laws, etc.);
• Prepares occasional grant applications, and administers occasional grant projects;
• Performing data capture, plan preparation, public meetings, and revisions to long range planning;
• Creating corridor studies and corridor overlays.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of planning theory and practice;
• Comprehensive knowledge of state statutes and local ordinances with an emphasis on specialty planning areas;
• General knowledge of computer applications in planning, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, GIS, Google Earth, SketchUp, Adobe products (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), and other public engagement tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, and MonkeySurvey.

Special Requirement: AICP or ability to obtain within one (1) year.

The Town of Wake Forest seeks an energetic and team oriented individual for the position of Planner I-Development Services.

Work requires knowledge of local government planning and development issues. Additional functions include but are not limited to the following: developing solutions in partnership with others to problems and performing an entry level of interpretation of ordinances, laws, etc.; considerable public contact and involves giving information, answering inquiries, and carrying out the Town planning functions; technical support duties such as plat and sign permit review and doing research work for any planning project for the Town. Work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant Planning Director.

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.

The Town of Wake Forest seeks an energetic and team oriented individual for the position of Planner II-Development Services.

Work requires knowledge of local government planning and development issues. Additional functions include but are not limited to the following: developing solutions to problems and performing a moderate level of interpretation of ordinances, laws, etc.; considerable public contact; gathering information, answering inquiries, and carrying out the Town planning functions; providing support to a variety of boards, commissions and committees related to the area of assignment. Work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant Planning Director.

Education and Experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in planning, public administration, geography, landscaping, or related field with considerable professional planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A bachelor’s degree in urban & regional planning or related field is required and AICP  certification is preferred.