Planner

Come be a planner at the growing City of Mebane! Mebane is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state and has many challenges and opportunities for a planner to grow into and explore and expand their knowledge and interests! Mebane has immediate demands from growth it is responding to in both its Comprehensive and Current Planning capacities and we are looking for an individual to bring creativity, diligence, and a critical eye to our team.

We are looking for qualified Planners to work in the City’s small-but-growing Planning Department, primarily to provide plat, plan, and permit review services. Experience is preferred, along with CZO, CFM, and/or AICP credentials. At least 2 – 5 years professional level experience in urban planning with a government entity in North Carolina is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of municipal planning.
• Working knowledge of zoning administration.
• Experience in plat and plan review.
• Working knowledge of the planning process, including public notification.
• Experience with facilitating public involvement.
• Working knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the planning process, including environmental and floodplain regulations.
• Working knowledge of planning data and ability to perform research functions and draft reports and position papers for higher level review and actions.
• Skill in GIS use and basic map creation for presentation purposes.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and the general public and answer basic land use and zoning questions for the City.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to coordinate special work efforts and projects for the department.