Long Range Planner

The City of Salisbury has an opening for a long range Planner in our Planning Services division. The Planner will be instrumental in developing the city’s Comprehensive Plan, assisting with historic preservation, and playing a key role in community engagement.

As a Planner in the City of Salisbury, you can make a difference! The City is seeking motivated candidates who perform professional work assisting with urban planning studies and projects. Main duties include: researching and making recommendations regarding zoning, land use, transportation, community facilities, demographic and economic projections, historic preservation, community appearance, community development, neighborhood planning, downtown revitalization and other city initiatives; preparing maps, technical reports and summaries to communicate findings; providing assistance for grant applications, public hearings and other complex planning projects; assisting the public with applications and inquiries regarding City policies, ordinances and procedures; and participating in site plan review processes for legislative development proposals. Join the City of Salisbury for a rich benefit plan and the opportunity to work with a team that aims to exemplify the City’s values by showing purpose, passion and priority.

Minimum Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s degree with coursework in municipal planning, or related field and moderate experience in municipal planning or community development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a valid NC Driver’s License
• Must have a solid foundation of general planning principles, concepts and practices
• Board and commission presentation experience is preferred

Closing Date: October 1, 2020
Salary range: $41,599.29 – $54,079.07
Please apply online at: www.salisburync.gov/hr
For questions please call/visit: City of Salisbury Human Resources Department, City Office Building, 132 North Main Street,2nd Floor
Phone: (704)638-5217