Planner

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of activities within the Planning field.
The Planner I assists with coverage in the Planning Department responding to public inquiries and customer service requests. Responsibilities include understanding, interpreting, and communicating with the public about the City of Graham Development Ordinance regulations. This position serves as the primary point of contact for New Business, Sign Permit Review, Zoning Verification Letters, as well as Façade and Business Beautification Grants. As staff liaison this individual provides administrative support to the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) as well as the Appearance Commission but may assist with drafting staff reports for the Planning Board and City Council on an as needed basis. This individual may also provide assistance to the Downtown Development Coordinator with the (DAC) program.
Duties include a wide variety of tasks related to current and long-range planning initiatives such as development regulation updates, land development application review, grant writing, and analysis regarding planning and development issues. Work is performed under the supervision of the Planning Director.