Planner
- Firm Name
- City of Mebane
- Firm Location
- Mebane, NC
- Firm Website
- https://cityofmebanenc.gov/documents/planner-planning-dept/
Description
Performs responsible professional work in the handling of plan, plat, and permit review, long-range planning, project management, and plan implementation within the Planning Department. Serves as primary staff to the Mebane Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and administers technical review meetings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of principles and practices of municipal planning.
- Experience in bicycle and pedestrian planning at small area and regional scales.
- Working knowledge of the small area planning process.
- Experience with facilitating public conversations, such as charettes, open meetings, and proctored community design workshops.
- Working knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the planning process, including environmental 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 analysis and basic map creation for presentation purposes.
- Ability to work effectively with employees and the general public and answer basic land use questions for the City.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
- Ability to coordinate special work efforts and projects for the department.
Education and Experience
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or other related field
- a Master’s degree and AICP certification are preferred
- GIS use must be proficient, though the position will not be responsible for data management
- At least 3 – 5 years professional level experience in urban planning preferably with a government entity in North Carolina
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Special Requirements
Valid Driver’s License, AICP credentials preferred.
Compensation
$47,984.00-$74,373.00
Job Details
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Paid Y/N
- Paid
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Contact Information
- Contact Name
- Ashley Ownbey
- Contact Email
- aownbey@cityofmebane.com
- Contact Phone
- (919) 563-9990
- Job Category:
- Land Use, Transportation
- Job Sector:
- Public