Planner I

The Town of Holly Springs (pop. 40,000) located in the desirable Research Triangle Park region on the southwest side of Raleigh offers a small-town atmosphere with a variety of opportunities that arise from a growing economy.  Holly Springs is committed to growing smart and setting expectations for the future of our Town.  The Planner I plays a key role in the Town’s current planning activities by working closely with the development community as a member of the development review team.

Duties generally include:

• Perform detailed plan review and act as project manager for projects such as subdivision plans, development (site) plans, special exception use permits, and amendments to previously approved plans, -including design review of architectural, landscape, and site plans
• Review final plats for major and minor subdivisions
• Review construction drawings
• Prepare staff reports and make presentations to various boards and Town Council
• Participate in special projects including assisting with long-range planning and Unified Development Ordinance amendments;
• Providing customer service to assist the public, developers, development professionals, contractors, etc. with information, processes, technical guidance, and other customer service needs
• Assist with site inspections for non-residential development to verify adherence to planning requirements.

This position requires an independent self-starter with tact and self-confidence, the ability to adhere to a strict deadlines; to work independently with many interruptions; to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees, design professionals, developers, and the general public; prepare accurate and concise plan review comments and planning reports; the ability to develop, interpret, and effectively enforce relevant ordinances; and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must possess excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite, Adobe Pro, and/or ArcMap 10.2).

• The hiring salary is dependent on qualifications and experience, with an annual pay for performance salary review, a very competitive benefits package including paid parental leave, and a 5% Town contribution to 401(K).
• A four-year degree in urban planning or a related field and a minimum of 1 year of professional planning experience is required.  Additional experience, particularly in a municipal planning department is strongly preferred.  Typical working hours include regular office hours M-F 8am-5pm and evening meetings.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:

1. What is your specific experience related to plan review?  Include information related your experience with both residential and non-residential site plan review, landscape plan/design review (and familiarity level of plant identification), and architectural design review as well as any urban design or form-based planning/zoning experience.

2. What is your specific experience in working with Council-appointed boards and committees?  Describe what roles/functions you have served with such groups and the extent of your interactions with them including preparing reports, presenting to or training of.

To apply, please complete an online application and attach a  cover letter and separate page with answers to the following supplemental questions available on the Town’s website at www.hollyspringsnc.us/1265.  Holly Springs is an EOE.