Planner II

JOB PURPOSE: The Planner II, under general supervision, performs professional planning, administrative and research work in the County Planning Department pertaining to comprehensive and small area planning, subdivision development, transportation planning and storm water regulations.

Salary: $45,470 – $52,289

Work environment: Office environment with some outdoor assignments.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Confers with and advises architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers and the public regarding County development regulations, subdivision regulations, site development and other planning issues. Confers with and advises consultants, community member stakeholders, County staff, and other relevant stakeholders on neighborhood plans, comprehensive plans, historic presentation, transportation plans and other planning issues.
• Inspects properties and structures for compliance with current County codes and regulations; identify corrective actions to be taken by owner.
• Reviews development proposals and applications for compliance with adopted plans, proposed plans, appropriate land-use policies and regulations in collaboration with other County and State review agencies; prepare reports on recommendations.
• Participates in community development planning.
• Prepares and presents staff reports for the Planning Board and County Commissioners; communicate at public hearings and write in a clear, concise and accurate manner. Attend evening and weekend meetings as assigned.
• Prepares and manage grants for planning projects, plan implementation projects, historic presentation projects and similar special projects.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Participates on various committees, interdepartmental coordination efforts and advisory boards as directed; undertake research; prepare reports and maps.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations and read and interpret laws underlying general plans and land divisions.
• Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations, work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service.
Will be expected to perform other assignments and projects as needed and trained to support the Planning Department.

Education & Experience: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or a closely related field. Two to five years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Prior experience and knowledge of planning and development principles and practices and current, comprehensive and transportation planning principles and procedures.

Computer Skills: Prior intermediate level experience with computers, calculators, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Prior GIS related experience.

License/Credentials: Possession of a valid NC driver’s license and the ability to maintain a safe driving history as defined by Alamance County policy.

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