Senior Planner

The City of Hickory is currently seeking to fill the position of Senior Planner. The position will be part of both current and long range planning projects.  Hickory currently has a number of large public and private projects underway, with several more in the initial planning stages.

Attached below is a complete description, or more information can be found at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hickory

For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality. Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory at www.hickorync.gov/employment or www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a “Well Crafted” City.

In 2012, Hickory recognized the need to develop a plan to economically revitalize the City. This culminated in a $40 million dollar bond referendum, which was overwhelmingly approved by our citizens. The approved bonds were intended to cover a Citywalk, Riverwalk, Bookwalk, and streetscape improvements, which are collectively known as the Hickory Trail. The bonds also cover the construction of a class A business park, which is currently under development know with commitments from three large multi-national corporations.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Provides customer service; provides information regarding regulatory matters.
• Meets with developers and property owners to provide guidance and advice regarding standards and procedures; reviews and approves commercial and residential building site plans for compliance with zoning ordinances; reviews zoning compliance applications for existing buildings that change occupant or use; reviews signage permits.
• Conducts staff reports and preparation of analysis and recommendations regarding rezoning, special uses and other development related petitions and requests.
• Provides staff support to various City appointed advisory committees, boards and neighborhood associations.
• Presents analyses and recommendations to the Hickory Regional Planning Commission, Hickory Board of Adjustment, Hickory City Council and other relevant bodies.
• Provides collaborative review input regarding property subdivision, planned developments, and site plans.
• Serves as professional staff to the City’s Historic Preservation Commission.
• Reviews and makes determinations concerning applications for zoning compliance permits.
• Identifies and secures appropriate grant funding.
• Work on special projects including planning studies, neighborhood planning, comprehensive planning, and on-going bond projects.