Senior Planner, Comprehensive Planning, City of Raleigh

The Comprehensive Planning division of City of Raleigh Planning and Development seeks a Senior Planner. The work of the division includes the city’s annexation, rezoning, and demographic programs, in addition to managing the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and small area planning. Current projects in the division include bus rapid transit station area planning and an equity review of the Comprehensive Plan.

Hiring Range $52,858.00 – $75,000.00 (promotional range may vary)

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Provides program and/or project management, planning and analytical support in area of assignment.
• Provides consulting and advanced technical support related to assigned program, project or planning function; participates in the development of goals and objectives; serves as technical representative and consultant providing information and solutions to address issues and needs; monitors and ensures compliance with applicable policies, plans, requirements and processes.
• Performs research of best practices, industry standards and community needs; analyzes a variety of data and information; develops and presents program/project/plan recommendations; provides direction and support in implementing processes, programs, projects and/or procedures.
• Coordinates, attends and facilitates meetings; prepares agendas and technical materials; reviews activity status, timelines and resource allocation; monitors and evaluates consultant work; prioritizes and schedules work and activities.
• Prepares and presents planning and development-related reports and technical program information to City Council, Boards, Commissions, and/or internal and external stakeholders and groups; provides technical consultation and serves as a liaison by providing information and responding to requests.
• Identifies, develops, implement and maintains processes and practices that encourage, support and promote effective, comprehensive and meaningful citizen engagement. Assists in the development of long-range and strategic planning; participates in budget development, preparation, and administration.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in planning or public administration or field directly related to assignment and five years of related professional planning experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

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