Senior Planner – Housing

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Senior Planner – Housing

DEFINITION: This position performs specialized work in support of housing, community development, redevelopment, and revitalization projects in the City.

REPORTS TO: The Housing Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Conducts comprehensive reviews of site plans to ensure adherence to ordinance regulations and provides interpretations to internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Delivers presentations to boards and commissions, effectively communicating complex planning concepts.
• Spearheads a diverse array of neighborhood and redevelopment planning-related projects and studies, demonstrating proficiency in independent execution while also contributing expertise as a team member.
• Plays a pivotal role in the formulation of comprehensive, small area, and strategic planning initiatives, leveraging in-depth research, analysis, and design expertise across a broad spectrum of social, economic, physical, and facility planning domains.
• Provides insightful recommendations for capitalizing on development opportunities within the community, fostering sustainable growth and progress.
• Contributes to preparation of state and federal reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identifies and researches available grant opportunities, recommending potential programs and providing expertise in the preparation of grant applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration or a related field.
• Strong Customer Service skills.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Work Hours:  8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 37.5 hours per week, (Monday – Friday). Some early morning and night assignments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Skill in interpretation of ordinances, and site plan review.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and accurate reports.
• Knowledge of local governmental operations.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships with both colleagues and community members.
• Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in ESRI GIS, ArcMap, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of urban housing and community planning.
• Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of HUD and State of North Carolina programs.
• Knowledge of social and economic characteristics of the community.
• Knowledge of philosophies, principles, laws, regulations and procedures, goals and priorities of community development programs.
• Knowledge of principles/practices of commercial and residential rehabilitation.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Housing Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The Housing Manager spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include North Carolina General Statutes, departmental rules and regulations, City policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal zoning ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations. While generally clear and specific, these guidelines may require interpretation in application. Additionally, guidelines include federal and state regulations for housing and community development programs like HOME, CDBG, NSP, the City Procurement Manual, and the City Personnel Policy Manual, necessitating judgment, selection, and interpretation in their application.

COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of varied administrative duties and interpreting zoning ordinances as well as state and federal regulations and programs. Early morning and night meetings may be required in this role.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to help revitalize neighborhoods through effective community development planning.  Success in this position creates thriving communities.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with other City staff, residents, developers, neighborhood associations, community members, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting at a computer, standing in meeting settings, bending, crouching, or stooping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office or meeting setting; some external exposure.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:   None.

View the full job listing here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockymountnc/jobs/4439189/senior-planner