Senior Planner – Land Development

Job Description

This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply. 

This position would be a part of the Land Development Administration within the Planning and Development Department.

Incumbents provide advanced journey level professional planning work and are considered subject matter experts with the highest level of knowledge, providing consultation to other planning staff and to management. As assigned, incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion, and/or support staff, including coordinating training. This position will be a primary point of contact for those interested in performing development activity within the City of Raleigh.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The primary purpose of the position is to administer Unified Development Ordinance regulations and oversee the proper and lawful recordation of final plat legal instruments to ensure orderly and accurate real estate property records are established and maintained for parcel recombination and subdivisions of land, dedications of public and private easements, and other real estate matters of public record within the City’s jurisdiction
• Responsibilities also include the review of zoning and sign permits; and providing customer support and education to developers, builders, professional designers, and citizens to encourage development in accordance with City policies and ordinances
• Facilitates communications and project work with internal and external stakeholders; coordinates and develops work plans; monitors project status; provides updates and recommendations to leadership.
• Serves as a liaison and representative of assigned area and coordinates and supports partnerships with other departments, external organizations, and community groups
• Provides planning and analytical support related to programs, projects, and planning function of area of assignment; assists in managing and coordinating project/programs work and support activities
• Facilitates communications and project work with internal and external stakeholders; coordinates and develops work plans; monitors project status; provides updates and recommendations to leadership
• Evaluates land development processes and permitting procedures; recommends improvements; facilitates and assists in implementing new processes and approved program changes. Assists with special project administration and coordination
• Researches and gathers information related to planning efforts; prepares reports, maps, charts, data, presentations and/or other materials derived from research and analysis
• Identifies, develops, implements, and maintains processes and practices that encourage, support and promote effective, comprehensive and meaningful citizen engagement

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

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles, practices, and techniques (based on assignment)
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work (based on assignment)
• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment)
• Principles and practices of planning administration
• Principles and practices of program administration and management
• Principles and practices of project management
• Best practices, trends, and emerging technologies

Skill In:

• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed (based on assignment)
• Overseeing the implementation and adherence to quality assurance and standards.
• Researching industry trends, solutions, and best practices
• Authoring and preparing original reports, technical documents, and presentations
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards (based on assignment)

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: Fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working Conditions:
Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.