Town Planner

N∙FOCUS, INC. is a leading local government services company. This position will be supervised by a CERTIFIED PLANNER with over 30 years experience in LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE.  N-Focus is currently seeking candidates for both a planner and code officer.  These are separate positions in separate divisions of the firm.

THE TOWN PLANNER WILL:

• Conduct comprehensive field studies of land use and development patterns throughout Local Government jurisdiction;
• Conduct comprehensive review of adopted policies applicable to land use and development throughout Local Government jurisdiction;
• Conduct comprehensive review of Local Government programs and policies to serve existing and future development within Local Government jurisdiction;
• Prepare plans and policy documents to achieve stated goals of Local Government through information gathering techniques to be determined and agreed upon with Local Government;
• Preparation of governing and/or advisory board/council/commission reporting materials;
• Presentations of governing and/or advisory board/council/commission reporting materials;
• Conduct review of applications for land development permits and approvals in accordance with applicable policies and ordinances; and
• Coordinate with Local Government staff for the proper filing of records within the official record of Local Government.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15 or more years of experience in NC public sector planning department.
• AICP Certification attained – or – to be attained within 1-year (Company provides continuing education & AICP plus APA-NC dues).
• Ability to organize, track, & coordinate project files is critical to success in this position.
• Ability to produce memoranda, communicate with and educate citizens, represent a unit of local government during proceedings, and coordinate planning action with applicants.
•  Ability to lift and carry twenty-five pounds.
• Valid NC Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required.

BENEFITS/SALARY:

• Employee health, life & disability insurance benefits, NC state holiday schedule, paid vacation & personal time, Professional dues paid, and continuing education provided.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Please submit résumé and cover letter via E-mail to: PRader@NFocusPlanning.org   –  Subject Line: Town Planner Position