Sr. Planner

The Senior Planer Performs Complex Professional Level Work In The Field Of Community Planning, Zoning, And Development Services. • Coordinates With And Provides Technical Assistance To Developers, Engineers, Architects, Contractors, Citizens, And Elected Officials To Interpret Town Plans And Land Use Regulations. • Prepares And Presents Staff Reports, Analyses, And Recommendations For A Variety Of Complex Zoning Land Use Approvals Including Rezonings, Special Use Permits, Subdivisions, Variances, And Appeals. • Reviews Complex, Large-scale Development Proposals For Compliance With Applicable Land Use, Environmental, Zoning, And Design Regulations, Issues Correction Requests, Approves Plans, Certifies Compliance, And Conducts Follow-up Inspections. • Prepares Ordinances Or Revisions To Ordinances Related To Land Use And Development Issues In Compliance With And To Implement The Land Use Plan And Other Policy Direction. • Provide Guidance To Junior Staff, Serves As Liaison To Assigned Boards And Organizations, Oversees Commercial Development Review Team Consisting Of Various Departments And Agencies To Facilitate And Coordinate Plan Review And Adjudicate Conflicts Between Various Agency Regulations. • Assists With Complex Problems And Situations, Providing Technical Expertise In Long-range Planning, Code Development, Zoning Administration, Site Plan Review, Or Other Special Projects As Assigned. • Participates In And Oversees Public Outreach Efforts And Public Information Projects Related To Departmental Activities And Performs Customer Se5rvice And Provides Information And Answers Questions Regarding Department Activities, Projects, Proposals, Processes, And Procedures. • Perform Other Duties As Assigned.

• Graduation From An Accredited School With A Bachelor’s Degree In Planning Or Closely Related Field. • A Minimum Of Five (5) Years Of Experience That Provides The Applicant With A Comprehensive Knowledge Of Planning Principles, Practices, And Techniques As They Relate To Functional Areas, Or Any Demonstrated Combination Of Education And Experience. • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

$72,583-$90,727

Paid Medical, Dental, And Vision, Short-term Disability, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, 5% Contribution To 401K, Vacation, Sick, Mental Health, And Paid Parental Leave.