This Position Is Under The Direction Of The Town Board Of Commissioners And Town Administrator And Provides An Opportunity To Plan, Manage And Review Planning Activities Including Current And Long Range Planning, Economic Development And Downtown Revitalization Programs Involving The Physical, Economic And Social Future Of The Town. Work Includes Professional Planner Responsibilities In The Formation, Installation, Modification And Improvement Of The Town’s Growth And Development. Duties Include Staffing And Consulting With Boards And Committees On Development Issues In The Town Including Zoning, Economic Development, Community Appearance, Long Range Planning, Downtown Revitalization, Land Development And Related Issues And Other Duties As Assigned. Work Involves Coordination With A Variety Of Local And State Jurisdictions And Agencies And Considerable Knowledge Of The Planning Field And Local Ordinances, And Extensive Public Contact Skills. Work Is Performed In An Office Environment Under The General Supervision Of The Town Administrator And Is Evaluated Through Conferences, Reports And Progress On Planning And Economic Development Issues And Projects. The Planner Works Closely With Downtown Revitalization And NC Department Of Commerce (Williamston Is A Main Street Community), Planning Board And Board Of Adjustments And Is In Charge Of National Audubon Society Program. The Position Requires A Self-starter And Applicants Must Possess Strong Written/oral Communication Skills, Tact, Self-confidence, Strong Computer Skills (specifically With ArcView 10.3), And The Ability To Develop And Interpret Relevant Ordinances. Position Requires Evening And Weekend Work Periodically. A Bachelor’s Degree In Urban And Regional Planning Or Related Field Is Required And Minimum Of 1 Year Supervisory And Management Experience Or Regional Planning Experience Or Equivalent Combination Is Preferred. Must Possess Valid NC Driver’s License. Pre-screen Drug Test And Criminal Background Check Is Required. Salary Depends On Qualifications And Experience. EOE. Benefits Include: Health Insurance, Shared Cost Of Dental, Life, And Disability, Longevity Pay, Vacation And Sick Time, NC Local Government Retirement And 1% Employer Match To Empower 401K. OPEN UNTIL FILLED MAIL: NC State PD-107 Application, Cover Letter, And Resume To: Human Resources Administrator “Planner And Zoning Administrator Position” Town Of Williamston PO Box 506 Williamston, NC 27892