JOB DESCRIPTION

Scope of Role

Performs highly skilled professional and technical work supporting the City's land development and development services functions. This position manages the end-to-end land development review process (from pre-application through approvals, construction coordination, and closeout). It provides a technical review of site/civil plans and related engineering elements within the individual's qualifications and licensure. Serves as a primary point of contact for applicants and the public on development requirements and ensures high-quality customer service, timely reviews, and consistent application of City standards and ordinances.

Essential Duties

Land Development Coordination & Customer Service

• Serves as liaison between applicants/consultants/owners and City departments on development and land improvement processes.
• Manages the development review workflow to ensure complete, accurate, code-compliant submittals.
• Leads pre-application meetings; explain requirements, timelines, fees, and approvals.
• Responds to technical/procedural questions on site plans, subdivisions, access/driveway/easements, and related permits.

Plan Review & Technical Support (Within Qualifications)

• Reviews development plans/materials (site, grading, drainage, utilities, access/traffic, erosion control, stormwater) and compile coordinated comments.
• Identifies deficiencies, issues consolidated written comments and manages resubmittal cycles.
• Evaluatse assigned engineering-related elements (stormwater concepts, grading, utilities, erosion control) for alignment with City standards and applicable regulations.
• Manages reviews with internal departments and external agencies; track conditions of approval.

Construction Coordination, Inspections & Compliance

• Coordinates and/or conducts construction site visits to verify conformance; document findings and required corrections.
• Supports erosion/sedimentation and stormwater compliance activities as assigned, including complaint response.
• Assists with project closeout by verifying required improvements, collecting as-builts/record drawings (as applicable), and confirming conditions are met.

Records, Sureties, and Tracking

• Maintains development records (plats, approved plans, logs, forms, correspondence).
• Tracks sureties, agreements, fees-in-lieu, and milestones; coordinate reductions/releases/collections per City policy.
• Support contract/grant reporting as assigned.

GIS, Data, and Continuous Improvement

• Maintains basic GIS/development data and produce maps/reports as needed.
• Recommends and supports process improvements, standards, checklists, and workflows.

Other

• Supports the Planning Director and team with daily operations and special projects; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience (one):

• Bachelors in a related field + 3–5 years relevant experience, or
• Associate degree + 5–7 years relevant experience.
• Certification or significant training and coursework towards becoming a Building Inspector level I or higher.

Requirements:

• Valid NC driver's license (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to obtain required job-related certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training/certification in erosion control, stormwater, floodplain, or watershed management.
• Certification or significant training and coursework towards becoming a Building Inspector level I or higher.
• Experience coordinating multi-department reviews and condition tracking.
• GIS (ArcGIS/Online) and digital plan review/permit tracking experience.

Working Conditions

• Office and field work at active development sites; exposure to weather and construction conditions.
• Medium physical demands; ability to use a computer and measuring tools.

BENEFITS

We offer the following:

• Medical insurance for individuals at reasonable rates; competitive rates available for dependent coverage
• Local Gov’t Employees Retirement System plan 
• 401K & 457B
• Paid life insurance
• Optional dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and short-term disability 
• Paid vacation and sick leave, paid Holidays