JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

Under the supervision of the Planning Director, performs highly responsible professional and technical level work in the field of planning, zoning, and developmental plan review. Acts as a resource providing information and assistance to developers, the business community and the general public on all planning related matters. Serves as technical assistant for development services activity such as building permits and code enforcement.

Work Activities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily.

1. Reviews basic development plans and subdivision plats for zoning compliance and adherence to Town standards; prepares appropriate response.
2. Assists the Planning Technician in review of building permits to assure compliance with applicable conditions and regulations.
3. Develops planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs and regulations
4. Reviews or assists in the review of moderately difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations
5. Assists in preparing detailed reports on development proposals to Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, and Board of Appeals.
6. Collects a variety of statistical data and prepare reports on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rates
7. Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of rezonings, ordinance amendments, site plans, special use permits, variances and other proposals
8. Acts as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans
9. Coordinates community review of public and private development projects
10. Provides information to the public regarding development regulations
11. Prepares department quarterly and yearly reports and other forms of public information
12. Assists in resolving citizen and customer issues
13. Conducts field evaluations and assessments
14. Assists with GIS tasks as needed
15. Attends evening and weekend meetings as needed
16. Performs other duties as required

(This listing is intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Education and Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in urban planning, geography, landscape architecture or a related field.
2. One year of experience in current planning environment
3. North Carolina Certified Zoning Official encouraged
4. Valid NC State Driver's License.