Planner I

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

4d • $27 - $42

About The Position

Wake County Planning & Development Services is seeking a Planner I to join the County team as a permanent full-time employee. This position will perform basic to moderately professional-level planning by administering the Unified Development Ordinance; work involving professional studies, research, analysis, report writing on planning, subdivision, and zoning issues, and interpreting and enforcing zoning and subdivision laws. Position involves regular project management responsibility under general direction. This will include efforts in the office, field, and other work venues as needed. This position works Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM. This may be adjusted based on organizational needs which includes efforts in the office, field, and other work venues as needed. During the first year of employment, the employee will be in-office full time. There may be capacity for remote work on occasion after the one-year. About Our Team This position works within Wake County Planning & Development Services. Current Planning is an award winning organization, having been recognized in the industry and external audience as well as the County. Professional development is a staple and highly encouraged and supported. This is seen through the professional credentials and licenses received by staff. Additionally, staff continues to be present in industry circles as officers in organizations and being published or speaking at related professional forums. We are service driven and focused on delivery as well as process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture or related field
• No specific experience required
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong analytical ability
• Conversance with development review
• Knowledge of the development continuum
• Sound judgment
• Ability to navigate organizational and process dynamics

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, geography, landscape architecture, environmental science, or public administration
• Two years of extensive development review experience supported by GIS capabilities (iMaps preferred) and professional certification or licensure as a Planner (AICP), Zoning Official (CZO), or Landscape Architect (PLA); experience with multi-agency reviews through the permitting process

Responsibilities

• Performs data gathering and analysis with GIS and software programs and prepares staff reports and presentations for fellow staff and supervisors.
• Present reports to county Planning Board and Board of Adjustment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Land Development Administrator.
• Occasional special projects as assigned in the administration or long-range planning divisions.
• Researches and prepares data and reports for Current Planning staff on subdivisions, zoning and land-use issues where indicated.

Benefits

• Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level