Planner II

Town of Garner • Garner, NC

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About The Position

The Town of Garner is seeking a Planner II to perform intermediate/journey-level professional planning work in a variety of projects for current and long-range planning efforts.

Requirements

• Applicants must have: a Master's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or related field from an accredited college or university; OR a Bachelor's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, or a related field from an accredited college or university AND at least two (2) years of work experience in local government planning; OR an Associate's degree AND at least six (6) years of work experience in land development, local government or similar field.
• a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Working knowledge of general office and GIS technology.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning and urban design.
• Working knowledge of state and federal laws related to zoning and land use planning.
• Working knowledge of economics, environmental studies, and sociology as they relate to municipal planning.
• Working knowledge of the methods and techniques used in effectively preparing and presenting technical reports.
• General knowledge of current literature, recent developments and sources of information related to zoning and subdivisions.
• General knowledge of the principles of civil engineering as they relate to land use and urban design.
• General knowledge of research methods and statistical principles related to urban growth and development.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data and prepare and present oral and written technical reports.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineered site plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, other agencies, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Reviews permits/plans and associated documents as assigned, including but not limited to, commercial building permits, final plats, site/subdivision plans and sign permits for compliance with adopted codes, ordinances and policies, and managing all related correspondence.
• Utilizes the department’s permitting and plan review software to manage assigned cases and associated files.
• Prepares and presents staff reports assigned for rezonings and/or special use permits with recommendations to be reviewed by the Planning Commission and/or Town Council with special emphasis on conformity with Garner Forward Comprehensive Plan.
• Assists senior staff with research and preparation of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendments.
• Assists in the collection and preparation of demographic and development data for staff reports.
• Works with colleagues to ensure compliance with all UDO-mandated public hearing notification requirements.
• Responds to questions from citizens regarding development requirements, sign regulations, buffering requirements, long-range comprehensive plans and re-zoning cases, ensuring UDO and code provisions are known, understood, and applied by the general public.
• Conducts site compliance inspections as assigned.
• Ensures routine maintenance of the Department’s Town vehicles.
• Provides administrative support to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment which may include agenda packet preparation/distribution and the taking/transcription of minutes.
• Consults with officials in other local, state, or federal agencies regarding site plan and subdivision review matters as needed.
• Attends evening meetings as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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