Planner - Development Services

City of Concord • Concord, NC

14h • $32 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide planning services for current and long-range planning projects.

Requirements

• Modern planning principle and practices
• Social, economic, and business implications of planning
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulation
• Customer Service principles
• Construction and/or development procedures
• Research methods and techniques
• Technical writing methods and techniques
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
• Possession of or ability to obtain Certified Zoning Official Certification (CZO) within two (2) years from date of hire.
• Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Interprets zoning and code and advises citizens on zoning related matters.
• Conducts intake with citizens and petitioners for permits, annexations, rezonings, sign packages, and similar development proposals.
• Receives, manages and distributes development plans for review to multiple City departments.
• Routes other related planning related documents to impacted City departments for review and comment.
• Reviews plats and plans to ensure compliance with the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO).
• Issues permits and conducts zoning inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans.
• Advises on various issues related to projects to ensure adherence to applicable guidelines, standards, and provisions.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for sign permits and comprehensive sign packages.
• Works closely with Planning and Zoning staff to ensure compliance with the special use permit process.
• Assists in the update and maintenance of the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed