Planner Position

Warren County•Warren County, NC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs professional planning and urban design work for the County. This role involves coordinating guidance and management of the County's growth and development. Responsibilities include conducting plan reviews, interpreting codes and ordinances for developers, assisting citizens and developers with various issues, conducting zoning studies, providing staff assistance to advisory boards, and administering the zoning and subdivision ordinance. The position requires providing technical guidance to citizen boards and public contact, often involving sensitive issues that demand judgment, firmness, and tact. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning Director and evaluated through conferences, review of work results, and overall effectiveness.

Requirements

Some knowledge of the County's zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of community development and public sector planning including urban design, smart growth, and best practices and principles.
Thorough knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the community and planning processes.
Thorough knowledge of the environmental and socio-economic implications of the planning process.
Skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations.
Ability to enforce codes and ordinances with firmness and tact.
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies.
Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written forms.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or related field and some professional experience in public sector planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, North Carolina Certified Zoning Officer, or other equivalent certifications are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Researches and prepares planning elements necessary for decisions by management or boards regarding land use, zoning, housing, and environmental impact.
Manages zoning text and map amendment requests and special use permits including notifications and procedural requirements.
Facilitates and/or participates in meetings and public hearings to explain planning proposals; answers citizen questions concerning plans and problems.
Performs plat and site plan review; transmits review comments to applicant.
Provides research and input into the development of ordinances, policies and procedures for the County.
Represents the County on a variety of task forces as well as citizen and intergovernmental groups.
Reviews submittals and prepares reports for rezoning, special use, text amendment, and variance requests.
Performs plan review and field verification to ensure zoning compliance for residential and commercial development.
Provides staff support to the Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and other committees as assigned.
Assists citizens and investors with the placement, function, and design of new or altered businesses and structures; assists citizens with zoning issues.
Reviews and issues permits for temporary or permanent signs.
Performs research on general statutes and other Counties’ standards for various items.
Assists the Planning Director on special projects and code and zoning enforcement efforts.
Performs other related duties as assigned.