Planner 1

Salary: $51,898.00 - $81,165.00 Annually
Location : 750 West Iredell Ave, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/8/:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

General Statement of Duties

Performs responsible professional work handling a variety of entry level planning and research assignments; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class administers specific planning program areas and provides technical assistance and information to staff, property owners, land developers, other governmental agencies and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities
Performs various planning projects; conducting research; performing deed and land-use research; preparing maps and files.
Participates in the day-to-day operations of the Planning Department; works on special projects; research policies or statistics of other localities and assists with work on committees.
Reviews subdivision and/or site plans for basic checklist requirements and may provide written and oral recommendations with guidance from staff.
Tracks the status of subdivision and site plan review through the automated tracking system; runs statistical reports using digital and hard copy files for planners and the public.
Prepares assignments of modest scope and complexity such as staff reports; prepares publication of reports, plans, maps, forms and brochures.
Prepares layouts, graphics, designs and maps for office functions, Planning Commission and Board of Commissioner reports/presentations and special projects using Geographical Information System (GIS).
Notifies Town departments of rezoning, Comprehensive Plan updates and other changes in written format.
Interprets and enforces provisions of the Town's Zoning Ordinance and other applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures when preparing staff analysis of land development requests; initiates any actions necessary to correct violations.
Provides guidance to applicants, citizen committees, public agencies, or others in understanding impact regarding their land use issues.
Research Town land records and Register of Deeds land records to determine ownership and

existing structures to provide information to public.
Prepares and presents text amendments in Town ordinances.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, mapping, Internet, email or other computer programs.
Performs other tasks as requested.

Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning or related field and two years of planning or development experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience using GIS preferred.

Special Requirements: Valid North Carolina Driver's License
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

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