TOWN OF APEX invites applications for the position of:Planner II ABOUT THIS POSITION:EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $69,742.40 - 85,425.60
WORK LOCATION: Mason Street Municipal Building, 322 N. Mason St, Apex, NC 27502 USA
SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Posting may close at any time without notice.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:Are you an energetic, outgoing,and well-organized planner? Are you passionate about engaging the community?Are you interested in improving multi-modal transportation in a rapidly-growingtown? Can you work equally well independently and with a team? If so, thePlanner II position in the Long Range section of the Town of Apex PlanningDepartment may be for you.
The Planner II performsintermediate-level professional planning work. This position has a particularfocus on community engagement and supporting transit planning. Work mayinclude: coordinating, supporting, and leading minor transit projects; leadingcommunity engagement initiatives; research and writing; and special projectcoordination and assistance. Other duties may include serving as staff to theMultimodal Transportation Advisory Board. Work involves considerable publiccontact, often involving sensitive or emotional issues requiring judgment,firmness, and tact. The role also includes developing a favorable relationshipbetween the Town and the community. Work is evaluated through review of workresults obtained and overall acceptance of the programs by the Town'sleadership and its citizens.
A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS: - Completes research, synthesizes information, and conducts analysis to inform long-range plan implementation, transit planning, and ordinance updates related to long-range plans.
- Prepares annual reports to document and share progress on long-range planning efforts.
- Plans, coordinates, and participates in public workshops, charrettes, stakeholder interviews, and meetings to provide education, explain planning proposals, gather community input, and answer questions.
- Serves as staff support or the Town's representative on boards and committees that may include: the Town's Multimodal Transportation Advisory Board, the Community Engagement subcommittee associated with the regional Transit Planning Advisory Committee (TPAC), the Town's Special Events Committee, and ad hoc planning advisory committees associated with active planning efforts.
- May serve as the customer service point of contact for GoApex, under the guidance of a Senior Planner.
- Manages community engagement for Long Range Planning, including: preparing communication pieces, managing a contact database for all long-range planning outreach, and carrying out community engagement.
- May use visual design tools like Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, or other software to aid in creation of community engagement material and other documents.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Assists with other special projects as needed, under the direction of a Senior Planner, Current Planning Manager and/or Long-Range Planning Manager.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bachelor's Degree in urban orregional planning, geography, landscape architecture, or closely related fieldand a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in public sectorplanning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
WITH - Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector planning and assigned planning area (current, long-range, transit).
- Considerable knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to planning processes.
- Considerable knowledge of the environmental and socio-economic implications of the planning process.
- Thorough skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations.
- Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less-well-defined practical problems.
- Considerable skill in conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and public presentations.
- Ability to plan and implement a public engagement process related to job assignment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, federal, state, regional, Town officials, and the general public.
- Ability to enforce codes with firmness and tact.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies.
- Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written forms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Ability to use ArcGIS Pro preferred.
WHO WE ARE:Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.
WHAT WE OFFER: Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work. We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
• Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more.
KEEP IN MIND: Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.