Hybrid Planner I bei Town of Garner

The Town of Garner is seeking a highly motivated, energetic Planner I to join our active Planning Department.  We are seeking a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  This position is for an entry-level professional who will perform planning work on a variety of projects for current and long-range planning efforts.

Examples of Duties

• Works at the direction of the supervisor to complete intake and distribution of permits/plans and associated documents for staff review.
• Reviews permits/plans and associated documents as assigned, including but not limited to, residential building permits, final plats, site/subdivision plans, and sign permits for compliance with adopted codes, ordinances, and policies, and managing all related correspondence.
• Prepares and presents staff reports as 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 the Garner Forward Comprehensive Plan.
• Utilizes the department’s permitting and plan review software to manage assigned cases and associated files.
• 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 section staff reports.
• Works with section staff to ensure compliance with all UDO-mandated public hearing notification requirements.
• Contributes to neighborhood planning studies and efforts.
• Responds to questions from citizens regarding sign regulations, setbacks, 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.
• Attends evening meetings as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

• have a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a closely related field;

           OR

• have an Associate's degree in any major and at least three (3) years of professional experience in land development, local government administration, or a similar field.
• a working knowledge of general office (i.e., Microsoft Office, etc.) and/or GIS technology
• possess a valid driver's license and good driving history.
  

Previous urban planning experience is preferred.

Additional Information

The pay range shown is the hiring range. The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications.

This position is open until filled and may close at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer