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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

PLANNER II, III, OR SENIOR PLANNER - $2000/$3000 SIGNING BONUS

Mooresville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company that focuses on planning and community development, and they are seeking a Senior Planner to oversee various planning functions. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with zoning regulations, and managing land development projects within the Town of Mooresville.

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Responsibilities

Ensures that private development, Town projects, and/or regional projects follow adopted regulatory and policy documents governing land use and development activity with the Town’s zoning jurisdiction, land use and transportation plans, community development and affordable housing programs and initiatives, small area plans and long-range planning documents

Administers the Town of Mooresville Zoning Ordinance, applicable portions of the General Code of Ordinances and other adopted regulatory and policy documents governing land use, land development, community development programs, affordable housing, and other applicable functional areas within the Town’s corporate and zoning jurisdiction

Works closely with a wide variety of development interests, property owners, officials, and the public through the facilitation of meetings to gain input, consensus, and ordinance and policy compliance

Acts as staff liaison to various Town boards and commissions including the Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, Board of Adjustments, Historic Preservation Commission, Environmental Protection Commission, Beautification Committee, regional/local transportation committees/organizations, community development organizations, HOME Consortium, or others as assigned

Coordinates and facilitates meetings with elected officials, appointed officials, and/or the general public

Provides analysis, research, ordinance and policy drafting, and other high-level functions within the Department on a wide range of issues and topics

Provides key coordination and technical support in implementing plans, policies, goals, and ordinances for land development, zoning administration, code enforcement, GIS, community development, and/or transportation planning, including facilitation scope of work and coordination of staff resources

Responds to requests for information from the Town Board, outside organizations and other department, outside consultants, developers, and citizens; and is responsible for either conducting or coordinating the presentation of all associated materials

Prepares and presents formal and informational presentations to the public, committees, and Town Board. Performs other duties as requested

Depending on assignment, specific duties and responsibilities may include:

Coordinates and manages the land development and zoning administration core process, rezonings, conditional use permits, and other processes and approvals necessary for land development and implementation of the Town’s zoning and land development regulations. Procurement and management of contracts for consultants and contractors

Apply for and manage grant applications, including ensuring adequate documentation for reporting and applicable agency regulations. Oversees long-range planning activities, including, but not limited to, the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, Small Area Plans and studies, and other long-range planning documents and efforts

Manages a wide variety of projects related to planning, land development, community development, code enforcement, historic preservation, and GIS including, but not limited to strategic plans, ordinance drafting, standard operating procedures, site designs, construction projects, and funding programs

Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff have adequate support, helping to develop leadership skills, and working with staff to ensure that they are moving towards achieving their career goals

Oversees affordable housing, home repair programs, and other community development initiatives and programs

Reviews technical reports, data, and studies, including, but not limited to transportation impact analysis reports, environmental studies, geotechnical reports, census data, housing studies, and strategic plans

Maintains, updates, and implements the Town’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP). Conducts other associated transportation and land use related studies and surveys

Provides transportation and land use related information to local governments, other organizations, and the public, including GIS map analyses, travel models, corridor and intersection capacity analysis, budgets, planning work programs, and other similar items

Qualification

PlanningSite DesignDevelopment ReviewGISAICP CertificationSupervisory ExperienceCommunity DevelopmentCode EnforcementTransportation PlanningPublic Speaking

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning, landscape architecture, or architecture

Minimum of three years of experience in planning, site design, and/or development review for Planner II

Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners within one year of hire or similar professional certification is required, based on job focus

Possession of a valid NC Driver's License

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning, landscape architecture, or architecture for Planner III

Seven to ten years of experience in planning, site design, and/or development review for Planner III

Prefer one to three years of supervisory experience and applicable professional certifications for Planner III

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning, landscape architecture, or architecture for Senior Planner

Minimum of six years of experience in planning, site design, and/or development review for Senior Planner

One to three years of supervisory experience for Senior Planner

Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners is required for Senior Planner