Town of Pittsboro

Planner II

Pittsboro, NC
Full Time
Mid Level
Position Title: Planner II
Pay Grade: 30
Salary Range: $65,833-$102,043
Hiring Range: $65,833--$80,000
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Department: Planning
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Statement of Duties:
The Planner II ensures consistent and proper application of the Town Unified Development Ordinance to projects submitted to the Department for review and permitting. This position primarily deals with day-to-day permitting, minor and exempt subdivisions, assistance with development projects, and zoning ordinance enforcement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Review residential zoning permits, sign permits, exempt and minor subdivision plats, for conformance with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and modifications to the same.
  • Conducts final zoning inspections for residential and commercial buildings before final CO.
  • Provide assistance to the Town of Pittsboro Downtown initiative.
  • Provide technical assistance to citizens, developers, and at times public officials, regarding exempt and minor subdivision, zoning, and related matters.
  • Respond to public via walk-in, telephone, and email.
  • Assists Senior Planner in long range major land development project management.
  • Serves as clerk to the Planning Board and to the Technical Review Committee
  • Collaborates with and assists other planning staff as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form.
  • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions that are in accordance with laws, ordinances, and established principles.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships.
  • Ability to act independently in carrying out specific tasks, while at the same time being able to participate in or coordinate team-oriented projects.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements:
  • Graduation from an accredited school with a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or closely related field and two (2) or more years of related experience; or
  • One (1) plus years of experience in local government, specifically within a planning department.
  • Certified Zoning Official (CZO) certification preferred
  • Clerical/permitting experience preferred.
  • Project management experience preferred.
  • Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Physical Demands:
  • Work is performed primarily in an indoor office environment with occasional outdoor field inspections. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds. A qualified applicant or employee with a disability may be afforded reasonable modifications to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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