Planner / Associate Planner

CITY OF BELMONT

PLANNER / ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Salary Range: Minimum $52,419 – Maximum $83,246

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: An employee in this class performs responsible and technically difficult work in the areas of land use planning and zoning regulations; performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Review, analyze, and respond to project applications, ensuring compliance with ordinances and standards and making recommendations that balance and optimize the needs of all users and of the community at large. (ie. plats, permits, site plans, variance requests and rezonings).

Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence.

Writes, or assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls.

Assists with updates and maintenance of Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations.

Assists with planning, coordination, and community outreach and communications.

Attend public meetings (typically in the evenings), assisting other planning staff as appropriate.

Responds to questions from the public regarding zoning and plan review matters.

Serve as a mentor to the Planning Technician, including not limited to assistance with site plan reviews, text amendments, and zoning inspections.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls and to reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift and/or carry 25 pounds.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

Knowledge of current planning and design principles, practices, trends, regulations, standards and

measurements. principles and practices of municipal planning and local government administration.

Knowledge of State and local laws relating to planning and land use regulations.

Knowledge in the use of ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Ability to exercise good organization and time management skills; work effectively with a diverse group of

customers such as developers, design professionals, contractors, and citizens.

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment; problem solve and apply creativity in

decision making.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in planning, public administration, architecture, geography or a closely related field. Associate Planners should have three years minimum of progressively responsible experience in planning and policy.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening is required.

APPLY: Submit application with resume online https://www.cityofbelmont.org/jobs/or mail application and resume to: City of Belmont, Attn: HR Dept., PO Box 431, Belmont, NC 28012.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Open Until Filled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,419.00 - $83,246.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,419 - $83,246