Planner I (Zoning Enforcement Section)

The City of Greenville has an opportunity for a Planner I (Zoning Enforcement Section) in our Planning and Development Services Department. The purpose of Planner I is to perform planning activities and studies primarily related to zoning enforcement and signage permitting. The Chief Planner supervises this position.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Hiring Range: $48,630.40 - $62,004.80/annually depending on qualifications
Full Salary Range: $48,630.40 - $75,379.20/annually

• Acts as primary zoning enforcement officer for the City; 
• Prepares zoning compliance and zoning certification letters;
• Receive and address zoning complaints
• Reviews and approves on-premise, off-premise, and temporary sign permits, including related zoning enforcement of permit dependent signs;
• Conduct inspections of legal and illegally constructed signs.
• Assists the general public, development community, professional consultants, boards, commissions, and staff concerning planning related matters, impending projects, processes, timelines, and requirements;
• Attends Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and City Council meetings, as required;
• Analyzes and makes recommendations on section budget; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and
• One year of experience in local government planning office conducting zoning and/or sign permitting and enforcement.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Knowledge of:

• the City's Zoning Ordinance and development programs.
• land use concepts, population density, and annexation problems.
• quantitative methods and research techniques.
• the municipal government framework.

Skilled in: 

• preparing charts and graphs.
• understanding ESRI ArcMap to review GIS maps.
• interpreting statistical data.

Ability to: 

• organize and conduct complex planning and research studies and formulate relevant recommendations.
• prepare and maintain with technical accuracy comprehensive master city plans and maps, especially as it applies to land use planning.
• direct, supervise, and coordinate several major planning projects concurrently.
• prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports of planning activities to internal and external agencies.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, other City employees and officials, and other departments.
• operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages.
• Work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self of others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job

• A valid N.C. Driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Salary : $48,630 - $62,005