What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner II, Design Review position at City of Sanford, NC?
- Consider joining our diverse and dedicated team where every employee is integral to our success in delivering quality services to our growing community.
We’ve created something extra special – a great place to live and work! Many employees join the City of Sanford expecting just a paycheck and end up with a rewarding career in local government!
What’s in it for you:
- No premium costs to the employee for employee health, dental, vision, life (includes dependent), accidental death & dismemberment, and short-term disability coverage
- Voluntary health, dental, and vision coverage available for dependents
- Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (one of the five best pension plans in the country)
- 401(k) supplemental retirement plan exclusive to public employees of NC (5% employer contribution)
- Recognition for longevity of service beginning with year five
- Tuition assistance (up to $2,500 per fiscal year)
- Up to $3,000 bilingual premium
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off (holidays/vacation/sick)
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for advancement
For more detailed information, please visit https://www.sanfordnc.net/166/Benefits-Summary
Descriptions of Work/Duties:
- Lead staff liaison providing support and direction to the Technical Review Committee; assisting in the review of all development plans and the design review process as required to obtain zoning clearance approval; providing staff assistance to boards, commissions and committees; assisting in administering land development and zoning regulations; maintaining records and files; preparing reports;
- Reviews development proposals/site plans, with an emphasis on more complex designs, including but not limited to major and minor subdivisions for the City of Sanford, Lee County, and the Town of Broadway;
- Coordinates the Technical Review Committee, a multi-departmental review team tasked with reviewing all complex development proposals to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations;
- Provides expertise on land design and landscape architecture elements as it relates to local government projects and/or long-range planning project; provides same level of expertise and recommendations on private development projects during the development review process;
- Assists in preparing staff analyses and reports and presents findings at various board meetings;
- Assists with the daily administration of development regulations;
- Meets with customers and developers to explain regulations;
- Performs related tasks as required.
Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of the Federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to land development; thorough knowledge of advanced principles and practices of development and construction plan review; thorough knowledge in preparing presentations, concise, detailed reports, and other related documents; general knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software; general knowledge in the use of the equipment associated with the position; general knowledge in the use of ArcView GIS software and Energov software; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and able to follow verbal or written instructions; ability to make arithmetic computations; ability to compute ratios and percentages; ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering scales; ability to understand and apply governmental accounting practices in maintenance of financial records; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with legislative and administrative officials, co-workers, community agencies and the general public. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, urban design, landscape architecture, civil engineering, and/or related experience working in a local government planning department or as a professional designer/land planning. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire. Must meet and maintain all certification, license and training requirements for position.
Miscellaneous Information
The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $2,500