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Planner I POS # 119000007

Cumberland County, NC
Fayetteville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Position Overview

Join our Planning and Inspections team as a Planner I in the Current Planning Section of our Planning and Inspections department, where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our communities! You'll guide property owners and developers through the rezoning process across the County and eight municipalities, ensuring projects align with local zoning and subdivision ordinances. If you're passionate about urban development and enjoy helping others navigate planning regulations, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact!

Examples of Duties

  • Independently represent the County and the Planning and Inspections department as the assigned planner assisting town governments as assigned with planning and zoning
  • Respond to public contact via walk-in, telephone and email, explains procedures, rules and processes to individuals who desire to initiate or revise existing land development or to inform the property owner/development the possible avenues for correcting issues or violations existing on their property
  • Review rezoning application for completeness and accuracy and discusses the plans with the applicant to ensure the requested zoning will allow the intended use and is consistent with adopted plans and policies
  • Work on projects, planning or research assigned by Planning Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, engineering, community development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management Preference
Some experience in a planning office preferred.
AICP certification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of community and economic development and public sector planning and/or landscape design
  • Knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the community and economic development and planning processes
  • Knowledge of GIS systems including application of software, hardware and peripherals to planning needs


Conditions of Employment:


A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.


Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.


Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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