Planner II POS # 119000023

Join the Planning & Inspections Department as a Planner II, where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of land use and development. As a strategic partner, you'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, utilize cutting-edge technologies, and drive impactful planning initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. This position offers the opportunity to influence local communities and contribute to thoughtful, sustainable growth.        

• Offer expert guidance and support to landowners, contractors, builders, and other stakeholders, addressing inquiries related to program activities, regulations, and procedures
• Actively contribute as a member of various boards and committees, collaborating on key decisions and initiatives
• Lead planning studies by gathering and analyzing relevant data, including land use information, legislation, regulations, emerging technologies, census data, geographic details, and project plans, to develop informed planning recommendations
• Present to boards and groups, creating visual aids such as maps, graphs, and charts to effectively communicate key insights and support program-related activities
• Draft and propose ordinances, regulations, and other public policies that align with and advance the goals of the assigned program, seeking approval from the Planning Director and appropriate governing bodies
• Integrate new technologies, including software and hardware, to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of automated information systems within the assigned program.
• Serve as a key liaison with local, state, and federal agencies, ensuring effective communication and collaboration regarding the assigned program
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior planners, offering guidance on planning-related tasks and helping to build their professional skills

• Knowledge of the County’s zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes, especially in their assigned program area
• 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 the environmental and socio-economic implications of the planning process
• Knowledge of GIS systems including application of software, hardware and peripherals to planning needs
• Skilled in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations
• Skilled in conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and public presentations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, federal, State, regional, County officials, and the general public
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies
• Ability to express ideas effectively

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.

Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

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.

Salary : $57,532