What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at Rockingham County, NC?
Summary
Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment matters.
This posting is continuous and will remain posted to fill vacancies as they become available. Applicants that apply to this posting will be considered for any vacancies of this type and will only need to apply once.
This posting is continuous and will remain posted to fill vacancies as they become available. Applicants that apply to this posting will be considered for any vacancies of this type and will only need to apply once.
- Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Onsite wellness/medical clinic
- Onsite fitness center
- Retirement
- Flexible Spending
- Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays
- Bereavement
- Community Service Leave
- Weekends Off (varies by position)
- Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401-K & 457 Plans
Performs intermediate skilled technical work researching and conducting studies related to planning and zoning issues, assisting and providing information to the public, issuing zoning permits, reviewing plans, overseeing planning related committees and boards, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Planning & Inspections Director.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Examples of Duties
- Receives and responds to questions regarding land use, planning and zoning issues, programs and services; responds to questions regarding plats, plans, rezonings, planning processes, permits, signs, easements, etc. Responds to inquiries about ordinances etc.
- Reviews and issues zoning permits for new residences, businesses and signs, land use approvals, etc.
- Performs research on ordinances, North Carolina general statutes and various planning and zoning issues.
- Conducts field inspections for compliance with zoning regulations and postings.
- Assigns new addresses and administers the addressing ordinance.
- Corresponds with Tax Department and Environmental Health to handle development issues.
- Prepares maps and GIS layers; utilizes other GIS data for use in mapping and analysis for planning/inspections and other departments.
- Conducts sign clean up initiative; issues notices of violation and removes non-compliant signs.
- Reviews major and minor subdivisions and development plans. .
- Prepares and provides various reports as needed; prepares and makes presentations; prepares and maintains files and records.
- Acts as secretary to planning related boards and committees and other positions as assigned by the Director.
- Attends workshops for continuing education and study related to the Unified Development Ordinance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of the County's zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes; general knowledge of the principles and practices of community and economic development and public sector planning; general knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the community and economic development and planning processes; general knowledge of the environmental and socioeconomic implications of the planning process; skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations; skill in conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and public presentations; ability to enforce codes with firmness and tact; ability to propose creative solutions to property requests, ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies; ability to express ideas effectively in both oral and written formats; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, federal, state, regional, Town officials, and the general public.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires standing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and exposure to fumes or airborne particles; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Advanced knowledge of the County's zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes; general knowledge of the principles and practices of community and economic development and public sector planning; general knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the community and economic development and planning processes; general knowledge of the environmental and socioeconomic implications of the planning process; skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations; skill in conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and public presentations; ability to enforce codes with firmness and tact; ability to propose creative solutions to property requests, ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies; ability to express ideas effectively in both oral and written formats; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, federal, state, regional, Town officials, and the general public.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires standing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and exposure to fumes or airborne particles; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with coursework in planning, geography, or related field and minimal experience in municipal planning, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Valid driver's license.
Special Requirements
Valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
This posting is continuous and will remain posted to fill vacancies as they become available. Applicants that apply to this posting will be considered for any vacancies of this type and will only need to apply once.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. If you have student loans and you are selected for full-time employment with Rockingham County, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers. Click on the link below to see whether you might qualify.
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
For Full Time employees in a regular position, insurance is available and effective the first day of the following month after having worked for an entire month. The County currently pays 100% of the cost for regular employees working at least 30 hours per week. Dependent coverage is also available.
Paid Time Off
This benefit is available to regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Time off includes:
Vacation/Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays.
Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans
NC 401(k)- Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis to a 401(k) and on a pre tax basis to a a 457(b) plan.
Other Insurance
Insurance such as life, short term disability, and cancer care are available to regular employees and can be paid through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
All employees are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits
Credit Union: Employees of the County are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union.
Annual longevity payment beginning with the 6th full year of full or part time regular employment
