Planner Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4566323) Apply  Planner Salary $65,749.00 - $101,920.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Full time with benefits Job Number 24-04977 Department Planning Opening Date 07/02/2024 Closing Date 7/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Hiring Range: $ 65,749 - $78,898 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday The City-County Planning Department (http://durhamnc.gov/338/City-County-Planning) helps plan and direct Durham’s vision for growth that supports a high quality of life, a robust economy and a sustainable, inclusive, equitable and accessible Durham for generations to come. We work collaboratively with other agencies and the community in a fast- paced, innovative environment looking for solutions to today’s land-use and community planning challenges. If you’re talented, creative and focused on customer service, join our team! The Planning Department is committed to improving racial equity, including hiring staff that reflect our community’s demographics and those with strong ties to Durham. Working in the field of planning, we recognize the historic inequities that have been designed into the fabric of our cities and are committed to doing our part in changing that. Creating a more equitable community and recognizing the strength in diversity is a core part of our work in the Planning Department. We believe our work is best fulfilled when our workplace reflects a diversity of perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that creating an environment for diversity to thrive requires an enduring and evolving commitment to inclusion in our department’s culture, values, and behaviors. We encourage people with lived experiences and diverse perspectives and identities to apply including people of color, people who have experienced or are experiencing housing insecurity, people with low-wealth, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. This Planner-level position will be within the Development Services Center of the Durham City-County Planning Department. It is a regular, full-time position that works closely with the general public and development community by handling a wide range of customer inquiries and providing general guidance regarding development regulations, primarily the Unified Development Ordinance, and reviewing building and other permits for zoning compliance. The work is fast-paced with quick turn-around, and although the focus of work is permit review, communication with the public and customers is a key component. Coordination with other departmental staff and querying databases to identify incoming projects, performing timely reviews, flagging critical questions, researching issues and resolving questions with the appropriate team members, updating databases, documenting comments, and communicating to customers throughout the review process is essential. Furthermore, this position may also include acting as back-up for other development approvals issued by the team; providing property and development feasibility analysis on behalf of other City departments and development partners; generating periodic reports; and related special projects. A hybrid work schedule is available in accordance with City policy. Work is performed via computer and cloud services. Successful candidates must have prior experience with web-based applications and virtual communication platforms such as Zoom, Teams, Sharepoint, and Outlook, and must be willing and able to perform daily work within departmental databases and software applications. Prior urban planning, customer service, building inspection, and/or local government work is desirable, as well as experience reading zoning/tax maps and property records. Training and mentoring will be provided with respect to the application of zoning and development regulations. The ideal candidate will be familiar with zoning and site planning principals and construction. This person will effectively manage tasks, adhere to deadlines, foster productive working relationships, solve problems proactively, and provide exceptional customer service. Duties/Responsibilities + Review development applications and permits for accuracy, completeness, and zoning compliance and issue formal approvals and comments. + Collect, organize, track, and disseminate information. + Answer inquiries related to project status for permits and development applications. + Help customers understand applicable regulations and navigate the development process. + Analyze pre-development proposals for zoning compliance and prepare written summaries. + Perform zoning research and assist with the preparation of reports and publications. + Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, geography, architecture, engineering, forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, landscape architecture, or urban forestry or a directly related field or equivalent experience . + Two years of professional planning or related experience. + Ability to interpret plat maps, plot plans, land surveys, or similar maps and drawings. Additional Preferred Skills + Master’s degree in planning, engineering, or a directly related field is preferred. + AICP certified, or interest obtaining AICP certification. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based GIS mapping and analysis software. Benefits – General Full-Time Employees + 11-12 paid holidays per year + 12 standard work days of vacation per year + 12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement + 2 weeks paid military leave per year + Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans + State and City retirement plans + Short and long term disability plans + Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions + City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System + Paid funeral leave + Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling + Paid life insurance equal to annual salary + 48 hours for volunteer work each year* + 4 hours parental leave each year + Workman's Compensation Insurance + 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire + Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire + Dental and life insurance, after one year of service + Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below*** + Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below*** + Craig's List + Facebook + LinkedIn + GlassDoor + governmentjobs.com + Monster.com + Indeed.com + Employment Security Commission + Magazine/Newspaper + Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education. + Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + Associates Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + PhD or Juris Doctorate 04 How many years of related planning experience do you have? + No related experience + Less than 2 years of related experience + 2 years but less than 6 years of related experience + 6 years but less than 10 years of related experience + 10 or more years of related experience Required Question