(INSPECTIONS & PLANNING) Senior Planner

Sampson County Government; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sampson County Government seeks a professional planner to provide planning services and conduct research supporting current and long-range projects. The role requires independent work with supervisory and collaborative duties, plus strong interpersonal and public relations skills.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning or related fields, ACIP certification if possible, and 3–5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent mix of education and work history.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning or related field required.
• ACIP certification preferred and 3–5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of county ordinances, code enforcement, and public sector planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional planning services and conduct research to support current and long-range projects.
• Perform supervisory and collaborative responsibilities with strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with deeds, maps, legal descriptions, and presentation of findings.

Skills

Research

GIS knowledge

Public communication

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning

ACIP certification

Tools

GIS software

Job description

SALARY GRADE: 77 SALARY: Begins at $71,208 conditional on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package:

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional planning services and conduct research to support current and long-range projects. Work is performed independently and includes supervisory and collaborative responsibilities requiring strong interpersonal and public relation skills. Candidates should possess a comprehensive knowledge of County ordinances, code enforcement, public sector planning and GIS systems; have working familiarity with deeds, maps and legal descriptions; and demonstrate proficiency with research, data analysis, effective oral and written communications, and presentation techniques.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, community development or a related field is required. Technical and administrative work in a local government planning office, ACIP certification, and 3-5 years applicable experience is preferred, OR a directly related combination of education and experience.

SAMPSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Sampson County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.