(INSPECTIONS & PLANNING) Senior Planner

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

Job summary

Sampson County is seeking a professional planner to provide planning services and conduct research for current and long-range projects. The role includes supervisory and collaborative duties, requiring strong interpersonal skills and public relations ability.

Candidate should have knowledge of county ordinances, code enforcement, GIS systems, and familiarity with deeds, maps and legal descriptions, plus strong research, data analysis, and presentation abilities.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, community development or a related field is required.
• ACIP certification and 3-5 years' related experience preferred, or a directly related education/experience mix.
• Knowledge of county ordinances, code enforcement, planning in the public sector, and GIS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional planning services and conduct research to support current and long-range projects.
• Work independently with supervisory and collaborative responsibilities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with deeds, maps, legal descriptions, and effective oral and written communications.

Skills

GIS

Data analysis

Oral and written communications

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, community development or a related field

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.