Junior Planning Specialist

Town of Huntersville; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Huntersville in North Carolina seeks a Planning professional to interpret and enforce ordinances, guiding citizens, contractors, developers, and other professionals under moderate supervision. The role focuses on land use and zoning with strong analytic and communication skills.

Key duties include reviewing subdivision plats, coordinating final plat reviews with zoning and the Register of Deeds, responding to inquiries, preparing staff reports, and supporting GIS mapping projects within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field and at least two years of public sector planning experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for some experience.
• Knowledge of zoning, land use, and related ordinances; environmental and socioeconomic implications.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, approves, and signs off on major, minor, and exempt subdivision plats.
• May review, approve, and sign off on zoning use permits.
• Reviews building permits and ensures compliance with ordinances.
• Prepares amendments and draft language for zoning and subdivision ordinances.
• Responds to questions via phone, email, walk-ins, and feasibility meetings.
• Coordinates GIS mapping projects and supports planning research.
• Collaborates on watershed/impervious regulations and staff reports.

Skills

Zoning knowledge

Land use planning

Public sector planning

Review and analysis

Conflict resolution

Public presentations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Master's degree may substitute for experience

Tools

GIS

Job description

Town of Huntersville in North Carolina seeks a Planning professional to interpret and enforce ordinances, guiding citizens, contractors, developers, and other professionals under moderate supervision. The role focuses on land use and zoning with strong analytic and communication skills.

Key duties include reviewing subdivision plats, coordinating final plat reviews with zoning and the Register of Deeds, responding to inquiries, preparing staff reports, and supporting GIS mapping projects within