Planner II- Environmental

Energy Vault; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading county planning department is seeking a Planner to assist with land use planning and regulatory enforcement. The role involves providing technical assistance to the public, preparing necessary documentation, and utilizing GIS technology for project support. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and have experience in planning and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with GIS software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists with land use planning and administration of development regulations.
• Conducts site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepares maps, reports, and technical data for various presentations.

Skills

Planning

Technical Assistance

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, construction management, environmental sciences

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

General Statement or Primary Purpose

Under general supervision, performs professional planning and research work in the County Planning Department. Work involves assisting with the administration of Pitt County land development regulations; assisting with land use planning efforts; and researching and preparing maps, reports, abstracts, and other materials as requested by County Commissioners, Planning Board, County Manager, other agencies, etc. Work also involves assisting with enforcement of the County’s Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Stormwater, and Floodplain Development regulations. Prepares technical data and reports as needed. Responds to general public’s requests for data and information. Reports to the Planner III (Environmental Planning).

Duties and Responsibilities or Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Provides technical assistance to the general public and development community on planning, development and related matters; interprets, administers and enforces County development regulations, particularly relating to the Subdivision, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Stormwater and Flood Damage Prevention Ordinances.

Assists with review of comments from review agencies to determine necessary requirements for developing property; reviews plans, proposals, etc. and advises on applicability of regulations; takes or recommends action on development proposals; provides staff interpretations on development ordinances.

Assists with the administration of the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Stormwater, and Floodplain Development regulations. Reviews plans and permits to ensure compliance; conducts site inspections during construction to assure compliance with specific regulations, specifications and ordinances. Assists with the administration of the County’s Buyout Property Leasing Program. Maintains required documentation and reports, and prepares technical data and reports as needed.

Reviews preliminary, construction, and final plans of proposed developments, recommending changes as necessary; reviews cost estimates for construction projects; Coordinates and serves on the Technical Review Committee and compiles meeting agendas and minutes.

Responds to general public’s requests for data and information about soil erosion and sedimentation, stormwater, and floodplain programs and regulations. Receives and responds to citizen complaints regarding drainage systems, including investigation, reporting, and enforcement actions; prepares necessary documentation of activities.

Assists Planning staff in the preparation and maintenance of short and long-term land use plans to ensure orderly growth of the County and efficient use of County's resources in adherence with established ordinances, policies and procedures pertaining to land use and development.

Researches tax, land and census records and maps to assist and provide information to the general public, County officials etc., as requested; performs such research as necessary to gather and analyze such statistical and narrative data; develops and maintains necessary database information.

Assists in preparation of correspondence, reports, abstracts, flow charts, maps, graphs, and other illustrative materials for presentation to Planning Board, County Commissioners, County Manager, etc., and for development of new regulations; assists in the preparation of ordinances and procedures; may present maps, reports, ordinances, etc. to elected officials and private citizens. Records final subdivision plats at the register of deeds.

Utilizes GIS to create map coverages and associated databases and to generate requested maps. Updates and maintains coverages and databases, as necessary.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

Serves as a County Review Officer for maps recorded by the Register of Deeds Office.

Assists in administration of projects related to County emergency situations.

Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, construction management, environmental sciences or a closely related field and 2 years of experience in related work. Experience with Geographic Information Systems, preferably using ArcGIS software is desirable; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. NOTE: Will accept applications for Planner I at Salary Grade 66 ($49,183 - $77,736) working against Planner II.Minimum Training and Experience: Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer