Planner II - Planning & Development Services

City-of-Concor; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Concord is seeking a Planning and Development Review professional to provide guidance on zoning ordinances, development codes, and permit processes. You will coordinate with the Development Review Committee, prepare meeting summaries, and support engineers, surveyors, and consultants on project compliance.

The role requires knowledge of zoning and development standards, strong customer service, and the ability to obtain professional certification within two years.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Accela software.
• Understanding of zoning ordinances, development and subdivision codes, and permit processes.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain CZO or AICP certification within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interpret zoning ordinances and development codes to advise developers and coordinate with reviewing departments.
• Serve as primary contact for the Development Review Committee (DRC) and coordinate meetings and summaries.
• Guide civil engineers, surveyors, and consultants on project issues and planning documents.
• Review and approve minor subdivision plats and commercial building permits.
• Provide research support for zoning amendments and respond to complex public inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Real Estate Principles

Construction Principles

Zoning ordinances

Microsoft Office

Accela

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accela

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide planning and development review services for current Planning projects. This role represents a key position in supporting Concord’s continued growth and development, ensuring projects align with the City’s policies, ordinances, and vision for the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides development assistance and review by interpreting zoning ordinances and development and subdivision codes, advising developers on appropriate measures and processes, coordinating with reviewing departments to ensure compliance with development ordinance, issuing development permits, and conducting zoning inspections.
• Serves as the primary initial contact for the Development Review Committee (DRC). Plans and coordinates meetings, including preparing follow-up meeting summaries.
• Provides guidance to civil engineers, surveyors, and other consultants on various issues relating to projects and reviews Planning documents to ensure adherence to applicable guidelines, standards, and provisions.
• Reviews and approves minor subdivision plats.
• Reviews and approves commercial building permits.
• Serves as supplemental support for Planner I in signing reviews.
• Assists with research for zoning ordinances, regulations, and processes from surrounding municipalities, guidance from the NC School of Government, and general statutes, to make recommendations to help guide ordinance amendments.
• Creates responses to more in-depth public planning and development inquiries.
• Handles complaints and grievances from the public.

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required.

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Construction Principles
• Real Estate Principles
• Zoning ordinances, rules, and regulations
• Customer service principles
• Microsoft Office
• Accela

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
• Possession of or ability to obtain Certified Zoning Official (CZO) Certification or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certificate within two (2) years from date of hire. Failure to obtain within two (2) years may result in termination.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City’s criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, pushing/pulling, vision, hearing, twisting, talking.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly and/or walking or standing to a significant degree
• Incumbents may be subject to communicable diseases.