Senior Planner — Urban Policy & GIS Lead

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

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.