Planner

• Reviews residential and commercial development applications for compliance with the Town’s adopted UDO and issues the corresponding permits as needed.
• Evaluates and responds to zoning related questions via phone, email and walk-in customers; assists with permit applications.
• Enters data into data management software (MUNIS) related to processing permits, inspection sign offs and performs research for previous permit records.
• Verifies that surveys are up to date with current and valid information such as setbacks, lot coverage, elevations, flood zones, wetlands, CAMA, parking, septic.
• Performs property information research, checking deed and plat information as it relates to determining non-conformity status. 
• Cross checks building plans for number of bedrooms to ensure septic and parking requirements are compliant.
• Performs on-site zoning inspections (initial, under construction, and final) to ensure compliance with issued development permits.
• Serves as CAMA Local Permit Officer, reviews CAMA minor permit applications and applies interprets CAMA rules and regulations.
• Assists and provides support to maintaining the Town’s Community Rating System (CRS) Program as it relates to floodplain management.
• Prepares variance and appeal requests for review by Nags Head Board of Adjustment.
• Participates in preparing Text Amendments and Special Use Permits to be heard by the Nags Head Planning Board and Board of Commissioners.
• Supports various long-range planning initiatives.
• Assists with sand relocation and dune management programs. 
• Other duties as assigned

• Thorough knowledge of technical ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to land use, zoning, subdivision, site design and minimum code areas.
• Knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices and techniques of urban planning. 
• Thorough knowledge of legal procedures related to enforcement of laws and ordinances and regulations. 
• Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to the work.
• Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, customer service excellence and teamwork.
• Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, associates and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans and architectural designs and to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances. 
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion in application of principles, ordinances and problem-solving.
• Ability to conduct detailed analysis and assessment of program information.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes and analyze site plans.

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. 
• Must be able to perform sedentary to light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze figures, do extensive reading, use measurement devices, operate a motor vehicle, and perform building inspection tasks.

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Obtain Certified Zoning Official (CZO) certification through the NC School of Government within 12 months of assuming position.
• Obtain local CAMA Local Permit Officer (LPO) certification within 12 months of assuming position.

Salary : $52,053 - $66,368