What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner I position at Wake County?
What You'll Be Doing
The Planner I performs beginning, professional-level planning by administering the Comprehensive Plan and the Unified Development Ordinance. They will conduct a wide variety of basic professional duties related to land use planning, redevelopment, zoning, and environmental matters which includes interpreting and enforcing zoning and subdivision laws. They will prepare simple, professional-level planning studies, research, analysis, report writing on planning, subdivision, zoning, and long range planning issues.
Essential Functions Include
The Wake County Department of Social Services team is grounded in a deep commitment to connection, compassion, and community. We bring together experienced professionals who collaborate to support individuals and families through complex challenges, connect them with critical resources, and promote long-term stability. We value insight, innovation, and a solutions-focused approach, and we welcome those who are ready to contribute their expertise to meaningful, community-centered work. Join us in making a lasting difference!
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Location: HSC Somerset Raleigh, NC 27609
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: 26.54 - 34.06 Commensurate with Experience
Market Range: 26.54 - 41.59
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/13/2025
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
The Planner I performs beginning, professional-level planning by administering the Comprehensive Plan and the Unified Development Ordinance. They will conduct a wide variety of basic professional duties related to land use planning, redevelopment, zoning, and environmental matters which includes interpreting and enforcing zoning and subdivision laws. They will prepare simple, professional-level planning studies, research, analysis, report writing on planning, subdivision, zoning, and long range planning issues.
Essential Functions Include
- Assisting with activities related to transit service planning for Demand Response/Paratransit and Microtransit services, in accordance with guidelines and adopted plans
- Developing, conducting, and analyzing passenger and community surveys to recommend service improvement ideas
- Preparing maps, diagrams, graphs, and other material related to transit plans, grant applications and outreach activities
- Responding to inquiries from the public and stakeholders
- Coordinating with other departments on transit service-related issues
- Working with staff to review statistical information regarding ridership, and other available data used in the formation of productivity measurements
- Managing and implementing fare structure policy and processes by conducting fare evaluations of transit ridership, pricing and fares and identify major effects of a service or fare change
- Preparing written reports and presentations
- Overseeing Short-Range Transit Plan development and implementation
- Coordinating with the MPO on transportation plans and other long range or regional transportation planning documents
The Wake County Department of Social Services team is grounded in a deep commitment to connection, compassion, and community. We bring together experienced professionals who collaborate to support individuals and families through complex challenges, connect them with critical resources, and promote long-term stability. We value insight, innovation, and a solutions-focused approach, and we welcome those who are ready to contribute their expertise to meaningful, community-centered work. Join us in making a lasting difference!
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture or related field
- No specific experience required
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
- Two (2) years of professional experience in transportation planning, or transportation engineering experience, preferably in public transit
- Familiarity with transit or transportation system activities and functions is highly desirable
- Working understanding of transit planning
- Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work
- Principles and practices of planning administration
- Principles and practices of program administration and management
- Principles, standards and practices of project management, project tracking, and required documentation
- Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research
- Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis
- Best practices, trends and emerging technologies
- Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
Location: HSC Somerset Raleigh, NC 27609
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: 26.54 - 34.06 Commensurate with Experience
Market Range: 26.54 - 41.59
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/13/2025
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Salary : $34 - $42
