City of Sanford, NC is Hiring a Planner I Near Sanford, NC
Consider joining our diverse and dedicated team where every employee is integral to our success in delivering quality services to our growing community.
We’ve created something extra special – a great place to live and work! Many employees join the City of Sanford expecting just a paycheck and end up with a rewarding career in local government!
What’s in it for you:
- No premium costs to the employee for employee health, dental, vision, life (includes dependent), accidental death & dismemberment, and short-term disability coverage
- Voluntary health, dental, and vision coverage available for dependents
- Participation in the NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (one of the five best pension plans in the country)
- 401(k) supplemental retirement plan exclusive to public employees of NC (5% employer contribution)
- Recognition for longevity of service beginning with year five
- Tuition assistance (up to $2,500 per fiscal year)
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off (holidays/vacation/sick)
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for advancement
For more detailed information, please visit https://www.sanfordnc.net/166/Benefits-Summary
- Providing assistance and guidance to the general public and decision makers; conducting research; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
- Interacts with the public to respond to questions/inquiries relating to zoning and/or land development within the City of Sanford, Lee County or the Town of Broadway.
- Prepares zoning permits and approvals.
- Researches and drafts reports related to amendments to various codes/ordinances and/or land use plans.
- Reviews site plans for development to ensure compliance with applicable ordinances.
- Researches and drafts technical reports relating to annexation and other similar non-zoning issues.
- Prepares and presents staff reports to elected and appointed boards.
- Prepares legal notices, public notices for land use applications.
- Prepares reports and other documents; maintains records and files.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Qualifications
General knowledge of the principles and practices of planning; general knowledge of the Unified Development Ordinance and related codes, rules and regulations; some knowledge of applicable State laws, guidelines, rules and regulations; general knowledge in preparing technical reports, and other related documents; thorough knowledge in preparing grant applications, requests for proposals, etc.; general knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software; comprehensive knowledge in the use of the equipment required for the position; general knowledge in the use of permitting/development review software; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to make arithmetic computations; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, or related field and minimal experience in the planning profession. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire. Must meet and maintain all certification, license and training requirements for position.
Miscellaneous Information
The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Summary
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$57k-72k (estimate)
11/05/2023
06/28/2024
The following is the career advancement route for Planner I positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Planner I, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Planner/Scheduler II - Construction that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Planner I. You can explore the career advancement for a Planner I below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
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