Job Description

Posting number: 00078

Department: Planning Department

Job classification: PLANNER I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development

Summary

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This position performs professional planning duties, including assisting with the administration of the County’s Land Development Plan and Unified Development Ordinance. Responsibilities include administering code enforcement activities, providing technical and general assistance to County departments, government agencies, residents, businesses, and other organizations, and supporting community development projects. The position also assists with updating County maps, preparing and revising land use plans and ordinances, developing Geographic Information System (GIS) data and maps, conducting research projects, and performing other related duties as assigned by the Planning Director.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examples of duties

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide technical support to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Historic Properties Commission, and Technical Review Committee in the form of meeting livestreams and recordings, display visuals electronically, and similar tasks.
• Manage and update the Planning Department website, ensuring public access to planning resources, board agenda packets, development information, and departmental announcements.
• Providing entry-level determinations to residents, real estate agents, insurance companies, surveyors, lending institutions, and property owners through walk-in, phone, or email interactions.
• Assisting with staff reports, agenda items, presentation materials, and supporting documentation for appointed board proceedings and County Commissioners.
• Assisting in reviewing permit applications and subdivision plats for compliance with ordinances; advises citizens and surveyors about plan review status and maintains a file on projects. When necessary, this will require interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Assisting in developing land use plans and development ordinances. Assist other departments, agencies, citizens, and businesses by providing data, documents, and records.
• Work in close coordination with Building Inspections, Environmental Health, and GIS departments to work toward a continuous effort to improve operations, work processes, and customer-driven service.
• Prepare and maintain meeting minutes, public notices, board correspondence, and administrative records.
• Coordinate and support the County's historic preservation planning initiatives, including possibly Certified Local Government (CLG) grant activities and development of a County Historic Preservation Plan.
• Assist with grant research and application related to historic preservation, pedestrian safety, traffic calming, community development, and other initiatives that may arise to support the well being of county residents.
• May assist with code enforcement and violation procedures within the department’s jurisdiction. This may include field inspections, issuing notices of violation, writing professional correspondence with accuracy and clarity, and related tasks as appropriate.
• Assisting with presentations for public hearings; writing in a clear, concise and accurate manner; and attending evening and meetings as assigned.
• Will be expected to perform other assignments and projects as needed and trained to support the Planning Department.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a closely related field. Prior experience and knowledge of planning and development principles is preferred but not required.

Computer Skills: Prior intermediate-level experience with computers, calculators, and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Prior GIS-related experience.

License/Credentials: Possession of a valid NC driver's license and the ability to maintain a safe driving history as defined by Alamance County policy.

Supplemental information

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Analytical – Ability to analyze statistical data, keep accurate records, and complete reports.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer-Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain a high level of confidentiality, and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multi-tasking – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Nimble Learning – Actively learning through experimentation when tracking new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Physical Demands

Stand F

Walk O

Sit F

Manually Manipulate F

Reach Outward O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Talk/Hear C

See C

Taste/Smell N

Lift/Carry

10 lbs. or less C

11-20 lbs. F

21-50 lbs. O

51-100 lbs. O

Over 100 lbs. N

Push/Pull

10 lbs. or less C

11-25 lbs. F

26-40 lbs. O

41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment with significant outdoor assignments