CITY OF BELMONT
Senior Planner
CITY OF BELMONT, Belmont, North Carolina, United States, 28012
General Statement of Duties:
Performs advanced professional level planning, research and analysis work in the development and implementation of current and long-range planning activities to ensure the orderly growth of the City.Distinguishing Features of the Class:
An employee in this class performs complex professional and administrative work involving programmatic and project management level comprehensive and small area planning and development regulation to ensure coordinated guidance of the growth and development of the City. Work involves processing complex land use applications; administering the residential and commercial site plan review process; informing the public of planning regulations and procedures; serving as a team leader on special planning projects and initiatives; conducting research and analysis for a variety of planning activities; providing staff assistance to various Boards; processing annexations; and assisting with drafting land use code amendments as needed. Work involves considerable public contact requiring judgment, firmness, and tact. Work is distinguished from the Planner classification by greater independence, complexity of projects, and impact of decisions. Work is performed under general supervision of the Planning Director and is evaluated through conferences, review of work results obtained, and overall acceptance of the programs by the City's citizens.Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Tasks:
Performs complex residential and commercial plan review; reviews and analyzes planning submittals for technical compliance with applicable zoning ordinances, City codes, and regulations; researches and prepares recommendations for board consideration.Meets with applicants to provide information and guidance on development applications, municipal codes, adopted plans, regulations, and planning programs and services.Develops and makes presentations on a variety of planning topics to elected and appointed boards and community groups including the Planning Board and City Council.Conducts research on planning issues and special projects; researches zoning and ordinance issues; prepares and presents staff reports and recommendations on various planning studies including land use, rezoning, and subdivision development.Serves as a staff liaison to various boards, commissions and/or committees involved in the development, adoption, and implementation of City plans and policies; prepares agendas and packets for review; attends meetings; prepares and presents staff reports and other technical or necessary correspondence; provides staff input and recommendations.Processes annexation petitions; coordinates annexation petition/annexation legal description and impacts of annexation with other City departments; completes annexation impact report and determines statutory compliance with State annexation laws.Creates and updates maps; manages and updates data; gathers data and researches needed information; develops graphs and tables utilizing GIS technology.Assists with developing, implementing and administering planning and zoning policies, ordinances, and procedures.Conducts and/or acts as team-lead for long range and special planning studies in the community; gathers data for evaluating current and advanced planning projects.Researches and prepares planning elements necessary for decisions by management or boards regarding land use, zoning, housing, transportation, open space, and environmental impact.Advises citizens, other department staff, and Board members on zoning and planning regulations, policies and procedures; interprets ordinances and codes related to development and zoning; serves as a technical advisor and communicates with the public about planning projects.Manages, facilitates, and coordinates special projects related to land use, growth management, open space plans, streetscape plans, historic homes/district, etc.Prepares presentations, charts, maps, graphs, and other illustrative materials for presentation to elected officials, appointed boards, and citizens.Prepares, develops, presents and implements long-range planning projects related to long term development, coordinates as necessary with adjoining municipalities.Reviews projects for compliance with approved plans.Compiles and maintains a variety of planning statistics and descriptive data including population data, projections, surveys, plats and maps, and databases; prepares tables, graphs, and narratives of statistical data as requested.Mentors and may train staff employees; provides staff oversight on assigned planning activities.Coordinates with various governmental agencies, local civic groups, business leaders, developers, and others regarding planning and community development matters; serves as liaison to municipal, county, state and federal officials concerning proposals.Attends and participates in professional development and training; stays abreast of new innovations and trends in the field of community development and planning.Additional Job Duties:
Performs related duties as required.Recruitment and Selection Guidelines:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to urban planning and community development.Thorough knowledge of North Carolina planning, zoning, and community development laws.Thorough knowledge of City zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes.Considerable knowledge of the environmental and socio-economic implications of the planning process.Considerable knowledge of GIS technology and its applications.Skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations.Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and public presentations.Ability to prepare and present, in a clear and concise manner, oral and written reports on planning and development activities to internal or external agencies.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, public officials, contractors, and the general public.Ability to mentor staff in a manner that helps achieve the highest performance.Ability to enforce codes with firmness and tact.Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.Ability to design and prepare analytical and interpretative reports.Ability to interpret and explain regulations accurately and consistently.Ability to organize and maintain detailed project records and reports.Physical Requirements:
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, fingering, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to examine and work with maps, charts, data, and detailed materials, operate a computer, inspect sites regarding planning issues, and do extensive reading.Desired Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in planning or a related field, completion of a Master's Degree preferred, and considerable experience in land use planning activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Special Requirement:
Possession of AICP certification within timeframe established by the City.
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Performs advanced professional level planning, research and analysis work in the development and implementation of current and long-range planning activities to ensure the orderly growth of the City.Distinguishing Features of the Class:
An employee in this class performs complex professional and administrative work involving programmatic and project management level comprehensive and small area planning and development regulation to ensure coordinated guidance of the growth and development of the City. Work involves processing complex land use applications; administering the residential and commercial site plan review process; informing the public of planning regulations and procedures; serving as a team leader on special planning projects and initiatives; conducting research and analysis for a variety of planning activities; providing staff assistance to various Boards; processing annexations; and assisting with drafting land use code amendments as needed. Work involves considerable public contact requiring judgment, firmness, and tact. Work is distinguished from the Planner classification by greater independence, complexity of projects, and impact of decisions. Work is performed under general supervision of the Planning Director and is evaluated through conferences, review of work results obtained, and overall acceptance of the programs by the City's citizens.Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Tasks:
Performs complex residential and commercial plan review; reviews and analyzes planning submittals for technical compliance with applicable zoning ordinances, City codes, and regulations; researches and prepares recommendations for board consideration.Meets with applicants to provide information and guidance on development applications, municipal codes, adopted plans, regulations, and planning programs and services.Develops and makes presentations on a variety of planning topics to elected and appointed boards and community groups including the Planning Board and City Council.Conducts research on planning issues and special projects; researches zoning and ordinance issues; prepares and presents staff reports and recommendations on various planning studies including land use, rezoning, and subdivision development.Serves as a staff liaison to various boards, commissions and/or committees involved in the development, adoption, and implementation of City plans and policies; prepares agendas and packets for review; attends meetings; prepares and presents staff reports and other technical or necessary correspondence; provides staff input and recommendations.Processes annexation petitions; coordinates annexation petition/annexation legal description and impacts of annexation with other City departments; completes annexation impact report and determines statutory compliance with State annexation laws.Creates and updates maps; manages and updates data; gathers data and researches needed information; develops graphs and tables utilizing GIS technology.Assists with developing, implementing and administering planning and zoning policies, ordinances, and procedures.Conducts and/or acts as team-lead for long range and special planning studies in the community; gathers data for evaluating current and advanced planning projects.Researches and prepares planning elements necessary for decisions by management or boards regarding land use, zoning, housing, transportation, open space, and environmental impact.Advises citizens, other department staff, and Board members on zoning and planning regulations, policies and procedures; interprets ordinances and codes related to development and zoning; serves as a technical advisor and communicates with the public about planning projects.Manages, facilitates, and coordinates special projects related to land use, growth management, open space plans, streetscape plans, historic homes/district, etc.Prepares presentations, charts, maps, graphs, and other illustrative materials for presentation to elected officials, appointed boards, and citizens.Prepares, develops, presents and implements long-range planning projects related to long term development, coordinates as necessary with adjoining municipalities.Reviews projects for compliance with approved plans.Compiles and maintains a variety of planning statistics and descriptive data including population data, projections, surveys, plats and maps, and databases; prepares tables, graphs, and narratives of statistical data as requested.Mentors and may train staff employees; provides staff oversight on assigned planning activities.Coordinates with various governmental agencies, local civic groups, business leaders, developers, and others regarding planning and community development matters; serves as liaison to municipal, county, state and federal officials concerning proposals.Attends and participates in professional development and training; stays abreast of new innovations and trends in the field of community development and planning.Additional Job Duties:
Performs related duties as required.Recruitment and Selection Guidelines:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to urban planning and community development.Thorough knowledge of North Carolina planning, zoning, and community development laws.Thorough knowledge of City zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes.Considerable knowledge of the environmental and socio-economic implications of the planning process.Considerable knowledge of GIS technology and its applications.Skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations.Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and public presentations.Ability to prepare and present, in a clear and concise manner, oral and written reports on planning and development activities to internal or external agencies.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, public officials, contractors, and the general public.Ability to mentor staff in a manner that helps achieve the highest performance.Ability to enforce codes with firmness and tact.Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.Ability to design and prepare analytical and interpretative reports.Ability to interpret and explain regulations accurately and consistently.Ability to organize and maintain detailed project records and reports.Physical Requirements:
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, fingering, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to examine and work with maps, charts, data, and detailed materials, operate a computer, inspect sites regarding planning issues, and do extensive reading.Desired Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in planning or a related field, completion of a Master's Degree preferred, and considerable experience in land use planning activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Special Requirement:
Possession of AICP certification within timeframe established by the City.
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