Planner III - Fayetteville, United States - CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Description

*This position is being reposted, p

revious applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply


The minimum qualifications and salary for this position have been updated as of 05/07/2024

*Salary will be determined by applicants qualifying education and experience

Start a career with our Planning & Inspections Department as a Planner III within our Current Planning Division.

Manage applications for rezoning of properties located within the County and eight municipalities and also aid the public in the understanding and accomplishment of compliance with the County and eight municipal subdivision and zoning ordinances.

Respond to public contact via walk-in, telephone, and email from the public and internal customers

Discusses with public to determine desired goal to be accomplished, relays information on plan or ordinance compliance relative to land development or zoning matters

Supervise subordinate planning staff or work projects assigned or at the direction of the Planning Manager

May be assigned a functional planning program or work area to manage

Explains procedures, rules, and processes to individuals or entities of various levels of understanding who desire to initiate or revise existing land development or to inform parties of possible avenues for correcting issues or violations existing on their properties

Provides guidance to subordinate planners for work assignments

Serve as liaison to various local, State, and Federal agencies regarding assigned program

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, engineering, community development, or a related field and four (4) years of experience in governmental planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management Preference:
Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred
Knowledge of the County's zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes, especially in the assigned program area
Knowledge of the principles and practices of community and economic development and public sector planning and/or landscape design
Knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the community and economic development and planning processes
Knowledge of the environmental and socio-economic implications of the planning process
Knowledge of GIS systems including application of software, hardware and peripherals to planning needs
Skilled in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations
Skilled in conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and public presentations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, federal, State, regional, County officials, and the general public
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies
Ability to express ideas effectively;

general knowledge of development rules and regulations such as environment health and basic accepted construction standards
Ability to read, understand, apply and explain the applicable land use development regulations concerning varying situations and properties


Conditions of Employment:
A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to

Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC

Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment.

Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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