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Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies and upholds City ordinances, regulations, policies, and master development plan requirements pertaining to zoning, subdivisions, landscaping, land use, site development, or other applicable areas.
• Primary zoning reviewer for site plan and subdivision reviews.
• Primary reviewer for plat reviews, including exception plats, minor subdivision plats, and final plats for major subdivisions.
• Works with developers and members of the general public to answer development related questions.
• Assists other staff members with rezonings, text amendments, or permitting when necessary.
• Attends Planning Board meetings, City Council meetings, and any other planning related meetings, making presentations when necessary.
• Assists the general public and developers with operation of online portal and provides assistance navigating to any other resources requested.
• Ensures that inquiries from the public are addressed tactfully and in a timely manner.
• Aids in training new Land and Development Services staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply the City’s ordinances and codes governing zoning and land use.
• Ability to read and interpret surveys, plans, architectural and engineering drawings, maps and blueprints. 
• Ability to firmly and tactfully enforce ordinances and codes. 
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of municipal planning to include recent developments and best practices. 
• Considerable knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the community and economic development and planning processes. 
• Thorough knowledge of GIS systems as they relate to planning needs and the ability to create maps and graphical presentations.  
• Ability to learn to operate the City’s permitting system, eReviews program, and aid applicants with submittals through the system. 
• Skill in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations for professional and lay audiences. 
• Ability to conduct research and prepare comprehensive reports and studies on project activities.  
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral, written and graphic forms.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, fingering, walking, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. 
• Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze figures, prepare computer reports, do extensive reading, use measurement devices, and operate a motor vehicle. 

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in municipal planning, or related field and moderate experience in municipal planning or community development, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid NC Driver’s License.
• Extensive development plan review experience.
• Quasi-judicial and legislative proceeding experience preferred.
• Board and commission presentation experience preferred.
• Possession of American Institute of Certified Planners Certification preferred.

 

Hiring range: $60,008.88 - $78,011.55 (depending on experience)

 

Please apply online at www.salisburync.gov/hr

 

For questions please call/visit:

City of Salisbury Human Resources Department, City Office Building, 132 North Main Street, 2nd Floor. Phone: (704) 638-5217

 

Position: Community Development Planner

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $55,003.02 (minimum salary) to $75,747.52 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications. 

This position performs specialized work in support of community development, housing and revitalization projects in the City.

Job Responsibilities

Major Duties

• Assists with the implementation of various community development programs;
• Acts as coordinator between City and contractors, consultants, and clients
• Assists the Planning and Community Development Manager in the implementation of aspects of the Community Development Program
• Performs application intake for multiple housing rehabilitation programs by interfacing with clients and assuring applications are correct and meet minimum requirements
• Maintains confidentiality of personal financial information of clients as required by law
• Coordinates with other community agencies for resources to assist clients
• Researches available grants; recommends potential grant programs; assists in completing grant applications
• Assists in the preparation of Housing, Revitalization and Neighborhood Plans; and performs work to implement the same
• May assist in the preparation of bid packages for bid openings; ensures advertising requirements are met for bid openings and public hearings
• Plans and conducts various community development and planning related workshops
• Attends neighborhood meetings and community events to explain program offerings and to solicit interest in various grant programs offered through the City
• Assists in budget activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned

To Apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wilsonnc/jobs/4947844/community-development-planner

The City of Concord is seeking qualified applicants to join the Planning & Neighborhood Development Department as a Construction Coordinator. 

The purpose of this position is to coordinate and supervise community development construction projects and assist with the budget planning process in the Community Development Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general administrative duties by maintaining construction records, meeting with potential grant recipients, editing and preparing reports, researching information, and providing clerical support. 
• Coordinates infrastructure components related to new public and private developments by meeting with developers, landowners, the City code enforcement and planning departments, and other city and county departments. 
• Organizes new construction projects by processing bid documents, evaluating bids for compliance, interpreting plans, reviewing drawings and specifications, performing inspections, and processing change orders and payments. 
• Coordinates housing renovation programs by evaluating potential housing projects, determining scope of work for new construction and rehabilitation projects, preparing cost estimates, writing contracts, determining completion of work within compliance standards, inspecting program for deviations or errors, informing homeowner of work progress, and processing change orders and payments. 
• Evaluates the feasibility of demolition or acquisitions by monitoring work performed, obtaining special permits and releases pertaining to demolition, and ensuring preparations are completed prior to demolition. 
• Assists in special construction projects for community revitalization by coordinating maintenance and renovations for selected city buildings, meeting with city and county departments on projects, working with state agencies to maintain compliance, and building new homes. 

To learn more about this position and apply, please click here. 

1. Our team is seeking a committed, person-centered crisis intervention professional to join City of Raleigh as a Peer Support Specialist. This role works alongside the Care Navigation Coordinator to provide direct case management and connections to care for residents who have identified that they have recently lost their housing or are at imminent risk of losing their housing. The team’s approach to work is flexible, highly collaborative, and evidence based. 

To learn more about this position and apply, please click here. 

2.  The Care Navigation team is seeking a committed, person-centered crisis intervention professional to join City of Raleigh as a Senior Care Navigation Analyst. This senior-level role works alongside the Peer Support Specialist to provide direct case management and connections to care for residents who have identified that they have recently lost their housing or are at imminent risk of losing their housing. The team’s approach to work is flexible, highly collaborative, and evidence based. 

To learn more about this position and apply, click here.

The City of Monroe is seeking qualified applicants to join the Economic Development team as the Business & Industry Manager.

The Business & Industry Manager plans, develops, and implements strategies to enhance the City of Monroe's overall economic growth and sustainability. This position is responsible for responding to and collaborating with various stakeholders, including businesses, industry, education partners, community organizations, and government agencies, to promote investment and job creation with Greater Monroe. This position reports to the Economic Development Direct. 

To learn more about this job and apply, click here. 

Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte is hiring! Click the link below to find out more about this job posting for a "Director of Construction". 

https://rebuildingtogetherclt.org/join-our-team

Are you passionate about ending homelessness and housing instability? The City of Raleigh is seeking an experienced professional committed to evidence-based best practice in addressing homelessness to join their team as a Homeless and Community Programs Specialist. 

This senior-level role works alongside two other team members to serve as a project manager for contracts related to the provision of homeless services, and to support the homeless response system by participating in CoC committees, funding allocation processes, and reporting. The Homeless and Community Programs Specialist also assists with assessing the homeless response system and funded agencies' performance and identifying gaps in the system as well as capacity-building needs of homeless services. The Homeless and Community Programs Specialist will work closely with the Housing Department, and Planning and Compliance teams. The teams' approach to work is flexible, highly collaborative, and evidence based. 

To learn more about this position and apply, click here. 

Job Posting

The City of Wilmington is currently recruiting for the following position:

Job Title: Housing Rehab Technician

Closing Date/Time: Wed. 09/18/24 11:59 PM 

Salary: $ $22.21 - $27.49 Hourly

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Housing and Neighborhood Services

Please note:

• To be considered, you must complete and submit an on-line application by the closing date.
• Paper applications will not be accepted.
• Assistance using the on-line application is available in Human Resources, 115 North 3^rd Street, 5^th Floor, Monday – Friday, between 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Internal candidates must meet all the minimum qualifications as posted. Driving and criminal history checks, as well as verification of degrees, driver's license and licensure will follow the same process used for external candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is the policy of the City to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation & gender identity), pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, military status, disability, or genetic disorder.

To view the job description, required qualifications and access the on-line application, visit the City’s website: www.wilmingtonnc.gov/jobs

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