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Planning Project Coordinator - Internal Only to Planning Staff #2309-211410-01

Date Opened
Monday, September 18, 2023 8:00 AM
Close Date
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 5:00 PM
Section
Planning Design & Development
Salary
  • $75,061 - $93,826 Commensurate With Experience
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Introduction

In working to put communities and citizens first, the City of Charlotte’s Department of Planning, Design, and Development is committed to creating great places. The Department of Planning, Design, and Development is chiefly responsible for collaborating with community partners, guiding growth, sustaining the natural environment while also designing vibrant and inclusive avenues for citizen enjoyment.

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Function

Professional

Summary

The Planning Department is seeking an experienced urban planner to join the Entitlement Services Division. This Planning Project Coordinator position will have a range of responsibilities in conjunction with the preparation and analysis of zoning cases and zoning compliance throughout the city. 
These responsibilities may include some or all of the following: technical writing, planning research and analysis, plan review, development proposal review, policy development, meeting facilitation, presentations to elected and appointed officials, and geographic information services support.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Technical writing
  • Planning research and analysis
  • Plan review 
  • Development proposal review 
  • Policy development 
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Presentations to elected and appointed officials
  • Geographic information services support
  • Coordinating the zoning, land development, historic district, and subdivision review processes
  • Guiding growth and enhancing design of City and County
  • Promoting and supporting economic development in a fiscally and environmentally sustainable manner
  • Revitalizing and enhancing neighborhoods, business areas and corridors
  • Planning for development of Center City and other major activity centers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science, or related degree 
  • Extensive planning background with emphasis in application of regulatory tools such as zoning
  • Site plan review experience with experience analyzing and assessing complex urban rezoning petitions
  • Thorough understanding of planning policy and implementation of policy through regulations
  • Ability to confidently communicate with excellent public speaking, writing, and group facilitation skills
  • Collaborative leadership with ability to facilitate multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to perform effectively and efficiently with minimal level of supervision

Preferred Qualification

  • Master’s Degree 
  • AICP or other certifications 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with one year of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

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Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

In Conclusion

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