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Associate Planner - Commercial Zoning Compliance #2401-211300-01

Date Opened
Thursday, January 25, 2024 8:00 AM
Close Date
Thursday, February 08, 2024 11:59 PM
Section
Planning Design & Development
Salary
  • $56,011 - $70,014 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 Land Development Division of the Department is seeking an entry level Associate Planner to assist with administration of the zoning commercial plan review process. Work performed is technical and detail oriented requiring the application of zoning regulations as they relate to proposed land development projects.  Ability to participate in a team environment and the performance of duties on schedule and with accuracy is a must.  

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • General responsibilities include substantial customer service duties such as answering inquiries via phone calls, emails and walk-ins from design professionals, attorneys, developers, building contractors, and the public concerning zoning issues and development projects.  
  • Technical review responsibilities to include architectural and minor land development project reviews using multiple plan review systems and data bases.  
  • Frequently coordinates with other City staff and occasionally attends or assists with meetings with designers and developers.  
  • Additional requirements include the ability to participate in a team environment, comprehend and explain technical code regulations, and problem solve complicated zoning related matters. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills (such as the ability to effectively communicate graphically, verbally, and in writing).
  • Basic knowledge of site design and architectural principles and practices. 
  • Knowledge of planning and land development principles and practices related to regulatory services.
  • Ability to comprehend technical ordinance and legal requirements related to zoning matters and convey such information in an easy to understand fashion.   
  • Analytical skills applicable to planning and regulatory projects and initiatives.
  • Effective time management (maintaining project review schedules, managing multiple projects).
  • Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive impacts on the community.
  • Ability to perform effectively and efficiently with a moderate level of supervision.
  • Other duties as assigned.  

Preferred Qualification

  • AICP, CZO, or other certifications desirable but not required.
  • At least two years or more of relevant planning and/or zoning related work experience preferred.    

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Geography, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field.

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. 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.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

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.

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