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Planning Project Manager - Historic Districts #2404-211500-01

Internal to Planning, Design and Development Staff Only

Date Opened
Monday, April 15, 2024 8:00 AM
Close Date
Thursday, April 18, 2024 11:59 PM
Section
Planning Design & Development
Salary
  • $78,814 - $98,518 Commensurate With Experience
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Introduction

The City of Charlotte’s Department of Planning, Design, and Development is committed to creating great places. This Department 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 Historic District Commission is in the Design and Preservation Division of the City of Charlotte Planning, Design and Development Department. The Historic Districts team consists of five members. Candidates will be a part of a team and can expect a fast-paced environment and should excel in communication skills. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Historic District Commission monthly meeting support.
  • Provide program administrative support and assist in formulating policies and objectives. 
  • Prepare COAs, amendments, and final inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans.
  • Conduct meetings to help clients understand policies and rules affecting Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) applications. 
  • Assist zoning and code enforcement staff with compliance issues.
  • Meet with and advise city officials, Commission members, citizen groups, and partner organizations in complex historic preservation planning matters, including conservation assistance related to historic building materials. 
  • Work with other Departments on major initiatives where historic preservation is concerned (e.g., corridors of opportunities, strategic mobility plan, community area plans etc.).
  • Lead special projects and manage budgets for the Historic District Commission related to historic district designations, planning processes, and education and outreach.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to lead and mentor staff. 
  • Ability to understand and interpret complex architectural drawings, site plans, and zoning codes.
  • Demonstrated experience in preservation planning principles, practices, and their applicability to the community.
  • Experience working with design, development, and building construction professionals. 
  • Ability to collaborate with both internal and external customers.
  • Experience in presenting and working with with diverse audiences and all segments of the City’s population.
  • Proficient skills in all Adobe Suite products, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and SketchUp, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.  

Preferred Qualification

  • Seven (7) years of planning experience, or five years (5) years with a master’s degree; a field associated with the design of the built environment and historic preservation is highly preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Historic Preservation, Planning, Architecture, Architectural History, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Urban Design, or related degree, with five years or related experience or a Master's degree and three years of experience.

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. 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.

In Conclusion

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