Associate Planner - Rezoning #2203-211300-01
- Date Opened
- Wednesday, March 09, 2022 8:00 AM
- Close Date
- Thursday, March 31, 2022 8:00 PM
- Section
- Planning Design & Development
- Salary
- $53,313 to $58,090 depending on experience
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Introduction
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 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.
Summary
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating and supporting the rezoning processes
- Guiding growth and enhancing design of the City and County
- Promoting and supporting economic development in a fiscally and environmentally sustainable manner
- Revitalizing and enhancing neighborhoods, business areas and corridors; and
- Planning for the development of the Center City and other major activity center
- Participating in multi-disciplinary teams developing regulatory approaches and recommendations
- Reviewing consultant deliverables and testing recommendations
- Coordinating with staff within PD&D, as well as other governmental agencies
- Researching and analyzing regulatory approaches, and preparing reports
- Developing project presentations
- Related responsibilities may include the following: technical writing, planning research and analysis, plan review, rezoning customer service, and other tasks as needed
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must be proficient with technology applicable to work required of the position
- Planning background with an emphasis in the application of regulatory tools, especially zoning
- Thorough understanding of planning policy and implementation of policy through regulations
- Site plan review experience, with some of that experience analyzing and assessing urban rezoning petitions
- Analytical skills applicable to planning and regulatory projects and initiatives
- Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, excellent public speaking and writing skills, and group facilitation skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to collaborate within and outside the department to achieve positive impacts on the community and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to perform effectively and efficiently with moderate level of supervision
- Website management experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use ArcGIS 10.2
- Graphic skills, including experience and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
- Providing customer service related to the Rezoning Process
- Ability to coordinate meeting logistics
- Experience creating graphic materials and GIS mapping
- Ability to manage the Rezoning website
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s Degree and one year relevant experience.
Or
Bachelor’s Degree 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.
As of October 1, 2021:
The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for all new City of Charlotte employees.
How To Apply
Apply online.
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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.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion