Planning Director

Posting number: 202500189

Department: Planning & Development

Job classification: Planning Director

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development

Summary

This position is open until filled.
The Human Resources Office is unable to provide status updates by telephone.
The salary range is listed above. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

An employee in this class directs all current and long-range community planning work for the county.  Work involves the development, administration, interpretation, and enforcement of land use regulations (i.e. zoning), subdivision regulations and other ordinances (i.e., flood damage prevention, watershed management, etc.); developing and implementing land use studies including the Vance County Comprehensive Plan; serving as technical advisor to the County Commissioners, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment; and communicating with the public about county planning projects and responding to planning issues.   
Personal contact is involved with county, state and federal officials concerning proposals for establishing or revising ordinances and plans governing planning activities in the county.   
Work requires the application of considerable professional and technical knowledge as well as the ability to formulate programs and direct progress.  The worker is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.  Duties are performed under the administrative direction of the County Manager and under the technical direction of the County Planning Board.

Examples of duties

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Department including the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of applicable county land use regulations.
• Serves as technical advisor to County Manager and County Commissioners regarding planning, zoning, and zoning enforcement and land use matters.
• Transportation Planning – serves as a member of the Transportation Coordinating committee (TCC) for the Kerr-Tar Regional Planning Organization.
• Analyzes county planning needs, programs, services, infrastructure and requests for assistance.
• Formulates recommendations regarding current and long-range plans, priorities and strategies for improving economic and quality of life for County citizens.
• Researches and drafts local land use policies and ordinances to further County land use objectives regarding the patterns and standards of development.
• Directs the preparation of charts, maps, graphs and other illustrative materials and makes presentations to elected officials, appointed board, community groups and concerned citizens.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Land Use Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or a closely related field, along with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, including management or supervisory responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license required.
• Possession of the American Institute of Certified Planners {AICP} or the North Carolina Certified Zoning Official (CZO) certification is preferred. 

Special Requirements: 
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of rural and regional planning.
• Thorough knowledge of demographics, economics, finance and sociology as they apply to planning. 
• Thorough knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the field of planning. 
• Thorough knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of transportation planning. 
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of urban design and engineering as they relate to planning and subdivision design and control. 
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of building codes enforcement. 
• Ability to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information and to prepare and present technical oral and written reports. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, County officials, other agencies and the general public.

Supplemental information

Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.  Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Must possess the visual acuity to inspect details of construction, prepare reports, operate computer terminals, and do extensive reading.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

Please Note:
 If offered a position, official transcripts/verification of education must be submitted directly to the Human Resources Office from the educational institution(s) listed on application. Positions requiring a minimum education/certification must also have official documents submitted to the Human Resources Office. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted by the candidate with the application for consideration of meeting minimum job requirements.