Senior Planner (Development Project Manager)
Town of Leland
Leland, NC
Experience: 3-5 years
FLSA: Non Exempt, hourly
Salary Range: $ 32,524-49,563

Definition:
Under direction of the Department Director, administers specified planning activities including current planning, zoning and subdivision ordinance, advanced planning, transportation planning, complex professional planning activities, such as serving as project manager for complex development and land use applications; provides professional information and assistance to the Director, the Planning Board, the Town Council, developers, contractors and the general public; performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports; serves on review committees; and performs related work as required.

Class Characteristics:
This class is an advanced position in the professional planning classification series with responsibilities spanning the full spectrum of planning functions encountered by a developing town. Incumbents may be in charge of either Current Planning/Zoning Administration or Long Range Planning. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skills in coordinating assignments with those of other town departments and public agencies. The class is distinguished from Director in that the latter has responsibility for overall planning functions and for developing, implementing and interpreting public policy. It is distinguished from the next lower level of Associate Planner in that the Senior Planner handles more complex applications and has some supervisory authority over lower-level Planners. Attendance of night meetings is mandatory to performing job function.

Examples of Key Duties: (Duties are illustrative and not inclusive and may vary with individual assignment.)

• Assists in supervising professional, technical and support staff, including determining project procedures and schedules.
• Updates and creates long-range planning documents such as the Town's Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance, Master Plan, CAMA Plan and other assigned plans.
• Serves as project manager for complex planning projects, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical review for project plans and applications and making recommendations; manages consultant contacts including determining scope of work and budgets, tracking budgets and approving contract payments.
• Prepares written project analysis including identifying appropriate land use policy, design issues, transportation issues and environmental requirements; makes recommendations for action.
• Reviews applications for commercial and industrial development; evaluates alternatives and conformance with Town policies, ordinances, the General Plan and state and federal laws; prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Board and Town Council regarding such applications.
• Reviews applications for compliance with applicable ordinances and policies.
  Serves as staff liaison for review boards, committees and elected officials, including providing technical advice and giving presentations.
• Confers with and provides information to property owners, contractors, developers, engineers architects and the public regarding conformance to standards, plans specifications and codes; explains codes, requirements and procedures and evaluates alternatives.
• Conducts site inspections, including determining if projects are in compliance with laws, regulations and ordinances, makes recommendations on changes.

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in town, urban planning, landscape architecture or a field related to the area of assignment and three to five years of planning related experience, which must have included two years of project management, plan review or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.

Licenses:
Persons hired into this class may be required either to possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits certification by the American Planning Institute, other designated licenses, professional registrations, certifications or specialized education and training related to the area of assignment. Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to attend meetings at various sites within the Town and away from the Town and to inspect various work, building or construction sites; strength to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 25 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone and/or radio.
For more details and employment application, please visit our website www.townofleland.com.

Submit application and résumé to 102 Town Hall Drive Leland, NC 28451 Attn: Human Resources or amintz@townofleland.com or fax (910)371-1073 no later than September 22, 2008. The Town of Leland is an EEO employer. No phone calls please.