About this role
Department: Planning, Design & Development Department Salary: $60,612.00 - $87,129.74 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte
Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
Our guiding principles include:
• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SUMMARY The City of Charlotte’s Planning, Design & Development Department is seeking an entry-level Associate Planner to join the Land Development Division. This position supports subdivision land development review and regulatory processes while providing customer service to applicants, developers, and the public. Work involves a wide range of customer service activities, research, analyses, report writing, technical site plan review, and interagency / interdepartmental coordination. Ability to participate in a team environment and the performance of duties on schedule and with accuracy is a must. The Associate Planner will assist with reviewing subdivision plats, including exempt, minor, and major subdivisions, for compliance with applicable subdivision regulations, zoning requirements, and the Charlotte Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), adopted in 2023. The position also provides customer assistance at the Development Center, as well as by phone and email. This position works collaboratively within a team environment, applies planning and regulatory standards to development projects, communicates effectively with customers and stakeholders, and completes assigned reviews and duties within established timeframes. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Review of Subdivision Plats and the coordination of review comments for compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• Collect, interpret, and analyze planning related data and information
• Assist in preparing comments on development and planning related proposals
• Prepare information for the public on land use regulations and other public planning policies and standards
• Coordinate meeting logistics
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of planning and development principles/practices and their applicability to the community
• Knowledge of Subdivision regulations, Zoning, and other planning and regulatory related services
• Ability to work collaboratively with departmental, interdepartmental and other teams on planning projects
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Skilled in working on multiple projects and fulfilling multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to perform effectively and efficiently with supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
• AICP, CZO, or other certifications desirable
• At least two years or more of relevant planning and zoning experience
Minimum Qualifications:
• Four-Year degree in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related degree
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.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.
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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.
BENEFITS The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.