Planner, Design & Architecture, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

Essential Functions

• Process development applications including subdivision, rezoning, special use, commercial site plan, zoning compliance, and other similar land use development applications.
• Enter projects into the Evolve System.
• Assist with rezoning applications, posting property, and gathering pertinent site data.
• Assist with enforcement of zoning codes by visiting sites and writing notices of violations.
• Perform research to gather and analyze data for ordinance amendments, rezoning requests, and other planning projects for board meetings.
• Provide support services to Senior Planners and Stormwater Engineer.
• Serve as an information resource for walk‑in traffic and telephone inquiries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid Driver's License and maintain a safe driving history in accordance with the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
• Special Requirements:
  Proficient with technology applicable to the position (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint) at an intermediate level.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field; plus one (1) year of GIS experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Certified Zoning Official (CZO) certification within two years upon meeting the minimum qualifications.
• Special Requirements:
  Proficient with technology applicable to the position (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint) at an intermediate level.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, typewriters, blueprint machines, copiers, electric erasers, light tables, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle, exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredictable requirements or demands.

Insurance Programs:

• Health Insurance: All full‑time employees and their eligible dependents are eligible to participate on the first day of the first full month of employment.
• Dental Insurance: All full‑time employees and their eligible dependents are eligible to participate on the first day of the first full month of employment.
• Life Insurance: Basic Term life insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and benefited part-time employees.

Financial Programs:

• Retirement: Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is required for all full-time and benefited part-time employees.
• NC401(k): The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and benefited part-time employees.
• 457 Deferred Compensation: Available to all employees through payroll deduction.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Options are available for medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and childcare expenses.

Direct Deposit: Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

Leave Programs:

• Vacation Leave: Accrued based on creditable years of service.
• Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month.
• Holidays: 13 county‑recognized holidays per year with one floating holiday.
• Family & Medical Leave Act: Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave.
• Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave for the first eight weeks of approved FML.
• Volunteer Time Off: 16 hours of paid time per calendar year.

Other Programs:

• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services available at no cost.
• Aquatic and Fitness Center: Discount membership available to full‑time and benefited part‑time employees.
• National College Savings Program: Tax‑advantaged savings plan for eligible employees.

Please indicate your proficiency with the following applications:

• Microsoft Word:
  Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
• Microsoft Excel:
  Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced

Do you have GIS experience? If so, please describe.

Please describe your experience related to this position.

Are you a Certified Zoning Official (CZO) through the North Carolina Association of Zoning Officials?