Planning Project Coordinator (Entitlement Services Division)

The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email HRADAAdministration@charlottenc.gov, call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Date Opened: Monday, September 23, 2024 12:00 AM

Close Date: Monday, October 07, 2024 12:00 AM

Department: Planning, Design & Development Department

FUNCTION Planning

Salary: $77,312.40 - $96,640.50 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY

In working to put communities and citizens first, the City of Charlotte's Department of Planning, Design, and Development is committed to creating great places. The Department of Planning, Design, and Development is chiefly responsible for collaborating with community partners, guiding growth, sustaining the natural environment while also designing vibrant and inclusive avenues for citizen enjoyment.

This is an advanced level project coordinator position that will have a range of responsibilities in conjunction with the preparation and analysis of rezoning cases throughout the city, as well as the preparation of ordinances and regulatory language for ongoing implementation and development of the City's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

These responsibilities may include some or all of the following: technical writing, planning research and analysis, plan review, development proposal review, policy development, meeting facilitation, presentations to elected and appointed officials, and geographic information services support.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical writing

• Ordinance development and writing

• Planning research & analysis

• Plan review

• Development proposal review

• Policy development

• Meeting facilitation

• Presentations to elected & appointed officials

• Geographic information services support

• Coordinating the zoning, land development, historic district, and subdivision review processes

• Guiding growth & enhancing design of City / County

• Promoting & supporting economic development in fiscally and environmentally sustainable manner

• Revitalizing & enhancing neighborhoods, business areas and corridors

• Planning for development of Center City & other major activity centers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive planning background with emphasis in application of regulatory tools such as zoning

• Site plan review experience with experience analyzing & assessing complex urban rezoning petitions

• Thorough understanding of planning policy & implementation of policy through regulations

• Ability to confidently communicate with excellent public speaking, writing skills and group facilitation skills

• Collaborative leadership with ability to facilitate multi-disciplinary teams

• Ability to perform effectively & efficiently with minimal level of supervision

• Ability to integrate multi-disciplinary perspectives

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, civic, community and business groups and the general public

• Creative problem-solving

• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks

• Ability to communicate effectively and express complex ideas succinctly

• Excellent organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in urban planning or related field

AICP or other certifications (CZO, AIA, LEED, etc.)

Five (5) years of thorough professional planning experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite

Preference for experience with ArcGIS software

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree and 1 year of experience

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email HRADAAdministration@charlottenc.gov, call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.