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Are you ready to take on complex planning challenges and be part of a dynamic team? The Town of Garner is looking for a highly motivatedSenior Plannerwho is not just a team player but a visionary!

Lead the Charge: Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Garner by assisting with the comprehensive "Garner Forward" plan and master plan reviews. Your input will be crucial in implementing the towns vision as outlined in the Strategic Plan.

Be the Expert: Advise the Planning Director, Assistant Planning Director, Town Council, and Planning Commission. Your expertise will be sought after in a project manager role, guiding key figures through intricate planning processes.

Manage with Precision: Oversee consultants contracted with the town, ensuring they align with our objectives. Your management skills will be instrumental in driving projects forward smoothly.

Design the Future: Provide urban design direction to developers, ensuring new developments reflect the town's comprehensive plan and aesthetic vision.

Engage with the Community: Navigate public contact with finesse, often dealing with sensitive or emotional situations. Your ability to judge, be firm, and tactful will be key.

Garner is a vibrant community! You can be part of a town thats growing and evolving with opportunities to make a real impact. Garner offers a collaborative environment. You would work under the supportive supervision of the Assistant Planning Director in a role that values your input and creativity. Garner pursues innovation at its best. Bring your innovative mindset to a place that encourages fresh ideas and forward-thinking.

This is more than a job; its an opportunity to shape the future of a thriving community. Ready to make your mark? Join us in Garner!

Examples of Duties:

• Advises the Assistant Planning Director, Planning Director, Town Managers, Town Council, Planning Commission and others on comprehensive planning, master-planned rezoning, demographic analysis, land use and transportation matters;
• Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional long-range planning projects, research and analysis as assigned;
• Manages assigned long-range plans and related activities under the umbrella of Garner Forward and coordinates with regional partners and neighboring local jurisdictions;
• Reviews conditional master planned and other rezoning requests;
• Participates in Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) subcommittees and special studies as directed and serves as the alternate voting member of both the CAMPO Technical Coordinating Committee and Transit Planning Advisory Committee in the absence of the Assistant Planning Director;
• Coordinates activities with partner agencies including, but not limited to, the US Census Bureau, NC Secretary of State, NC Department of Transportation, State Demographers office, Wake County Housing and Community Revitalization Division, Wake County Planning, GoRaleigh, GoTriangle, and the Wake County Public School System;
• Provides subject-area technical assistance and support to the general public related to the Towns electronic review portal;
• Assists in the identification and preparation of applications for planning grant funding as available;
• Prepares and presents staff reports to the Planning Commission and Town Council;
• Responds to questions from citizens and developers regarding long-range planning projects and rezoning cases within the Towns planning jurisdiction;
• Attends a number of evening meetings; and
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must:

• have earned a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in geography, urban planning, urban design, landscape architecture or related field; AND
• have at least three (3) years of professional experience in public sector planning or contracted public planning service; AND
• posse s a valid driver's license

Preference will be given to applicants who have earned a Master's degree in urban planning or related field and/or hold current AICP certification.

Additional Information:

The salary range shown is the hiring range. The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications.

This position is open until filled and may close at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer