Planning Technician

* Salary Grade SG 108 Recruitment Rate: $46,592.00 to $58,178.00 *

* Salary will be determined based on direct related experience *

* Work Location is Town Hall in Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for aPlanning Technicianwithin the Planning Department.The Town of Clayton employs more than 300 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

The Planning Technician role is an entry-level position in the Planning Department that serves as the first line-of-contact for members of the public with the department. This role will provide internal administrative support for the department. This position also provides guidance and compliance review for land uses to the Unified Development Ordinance and Town Code of Ordinances for minor projects (e.g. addition, decks, single-family homes). Duties include conducting site plan review, assisting citizens and developers with various issues, assisting department staff with public noticing, addressing for newly created lots, providing administrative support to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Town Council, assistance with Zoning & Code Enforcement cases, and other related tasks as assigned. A critical role for this position is providing excellent customer service on to the public and Town staff via telephone, email, and in-person. An ideal candidate is someone interested in the profession of planning and may be asked to perform professional-level duties of limited complexity as a trainee.

• Responds as the first line-of-contact with the public for the Planning Department and directs customers to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Serves as primary back-up to Development Services to assist Permit Specialists with building permit intake and payment.
• Reviews residential and commercial building permits for compliance with the Town's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Town's Code of Ordinances and manages all related correspondence.
• Provides review of plot plans (e.g., additions, decks, new single-family homes), zoning compliance permits (e.g., food trucks, business tenant occupancies), and sign permits.
• Provides technical information to the public regarding land use development regulations and achieving compliance with Zoning & Code Enforcement cases.
• Provide administrative support to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Town Council in the form of agenda packet preparation, packet distribution, and the taking of meeting minutes.
• Assists with maintaining the Town Addressing program, including assigning street addresses for all new structures; sets block ranges for new streets and adjusts block ranges as needed; notifies appropriate parties of new address assignments or address changes.
• Cross-trains with other department staff and assists as needed (e.g., Zoning and Code Enforcement and Comprehensive Planning).
• Attends evening meetings of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and Town Council, as required.
• Provides general administrative support to Planning Department as necessary.
• Assists in resolving technical planning issues that may have unfavorable outcomes to the public.
• Applies professional and tactful communication to the public and Town staff.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems.
• Knowledge of land development regulation and processes and local government planning responsibilities.
• Understanding of online permitting systems and ability to operate them successfully.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection.
• Statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations (e.g., calculating lot area coverage, using an Engineering scale, understanding linear distances/measurements).
• Knowledge of computer programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet applications, AutoCAD and GIS.
• Written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills to maintain a high level of customer service within a context of land use regulation.
• Ability to prioritize and work on several projects or issues.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment as needed.
• Ability to provide detailed review and comments on submitted plans and articulate issues of compliance to the public.

Education & Experience:
Associate Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or related field is required. Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or related field is preferred. North Carolina Certified Zoning Official; Notary Public Licenses is preferred.

• Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

* Per Department request it is required to submit your cover letter and resume along with application. *
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Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment.
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits Employment Type: Full-time