As Town Planner, you will be responsible for the general planning, zoning, subdivision, and annexation functions as well as managing any special projects assigned by the Planning/Economic Development Director. In this role, you will also oversee the day-to-day operations of the Code Enforcement Officers.
Qualified candidates should possess the ability to perform the following essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:

1. Enforce zoning and subdivision ordinances.
2. Prepare staff reports on rezoning, site plan, and development projects for consideration by the Hope Mills Board of Commissioners.
3. Prepare Joint Planning Board and Board of Adjustment agenda packets.
4. Provide planning and zoning analysis to the general public.
5. Collaborate with the Cumberland County Planning Department on various projects including:
   • Presentation of zoning cases before the Joint Planning Board.
   • Send request for updates to the County’s GIS system as it relates to Hope Mills activities tied to subdivisions and zoning mapping.
6. Lead efforts to manage current development and long-range land use issues.
7. Facilitate various public meetings related to the department and any related committees.
8. Maintain reports and related records according to appropriate retention periods.
9. Ensure that programs, processes, and activities are in compliance with all city, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to land use planning & development, and zoning.
10. Provide responsible staff support for division efforts related to annexations, long range planning, census surveys, and/or other applicable initiatives
11. Supervise day-to-day code enforcement activities.
12. Other related duties as assigned.

FLSA: EXEMPT
SALARY OFFERED WILL BE BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in planning, public policy, or related field AND a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in planning, public policy, or related field AND a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Engineering, Community Development or related field.

Other

• A valid driver's license is required upon hire and must be maintained throughout employment.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Predominantly office and public meeting environment, with occasional site visits to evaluate field conditions, issues, opportunities and challenges in an effort to mediate and/or participate in mutual problem solving activities. Occasional stressful experiences may arise when dealing with controversial issues, deadlines, and competing public demands.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action
The Town of Hope Mills is dedicated to equality of opportunity. Accordingly, we do not practice or condone discrimination, in any form, against employees or applicants on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, political affiliation or mental or physical abilities except where physical or mental abilities, sex, or age are legitimate occupational qualifications. We are subject to, and comply with, the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Overtime Compensation Agreement

Consistent with the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, it is the town’s policy to compensate non-exempt employees for overtime work with compensatory time off or overtime pay. As part of the acceptance of any offer of employment with the Town, employees in non-exempt positions agree to accept, at the discretion of the town, either compensatory time off or overtime pay, as appropriate compensation for overtime work that may be required to perform as an employee of the Town of Hope Mills.

E-Verify
If employed, you must submit proof of identity and eligibility for legal employment by your third day of work. A list of acceptable documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Documents provided must be original. Copies will not be accepted.

Conditions of Employment
Employment with the Town of Hope Mills is at-will and is conditional meaning it may be contingent upon the completion of pre-employment screenings, to include a drug test, criminal history, verification of education and/or employment and professional references.