Long Range Planner I/II/III

About the Role

The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Long Range Planner I/II/III to serve in the Development Services department. This position performs professional and technical planning activities such as development review, zoning compliance, and special plans or projects related to long-range planning, land use, urban design, historic preservation, affordable housing, transportation, and sustainable development.

This position may be specialized in one or more areas of technical expertise (e.g., development review, parks and recreation, long-range planning, or transportation) and provides technical assistance to support various boards, commissions, and committees.

Holly Springs is a fast-growing community located in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. The Town's vision is to provide an unmatched quality of life that reflects the joys of small-town living in a safe, family-friendly community that residents and businesses are proud to call home. The Planner will work within the Development Services Department, which brings together planners, engineers, and building code officials to promote collaboration, innovation, and efficiency in the planning and development process.

Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the Senior Planner.

• Planner I: Receives considerable immediate supervision from the Senior Planner to ensure coordination of objectives and priorities of the department. Incumbents have no supervisory responsibilities.
• Planner II: Receives moderate supervision from the Senior Planner to ensure coordination of objectives and priorities of the department. Incumbents have no supervisory responsibilities.
• Planner III: Exercises independence and judgment and receives general supervision from the Senior Planner. Incumbents have no supervisory responsibilities.

Schedule

The work schedule is business hours with occasional evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Planner I:
  • Graduation from a college or university with a degree in urban or regional planning, geography, landscape architecture, engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Specialized positions must demonstrate technical expertise in a related field of study or experience.
• Planner II:
  • All requirements for Planner I.
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible planning experience.
  • North Carolina Zoning Official Certification (CZO) or AICP Candidate.
• Planner III:
  • All requirements for Planner II.
  • AICP Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred for Planner I and II.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Other Requirements

• Must pass background and drug screen process.

Pay

The starting annual salary range is $66,631–$79,322.62 (Grades J, K, M).

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including:

• Health care, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.