Job Description
Salary : $58,382.00 - $90,491.00 Annually
Location : 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis NC 28081
Job Type: Full Time - 2A
Job Number: 00305
Department: Planning
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 11/05/2025
Closing Date: 12/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Example of Duties Hiring range: $28.06 - $32.27 hourly; $58,382 - $67,139 annually
Open until filled JOB SUMMARY The Planner performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical, and professional work in the current and/or long-range planning programs of the city. Reporting to the Planning Director, the Planner works under general supervision sufficient to monitor progress and assess achievement of key performance indicators.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Provides technical and professional advice; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public.
- Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups and interested persons.
- Prepares a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes.
- Conducts technical research studies and prepares statistical reports and recommendations for drafting or revising local legislation and plans, projecting trends, monitoring socio-economic data, etc.
- Assists in the development and implementation of growth management, land use, economic development, utility, housing, transportation, facilities, solid waste or other plans and codes to meet the City's needs and any inter-governmental agreements or requirements.
- Evaluates land use proposals for conformity to established plans and ordinances; evaluates proposals' development impact as they relate to the adopted plans of the City and make recommendations.
- Evaluates land use applications and site plans for compliance with applicable local, state, or Federal laws. Monitors assigned land use applications through the approval states and prepares reports and related data as required.
- Provides staff support to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Technical Review Committee and Board of Adjustment as needed and assigned. Prepares planning reports and supporting data, including recommendations or various land use proposals.
- Evaluates environmental information and recommends mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts of development.
- Assists City staff in the enforcement of local ordinances and in interpreting city codes and master plans.
- Assists in designs for parks, streetscapes, landscapes, and other municipal projects.
- Updates a variety of maps and prepares graphics and maps for a variety of reports, plans, grant applications, publications, or meetings.
- Serves when assigned as a member of a planning task force composed of City, County or State groups.
- Prepares and writes grant application components relating to geographics, maps, plats, site plans, etc.
- Assists in maintaining the database of information for planning purposes.
- Responds to local citizens inquiring about local planning and zoning regulations and ordinances.
- Coordinates and manages planning consultant contracts, as assigned.
- May exercise supervision over Planning Technician on a given project, as assigned.
- Issues flood certificates and oversees flood policies and related activities.
- Performs related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Thorough knowledge of zoning laws and comprehensive plans including their formation, process of adoption, and enforcement.
- Extensive knowledge of planning programs and processes.
- Working knowledge of Personal Computers and GIS applications.
- Skill in the area of drafting and designing;
- Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, contractors, developers, owners, supervisors, employees, and the public.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Ability to work independently is vital.
- Ability to perform duties with tact and courtesy.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or a closely related field, and two (2) years' experience in municipal planning; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, additional education substituting on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Other Necessary Requirements JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVE REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
This position primarily operates in an office setting, performing mostly sedentary work. Physical activity related to this position may include constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and printer, frequently moving about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. and communicating information and ideas so others will understand. Sufficient visual acuity is required to prepare and analyze data and figures and do extensive reading. May require the physical exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. An employee in this position will not be substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Some external field reviews of projects will be required as part of this position.
The City of Kannapolis offers a full range of benefits that includes the following:
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Pay for Performance
- Medical Expense Assistance
- Alive and Well Program
- Onsite Health Clinic
- Onsite dietitian service
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
- 401k, Roth, and 457 plans available
- Employer 401k contribution match
- Educational Assistance
- Breavement Leave
- Paid Volunteer Hours
- Birthday Holiday
- Special Separation Allowance
- Retirement
- Incentive Pay
- Wellness Benefits
- Access to Cannon Baller Suite Tickets
- Continuation of Health Insurance at Retirement
- Paid YMCA Membership
- Onsite fitness centers
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